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".

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 27, 2006
Chris Rea MAAG Halle Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Feb 26, 2006
Chris Rea Rolling Stone Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Feb 24, 2006
Chris Rea Muffathalle, Muffatwerk Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Feb 23, 2006
Chris Rea
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Capitol Offenbach am Main, Germany
Feb 22, 2006
Chris Rea Vorst Nationaal / Forest National Vorst / Forest, Belgium
Feb 20, 2006
Chris Rea
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Rockhal Main Hall Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Apr 06, 2005
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Chris Rea at Newcastle City Hall

Newcastle City Hall Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
May 19, 2004
Chris Rea La Cigale Paris, Île-de-France, France
May 13, 2004
Chris Rea Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
May 12, 2004
Chris Rea Colston Hall Bristol, England, United Kingdom
May 10, 2004
Chris Rea St David's Hall Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
May 07, 2004
Chris Rea
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Edinburgh Playhouse Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
May 05, 2004
Chris Rea
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Newcastle City Hall Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
May 02, 2004
Chris Rea Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
May 01, 2004
Chris Rea BIC Windsor Hall Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
Apr 29, 2004
Chris Rea Carling Apollo Manchester Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Apr 25, 2004
Chris Rea Symphony Hall Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Feb 24, 2004
Chris Rea Bush Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Feb 23, 2004
Chris Rea Bush Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 10, 2003
Chris Rea

Dancing Down The Stony Road

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Brighton Centre Brighton, England, United Kingdom

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Buddy Guy / Chris Rea
Jul 5, 2002
 Montreux, Vaud, Switzerland
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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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Chris Rea on Nov 29, 1986 [620-small]

Chris Rea
Nov 29, 1986
 Aberdeen, Scotland, 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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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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tags: Eric Clapton, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Ticket, Edinburgh Playhouse - Eric Clapton / Chris Rea on Feb 27, 1985 [397-small]


Eric Clapton / Chris Rea
Feb 27, 1985
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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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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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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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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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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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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