The Queers in Sacramento

About The Queers

The Queers are a New Jersey pop punk band that formed in the late 80s and basically never stopped. They've built a weird, loyal following by doing what they do best: writing catchy, dumb, occasionally offensive songs about girls, drinking, and being broke. Their songs are deliberately simple and repetitive in a way that gets stuck in your head for days. They've released dozens of albums with almost no variance in their formula, which is either their greatest strength or a running inside joke depending on who you ask. Live, they move fast and sound tight despite deliberately playing stupid. They've never been cool or tried to be, which is maybe why they've outlasted a lot of their peers.

Tight, loud, and quick. The crowd moshing isn't aggressive—it's more chaotic and goofy. Lots of singing along to simple choruses. They play fast, finish songs in two minutes, and keep moving. It feels less like attending a concert and more like hanging out with people who happen to be playing instruments.

Known for Homework, Punk Rock Girl, Everything Goes, The Ramones, Killer Queers

The Queers + Sacramento

The Queers rolled through Sacramento on February 16, 2026, hitting the Goldfield Trading Post with the kind of no-nonsense punk energy that's defined their 35-year run. They opened with "Rollerdog" and kept the momentum brutal—"I Hate Everything" and "This Place Sucks" landed with the blunt force of songs that actually mean what they say. The set leaned on their classic goofball shock value, sure, but there's something oddly earnest about how they close with "Fuck the World." These guys aren't trying to reinvent punk; they're just reminding you that the whole thing was built on spite and cheap beer. Sacramento's seen its share of touring punk bands, but The Queers bring a particular brand of East Coast gutter humor that doesn't apologize.

The Queers in Sacramento News

• DS Gallery: Grime punk? Hip-hop? Grunge? You get a taste of it all with Bob Vylan and Jigsaw Youth at Chicago’s Subterranean! Dying Scene · Oct 21, 2024
• The Sacramento Beat: Harlow’s celebrates a milestone birthday; the Boardwalk is back Sacramento Bee · Sep 29, 2022
• Reel Big Fish Announce The Beer Run with Special Guests New Noise Magazine · Apr 28, 2017
• Reel Big Fish/The Expendables/The Queers/Tunnel Vision (US) Punknews · Apr 28, 2017
• Tours: The Queers announce West Coast tour Punknews · Apr 12, 2017

Live Music in Sacramento

Sacramento's punk scene has always been a little off the main map—which is partly why it works. The city hosts a steady rotation of touring acts at smaller venues like the Goldfield Trading Post, where bands like The Queers fit naturally into a lineup that values raw energy over polish. The local DIY ethic keeps things lean and honest, which matches The Queers's aesthetic perfectly. It's not a scene built on hype; it's built on showing up.

Sacramento road trip to see The Queers?

Stay in Midtown Sacramento, where the neighborhood actually feels alive—walk to restaurants, bars, and galleries without planning logistics. Dinner at The Kitchen restaurant offers precise, ingredient-focused cooking that pairs well with the area's wine bar culture. Spend an afternoon at the Crocker Art Museum, one of the country's oldest art institutions, or wander the American River Bike Trail if you need to clear your head before the show. The neighborhood's tree-lined streets and vintage architecture beat anywhere else in town.