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.

Date Concert Venue Location
May 24, 1997 –
May 25, 1997
Tribal Gathering 1997
Kraftwerk / Daft Punk / Faithless / Paul Oakenfold / Orbital / cornershop / GusGus / Fluke / Two Lone Swordsmen / Audioweb / Black Star Liner / John Peel / Force And Styles / Earth Tribe / Alabama 3 / Republica / Laurent Garnier / Pete Tong / DJ Hurricane / Felix da Housecat / Andrew Weatherall / Sven Vath / Afro Celt Sound System / Jeff Mills / Kevin Saunderson / Roni Size Reprazent / Deep Dish / Masters At Work / Roger Sanchez / John Digweed / Terry Farley / Sasha / Jon Pleased Wimmin / Tony De Vit / Adam F Show all bands
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Luton Hoo Estate Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Feb 28, 1997 –
Mar 02, 1997
WOAMADelaide 1997
Midnight Oil / Gil Scott-Heron / Loudon Wainwright III / Richard Thompson / Paul Kelly / Salif Keita / Afro Celt Sound System / Christine Anu / Radio Tarifa / Fun-Da-Mental / Shooglenifty / Misia / Backsliders / Kev Carmody / Telek / Fruit / Guo Brothers / Tenores Di Bitti / Neil Murray / Terem Quartet / The Borderers / Justin Vali Trio / The Well Oiled Sisters / Andrea Rieniets Show all bands
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Unknown venue Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Oct 16, 1996
Afro Celt Sound System Fiddlers Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Jul 19, 1996
Dreadzone / Zion Train / Transglobal Underground / Afro Celt Sound System / Fun-Da-Mental / Astralasia / Loop Guru / Another Green World / Tribal Drift / Childen Of Dub / Banco De Gaia / Joi
Dreadzone / Banco de Gaia / Zion Train / Transglobal Underground / Afro Celt Sound System / Fun-Da-Mental / Astralasia / Loop Guru / Another Green World / Tribal Drift / Childen Of Dub / Joi
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WOMAD, Reading Rivermead Reading, England, United Kingdom
Jul 21, 1995
Master Musicians Of Jajouka / Transglobal Underground / Afro Celt Sound System / Loop Guru / Suns Of Arqa / Banco De Gaia

Transglobal Underground / Afro Celt Sound System / Loop Guru / Suns Of Arqa / Banco De Gaia / Master Musicians Of Jajouka

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WOMAD, Reading Rivermead Reading, England, United Kingdom

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V Festival 1999
Aug 21 - 22, 1999
 Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
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Godiva Festival 2019
Jul 5 - 7, 2019
 Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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Homelands
Sep 4, 1999
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Homelands
Sep 4, 1999
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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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
Jun 18 - 19, 2011
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Undertones


London Feis
Jun 18 - 19, 2011
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Gaslight Anthem


London Feis
Jun 18 - 19, 2011
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Lakefest 2022
Aug 11 - 14, 2022
 Eastnor, UK
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Lakefest 2022
Aug 11 - 14, 2022
 Eastnor, UK
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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
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Ambient
World
Fusion
Celtic
Afrobeat
World Music
African
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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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