Billy Idol Concert History

William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally as Billy Idol, is a British singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He also holds United States citizenship. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as the lead singer of the group Generation X. Subsequently, he embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made Idol a lead artist during the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" in the US. The name "Billy Idol" was inspired by a schoolteacher's description of him as "idle".

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 15, 1987
Billy Idol / The Cult
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Worcester Centrum Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 12, 1987
Billy Idol / The Cult

Whiplash Smile Tour

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RPI Fieldhouse Troy, New York, United States
Apr 11, 1987
Billy Idol / The Cult

WHIPLASH SMILE TOUR

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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 10, 1987
Billy Idol / The Cult
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New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 10, 1987
Feb 24, 1987
Billy Idol Hollywood Sportatorium Hollywood, Florida, United States
Nov 22, 1986
Billy Idol

Peter's Pop Show

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Westfalenhalle Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Apr 12, 1986
Billy Idol RPI Fieldhouse Troy, New York, United States
Dec 08, 1984
Billy Idol

Thommy's Pop Show

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Westfalenhalle Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Sep 29, 1984
Billy Idol

Mostra internazionale di musica leggera

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Palazzo dei Congressi Riva Del Garda, Italy
Sep 08, 1984
Billy Idol / Modernaires

Billy Idol

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Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 08, 1984
Sep 06, 1984
Billy Idol / Pressure Boys

Rebel Yell tour

Cameron Indoor Stadium Durham, North Carolina, United States
Sep 02, 1984
Billy Idol Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Sep 01, 1984
Billy Idol / The Go-Go's
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Castle Farms Music Theater Charlevoix, Michigan, US
Show Duplicate for Sep 01, 1984

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Billy Idol / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Sep 23, 2025
 Chula Vista, California, United States
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Bospop 2010 2010
Jul 10 - 11, 2010
 Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
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Bospop 2010 2010
Jul 10 - 11, 2010
 Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
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Bospop 2010 2010
Jul 10 - 11, 2010
 Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
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Billy Idol on Feb 9, 1984 [925-small]

Billy Idol
Feb 9, 1984
 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Ohana Fest 2026 on Sep 25, 2026 [406-small]

Ohana Fest 2026
Sep 25 - 27, 2026
 Dana Point, California, United States
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Billy Idol on Jul 12, 2005 [138-small]

Billy Idol
Jul 12, 2005
 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Billy Idol on Jun 12, 2013 [960-small]

Billy Idol
Jun 12, 2013
 St. Augustine, Florida, United States
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Billy Idol on Jun 12, 2013 [959-small]

Billy Idol
Jun 12, 2013
 St. Augustine, Florida, United States
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Billy Idol on Jun 12, 2013 [958-small]

Billy Idol
Jun 12, 2013
 St. Augustine, Florida, United States
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Billy Idol on Jun 12, 2013 [957-small]

Billy Idol
Jun 12, 2013
 St. Augustine, Florida, United States
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Billy Idol on Jun 12, 2013 [919-small]

Billy Idol
Jun 12, 2013
 St. Augustine, Florida, United States
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2016 37 concerts
2015 88 concerts
2014 47 concerts
2013 30 concerts
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2005 139 concerts
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2003 35 concerts
2002 35 concerts
2001 45 concerts
2000 6 concerts
1999 5 concerts
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1989 3 concerts
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1979 5 concerts
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