Depeche Mode's 1981 Concert History

Depeche Mode, an English electronic music band, was formed in Basildon, Essex, in 1980. The original lineup included Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher, and Vince Clarke, though Clarke left the band after the release of their debut album. The band's music primarily belongs to the synth-pop and electronic genre, though they have explored alternative and rock sounds as well. Depeche Mode gained prominence in the 1980s with albums like "Black Celebration" and "Music for the Masses." Their 1990 album "Violator" is often seen as a turning point, featuring hits like "Enjoy the Silence" and "Personal Jesus." Through the years, they've continued to evolve their sound while maintaining a dedicated fan base. Known for their social and political commentary, the band's lyrics often explore complex human emotions and societal themes. The band name is derived from a French fashion magazine, Dépêche mode, which means "fashion dispatch."

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 03, 1981
Depeche Mode / John Cooper Clarke
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Chichester Festival Theatre Chichester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 16, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 15, 1981
Depeche Mode / Blancmange / Positive noise / Palais Schaumburg
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 14, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Leicester University Student Union Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 12, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Dorchester Arts Centre - Old Location Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Nov 12, 1981
Nov 11, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Top Rank Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 10, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Raquel's Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom
Nov 09, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Locarno Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Nov 07, 1981
Depeche Mode / Blancmange / Data
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Sheffield Polytechnic, Nelson Mandela Hall Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Nov 06, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students, Liverpool University Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Nov 05, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Rock City Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 04, 1981
Depeche Mode / Blancmange
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Locarno Ballroom Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 03, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Fagins Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 02, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Coaster's Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 31, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Newcastle University Students Union Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Sep 29, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Les Bains Paris Paris, Île-de-France, France
Sep 28, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Disco Rojo Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium
Sep 26, 1981
Depeche Mode
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Paradiso Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Sep 25, 1981
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Markthalle Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Sep 19, 1981
Depeche Mode
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The Venue London, England, United Kingdom
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Electronic
Alternative Rock
British
Post-Punk
Electronica
New Wave
Synthpop
Synth-Pop
Permanent Wave
Alternative Dance
New Romantic
Dance-Rock
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Depeche Mode had?

Depeche Mode has had 1,615 concerts.

What genre is Depeche Mode?

Depeche Mode is most often considered to be Rock, Electronic, Alternative Rock, British, Post-Punk, Electronica, New Wave, Synthpop, Synth-Pop, Permanent Wave, Alternative Dance, New Romantic, Dance-Rock, Dark Wave, and Electronic Rock.

When is the next Depeche Mode concert?

The next Depeche Mode concert is on July 05, 2024 at Yuca in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The bands performing are: Depeche Mode / The Slow Readers Club / Jillian Rossi.

When was the last Depeche Mode concert?

The last Depeche Mode concert was on April 08, 2024 at Lanxess Arena in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The bands that performed were: Depeche Mode / Deeper.

What setlist does Depeche Mode play live?

The songs that Depeche Mode performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 08, 2024 concert at Lanxess Arena in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany:

  1. Speak to Me
  2. My Cosmos Is Mine
  3. Wagging Tongue
  4. Walking in My Shoes
  5. It's No Good
  6. Policy of Truth
  7. In Your Room
  8. Everything Counts
  9. Precious
  10. My Favourite Stranger
  11. Strangelove
  12. Somebody
  13. Ghosts Again
  14. I Feel You
  15. A Pain That I'm Used To
  16. World in My Eyes
  17. Black Celebration
  18. Stripped
  19. Behind the Wheel
  20. Enjoy the Silence
  21. Waiting for the Night
  22. Just Can't Get Enough
  23. Never Let Me Down Again
  24. Personal Jesus

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