Chris Rea Concert History

Chris Rea (born Christopher Anton Rea, March 4, 1951 - December 22, 2025) was an English rock & blues musician, originally from Middlesbrough, England. During his career, he became well known for his "gravel-voice" and use of a slide guitar. During his life, he released 25 studio albums and 75 single. Some of his biggest hits include "Driving Home for Christmas", "The Road to Hell", "On the Beach (Summer '88), and "Let's Dance." Despite touring extensively throughout the United Kingdom and Europe during his life, Chris Rea never toured the United States. On December 22, 2025, Rea passed away at the age of 74, only five days after releasing his final album, a Christmas-themed compilation titled "The Christmas Album".

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Past Chris Rea Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 10, 2017
Cancelled
Chris Rea

The Road Song for Lovers Tour

Brighton Centre Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Dec 09, 2017
Chris Rea / Colin McLeod New Theatre Oxford Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Dec 07, 2017
Chris Rea Waterfront Hall Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Dec 06, 2017
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3Olympia Theatre Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Dec 04, 2017
Chris Rea Sheffield City Hall Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Dec 03, 2017
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O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 30, 2017
Chris Rea
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Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Nov 29, 2017
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Symphony Hall Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 27, 2017
Chris Rea International Convention Centre Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 26, 2017
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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 24, 2017
Chris Rea Harrogate International Centre Harrogate, United Kingdom
Nov 22, 2017
Chris Rea / C.Macleod
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Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 21, 2017
Chris Rea

Road Songs for Lovers tour

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Sage Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
Nov 20, 2017
Chris Rea Newcastle City Hall Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Nov 15, 2017
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The New Arena St. Petersburg, Russian Federation
Nov 13, 2017
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Crocus City Hall Moscow, Russian Federation
Nov 11, 2017
Chris Rea
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Compensa Concert Hall (Compensa Koncertų Salė) Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania
Nov 10, 2017
Chris Rea Alexela Concert Hall Tallinn, Harju, Estonia
Nov 07, 2017
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Prague Congress Centre Prague, Czechia
Nov 06, 2017
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BudapestArena Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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Buddy Guy / Chris Rea
Jul 5, 2002
 Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland
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Rock Werchter 1984 on Jul 8, 1984 [140-small]

Rock Werchter 1984
Jul 8, 1984
 Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
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Rock Werchter 1984 on Jul 8, 1984 [143-small]

Rock Werchter 1984
Jul 8, 1984
 Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
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Rock Werchter 1984
Jul 8, 1984
 Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
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Rock Werchter 1984 on Jul 8, 1984 [153-small]

Rock Werchter 1984
Jul 8, 1984
 Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
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Rock im Park '97 on May 16, 1997 [402-small]

Rock im Park '97
May 16 - 18, 1997
 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
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Rock im Park '97 on May 16, 1997 [932-small]

Rock im Park '97
May 16 - 18, 1997
 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
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Chris Rea on Jan 21, 1993 [294-small]

Chris Rea
Jan 21, 1993
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Eric Clapton / Chris Rea
Feb 27, 1985
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Beach Boys / Chris Rea on Jun 7, 1980 [637-small]

The Beach Boys / Chris Rea
Jun 7, 1980
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Chris Rea on Feb 13, 2008 [510-small]

Chris Rea
Feb 13, 2008
 Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Chris Rea on Nov 29, 1986 [620-small]

Chris Rea
Nov 29, 1986
 Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Chris Rea on Oct 2, 2006 [289-small]

Chris Rea
Oct 2, 2006
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Pop Rock
Singer-Songwriter
Classic Rock
Blues
Blues Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Art Rock
Soft Rock
Mellow Gold
Electric Blues
New Wave Pop
Christmas
British Blues
Sophisti-Pop
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Latest Setlist (12/06/2017):

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  1. The Last Open Road
  2. Happy on the Road
  3. Nothing Left Behind
  4. Josephine
  5. Easy Rider
  6. Two Lost Souls
  7. Julia
  8. Money
  9. Looking for the Summer
  10. Stony Road
  11. 'Til the Morning Sun Shines on My Love and Me
  12. The Road Ahead
  13. Stainsby Girls
  14. The Road to Hell (Part 1)
  15. The Road to Hell (Part 2)
  16. On the Beach
  17. Let's Dance

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Concerts Per Year:

2017 36 concerts
2014 36 concerts
2013 1 concert
2012 43 concerts
2010 51 concerts
2009 4 concerts
2008 44 concerts
2007 1 concert
2006 49 concerts
2005 1 concert
2004 12 concerts
2003 15 concerts
2002 24 concerts
2001 5 concerts
1998 30 concerts
1997 5 concerts
1996 1 concert
1994 6 concerts
1993 29 concerts
1992 1 concert
1991 51 concerts
1990 42 concerts
1989 2 concerts
1988 22 concerts
1987 22 concerts
1986 44 concerts
1985 26 concerts
1984 11 concerts
1983 42 concerts
1980 2 concerts
1979 3 concerts
1978 7 concerts
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