AC/DC Concert History

AC/DC is an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1973 by Scottish-born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Their music has been variously described as hard rock, blues rock, and heavy metal, but the band calls it simply "rock and roll".

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Aug 17, 2024
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AC/DC / The Pretty Reckless Croke Park Stadium Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Aug 13, 2024
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AC/DC Hippodrome De Longchamps Paris, Île-de-France, France
Aug 09, 2024
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Festivalpark Stenehei Dessel, Flanders, Belgium
Aug 04, 2024
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Hannover Messe Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Jul 31, 2024
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Messe Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Jul 27, 2024
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AC/DC / The Pretty Reckless

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Zeppelinfeld Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
Jul 21, 2024
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AC/DC LMK Vajnory Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
Jul 17, 2024
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AC/DC Cannstatter Wasen Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Jul 13, 2024
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Ring Hockenheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Jul 07, 2024
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Wembley Stadium London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 03, 2024
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Wembley Stadium London, England, United Kingdom
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Jun 29, 2024
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AC/DC Stadion Letzigrund Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
Jun 26, 2024
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Ernst-Happel-Stadion Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Jun 23, 2024
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AC/DC Ernst-Happel-Stadion Vienna, Vienna, Austria
Jun 19, 2024
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AC/DC Rinne Dresden Dresden, Saxony, Germany
Jun 16, 2024
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AC/DC Rinne Dresden Dresden, Saxony, Germany
Jun 12, 2024
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AC/DC Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Jun 09, 2024
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AC/DC Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Jun 05, 2024
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Johan Cruijff ArenA Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Jun 01, 2024
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AC/DC Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla Seville, Spain

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Sam Fender / Holly Humberstone / Wunderhorse / AC/DC / Ernie
Jun 10, 2023
 Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Monsters Of Rock
Sep 1, 1984
 Karlsruhe, West Germany
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Monsters Of Rock
Sep 1, 1984
 Karlsruhe, West Germany
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Monsters Of Rock
Sep 1, 1984
 Karlsruhe, West Germany
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AC/DC
Jul 9, 2015
 Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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AC/DC on Jul 1, 2001 [375-small]

AC/DC
Jul 1, 2001
 Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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AC/DC / Vintage Trouble on Sep 22, 2015 [904-small]

AC/DC / Vintage Trouble
Sep 22, 2015
 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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AC/DC / Blackfoot on Sep 19, 1980 [706-small]

AC/DC / Blackfoot
Sep 19, 1980
 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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AC/DC / Blackfoot on Sep 19, 1980 [709-small]

AC/DC / Blackfoot
Sep 19, 1980
 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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AC/DC / Dokken on Mar 21, 1988 [776-small]

AC/DC / Dokken
Mar 21, 1988
 Drammen, Viken, Norway
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AC/DC / Dokken
Mar 21, 1988
 Drammen, Viken, Norway
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AC/DC / Dokken on Mar 21, 1988 [778-small]

AC/DC / Dokken
Mar 21, 1988
 Drammen, Viken, Norway
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AC/DC / Dokken on Mar 21, 1988 [779-small]

AC/DC / Dokken
Mar 21, 1988
 Drammen, Viken, Norway
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AC/DC / Dokken on Mar 21, 1988 [780-small]

AC/DC / Dokken
Mar 21, 1988
 Drammen, Viken, Norway
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AC/DC
May 29, 2024
 Seville, Andalusia, Spain
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AC/DC
May 29, 2024
 Seville, Andalusia, Spain
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AC/DC / Poco / Boston / Doobie Brothers on May 27, 1979 [736-small]

AC/DC / Poco / Boston / Doobie Brothers
May 27, 1979
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Tom Schoonover Jun 26, 2020

Saw AC/DC open up for Foreigner on August 10, 1977 at memorial hall in kansas city kansas. UFO played in the middle. AC/DC put on the greatest concert I have ever seen ! Could go on and on, but I'm sure you get the idea !

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What genre is AC/DC?

While some try to categorize AC/DC as heavy metal, hard rock, or some more specific genre, the members of AC/DC have come out and said they’re just creating good, old fashioned “rock ‘n’ roll” and resist any further categorization.

Who started AC/DC?

AC/DC was started by brothers Angus Young on lead guitar and Malcolm Young on rhythm guitar.

Where was AC/DC formed?

AC/DC was formed in Sydney, Australia.

