Foo Fighters's 2012 Concert History

Foo Fighters is an American rock band formed in Seattle, Washington in 1994. Following the suicide of Kurt Cobain, lead singer of Nirvana, fellow bandmate David Grohl went on to form the Foo Fighters. What started as a one-man project quickly emerged as one of the most critically and commercially successful rock bands in recent decades. After performing consistently for nearly thirty years, the band canceled all of their 2022 shows following the death of long-time drummer Taylor Hawkins on March 25, 2022. In September 2022, two tribute shows were performed in his memory. On New Year's Eve 2022, the band announced that it would carry on, albeit in a different direction. During 2023, Foo Fighters played nearly two dozen festival shows with the "Everything or Nothing At All Tour" commencing in the fall of that year and continuing through 2024.

Date Concert Venue Location
May 19, 2012
The Bamboozle 2012: Day 2
Foo Fighters / My Chemical Romance / Jimmy Eat World / The All-American Rejects / Never Shout Never / The Maine / The Dear Hunter / The Story So Far / A Great Big Pile of Leaves / Close Your Eyes / Periphery / Hot Water Music / The Promise Ring / Motion City Soundtrack / Less Than Jake Show all bands
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North Beach Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Show Duplicates for May 19, 2012
May 18, 2012 –
May 20, 2012
The Bamboozle: 10 Years in the Making
Skrillex / Incubus / Mac Miller / Aiden Chance / Anamanaguchi / Armor for Sleep / Big Freedia / Casey Veggies / David Garibaldi / DJ Prime / Gonzo. / Kreayshawn / Mike Posner / Miss May I / Sailesh the Uncensored Hypnotist / Stray From The Path / The Receiving End of Sirens / The Story So Far / The Wonder Years / Timeflies / V-Nasty / Volbeat / We Came As Romans / Whitechapel / Foo Fighters / My Chemical Romance / A Great Big Pile of Leaves / A$AP Rocky / Action Bronson / The All-American Rejects / Anti-Flag / Attila / Ballyhoo! / Big Chocolate / Boysetsfire / Brothers of Brazil / Cherri Bomb / Close Your Eyes / Datsik / DJ Pauly D / Emmure / Hi-Rez / Hot Water Music / Iggy Azalea / James McCartney / Jimmy Eat World / Le Blorr / Less Than Jake / Make Me Famous / Matt Toka / Michael Monroe / Motion City Soundtrack / Mr. MFN Exquire / MyChildren MyBride / Never Shout Never / North Korea / Periphery / Powerglove / The Dear Hunter / The Knocks (DJ Set) / The Maine / The Promise Ring / Bon Jovi / Brand New / The Gaslight Anthem / Action Item / Alesana / Andrew Dice Clay / Ashland High / Bayside / Boys Like Girls / Buckcherry / Catch 22 / Comeback Kid / Cris Cab / DJ Toro / Dramarama / Folly / He Is We / Like Moths to Flames / Marianas Trench / Murphy's Law / Obey The Brave / Outasight / OverDoz / Patent Pending / Plug In Stereo / Riff Raff / Sammy Adams / Skizzy Mars / Spacehog / Star Slinger / T. Mills / Texas In July / The Bouncing Souls / The New Cities / Trapped Under Ice! / Wallpaper / White Panda / Woe Is Me Show all bands
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North Beach Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Show Duplicates for May 18, 2012
May 12, 2012
Foo Fighters Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina
May 06, 2012
Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings / Foo Fighters

