Bryan Adams's 1986 Concert History

Bryan Adams is a Canadian-born musician, who has led one of rock music's most successful solo careers as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, composer, and music producer. In 1980, Adams released his self-titled debut studio album. The single "Straight From the Heart" (1983) from his third album "Cuts Like a Knife" was his first top ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. His fourth album, "Reckless" (1984), was the first to reach number one on the US Billboard 200 and spawned the classic single "Summer of '69." Over the next four decades, Adams led a prolific career that shows no signs of slowing down. On March 11, 2022, Bryan Adams released his fifteenth studio album "So Happy It Hurts."

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 09, 1986
Bryan Adams / Kim Mitchell Mesker Music Theater Evansville, Indiana, United States
Jun 20, 1986
Sting / Phil Collins / Bryan Adams / Eric Clapton / Level 42 / Dire Straits / David Bowie / Paul McCartney / Mick Jagger / Rod Stewart / Tina Turner / Status Quo / George Michael / Big Country / paul young / Howard Jones / Elton John
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OVO Arena Wembley London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 15, 1986
Conspiracy of Hope
U2 / The Police / John Eddie / The Hooters / Peter Gabriel / Bryan Adams / Joni Mitchell / Miles Davis / Yoko Ono / Lou Reed / Peter, Paul & Mary / Carlos Santana / Bob Geldof / Darlene Love / Joan Baez / Paul Schaefer / Jackson Browne / Ruben Blades / The Neville Brothers / Nona Hendrix / Joan Armatrading / Max Weinberg / Stanley Jordan / Third World / John Waite / Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul Show all bands
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Giants Stadium East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Show Duplicates for Jun 15, 1986
Jun 13, 1986
A Conspiracy Of Hope / Amnesty International
U2 / The Police / Bryan Adams / Peter Gabriel / Lou Reed / Joan Baez / The Neville Brothers / Robin Williams
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Rosemont Horizon Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Jun 11, 1986
Amnesty International: A Conspiracy of Hope
U2 / The Police / Bryan Adams / Peter Gabriel / Joan Baez / Neville Brothers / Lou Reed
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The Omni Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 11, 1986
Jun 08, 1986
A Conspiracy of Hope
U2 / Peter Gabriel / Sting / Bryan Adams / Joan Baez / Lou Reed / Aaron Neville
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McNichols arena Denver, Colorado, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 08, 1986
Jun 06, 1986
Lou Reed / Bryan Adams / U2 / Bob Dylan / Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Sting / Peter Gabriel / Joan Baez / Jackson Browne / Amnesty International
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The Forum Inglewood, California, United States
Jun 04, 1986
Amnesty International: A Conspiracy Of Hope
Bryan Adams / Jackson Browne / Joan Baez / Lou Reed / Peter Gabriel / Sting / The Neville Brothers / U2
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Cow Palace Daly City, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 04, 1986
May 12, 1986
1986 Exposition Vancouver B.C. Canada
Bruce Cockburn / Eurythmics / Loverboy, / A-ha / Bryan Adams / Gowan / Parachute Club / Joan Baez with Don McLean / B.B. King / Stevie Ray Vaughan / Honeymoon Suite / Kim Mitchell / Johnny Cash / Depeche Mode / Joe Jackson / George Thorogood + the Delaware Destroyers / Smokey Robinson / The Beach Boys, / Air Supply / Tangerine Dream / Sheena Easton / Trooper / Kool & The Gang / Roy Orbison / Fats Domino with Jerry Lee Lewis / Donovan Show all bands
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All Venues Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
May 02, 1986
Bryan Adams Expo 86 World's Fair Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Conspiracy of Hope
Jun 15, 1986
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Conspiracy of Hope
Jun 15, 1986
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Conspiracy of Hope
Jun 15, 1986
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Conspiracy of Hope
Jun 15, 1986
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Conspiracy of Hope
Jun 15, 1986
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Jun 15, 1986
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Jun 11, 1986
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Who is Bryan Adams?