When did AC/DC start?

AD/DC performed its first concert on December 31, 1973. The band soon after released its official debut single “Can I Sit Next to You, Girl” on July 22, 1974. Their debut album High Voltage followed with an Australian only release on February 17, 1975. Later that year the band released their second Australian album T.N.T.. Songs from both albums appeared on the band’s first international album, which dropped on April 30, 1976. It was also called High Voltage.

How did AC/DC get its name?

The arrival at the name "AC/DC" mainly was delightfully coincidental. The idea made sense to the duo when their sister, Margaret Young, spotted the abbreviation on a sewing machine. Malcolm and Angus Young agreed that the symbol "AC/DC," which means “alternating current/ direct current,” was an accurate description of the band’s raw and electrifying rock ‘n’ roll sound.

Who were the original members of AC/DC?

When AC/DC first formed in November 1973, there were five members:

  • Angus Young on lead guitar
  • Malcolm Young on rhythm guitar
  • Dave Evans on lead vocals
  • Larry Van Kriedt on bass
  • Colin Burgess on drums

By 1974, however, the only original members of the band left were its founders: Angus and Malcolm Young.

Larry Van Kriedt was fired from the band shortly after the band recorded their first single in early 1974. The band played with several bassists over the next few years before finally settling on Cliff Williams in 1977.

Similarly, In February 1974, Colin Burgess left the band. There were several temporary replacements over the next few months with Phil Rudd becoming a more permanent drummer in 1975. He remained with the band until 1983, departed, and then returned in 1994.

Additionally, in September 1974, Bon Scott replaced Dave Evans as lead vocalist and remained with the band until his death in 1980, at which point he was replaced with Brian Johnson who has been a stable member of the band for well over 40 years.

Who was the primary songwriter for AC/DC?

Malcolm Young is the primary songwriter for AC/DC, but Bon Scott, Angus Young, and others did contribute to the songwriting process and even created lyrics for some of AC/DC’s biggest hits.

AC/DC was influenced by which earlier style of music?

AC/DC was tremendously influenced by British blues-rock, particularly the Beatles, not just in terms of music but also in terms of fashion and performativity with the members of the Beatles often appearing in remarkable outfits and costumes while performing packed shows full of thousands of spectators.

Why was Mark Evans kicked out of AC/DC?

Mark Evans joined AC/DC as bassist in 1975, but by May 1977, tension between Angus Young and Evans reached a boiling point with Angus firing Evans from the band, citing "musical differences."

How and when did Bon Scott die?

Bon Scott was out at a London club on a February evening in 1980. Upon arriving home, his friend found he had passed out in the car and left him there to sober up. However, on February 19, 1980, Scott was found unresponsive. An official Coroner's report indicated that Bon Scott died from "acute alcohol poisoning" at 33 years of age.

How and when did Malcolm Young die?

Malcolm Young permanently retired from AD/DC in mid-2014 due to his recently diagnosed dementia. On November 18, 2017, he passed away from the disease and its complications at 64 years of age.

How many concerts has AC/DC had?

AC/DC has had 2,209 concerts.

What genre is AC/DC?

AC/DC is most often considered to be Rock, Metal, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Blues Rock, Heavy Metal, Rock And Roll, Rock & Roll, Australian, and Australian Rock.

When is the next AC/DC concert?

The next AC/DC concert is on May 17, 2024 at Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

When was the last AC/DC concert?

The last AC/DC concert was on October 07, 2023 at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, United States. The bands that performed were: AC/DC / Ozzy Osbourne.

What setlist does AC/DC play live?

The songs that AC/DC performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the October 07, 2023 concert at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, United States:

  1. If You Want Blood (You've Got It)
  2. Back in Black
  3. Demon Fire
  4. Shot Down in Flames
  5. Thunderstruck
  6. Have a Drink on Me
  7. Hells Bells
  8. Shot in the Dark
  9. Stiff Upper Lip
  10. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
  11. Shoot to Thrill
  12. Sin City
  13. Givin the Dog a Bone
  14. Rock 'n' Roll Train
  15. You Shook Me All Night Long
  16. Dog Eat Dog
  17. High Voltage
  18. Hell Ain't a Bad Place to Be
  19. Riff Raff
  20. Highway to Hell
  21. Whole Lotta Rosie
  22. Let There Be Rock
  23. T.N.T.
  24. For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)

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