Social Distortion with Descendents and The Chats
Punk rock veterans Social Distortion bring their latest chapter to the stage on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, joined by fellow influential acts Descendents and The Chats. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with the show beginning at 7:00 pm. The venue and city were not included in the provided event details.
Nearly five decades into their career, Social Distortion continue to draw from the punk, rockabilly, country, and classic rock influences that have shaped their sound since the band’s early years. Led by vocalist and guitarist Mike Ness, the Orange County group has built a remarkable catalog that reaches across multiple generations while maintaining the directness and urgency at the heart of their music.
The upcoming tour arrives alongside Born to Kill, Social Distortion’s first album in 15 years. The 11-song collection finds Ness revisiting the sounds and musical atmosphere of the 1970s, drawing on the music that shaped him during his adolescence. At the same time, the record retains the melodic hooks, gritty guitars, and emotionally candid songwriting that listeners have come to associate with Social Distortion.
Songs such as the driving title track, “Partners in Crime,” the reflective “The Way Things Were,” and the spirited “Tonight” add new material to a catalog that has helped define the band’s enduring place in punk rock. Rather than simply looking backward, Born to Kill continues the band’s long-running evolution while connecting its newest songs to decades of musical history.
The evening also features Descendents, the influential California punk band known for their fast, melodic approach and sharp songwriting, along with Australian punk quartet The Chats, whose energetic style brings another perspective to the lineup.
Together, the three bands create a full night of punk spanning generations, styles, and scenes. From Social Distortion’s roots in Southern California punk to Descendents’ melodic legacy and The Chats’ contemporary energy, this September 29 performance offers a broad snapshot of punk music’s continuing evolution.