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Show Duplicate for May 06, 2012
May 03, 2012 –
May 06, 2012
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2012 - Weekend 2
Florence + the Machine / Foo Fighters / Eagles / Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings / Mia Borders / Little Freddie King Blues Band / Honey Island Swamp Band / Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys / The Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers / Grace Potter & the Nocturnals / Bonerama Brass Band / Mavis Staples with Lenny Kravitz / Rodrigo y Gabriela and C.U.B.A / Guitar Slim Jr / Allen Toussaint / Anders Osborne / Irma Thomas / Steve Earle & The Dukes / Aaron Neville's Gospel Experience / My Morning Jacket / Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers / Galactic / Funky Meters / Bonnie Raitt / Sharon Jones and the DapKings Show all bands
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Fairgrounds New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Show Duplicate for May 03, 2012
May 01, 2012 –
May 03, 2012
Bamboozle
The Wonder Years / Skrillex / Foo Fighters / My Chemical Romance / All American Rejects / Jimmy Eat World / Motion City Soundtrack / Never Shout Never / The Maine / Bon Jovi / Brand New / Boys Like Girls / He Is We / Marianas Trench / Patent Pending / t mills Show all bands
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Boardwalk Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Apr 27, 2012 –
May 06, 2012
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2012
Foo Fighters / Bon Iver / Ne-Yo / Florence + the Machine / The Beach Boys / Zac Brown Band / Iron & Wine / Feist / Al Green / Janelle Monáe / Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / My Morning Jacket / Jill Scott / Gary Clark Jr. / Herbie Hancock / Bonnie Raitt / Steve Earle / Rodrigo y Gabriela / Glen Hansard / Gomez / Grace Potter / Mystikal / Better Than Ezra / Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band / Ani DiFranco / Dr. John / Paulina Rubio / Steel Pulse / Esperanza Spalding / Aaron Neville / Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings / Bruce Hornsby / Yolanda Adams / Galactic / Givers / Carolina Chocolate Drops / Dave Koz / Gabriella / Maze featuring Frankie Beverly / Asleep At the Wheel / dianne reeves / Bunny Wailer / Terence Blanchard / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Rodrigo / The Soul Rebels / Allen Toussaint / Sonny Landreth / Buckwheat Zydeco / Poncho Sanchez / Dumpstaphunk / Cowboy Mouth / Theresa Andersson / Marcia Ball / Catherine Russell / Corey Harris / Leyla McCalla / Bonerama / Big Sam's Funky Nation / Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 / Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers / Papa Grows Funk / Henry Butler / Pete Fountain / The Mastersons / Dukes Of Dixieland / The New Birth Brass Band / Flow Tribe / Randall Bramblett / C.J. Chenier / Chuck Leavell / The Jones Sisters / Glen David Andrews / Paul Sanchez / Rotary Downs / Supagroup / Big Al Carson / Next Generation / Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band / Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue / The New Orleans Bingo! Show / Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience / Beth Patterson / Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues / Brian Stoltz / Lynn Drury / Guitar Slim Jr / Yvette Landry / Hot Club Of New Orleans / Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band / Guitar Lightnin' Lee and His Thunder Band / Little Freddie King Blues Band / Mas Mamones / Kristi Guillory & the Midtown Project / Ceasar Elloie / Jimmy Buffett / Johnny Sansone / Zebra Show all bands
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 07, 2012 –
Apr 08, 2012
Lollapalooza 2012
BASSNECTAR / Foo Fighters / MGMT / Arctic Monkeys / Calvin Harris / Foster the People / Skrillex / Band of Horses / Tinie Tempah / TV On the Radio / Pretty Lights / Friendly Fires / Thievery Corporation / Jane's Addiction / Manchester Orchestra / Gogol Bordello / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Peaches / The Crystal Method / O Rappa / Racionais MC's / Ritmo Machine / Velhas Virgens / Plebe Rude / Tipo Uísque / Garage Fuzz / Wander Wildner / Blubell / Balls / Marcelo Nova / Pavilhão 9 / Veiga And Salazar / Cascadura / Rhythm Monks / Daniel Belleza & Os Corações Em Fúria / Marcio Techjun / Daniel Brandão / Perryetty Vs. Chris Cox / Cage the Elephant Show all bands
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Jockey Club de São Paulo São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Show Duplicates for Apr 07, 2012
Apr 04, 2012
Foo Fighters / Arctic Monkeys / Cage The Elephant

Quilmes Rock

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Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina
Apr 03, 2012 –
Apr 04, 2012
Quilmes Rock 2012
Arctic Monkeys / Foo Fighters / MGMT / Cage The Elephant / Band of Horses / TV On the Radio / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / ††† (Crosses) / Massacre / Jauria / Utopians
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Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina
Show Duplicate for Apr 03, 2012
Apr 01, 2012
Foo Fighters / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Band of Horses / Foster The People

