Afro Celt Sound System Concert History

The Afro Celt Sound System is a musical group founded in 1995 that fuses modern dance rhythms (trip-hop, techno, etc.) with Celtic and African influences. It was formed by Grammy-nominated producer-guitarist Simon Emmerson, and is considered to be somewhat of a world music supergroup, often having a wide range of guest artists on their albums.

Afro Celt Sound System Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2024) (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 15, 2018
Afro Celt Sound System
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Cheese & Grain Frome, England, United Kingdom
Nov 14, 2018
Afro Celt Sound System Princess Theatre Torquay, United Kingdom
Aug 11, 2018
Fairport's Cropredy Convention
"Fairport's Cropredy Convention" / Richard Digance / Fairport Convention / Al Stewart / Afro Celt Sound System / Sam Kelly / Will Varley / The Bar-Steward Sons Of Val Doonican
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Cropredy Festival Grounds Banbury, United Kingdom
Aug 09, 2018 –
Aug 11, 2018
Cropredy Festival
Fairport Convention / Brian Wilson / Levellers / Oysterband / Al Stewart / Kate Rusby / Fish / Afro Celt Sound System / Police Dog Hogan / Smith & Brewer / Le Vent du Nord / Cregan & Co / The Travelling Band / Midnight Skyracer / Mera Royle / Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys / Will Varley / The Bar-Steward Sons Of Val Doonican / Eric Sedge / Richard Digance Show all bands
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Fairport's Cropredy Convention Cropredy, England, United Kingdom
May 05, 2018
Labadoux Festival
"Labadoux Festival" / Afro Celt Sound System / Ozark Henry / Admiral Freebee / Faran Flad / Douglas Firs / Bombadil / King Dalton / Tiny Legs Tim / Celkilt / Ol' Savannah / Sean Taylor
Labadoux Festival Grounds Ingelmunster, Belgium
Mar 31, 2018
Bluesfest (Byron Bay, AUS)
"Bluesfest" (Byron Bay, AUS) / Michael Franti & Spearhead / New Power Generation (N.P.G.) / Juanes / Seu Jorge / Ryan McMullan / Little Georgia / The Original Blues Brothers Band / Jackson Browne / Jason Isbell / Leon Bridges / The Wailers / Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real / Dumpstaphunk / Harts / Con Brio / Harry Manx / Mia Dyson / Steve Smyth / Hussy Hicks / Afro Celt Sound System / Canned Heat / Chain / Andre Cymone / Caiti Baker / Citizen Cope / The California Honeydrops / Rick Estrin & The Nightcats / William Crighton / Shaun Kirk / yirrmal / Benny Walker / Eric Avery Show all bands
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Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 29, 2018 –
Apr 02, 2018
Bluesfest Byron Bay
Lionel Richie / Robert Plant and the Sensational Spaceshifters / Ms. Lauryn Hill / John Butler Trio / Tash Sultana / Seal / Jackson Browne / Sheryl Crow / Melissa Etheridge / Gomez / Michael Franti and Spearhead / Jimmy Cliff / Asgeir / Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit / Youssou N'Dour / Leon Bridges / Juanes / Seu Jorge / CHIC / Jose Gonzalez / First Aid Kit / Rag’n’Bone Man / Morcheeba / Gov't Mule / The New Power Generation / The Original Blues Brothers Band / The Wailers / Dan Sultan / Ziggy Alberts / Newton Faulkner / Holy Holy / Canned Heat / Walter Trout / Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real / Joe Louis Walker / Bobby Rush / Eric Gales / Harts / Hurray for the Riff Raff / All Our Exes Live In Texas / Benjamin Booker / William Crighton / Mia Dyson / Shaun Kirk / Afro Celt Sound System / Elephant Sessions / Caiti Baker / Con Brio / Harry Manx / Chain / Dumpstaphunk / Andre Cymone / The California Honeydrops / Steve Smyth / Rick Estrin And The Nightcats / The Teskey Brothers. / Dog Trumpet / Ryan McMullan / Hanlon Brothers / Clarence Bekker / Tay Oskee / Molly Millington / Citizen Cope / Clayton Doley / Hussy Hicks / Little Georgia / Miss Renee Simone / Hayley Grace and the Bay Collective / The Strides / yirrmal / Sorong Samarai / Benny Walker / Narasirato / Show all bands
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Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Nov 23, 2017
Afro Celt Sound System Exeter Phoenix Exeter, England, United Kingdom
Nov 22, 2017
Afro Celt Sound System Tramshed Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Nov 21, 2017
Afro Celt Sound System Barbican Centre London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 19, 2017
Afro Celt Sound System Bristol Beacon Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Nov 18, 2017
Afro Celt Sound System The Hexagon Reading, England, United Kingdom
Nov 15, 2017
Afro Celt Sound System Cambridge Junction Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Nov 14, 2017
Afro Celt Sound System The Alban Arena St. Albans, United Kingdom
Nov 12, 2017
Afro Celt Sound System De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Nov 11, 2017
Afro Celt Sound System Princess Pavilion Falmouth, United Kingdom
Nov 10, 2017
Afro Celt Sound System Town Hall Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 08, 2017
Afro Celt Sound System Sage Gateshead Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
Nov 07, 2017
Afro Celt Sound System Picturedrome Holmfirth, England, United Kingdom
Jul 22, 2017
Colours Of Ostrava Festival
"Colours Of Ostrava Festival" / Jamiroquai / Justice / Booka Shade / Laura Mvula / Lade / Gudrun Von Laxenburg / The Sonority / The Pierce Brothers / Fakear / Ron Gallo / Bulp / Sebastian Plano / Thomas Azier / The Melody Boys / Afro Celt Sound System / David Koller / Throes & The Shine / Nouvelle Vague / The Complication / Sam Lee / Katarzia / Ette Enaka Show all bands
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City Centre Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian, Czech Republic

