The Punk Rock Museum is the world’s most comprehensive attraction dedicated to the history of the music, culture, and absurdity of punk rock. Located in Las Vegas, it houses artifacts and memorabilia from across the world’s punk scene—such as handwritten lyrics, instruments, clothing, photos, flyers, and artwork.
Encompassing 12,000 square feet at 1422 Western Ave, between the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown, the museum celebrates the genre’s substantial cultural impact over the last half-century. This year’s December tour guides are Brent Belke and Marc Belke (SNFU), Martin Atkins (PiL/Killing Joke/Pigface), Zander Schloss (Circle Jerks/The Weirdos), Jack Grisham (T.S.O.L.), Monkey (The Adicts).
December 4th: Spike And The Gimme Gimmes
Catch Spike And The Gimme Gimmes at the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Vegas on December 4th!
Anyone with a ticket to that show gets FREE admission to The Punk Rock Museum on that day, plus exclusive access to a special event in the Three Star Punk Bar. Get a photo with CJ Ramone himself, who will be dressed as Santa Claus at 2 pm, with other festive surprises in store!
While you’re there, hear the new holiday single from Spike and the Gimme Gimmes, ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’, and enjoy a festive Christmas Grog at the bar!
December 5th: SNFU Exhibition Opening!
On December 5th, The Punk Rock Museum will celebrate the launch of its new exhibition featuring SNFU, with a special focus on the band’s landmark debut album, ‘…And No One Else Wanted to Play’.
Two of SNFU’s founding members, Brent and Marc Belke, will give guided tours at the museum and take part in a roundtable discussion about the band’s history, the making of the album, and SNFU’s enduring impact 40 years later.
The discussion will also feature: Joe Nelson from Trust Records, Jared Williams and Kristian Barbosa from Gaggle of Friends: The SNFU Exhibit (originally displayed at the Shurniak Art Gallery in Saskatchewan) and Greg Jacobs, author of Hell On Wheels and project manager of the liner notes for the reissue of ‘…And No One Else Wanted to Play’.
Exclusive SNFU merchandise will be available in the museum gift shop, and all attendees will receive a free SNFU button (while supplies last). A special SNFU playlist will be played throughout the museum, and the celebration will wrap up with a party at the Three Star Punk Bar inside the museum.
Across fourteen classic tracks, ‘…And No One Else Wanted to Play’ proves that SNFU belongs alongside seminal acts like Bad Religion, 7 Seconds, and Descendents, bands that shaped punk’s evolution and whose influence still resonates throughout modern music.
“It wasn’t our first time in a recording studio, but it may as well have been,” recalls Marc Belke. “We weren’t experienced with things like overdubs or production. We were still learning how to write songs. It was exciting just hearing the playback—honestly, we were as thrilled to be in California as we were to be recording.”
Upon release, SNFU hit the road for a 48-date North American tour in support of ‘…And No One Else Wanted to Play’, spreading their now-classic sound and earning a devoted cult following from coast to coast. The record’s energy and songwriting changed the punk landscape forever.
Now, forty years later, Trust Records proudly announces the reissue of SNFU’s groundbreaking debut, due out December 2nd, 2025. This release will be available for purchase at The Punk Rock Museum’s record store, Vinyl Threat.
December 7th: Free Locals Day and Super Stoked Book Event at the Museum!
In Celebration of ‘Killed By Deaf: A Punk Tribute to Motörhead’ – join us for a night that honors the legacy of Motörhead and celebrates the release of ‘Killed By Deaf: A Punk Tribute to Motörhead’ — a ferocious new album uniting punk legends to pay tribute to the loudest band on Earth.
About the Album: To mark Motörhead’s 50th anniversary in 2025, some of punk’s most iconic bands have joined forces to celebrate the group that forever blurred the lines between punk and metal. With unmatched speed, grit, and attitude, Motörhead’s influence roars back to life in this blistering tribute collection.
‘Killed By Deaf: A Punk Tribute to Motörhead’ features powerhouse covers from punk heavyweights including Rancid, Pennywise, Lagwagon, The Bronx, and many more.
Album available to purchase at the museum: available for purchase at the museum’s record store, Vinyl Threat.
A Curated Playlist: A curated Motörhead playlist played throughout the museum.
Signature Cocktails: Custom Motörhead drinks served at the bar.
Roundtable Discussion (6–7 PM): Friends of Lemmy share favourite stories and memories.
Live Performance (7 PM): Soldiers of Destruction perform a special set including their cover of ‘Overkill’ from the album.
Raise a glass to Lemmy in the museum’s bar, Three Star Punk Bar!
December 7th: Free Locals Day and Super Stoked Book Event at the Museum!
The Punk Rock Museum is excited to invite the community to Free to Locals Day on Sunday, December 7th, celebrating local punk culture with a full day of special events, live music, and community spirit. Admission is free for Las Vegas locals all day.
The day’s festivities will feature James Swanson, local entrepreneur, author, and lifelong punk rocker, for an afternoon of stories, music, and memories:
Book Reading: Swanson will read excerpts from his new book, Super Stoked — the story of a punk rock kid from Hollywood who grew up with nothing and made it big in Las Vegas.
Guided Tour: Join James for a special guided tour of the museum, as he shares firsthand stories from the early 1980s hardcore punk scene in Los Angeles and Hollywood.
Live Performance: The tour will culminate with a three-song set by local punk rock heroes Guilty by Association in the museum’s Pennywise Garage.
DJ Set: After the live performance, Swanson will spin a vinyl DJ set in the Three-Star Bar, showcasing selections from his personal record collection.
In partnership with the Las Vegas Animal Foundation, the museum will also host a pet adoption event, offering attendees the chance to meet and adopt local rescue animals.
Artifact Of The Month: Lemmy’s Custom-Made Boots.
Lemmy was famous for his collection of 100’s of pairs of boots, many custom made for him. This pair of boots was made for Lemmy in 2010 by Pascal, one of his favorite cordwainers (bookmaker) who started making boots for him in the early 2000’s.