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 19)

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 21, 2015
Doomtree / P.O.S. / Sims / Dessa / Mike Mictlan / Lazerbeak / Cecil Otter / Paper Tiger
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Majestic Theatre Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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Feb 07, 2015
Doomtree / P.O.S / Dessa / Sims / Cecil Otter / Mike Mictlan / DJ Paper Tiger Red 7 Austin, Texas, United States
Jan 17, 2015
Dessa Papa Charlie's Lutsen, Minnesota, United States
Jan 16, 2015
Dessa Mitchell Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Dec 29, 2014
Dessa Kabinet MÚZ Brno, South Moravian, Czechia
Dec 12, 2014
Doomtree Blowout 10
Doomtree / P.O.S / Sims / Dessa / Lazerbeak / Mike Mictlan / Cecil Otter / Paper Tiger
First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Dec 11, 2014
Doomtree Blowout 10
Doomtree / P.O.S / Dessa / Sims / Lazerbeak / Mike Mictlan / Cecil Otter / Paper Tiger
First Avenue Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Dec 10, 2014
Doomtree Blowout 10
Doomtree / P.O.S / Sims / Dessa / Lazerbeak / Mike Mictlan / Cecil Otter / Paper Tiger
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Varsity Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Dec 05, 2014
Dessa State Theatre Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Oct 07, 2014
Dessa E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, University of Akron Akron, Ohio, United States
Sep 28, 2014
Why? / Dessa Lincoln Hall Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 27, 2014
Why? / Dessa
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Lincoln Hall Chicago, Illinois, United States
Sep 26, 2014
Dessa

MidPoint Music Festival

Taft Ballroom Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Sep 25, 2014
Why? / Dessa The Altar Bar Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 25, 2014 –
Sep 27, 2014
Midpoint Music Festival 2014
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Various Locations Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Sep 23, 2014
Why? / Dessa Black Cat Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Sep 22, 2014
Why? / Dessa Union Transfer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 21, 2014
Dessa / Why?
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Le Poisson Rouge New York, New York, United States
Sep 20, 2014
Why? / Dessa La Vitrola Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Sep 19, 2014
Why? / Dessa
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Lee's Palace Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sep 18, 2014
Why? / Dessa The Crofoot Ballroom, The Crofoot Pontiac, Michigan, United States

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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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Dec 13, 2025
 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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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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