Dessa Concert History

Born Margaret Wander, Dessa’s first release with Doomtree, False Hopes, introduced a unique sensibility to underground hip-hop: literary, bitter-sweet, and wry. She alternated between a clever, droll persona as an emcee and her earnest, unaffected delivery as a singer with a low, clear alto voice. Her a cappella arrangements delicate and expressive, full of sad, old world harmonies. False Hopes attracted a varied set of ferociously dedicated fans in the Midwest and beyond.

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Dessa Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027) (Page 17)

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 13, 2016
"Welcome To Night Vale" / Dessa

Welcome To Night Vale

Athenaeum Theatre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Feb 11, 2016
"Welcome To Night Vale" / Dessa

Welcome To Night Vale

Octagon Theatre Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Feb 10, 2016
"Welcome To Night Vale" / Dessa

Welcome To Night Vale

Her Majesty's Theatre Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Feb 09, 2016
"Welcome To Night Vale" / Dessa

Welcome To Night Vale

City Recital Hall - Angel Place Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Feb 08, 2016
"Welcome To Night Vale" / Dessa

Welcome To Night Vale

Queensland Performing Arts Centre South Bank, South Australia, Australia
Feb 06, 2016
"Welcome To Night Vale" / Dessa

Welcome To Night Vale

Skycity Theatre Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Nov 16, 2015
Dessa Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Nov 13, 2015
Dessa / Aby Wolf The Mercantile Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Oct 20, 2015
Dessa
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Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 15, 2015
Doomtree / Astronautalis / P.O.S. / Sims / Dessa / Cecil Otter / Mike Mictlan / Lazerbeak / DJ Paper Tiger
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Wonder Ballroom Portland, Oregon, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 15, 2015
Oct 03, 2015
Dessa / P.O.S. / Sims / Chuck Profit

Doomtree Zoo After Party

Bedlam Lowertown Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Sep 25, 2015
Off In The Deep Tour
Doomtree / Cecil Otter / Dessa / Lazerbeak / Mike Mictlan / Paper Tiger / P.O.S / Sims / Speedy Ortiz / Serengeti
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State Theatre Portland, Maine, United States
Sep 16, 2015
Dessa / Hannibal Buress / Brandi Brown Varsity Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Aug 21, 2015
Astronautalis / Dessa / F. Stokes / Marrow Majestic Theatre Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 24, 2015

Private Event

Dessa 		Bentham Tower Manchester, England, United Kingdom
May 24, 2015
Soundset 2015
J. Cole / Big Sean / Logic / Ludacris / Ice Cube / Vince Staples / Freddie Gibbs / Atmosphere / Vic Mensa / Yelawolf / Hopsin / Aesop Rock / Madlib / Dilated Peoples / Watsky / Brother Ali / Smif-N-Wessun / Sonreal / Dessa / Chester Watson / Rob Sonic / Sa-roc / B. Dolan / DJ Abilities / Sean Anonymous / Manny Phesto / DJ Jazzy Jay / Dj Lean Rock / DJ Stage One / Set the Smith / DJ Adatrak / Clockwork Indigo Show all bands
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Canterbury Park Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
Show Duplicates for May 24, 2015
May 09, 2015
Dessa Masada Milan, Lombardy, Italy
May 06, 2015
Dessa Les Petites Gouttes Paris, Île-de-France, France
May 04, 2015
Dessa Privatclub Berlin, Berlin, Germany
May 03, 2015
Dessa Podnik Prague, Czechia

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Dessa / Monakr
Aug 30, 2019
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dessa / Spectaculous
Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dessa on Jun 14, 2026 [581-small]

Dessa
Jun 14, 2026
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Riot Fest & Carnival 2013 (Day 1 of 3) on Sep 13, 2013 [699-small]

Riot Fest & Carnival 2013 (Day 1 of 3)
Sep 13, 2013
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Dessa / Outcalls on Mar 22, 2026 [821-small]

Dessa / Outcalls
Mar 22, 2026
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Dec 13, 2025
 Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Genres:

Hip Hop
Underground Hip-Hop
Female Vocalist
Hip Pop
Underground Rap
Abstract Hip Hop
Minnesota
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Latest Setlist (04/16/2026):

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  1. Warsaw / Velodrome
  2. Skeleton Key
  3. Fighting Fish
  4. Hurricane Party
  5. Rome
  6. Call Off Your Ghost
  7. What If I’m Not Ready
  8. Camelot
  9. Sadie Hawkins
  10. I Already Like You
  11. Shrimp
  12. Terry Gross
  13. Blush
  14. Annabelle
  15. Decoy
  16. Chopper
  17. Tough Call
  18. Jumprope
  19. Dixon's Girl
  20. Fire Drills
  21. Tell Me Again

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 1 concert
2026 16 concerts
2025 15 concerts
2024 27 concerts
2023 27 concerts
2022 31 concerts
2021 38 concerts
2020 10 concerts
2019 42 concerts
2018 77 concerts
2017 22 concerts
2016 20 concerts
2015 38 concerts
2014 37 concerts
2013 109 concerts
2012 16 concerts
2011 43 concerts
2010 71 concerts
2009 7 concerts
2008 12 concerts
2007 1 concert
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