Bon Jovi's 1987 Concert History

Bon Jovi is an American hair/glam metal band formed by lead singer Jon Bon Jovi in Sayreville, New Jersey in 1983. The band's third album "Slippery When Wet" (1986) is widely considered one of the greatest hair metal albums of all time, becoming the band's first to peak at number one in the US, Australia, Canada, and Switzerland. Bon Jovi's fourth album "New Jersey" (1988) reached number one in the UK and became the first U.S. album to be released in the Soviet Union, with Bon Jovi performing at the Moscow Music Peace Festival in 1989. On April 26, 2024, Hulu premiered a four-part docuseries about the band's four decade career "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" in anticipation of its 16th studio album "Forever" (2024).

Date Concert Venue Location
May 21, 1987
Bon Jovi
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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
May 20, 1987
Bon Jovi Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
May 19, 1987
Bon Jovi Des Moines, Iowa, United States
May 18, 1987
Bon Jovi
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Kiel Auditorium St. Louis, Missouri, United States
May 17, 1987
Bon Jovi / Cinderella / The Smithereens / Dokken

Iowa Jam 1987

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Iowa State Fair Des Moines, Iowa, United States
May 16, 1987
Bon Jovi
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Nashville Municipal Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee, United States
May 14, 1987
Bon Jovi
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Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex Arena (BJCC Arena) Birmingham, Alabama, United States
May 13, 1987
Bon Jovi / Cinderella
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Stokely Athletic Center, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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May 12, 1987
Bon Jovi
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Von Braun Center Arena Huntsville, Alabama, United States
May 10, 1987
Bon Jovi
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Hampton Coliseum Hampton, Virginia, United States
May 09, 1987
Bon Jovi / Cinderella
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Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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May 08, 1987
Bon Jovi
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Richmond Coliseum Richmond, Virginia, United States
May 06, 1987
Bon Jovi / Cinderella

Slippery When Wet Tour

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Richfield Coliseum Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
May 05, 1987
Bon Jovi
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Mellon Arena Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
May 03, 1987
Bon Jovi
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Onondaga County War Memorial Syracuse, New York, United States
May 02, 1987
Bon Jovi / Cinderella
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Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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May 01, 1987
Bon Jovi
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Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Apr 16, 1987
Bon Jovi / Cinderella

Slippery When Wet Tour

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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 15, 1987 –
Apr 16, 1987
Bon Jovi / Cinderella
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apr 13, 1987
Bon Jovi / Cinderella

Slippery When Wet Tour

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Capital Centre Landover, Maryland, United States

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Bon Jovi / Cinderella on Mar 31, 1987 [845-small]

Bon Jovi / Cinderella
Mar 31, 1987
 Huntington, West Virginia, United States
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Metallica / Bon Jovi / Anthrax / Cinderella / W.A.S.P. / Dio on Aug 22, 1987 [575-small]

Metallica / Bon Jovi / Anthrax / Cinderella / W.A.S.P. / Dio
Aug 22, 1987
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Bon Jovi / Anthrax / Cinderella / W.A.S.P. / Dio on Aug 22, 1987 [577-small]

Metallica / Bon Jovi / Anthrax / Cinderella / W.A.S.P. / Dio
Aug 22, 1987
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Bon Jovi / Anthrax / Cinderella / W.A.S.P. / Dio on Aug 22, 1987 [578-small]

Metallica / Bon Jovi / Anthrax / Cinderella / W.A.S.P. / Dio
Aug 22, 1987
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Metallica / Bon Jovi / Anthrax / Cinderella / W.A.S.P. / Dio on Aug 22, 1987 [579-small]

Metallica / Bon Jovi / Anthrax / Cinderella / W.A.S.P. / Dio
Aug 22, 1987
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Bon Jovi / Cinderella on Jul 16, 1987 [668-small]

Bon Jovi / Cinderella
Jul 16, 1987
 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Bon Jovi / Cinderella on Jul 16, 1987 [616-small]

Bon Jovi / Cinderella
Jul 16, 1987
 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Bon Jovi / Cinderella on Mar 20, 1987 [199-small]

Bon Jovi / Cinderella
Mar 20, 1987
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Bon Jovi / Cinderella on May 6, 1987 [689-small]

Bon Jovi / Cinderella
May 6, 1987
 Richfield Township, Ohio, United States
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Bon Jovi / Cinderella on Jan 24, 1987 [655-small]

Bon Jovi / Cinderella
Jan 24, 1987
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Bon Jovi / Cinderella on Jan 9, 1987 [294-small]

Bon Jovi / Cinderella
Jan 9, 1987
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Bon Jovi / Cinderella on Jun 14, 1987 [309-small]

Bon Jovi / Cinderella
Jun 14, 1987
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Who is Bon Jovi?

