Bryan Adams's 1988 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 17, 1988
Bryan Adams Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Jul 16, 1988
Bryan Adams Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Jul 10, 1988
Bryan Adams
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Town Square Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Jul 09, 1988
Bryan Adams / Saxon / Bonnie Tyler / The Wailers Estadio De Luz Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Jul 06, 1988
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Palatrussardi Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Jul 05, 1988
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Teatro Tenda Pianeta Rome, Latium, Italy
Jul 03, 1988
Rock Werchter 1988
Bryan Adams / Sting / INXS / Los Lobos / 10,000 Maniacs / John Hiatt / Carmel / Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers
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Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
Jul 02, 1988
Rock Torhout '88
Sting / Bryan Adams / INXS / John Hiatt / Los Lobos / Carmel / Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers / 10,000 Maniacs
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Festivalpark Torhout Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
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Jul 01, 1988 –
Jul 03, 1988
The Pogues / Bryan Adams / New Model Army / Rainbirds

Roskilde Festival

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Roskilde Dyrskueplads Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
Jun 30, 1988 –
Jul 03, 1988
Roskilde Festival 1988
The Pogues / Billy Bragg / John Hiatt / INXS / Death Angel / Soul Asylum / Toto / Bryan Adams / Louis Bertignac / New Model Army / Leonard Cohen / The Tide / Georgia Satellites / 10,000 Maniacs / The Young Gods / Sting / The Sugarcubes / The Church / Lars H.U.G. / Ali Farka Touré / Sator / Hothouse Flowers / The Celibate Rifles / Sly And Robbie / Oysterband / Magnum / Melrose / Disneyland After Dark / Milton Nascimento / T'Pau / Mary Coughlan / TV-2 / Sanne Salomonsen / Di Leva / Eva Dahlgren / Royal Crescent Mob / Gangway / The Jesus and Mary Chain / Joolz / Lime Spiders / Sort Sol / Kassav' / Lis Sørensen / Bjorn Afzelius / The Sandmen / Rainbirds / The Rainmakers / Backstreet Girls / Povl Dissing / S.e. Rogie / Dieters Lieder / Fatala / Picnic / Miss B. Haven / The Overlords / Orchestre Super Matimila / Les Visiteurs / Shikisha / Kastrierte Philosophen / How Do I / Amayenge / Rhythm Sisters / Flaco Jiminez / Dembo Konte / Andy Sheppard Quintet / Carte De Sjour / Hariot / Kausu Kuyateh / Hounddog All Stars Show all bands
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Unknown venue Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
Jun 29, 1988
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Helsinki Ice Hall / Helsingin Jäähalli Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Jun 27, 1988
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Donauhalle Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany
Jun 26, 1988
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Open Air St Gallen St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
Jun 24, 1988
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Rhein-Neckar-Halle Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Jun 23, 1988
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Stadionsporthalle Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
Jun 19, 1988
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Treptower Park Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Jun 18, 1988
Bryan Adams Cine Teatro D. João V Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
Jun 15, 1988
Bryan Adams Europe Pabellon Real Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Jun 13, 1988
Bryan Adams Sports Palace Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Jun 12, 1988
Bryan Adams Pabellon De La Casella Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

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Rock Torhout on Jul 2, 1988 [206-small]

Rock Torhout
Jul 2, 1988
 Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
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The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert on Jun 11, 1988 [779-small]

The Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concert
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Bryan Adams on Jan 22, 1988 [519-small]

Bryan Adams
Jan 22, 1988
 Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast on Jun 11, 1988 [603-small]

Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Rock Torhout '88 on Jul 2, 1988 [256-small]

Rock Torhout '88
Jul 2, 1988
 Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
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Rock Torhout '88 on Jul 2, 1988 [956-small]

Rock Torhout '88
Jul 2, 1988
 Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
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Rock Torhout '88 on Jul 2, 1988 [957-small]

Rock Torhout '88
Jul 2, 1988
 Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
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2008 121 concerts
2007 88 concerts
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2005 108 concerts
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2002 54 concerts
2001 55 concerts
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1999 122 concerts
1998 36 concerts
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1994 108 concerts
1993 38 concerts
1992 154 concerts
1991 60 concerts
1990 7 concerts
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1986 9 concerts
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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 3,278 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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