Beastie Boys's 1985 Concert History

Beastie Boys were an American hip-hop trio from New York City, United States: Brooklyn and Manhattan. Originally formed as a four-piece hardcore punk band, The Young Aborigines, in 1978 by Michael Diamond (vocals), John Berry (guitar; died May 2016), Adam Yauch (bass) and Kate Schellenbach (drums), for the majority of its career the group consisted of Mike D (real name Michael Diamond), Ad-Rock (Adam Horovitz) and, until his death in May 2012, MCA (Adam Yauch).

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1985
Beastie Boys / The Ramones

The Ramones

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The World New York, New York, United States
Jul 13, 1985
Beastie Boys Veterans Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 30, 1985
Beastie Boys Moscone Center San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 25, 1985
Beastie Boys Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jun 13, 1985
Beastie Boys Danceteria New York, New York, United States
Jun 11, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys

Like a Virgin

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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Jun 10, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys
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Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Jun 08, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys
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Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Jun 07, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys

The Virgin Tour

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Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Jun 06, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys
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Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Jun 03, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys
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New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Jun 02, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys
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DCU Center Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 01, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys
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Merriweather Post Pavilion Columbia, Maryland, United States
May 30, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys Hampton Coliseum Hampton, Virginia, United States
May 29, 1985
Madonna / The Beastie Boys
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 28, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys
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Mellon Arena Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
May 26, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys
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Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 25, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys
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Cobo Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
May 23, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys

Beastie Boys / Madonna

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Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 21, 1985
Madonna / Beastie Boys

Virgin Tour

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St. Paul Civic Center Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Madonna / The Beastie Boys on May 29, 1985 [835-small]

Madonna / The Beastie Boys
May 29, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Madonna / The Beastie Boys on May 29, 1985 [206-small]

Madonna / The Beastie Boys
May 29, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Madonna / The Beastie Boys on May 29, 1985 [207-small]

Madonna / The Beastie Boys
May 29, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Madonna / The Beastie Boys on May 29, 1985 [214-small]

Madonna / The Beastie Boys
May 29, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Madonna / The Beastie Boys on May 29, 1985 [215-small]

Madonna / The Beastie Boys
May 29, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Madonna / The Beastie Boys on May 29, 1985 [216-small]

Madonna / The Beastie Boys
May 29, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Madonna / The Beastie Boys on May 29, 1985 [217-small]

Madonna / The Beastie Boys
May 29, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Madonna / Beastie Boys on May 21, 1985 [718-small]

Madonna / Beastie Boys
May 21, 1985
 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Madonna / Beastie Boys on May 21, 1985 [719-small]

Madonna / Beastie Boys
May 21, 1985
 Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Madonna / Beastie Boys on Jun 11, 1985 [901-small]

Madonna / Beastie Boys
Jun 11, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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Madonna / Beastie Boys on May 5, 1985 [227-small]

Madonna / Beastie Boys
May 5, 1985
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Madonna / Beastie Boys on May 26, 1985 [865-small]

Madonna / Beastie Boys
May 26, 1985
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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2004 57 concerts
2003 6 concerts
2001 2 concerts
2000 18 concerts
1999 45 concerts
1998 48 concerts
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1996 16 concerts
1995 65 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Beastie Boys had?

Beastie Boys has had 801 concerts.

What genre is Beastie Boys?

Beastie Boys is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, Hip Hop, Alternative Rock, Alternative, Rap, Funk, Hardcore Punk, Electro, Dubstep, Alternative Hip Hop, Hardcore Hip Hop, Rap Rock, East Coast Hip Hop, Experimental Hip Hop, Old School Hip Hop, Golden Age Hip Hop, and New York Hardcore.

When was the last Beastie Boys concert?

The last Beastie Boys concert was on September 09, 2023 at Ludlow & Rivington in New York, New York, United States.

What setlist does Beastie Boys play live?

The songs that Beastie Boys performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the June 12, 2009 concert at What Stage in Manchester, Tennessee, United States:

  1. The Biz vs. The Nuge
  2. Time for Livin'
  3. Super Disco Breakin'
  4. Sure Shot
  5. No Sleep Till Brooklyn
  6. Shake Your Rump
  7. Gratitude
  8. Sabrosa
  9. Egg Raid on Mojo
  10. Body Movin'
  11. Pass the Mic
  12. Root Down
  13. Too Many Rappers
  14. Paul Revere
  15. Ricky's Theme
  16. Something's Got to Give
  17. Tough Guy
  18. Remote Control
  19. So What'cha Want
  20. Intergalactic
  21. Three MC's and One DJ
  22. Heart Attack Man
  23. Heart Attack Man
  24. Sabotage

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