When people talk about “Bon Jovi,” there can be a lot of confusion. That’s because there’s Bon Jovi, an award-winning American rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey, and the band’s founder and frontman John Francis Bongiovi, Jr., better known as Jon Bon Jovi. People often confuse the band with the man, but they are two distinct entities.

How long is a Bon Jovi concert?

The length of a Bon Jovi concert can vary depending on a number of factors including others bands performing with Bon Jovi, opening acts, whether an encore is included, and much more. Nonetheless, typical concerts by Bon Jovi usually last two to three hours and include a set list of 19 to 22 songs with an encore.

How much are Bon Jovi tickets?

The lowest priced Bon Jovi tickets are usually available for as little as $50.00 but can easily be closer to $100 depending on the venue and other acts performing. Ticket prices for lower level and side section seats range from $200 to $300, while floor seats start at $700+ when available. Tickets for VIP and meet-and-greet events can cost up to $5000 per person.

How old is the band Bon Jovi?

The band Bon Jovi began in 1983, so it's 1983-01-01 years old. Their self-titled debut album was released on January 21, 1984 and they have been touring, recording, and releasing hits ever since.

How old is the musical artist Jon Bon Jovi?

Jon Bon Jovi, the founder of the band Bon Jovi, was born on March 2, 1962, and is 62 years old. He was creating music before the forming the band Bon Jovi, however, and even played guitar for Patty Smyth’s band Scandal in 1983 before forming his own band.

Who is Jon Bon Jovi married to and how long have they been married?

Jon Bon Jovi is married to Dorothea Hurley. They were both students at Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin, New Jersey when they met. They wed on April 29, 1989.

How tall is Jon Bon Jovi?

Jon Bon Jovi stands at a height of 5'9" (175.3 cm).

Where is Bon Jovi from?

Jon Bon Jovi was born on March 2, 1962, in Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. He formed the band Bon Jovi in 1983 with keyboardist David Bryan, drummer Tico Torres, guitarist Rich Sambora and bassist Alec John Such in Sayreville, New Jersey.

How much is Jon Bon Jovi worth?

With his success as a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor, Jon Bon Jovi is estimated to have a net worth of over $400 million.

Why did Richie Sambora leave Bon Jovi?

Long-time guitarist and songwriter Richie Sambora abruptly left Bon Jovi in 2013 for personal reasons. He was then replaced by Philip Eric Xenidis, better known as Phil X. Despite the lack of official remarks, several reasons have been given for Sambora’s departure including substance abuse issues and a desire to focus on his family and spend time with his daughter.

In 2018, Richie Sambora and Jon Bon Jovi reunited for the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, and the two have maintained a friendly relationship since then.

Why is Bon Jovi not considered a heavy metal band by some people?

Although Bon Jovi is a rock band, some people, particularly heavy metal enthusiasts, think Bon Jovi's sound is too pop-oriented to be considered heavy metal. However, there are others who contend that Bon Jovi was one of the first rock bands to successfully blend heavy metal and pop for a mass audience.

How many concerts has Bon Jovi had?

Bon Jovi has had 2,042 concerts.

What genre is Bon Jovi?

Bon Jovi is most often considered to be Rock, Pop Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Heavy Metal, Soft Rock, Country Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Glam Metal, Estados Unidos, Arena Rock, Hair Metal, and Bon Jovi.

When was the last Bon Jovi concert?

The last Bon Jovi concert was on February 02, 2024 at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California, United States.

What setlist does Bon Jovi play live?

The songs that Bon Jovi performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the February 02, 2024 concert at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California, United States:

  1. live debut, world premiere
  2. Legendary
  3. with all the event's performers
  4. Livin' on a Prayer

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