Elvis Costello's 1980 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 56 concerts in 1980

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 29, 1980
Elvis Costello
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Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 27, 1980
Elvis Costello / Squeeze / UB40 / Madness / The Selecter / Dave Edmunds Rockpile / John Cooper Clarke
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Resorts World Arena, National Exhibition Centre Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Dec 27, 1980
Nov 30, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Top Rank Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
Nov 19, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Chateau Neuf Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Nov 18, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Skandinavium Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Nov 15, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions Folkets Park Sölvesborg, Blekinge, Sweden
Nov 13, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Eriksdalshallen Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Sep 29, 1980
Elvis Costello / Stray Cats / Attractions
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Rainbow Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 23, 1980
Heatwave Festival 1980
Elvis Costello / Pretenders / Talking Heads / B-52's / Rockpile With Nik Lowe and Dave Edmunds / Holly & The Italians / BB Gabor / Teenage Head / The Kings
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Mosport Park Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
Show Duplicate for Aug 23, 1980
Aug 17, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Edinburgh Playhouse Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Aug 14, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Albany Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 13, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions Albany Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 12, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Albany Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 11, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Théâtre Antique d'Orange Orange, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Jun 13, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions
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Kings College Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
May 26, 1980
Elvis Costello

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Megaland Park (Evenemententerrein Megaland) Landgraaf, Limburg, Netherlands
May 14, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Martin Belmont
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Hope & Anchor London, England, United Kingdom
May 07, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Martin Belmont
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Studio 44 Rouen, Normandy, France
May 06, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Martin Belmont Salle Belgrave Bordeaux, France
May 05, 1980
Elvis Costello / Attractions / Martin Belmont
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Le Bataclan Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Elvis Costello on Dec 29, 1980 [529-small]

Elvis Costello
Dec 29, 1980
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Elvis Costello on Dec 29, 1980 [530-small]

Elvis Costello
Dec 29, 1980
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Heatwave on Aug 23, 1980 [809-small]

Heatwave
Aug 23, 1980
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Heatwave Festival 1980 on Aug 23, 1980 [251-small]

Heatwave Festival 1980
Aug 23, 1980
 Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
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Heatwave Festival 1980 on Aug 23, 1980 [325-small]

Heatwave Festival 1980
Aug 23, 1980
 Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
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Heatwave Festival 1980 on Aug 23, 1980 [326-small]

Heatwave Festival 1980
Aug 23, 1980
 Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
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Elvis Costello / Attractions on Aug 17, 1980 [546-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions
Aug 17, 1980
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Elvis Costello / Attractions / Martin Belmont on Apr 19, 1980 [786-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions / Martin Belmont
Apr 19, 1980
 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Elvis Costello / Attractions on Mar 22, 1980 [270-small]

Elvis Costello / Attractions
Mar 22, 1980
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Heatwave Festival 1980 on Aug 23, 1980 [773-small]

Heatwave Festival 1980
Aug 23, 1980
 Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
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Heatwave Festival 1980 on Aug 23, 1980 [787-small]

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Aug 23, 1980
 Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
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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 (07/08/2026):

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  1. Surrender to the Rhythm
  2. Watch Your Step
  3. Living in Paradise
  4. Mystery Dance
  5. Watching the Detectives
  6. Little Triggers
  7. Goon Squad
  8. Lovers Walk
  9. Blame It on Cain
  10. Almost Blue
  11. Who Will the Next Fool Be
  12. Everyday I Write the Book
  13. Honey, Are You Straight or Are You Blind?
  14. Lovable
  15. The Bottle Let Me Down
  16. (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes
  17. Clubland
  18. A Good Year for the Roses
  19. (I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea
  20. Pump It Up
  21. Radio Radio
  22. I Can't Stand Up for Falling Down
  23. High Fidelity
  24. Party Girl
  25. Alison
  26. Oliver's Army
  27. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding
  28. I Want You

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 16 concerts
2025 42 concerts
2024 69 concerts
2023 72 concerts
2022 47 concerts
2021 18 concerts
2020 17 concerts
2019 38 concerts
2018 22 concerts
2017 33 concerts
2016 86 concerts
2015 64 concerts
2014 64 concerts
2013 81 concerts
2012 62 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 70 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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