Bryan Guy Adams, better known by his shortened stage name “Bryan Adams”, is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who began his musical career in 1975 and has since sold over 100 million singles and records globally. Some of most biggest albums include:

  • Cuts Like a Knife (1983) featured his first top ten hit in the US “Straight From the Heart.”
  • Reckless (1984) launched Adams to international stardom and included two of his most famous songs to this day: “Heaven” and “Summer of ‘69.”
  • Waking Up the Neighbors (1991) included “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" which reached the number one spot on the charts in 19 countries.

What genre is Bryan Adams's music?

Bryan Adams is widely known as a rock musician and has embraced a diverse range of sub-genres over his multi-decade career including hard rock, pop-rock, glam rock, soft rock, arena rock, and even non-rock genres like country.

How old is Bryan Adams?

Adams was born on November 5, 1959 and is 64 years old.

Where was Bryan Adams born?

Bryan Adams was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and began playing guitar, writing songs, and performing while still a teenager. The Canadian music scene offered a welcoming environment for the artist from a young age, which likely contributed to his long-term success.

How tall is Bryan Adams?

Adams is 5’8” (1.72m) tall.

How much is Bryan Adams worth?

Brian Adams's net worth is estimated at approximately $75 million.

When did "Heaven" by Bryan Adams come out and why did he write it?

Bryan Adam recorded the song “Heaven” in 1983. It was first released on Reckless in 1984. Even though Adams initially thought it wouldn’t fit well on the album, it become a global hit after being launched as a single in June 1985. The song was inspired by Journey’s "Faithfully" and was written when Adams was on the Frontier’s Tour with the band in 1983.

What movies is "Heaven" by Bryan Adams in?

The song "Heaven" by Bryan Adams has been featured in several films and television series. It first appeared in the 1983 film A Night in Heaven and has also been featured in the movie Grown Ups 2 and the 13th episode of the first season of The Carrie Diaries.

What do Shania Twain, Celine Dion, and Bryan Adams have in common?

Shania Twain, Celine Dion, and Bryan Adams are all Canadian singers. Other famous Canadian musicians include Avril Lavigne and Drake as well as the band Rush and many others.

What is Bryan Adams song "Summer of ‘69" about?

Bryan Adams' hit song "Summer Of '69" is a song about experiencing a dilemma between trying to become a rock star and settling down to live a normal life.

How many concerts has Bryan Adams had?

Bryan Adams has had 3,274 concerts.

What genre is Bryan Adams?

Bryan Adams is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, Canadian, Power Pop, Canadian Pop, Canadian Singer-Songwriter, and Classic Canadian Rock.

When is the next Bryan Adams concert?

The next Bryan Adams concert is on April 26, 2024 at Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden.

When was the last Bryan Adams concert?

The last Bryan Adams concert was on March 17, 2024 at Cross insurance Center in Bangor, Maine, United States. The bands that performed were: Bryan Adams / Dave Stewart.

What setlist does Bryan Adams play live?

The songs that Bryan Adams performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 16, 2024 concert at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States:

  1. Video Intro
  2. Kick Ass
  3. Can't Stop This Thing We Started
  4. Somebody
  5. 18 til I Die
  6. Please Forgive Me
  7. Shine a Light
  8. Kids Wanna Rock
  9. Heaven
  10. Go Down Rockin'
  11. It's Only Love
  12. You Belong to Me
  13. I've Been Looking for You
  14. The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You
  15. I Will Always Return
  16. Here I Am
  17. This Time
  18. (Everything I Do) I Do It for You
  19. Back to You
  20. So Happy It Hurts
  21. Run to You
  22. Summer of '69
  23. Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?
  24. Do I Have to Say the Words?
  25. Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven
  26. House Arrest
  27. Star
  28. Cuts Like a Knife
  29. Straight From the Heart
  30. All for Love

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