Lollapalooza 2012

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Parque O'Higgins Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
Mar 31, 2012 –
Apr 01, 2012
Lollapalooza 2012
Calvin Harris / Arctic Monkeys / Foo Fighters / Skrillex / MGMT / Foster The People / Cage The Elephant / Band of Horses / Tinie Tempah / Björk / TV On the Radio / BASSNECTAR / Pretty Lights / Thievery Corporation / Friendly Fires / Above & Beyond / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Peaches / Gogol Bordello / The Crystal Method / Dion / Gentleman / ††† (Crosses) / Illya Kuryaki And The Valderramas / Morodo / Systema Solar / Gush / Föllakzoid / Alex Anwandter / Los Jaivas / Pedropiedra / Camila Moreno / Atom / Gustavo Cordera / Fernando Milagros / 31 Minutos / We Are the Grand / Ritmo Machine / Adan Jodorowsky / Newen Afrobeat / Yael Meyer / BBS Paranoicos / Mazapan / Adrianigual / Electrodomesticos / Juana Fe. / Jiminelson / Soul & Senses / Hoppo / Silvestre / Mawashi / el sueño de la casa propia / Surtek Collective / Pulenta / La Mala Senda / Los Rockers / Perryetty Vs. Chris Cox Show all bands
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Arena Santiago Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
Show Duplicates for Mar 31, 2012
Mar 11, 2012
Foo Fighters Zepp Osaka Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Mar 09, 2012
Foo Fighters Zepp Nagoya Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Mar 08, 2012
Foo Fighters Zepp Sendai Sendai, Japan
Mar 07, 2012
Foo Fighters Yokohama Arena (横浜アリーナ) Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Mar 05, 2012
Foo Fighters Shibuya-AX Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Feb 15, 2012
Foo Fighters

Fundraiser for President Obama

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Private Residence Los Angeles, California, United States
Feb 12, 2012
54th Grammy Awards
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band / Bruno Mars / Alicia Keys / Bonnie Raitt / Chris Brown / Jason Aldean / Kelly Clarkson / Foo Fighters / Rihanna / Coldplay / Maroon 5 / Foster the People / The Beach Boys / Paul McCartney / Diana Krall / Joe Walsh / The Civil Wars / Taylor Swift / Katy Perry / Adele / The Band Perry / Blake Shelton / Glen Campbell / Tony Bennett / Carrie Underwood / Jennifer Hudson / Nicki Minaj Show all bands
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Staples Center Los Angeles, California, United States

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Pukkelpop 2012
Aug 16 - 18, 2012
 Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium
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Pukkelpop 2012
Aug 16 - 18, 2012
 Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium
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Deluna Fest 2012
Sep 21 - 23, 2012
 Pensacola, Florida, United States
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54th Grammy Awards
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 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Aug 10 - 12, 2012
 San Francisco, California, United States
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 San Francisco, California, United States
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 San Francisco, California, United States
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 San Francisco, California, United States
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Pukkelpop 2012
Aug 16 - 18, 2012
 Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium
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Pukkelpop 2012
Aug 16 - 18, 2012
 Hasselt, Flanders, Belgium
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Lollapalooza Brasil 2012
Apr 7 - 8, 2012
 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Apr 7 - 8, 2012
 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival 2012
Aug 10 - 12, 2012
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Who are the Foo Fighters?

The Foo Fighters are a post-grunge rock band formed in 1994 by Dave Grohl following the disbanding of Nirvana amid the death of frontman and lead vocalist Kurt Cobain. Prior to starting the Foo Fighters, Grohl was the drummer of Nirvana, but as a member of the Foo Fighters, he acts as lead singer, guitarist, and frontman. Over the last several decades, Grohl has led the Foo Fighters to international fame and stardom despite several shifts in the core members in the early years of the band. Not only have the Foo Fighters won over a dozen Grammys, they were also inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during their first year of eligibility (2021).

When did the Foo Fighters form?

After Kurt Cobain's death in 1994, Nirvana disbanded. Former Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl, started the Foo Fighters soon thereafter. Initially, Foo Fighters was a one-man band with Dave Grohl playing all of the instruments on his demo tape. While Grohl was unable to recruit former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic to join the Foo Fighters, he did successfully recruit Nate Mendel and drummer William Goldsmith, and guitarist Pat Smear. They performed together for the first time on February 23, 1995 at the Jambalaya Club in Arcata, California.

Where are the Foo Fighters from?

