Saturday 23 May, 20:00

The Undertones + Asphalt

Booking Required

Celebrating the Undertones’ 50-year legacy, this punk double bill pairs the Northern Irish veterans with Geneva’s Asphalt for a night of raw energy. The Undertones bring their tight, hook-driven songwriting—anchored by the echo of “Teenage Kicks”—while Asphalt channels arcade-era grit and bel canto-inflected shouts, featuring players from Armure, Allusion, The Chisel and Branlarians. Presented in collaboration with Le Rez and Roosevelt Sports Club, the concert oscillates between singalong immediacy and feral momentum, a visceral reminder of punk’s communal power.

Place des Volontaires 4,
1204 Genève
Photo Credit: Mathilde Veuthey
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Photo Credit: Mathilde Veuthey

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