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V Festival 1999
Aug 21 - 22, 1999
 Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
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Godiva Festival 2019 on Jul 5, 2019 [827-small]

Godiva Festival 2019
Jul 5 - 7, 2019
 Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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Homelands on Sep 4, 1999 [638-small]

Homelands
Sep 4, 1999
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Homelands on Sep 4, 1999 [639-small]

Homelands
Sep 4, 1999
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Homelands on Sep 4, 1999 [640-small]

Homelands
Sep 4, 1999
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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V Festival 1999 on Aug 21, 1999 [044-small]

V Festival 1999
Aug 21 - 22, 1999
 Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
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Bob Dylan, London Feis on Jun 18, 2011 [694-small]

Bob Dylan

London Feis
Jun 18 - 19, 2011
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Undertones, London Feis on Jun 18, 2011 [695-small]

The Undertones

London Feis
Jun 18 - 19, 2011
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Gaslight Anthem, London Feis on Jun 18, 2011 [696-small]

Gaslight Anthem

London Feis
Jun 18 - 19, 2011
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Lakefest 2022 on Aug 11, 2022 [253-small]

Lakefest 2022
Aug 11 - 14, 2022
 Eastnor, UK
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Lakefest 2022 on Aug 11, 2022 [254-small]

Lakefest 2022
Aug 11 - 14, 2022
 Eastnor, UK
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Lakefest 2022 on Aug 11, 2022 [255-small]

Lakefest 2022
Aug 11 - 14, 2022
 Eastnor, UK
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Rock Werchter 1999 on Jul 2, 1999 [504-small]

Rock Werchter 1999
Jul 2 - 4, 1999
 Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
  Uploaded by Sarah James

Genres:

Electronic
Ambient
World
Fusion
Celtic
Afrobeat
World Music
African
World Fusion
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Latest Setlist (11/16/2018):

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  1. Sanctus
  2. The Magnificent Seven (ACSS meets TDF)
  3. The Communicator
  4. Thunderhead
  5. Desert Billy (tune 'The Balcony')
  6. The Path
  7. Release
  8. Cascade
  9. Whirl-Y-Reel 1
  10. Honey Bee
  11. Fissiri Wali Polka
  12. Step Up
  13. Colossus
  14. Dark Moon, High Tide / Whirl-Y-Reel 2
  15. After the Rain

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Concerts Per Year:

2024 4 concerts
2022 1 concert
2020 1 concert
2019 6 concerts
2018 15 concerts
2017 16 concerts
2016 15 concerts
2015 1 concert
2014 3 concerts
2011 6 concerts
2010 6 concerts
2007 1 concert
2003 3 concerts
2001 9 concerts
1999 9 concerts
1997 5 concerts
1996 2 concerts
1995 1 concert

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has Afro Celt Sound System had?

Afro Celt Sound System has had 104 concerts.

What genre is Afro Celt Sound System?

Afro Celt Sound System is most often considered to be Electronic, Ambient, World, Fusion, Celtic, Afrobeat, World Music, African, and World Fusion.

When is the next Afro Celt Sound System concert?

The next Afro Celt Sound System concert is on October 09, 2024 at Islington Assembly Hall in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was the last Afro Celt Sound System concert?

The last Afro Celt Sound System concert was on August 11, 2022 at Eastnor Castle in Eastnor, UK. The bands that performed were: UB40 / Manic Street Preachers / Leftfield / The Feeling / Supergrass / Ride / Reef / Republica / Afro Celt Sound System / Seth Lakeman / Betty Boo / The Reytons / The Shakes / The Professionals / Erica / Louise Redknapp / Town of Cats / Roving Crows / Alex Lipinski / Dead Dads Club / Dryadic / The Mighty VU.

What setlist does Afro Celt Sound System play live?

The songs that Afro Celt Sound System performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 16, 2018 concert at Lighthouse in Poole, United Kingdom:

  1. Sanctus
  2. The Magnificent Seven (ACSS meets TDF)
  3. The Communicator
  4. Thunderhead
  5. Desert Billy (tune 'The Balcony')
  6. The Path
  7. Release
  8. Cascade
  9. Whirl-Y-Reel 1
  10. Honey Bee
  11. Fissiri Wali Polka
  12. Step Up
  13. Colossus
  14. Dark Moon, High Tide / Whirl-Y-Reel 2
  15. After the Rain

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