Eric Clapton's 1988 Concert History

Eric Patrick Clapton CBE (born 30 March 1945) is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. He ranked second in Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" and fourth in Gibson's "Top 50 Guitarists of All Time". In 2023, Rolling Stone named Clapton the 35th best guitarist of all time. He was also named number five in Time magazine's list of "The 10 Best Electric Guitar Players" in 2009.

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Eric Clapton had 55 concerts in 1988

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 23, 1988
Eric Clapton Dunsfold Village Hall Farncombe, UK
Nov 28, 1988
Eric Clapton Hard Rock Café - London London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 05, 1988
Eric Clapton / Elton John
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Osaka Stadium Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Nov 04, 1988
Eric Clapton / Elton John
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Nippon Budokan｜日本武道館 Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Nov 02, 1988
Eric Clapton / Elton John
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Tokyo Dome (東京ドーム) Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan
Oct 31, 1988
Eric Clapton / Elton John
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Nippon Gaishi Hall (日本ガイシホール) Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Oct 08, 1988
Eric Clapton / Buckwheat Zydeco

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Copps Coliseum Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Oct 07, 1988
Eric Clapton / Mark Knopfler / Buckwheat Zydeco

25th Anniversary Tour

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Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oct 06, 1988
Eric Clapton
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Montreal Forum Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Oct 04, 1988
Eric Clapton / Buckwheat Zydeco
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Met Center Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
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Oct 03, 1988
Eric Clapton Winnipeg Arena Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Oct 01, 1988
Eric Clapton Saskatchewan Place Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Sep 30, 1988
Eric Clapton / Buckwheat Zydeco / Mark Knopfler
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Scotiabank Saddledome Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Sep 28, 1988
Eric Clapton / Mark Knopfler
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Pacific Coliseum Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sep 27, 1988
Eric Clapton / Buckwheat Zydeco
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Tacoma Dome Tacoma, Washington, United States
Sep 26, 1988
Eric Clapton / Buckwheat Zydeco
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Portland Coliseum Portland, Oregon, United States
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Sep 25, 1988
Eric Clapton

25th Anniversary Tour

Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 24, 1988
Eric Clapton

25th Anniversary Tour

Hollywood Pantages Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 23, 1988
Eric Clapton
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Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Irvine, California, United States
Sep 22, 1988
Eric Clapton
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Arco Arena Sacramento, California, United States

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Eric Clapton / Buckwheat Zydeco
Sep 26, 1988
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute ~ Live Broadcast
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Eric Clapton / Mark Knopfler / Buckwheat Zydeco
Oct 7, 1988
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Eric Clapton on Sep 21, 1988 [449-small]

Eric Clapton
Sep 21, 1988
 Mountain View, California, United States
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Eric Clapton / Buckwheat Zydeco on Sep 26, 1988 [451-small]

Eric Clapton / Buckwheat Zydeco
Sep 26, 1988
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Eric Clapton on Sep 22, 1988 [546-small]

Eric Clapton
Sep 22, 1988
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Eric Clapton / Mark Knopfler / Buckwheat Zydeco on Oct 7, 1988 [990-small]

Eric Clapton / Mark Knopfler / Buckwheat Zydeco
Oct 7, 1988
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Eric Clapton / Mark Knopfler / Buckwheat Zydeco on Oct 7, 1988 [849-small]

Eric Clapton / Mark Knopfler / Buckwheat Zydeco
Oct 7, 1988
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Eric Clapton on Sep 21, 1988 [404-small]

Eric Clapton
Sep 21, 1988
 Mountain View, California, United States
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute on Jun 11, 1988 [348-small]

Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute on Jun 11, 1988 [349-small]

Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Eric Clapton / Mark Knopfler / Buckwheat Zydeco on Sep 1, 1988 [812-small]

Eric Clapton / Mark Knopfler / Buckwheat Zydeco
Sep 1, 1988
 Dallas, Texas, United States
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute on Jun 11, 1988 [273-small]

Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute on Jun 11, 1988 [274-small]

Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute on Jun 11, 1988 [275-small]

Nelson Mandela: An International Tribute
Jun 11, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
Pop Rock
Singer-Songwriter
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Blues
Blues Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Soft Rock
Mellow Gold
Guitar
Electric Blues
British Blues
British Rhythm & Blues
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Latest Setlist (05/17/2026):

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  1. Badge
  2. Key to the Highway
  3. I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man
  4. I Shot the Sheriff
  5. Kind Hearted Woman Blues
  6. Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out
  7. Golden Ring
  8. Layla
  9. Tears in Heaven
  10. Old Love
  11. Cross Road Blues
  12. Little Queen of Spades
  13. Cocaine
  14. Before You Accuse Me

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 21 concerts
2025 25 concerts
2024 24 concerts
2023 20 concerts
2022 33 concerts
2021 14 concerts
2020 7 concerts
2019 20 concerts
2018 10 concerts
2017 14 concerts
2016 6 concerts
2015 14 concerts
2014 21 concerts
2013 48 concerts
2012 3 concerts
2011 61 concerts
2010 47 concerts
2009 53 concerts
2008 37 concerts
2007 47 concerts
2006 83 concerts
2005 8 concerts
2004 68 concerts
2003 25 concerts
2002 9 concerts
2001 109 concerts
2000 4 concerts
1999 23 concerts
1998 80 concerts
1997 29 concerts
1996 23 concerts
1995 72 concerts
1994 57 concerts
1993 36 concerts
1992 83 concerts
1991 42 concerts
1990 132 concerts
1989 39 concerts
1988 55 concerts
1987 45 concerts
1986 18 concerts
1985 87 concerts
1984 42 concerts
1983 82 concerts
1982 20 concerts
1981 37 concerts
1980 23 concerts
1979 89 concerts
1978 66 concerts
1977 37 concerts
1976 33 concerts
1975 67 concerts
1974 55 concerts
1973 1 concert
1971 3 concerts
1970 27 concerts
1969 4 concerts
1966 2 concerts
1965 1 concert
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