Elvis Costello's 1978 Concert History

Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus on 25 August 1954) is an internationally known English singer-songwriter. Gaining prominence as an early participant in London's pub rock scene in the mid-70s, he burst into fame with his critically acclaimed 1977 debut 'My Aim Is True', still one of the most successful debuts of all time. He soon did much work in the genres of punk rock, power pop, and New Wave after he formed Elvis Costello & The Attractions.

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Elvis Costello had 149 concerts in 1978

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions New Theatre Oxford Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Dec 30, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions The Odeon Canterbury, England, United Kingdom
Dec 29, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions / John Cooper Clarke / Richard Hell & The Voidoids
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Bath Pavilion Bath, England, United Kingdom
Dec 28, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Portsmouth Guildhall Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Dec 27, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions Top Rank Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Dec 24, 1978
Elvis Costello / Richard Hell & The Voidoids / John Cooper Clarke
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Dominion Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 23, 1978
Elvis Costello / Richard Hell & The Voidoids / John Cooper Clarke
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Dominion Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
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Dec 22, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions Dominion Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 20, 1978
Elvis Costello / Richard Hell & The Voidoids / John Cooper Clarke
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Dominion Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 19, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Dominion Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 18, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Dominion Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 12, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
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Apollo Stadium Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Dec 10, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
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Perth Concert Hall Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Dec 09, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Stiletto
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Palais Theatre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Dec 07, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
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Regent Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Dec 06, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
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Canberra Theatre Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Dec 04, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
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Brisbane Festival Hall Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Dec 03, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
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Regent Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Nov 30, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Seibu Theatre Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Nov 29, 1978
Elvis Costello / Attractions Seibu Theatre Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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Elvis Costello / Mink Deville / Nick Lowe & Rockpile
Jun 7, 1978
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Elvis Costello / Attractions on Feb 10, 1978 [396-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions
Feb 10, 1978
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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Elvis Costello / Attractions / The Wommack Brothers on Jan 25, 1978 [713-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions / The Wommack Brothers
Jan 25, 1978
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Elvis Costello / Attractions on Feb 4, 1978 [675-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions
Feb 4, 1978
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Elvis Costello / Attractions / Stiletto on Dec 9, 1978 [190-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions / Stiletto
Dec 9, 1978
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons on Dec 3, 1978 [245-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
Dec 3, 1978
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons on Dec 3, 1978 [248-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
Dec 3, 1978
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons on Dec 3, 1978 [257-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
Dec 3, 1978
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons on Dec 3, 1978 [265-small]

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Dec 3, 1978
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Elvis Costello / Attractions / Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons on Dec 3, 1978 [270-small]

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Dec 3, 1978
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Elvis Costello / Attractions / Mink Deville / Rockpile on May 4, 1978 [705-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions / Mink Deville / Rockpile
May 4, 1978
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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May 4, 1978
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Elvis Costello / Attractions on Mar 27, 1978 [854-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions
Mar 27, 1978
 Great Malvern, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Pop Rock
Folk
Singer-Songwriter
Classic Rock
Alternative
British
Country
Folk Rock
New Wave
UK
Power Pop
Art Rock
Roots Rock
Mellow Gold
New Wave Pop
Permanent Wave
Pub Rock
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Latest Setlist (06/30/2026):

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  1. Radio Sweetheart
  2. Sneaky Feelings
  3. Just a Memory
  4. Mystery Dance
  5. Watching the Detectives
  6. Less Than Zero
  7. No Flag
  8. Opportunity
  9. Lovers Walk
  10. Truth Drug
  11. Beyond Belief
  12. Almost Blue / All or Nothing at All
  13. Who Will the Next Fool Be
  14. Everyday I Write the Book
  15. Honey, Are You Straight or Are You Blind?
  16. A Good Year for the Roses
  17. (I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea
  18. Pump It Up / Busted
  19. Big Boys
  20. I Want You
  21. I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down
  22. High Fidelity
  23. Alison / Over the Rainbow
  24. Radio Radio
  25. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding
  26. Oliver's Army

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 18 concerts
2025 42 concerts
2024 69 concerts
2023 72 concerts
2022 47 concerts
2021 18 concerts
2020 17 concerts
2019 38 concerts
2018 23 concerts
2017 33 concerts
2016 86 concerts
2015 64 concerts
2014 64 concerts
2013 81 concerts
2012 63 concerts
2011 92 concerts
2010 64 concerts
2009 64 concerts
2008 35 concerts
2007 68 concerts
2006 69 concerts
2005 119 concerts
2004 64 concerts
2003 57 concerts
2002 113 concerts
2001 22 concerts
2000 10 concerts
1999 108 concerts
1998 29 concerts
1997 16 concerts
1996 52 concerts
1995 28 concerts
1994 71 concerts
1993 19 concerts
1992 4 concerts
1991 64 concerts
1990 1 concert
1989 94 concerts
1988 6 concerts
1987 60 concerts
1986 54 concerts
1985 21 concerts
1984 109 concerts
1983 69 concerts
1982 76 concerts
1981 52 concerts
1980 56 concerts
1979 83 concerts
1978 149 concerts
1977 74 concerts
1976 12 concerts
1975 17 concerts
1974 1 concert
1973 2 concerts
1972 6 concerts
1971 1 concert
1969 1 concert
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