Public Image Ltd

Name: Public Image Ltd
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-05
Location: Santa Cruz

Post-punk band Public Image Ltd (PiL), fronted by John Lydon, will perform at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz, California, on Saturday, September 5, 2026. This concert is part of their 'This is Not the Last Tour'.

Date: Sep 5, 2026
Location: Santa Cruz

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Public Image Ltd

Date: Sep 5, 2026
Location: Santa Cruz

Music Concert Post Punk

Event summary

Highlights

Performance by Public Image Ltd (PiL)
Featuring John Lydon, former frontman of The Sex Pistols
Part of the 'This is Not the Last Tour'
Opening act by Plague Vendor

Public Image Ltd (PiL), the renowned post-punk band fronted by former Sex Pistols lead singer John Lydon (also known as Johnny Rotten), is scheduled to play at the Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz, California. The performance will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, as part of their ongoing 'This is Not the Last Tour'.

Formed by Lydon in 1978 after the breakup of the Sex Pistols, PiL quickly gained critical acclaim for their experimental blend of punk, new wave, art rock, and dance music. Their sound incorporated elements of dub, reggae, and Krautrock, influencing the alternative music scene of the 1980s. After a 17-year hiatus, the band reformed in 2009 and has continued to release new music and tour.

This Santa Cruz show marks the band's third appearance in California on their current tour. The evening will feature an opening performance by the Whittier punk band Plague Vendor.

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