Animotion Concert History

Animotion is a 80's New Wave/synthpop band best known for their songs Obsession (originally recorded and written by Michael Des Barres and Holly Knight of Device), Let Him Go, I Engineer and Room To Move. Formed in Los Angeles, United States in 1983 by Astrid Plane from the remnants of a retro science-fiction band called Red Zone, they signed a record deal with Polygram Records in 1984 and made three albums: Animotion, The Language Of Attraction (Canadian version of prior album), Strange Behavior and Animotion [1989].

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Animotion Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 3)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 21, 2025
A Flock of Seagulls / Annabella's Bow Wow Wow / Animotion

I Love the 80's

Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Jun 20, 2025
A Flock of Seagulls / Annabella's Bow Wow Wow / Animotion

I Love the 80's

Bogart's Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Jun 15, 2025
Cancelled
A Flock of Seagulls / Annabella's Bow Wow Wow / Animotion

I Love the 80's

House of Blues Chicago Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jun 14, 2025
Flock Of Seagulls / Annabella's Bow Wow Wow / Animotion

I Love the 80's

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Uptown Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jun 13, 2025
Flock Of Seagulls / Annabella's Bow Wow Wow / Animotion

I Love the 80's

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Uptown Theater Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Jun 07, 2025
A Flock of Seagulls / Annabella's Bow Wow Wow / Animotion

I Love the 80's

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Steelhouse Omaha Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Jun 06, 2025
A Flock of Seagulls / Annabella's Bow Wow Wow / Animotion

I Love the 80's

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Hoyt Sherman Place Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Jun 05, 2025
A Flock of Seagulls / Annabella's Bow Wow Wow / Animotion

I Love the 80's

Old National Centre Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
May 17, 2025
Animotion Guild Theatre Menlo Park, CA, US
Sep 01, 2024
Lost 80's Live
Oingo Boingo Former Members / A Flock of Seagulls / Wang Chung / The English Beat / Missing Persons / the vapors / Stacey Q / The Escape Club / Dramarama / Animotion / Musical Youth / Boys Don't Cry
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Amphitheater At Thunder Valley Lincoln, California, United States
Aug 31, 2024
Lost 80's Live / Flock Of Seagulls / Wang Chung / The English Beat / Missing Persons / the vapors / The Escape Club / Stacey Q / Animotion / Musical Youth / Dramarama / Boys Don't Cry
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The Mountain Winery Saratoga, California, United States
Aug 30, 2024
Lost in the 80’s
Dramarama / The English Beat / Flock Of Seagulls / wang chung / the vapors / Missing Persons / Animotion / The Escape Club / Stacey Q / Musical Youth / Boys Don't Cry
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Vina Robles Amphitheatre Paso Robles, California, United States
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Aug 25, 2024
Lost 80's Live
Flock Of Seagulls / Wang Chung / The English Beat / the vapors / Stacey Q / Missing Persons / The Escape Club / Animotion / Musical Youth / Dramarama
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City National Grove of Anaheim Anaheim, California, United States
Aug 24, 2024
Lost 80’s Live
A Flock of Seagulls / wang chung / The English Beat / Oingo Boingo Former Members / the vapors / The Escape Club / Stacey Q / Animotion / Musical Youth / Missing Persons / Dramarama / Boys Don’t Cry
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Peacock Theater Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 23, 2024
Animotion

Lost 80’s Live

Humphreys San Diego, California, United States
Aug 22, 2024
Animotion Beaver Creek Resort Avon, Colorado, United States
Aug 14, 2024
"Abducted By The 80's" / wang chung / Men Without Hats / Naked Eyes / Animotion

Vermont State Fair

Vermont State Fairgrounds Rutland, Vermont, United States
Jun 21, 2024
Animotion / Wang Chung / Men Without Hats / The Motels / Naked Eyes

Abducted By The 80's

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Florida Theatre Jacksonville, Florida, United States
May 24, 2024
wang chung / Men Without Hats / Naked Eyes / Animotion

Abducted By The 80's

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel Oak Grove, Kentucky, United States
Show Duplicate for May 24, 2024
Mar 07, 2024
The 80's Cruise
.38 Special / Soft Cell / Air Supply / Debbie Gibson / Sebastian Bach / Stephen Pearcy / The English Beat / Animotion
Royal Carribean Mariner Of The Seas Port Canaveral, Florida, United States

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May 20, 2023
 Pasadena, California, United States
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May 20, 2023
 Pasadena, California, United States
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May 20, 2023
 Pasadena, California, United States
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May 20, 2023
 Pasadena, California, United States
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Howard Jones / Animotion on Jul 11, 1985 [647-small]

Howard Jones / Animotion
Jul 11, 1985
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Jul 11, 1985
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Jul 11, 1985
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Jul 11, 1985
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Jul 11, 1985
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Apr 23 - 24, 2026
 San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Jul 17, 2026
 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Aug 3, 2018
 Coney Island, New York, United States
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Genres:

Pop
Pop Rock
New Wave
Dance-Pop
Synthpop
Synth-Pop
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
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Latest Setlist (04/25/2026):

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  1. Let Him Go
  2. Room to Move
  3. I Engineer
  4. They Can't Touch You
  5. Last Time
  6. Obsession

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 22 concerts
2025 25 concerts
2024 19 concerts
2023 12 concerts
2022 13 concerts
2021 7 concerts
2020 1 concert
2019 4 concerts
2018 27 concerts
2017 8 concerts
2016 7 concerts
2015 6 concerts
2014 6 concerts
2013 5 concerts
2012 8 concerts
2011 4 concerts
2010 4 concerts
2009 1 concert
2008 3 concerts
2007 2 concerts
2006 8 concerts
2005 1 concert
2003 2 concerts
2001 1 concert
1989 2 concerts
1986 6 concerts
1985 23 concerts
1984 2 concerts
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