The Foo Fighters were formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1994 with three of the four founding members living along the West Coast. Only David Grohl was an outsider to the West, being a native of Warren, Ohio.

What does “Foo Fighters” mean?

The name “Foo Fighters” comes from a World War II term for unidentified flying objects..

How did the Foo Fighters get their name?

Dave Grohl came across the term while reading books about UFO sightings before he had recruited any other members to the band. Thinking the only way to attract fellow musicians was to give the impression that a band already existed. Because he liked the name "Foo Fighters," he used it as the name of the future band.

How much do the Foo Fighters make per concert?

It is reported that the Foo Fighters make an average of $1 million per concert or show. This number, of course, can vary greatly depending on the particular venue and ticket prices. They are among the highest-earning bands in the world, and their concerts are typically very well-attended.

What should you wear to a Foo Fighters concert?

There is no strict dress code for a Foo Fighters concert, but most attendees dress comfortably in casual clothes. Many people wear t-shirts and jeans. You might see some people in band merchandise, but it is not required. Just be sure to wear something you can move and dance in! A comfortable pair of close-toed shoes is also a good idea.

Who is Dave Grohl?

Dave Grohl is a musician, songwriter, and producer. He is best known as the founder and lead singer of the Foo Fighters. He was also the drummer for Nirvana, one of the most successful and influential grunge bands of all time. Grohl has won multiple Grammy Awards and is considered one of the greatest rock musicians of our generation.

Where does Dave Grohl live?

Dave Grohl lives in Encino, California, but he is originally from Warren, Ohio and has lived in a few different states, such as Virginia and Illinois. He also has a property in Oxnard, California.

How tall is Dave Grohl?

Dave Grohl is reported to be about six feet tall.

How old is Dave Grohl?

Dave Grohl is 55 years old. He was born on January 14, 1969.

How many concerts has Foo Fighters had?

Foo Fighters has had 1,663 concerts.

What genre is Foo Fighters?

Foo Fighters is most often considered to be Rock, Indie Rock, United States, Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Alternative, Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Modern Rock, Post-Grunge, Grunge, and Permanent Wave.

When is the next Foo Fighters concert?

The next Foo Fighters concert is on May 09, 2024 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. The bands performing are: Foo Fighters / Mötley Crüe / Slipknot / Limp Bizkit / Jelly Roll / Disturbed / Queens of the Stone Age / Evanescence / Greta Van Fleet / Falling In Reverse / A Day To Remember / Breaking Benjamin / Koe Wetzel / Bad Omens / Judas Priest / The Offspring / Mudvayne / Stone Temple Pilots / Primus / Cypress Hill / Sum 41 / Mr. Bungle / In This Moment / Architects / Royal Blood / Anthrax / Black Veil Brides / Polyphia / Kerry King / Skillet / Theory of a Deadman / Flyleaf w/ Lacey Sturm / Wage War / Clutch / Tech N9ne / Mammoth WVH / Starset / Living Colour / Machine Head / Insane Clown Posse / P. O. D. / In Flames / Slaughter To Prevail / The Ghost Inside / The Struts / Code Orange / Electric Cowboy / L7 / The Amity Affliction / Baroness / Shadows Fall / Atreyu / August Burns Red / Of Mice & Men / All Them Witches / Bad Wolves / The Chats / Kittie / Movements / Sabastion Bach / Stabbing Westward / All That Remains / Kid Kapichi / Reignwolf / Dirty Honey / Fear Factory / Enter Shikari / Polaris / Saliva / Magnolia Park / Amigo the Devil / Austin Meade / New Years Day / Kublai Khan TX / Bob Vylan / Mushroomhead / Red Fang / Currents / Helmet / Drain / Kim Dracula / Biohazard / Nitzer Ebb / Soulfly / Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes / Flat Black / Nova Twins / Miss May I / Alien Ant Farm / Drowning Pool / Taproot / Orgy / Destroy Boys / TAIPEI HOUSTON / Terror / Gel / fleshwater / Scowl / Militarie Gun / Nita Strauss / Dead Poet Society / Lacuna Coil / Plush / Sim / Cold / Powerman 5000 / Nonpoint / Hedpe / Trust Company / Blind Channel / Adema / The Chisel / Spite / Harms Way / Bodysnatcher / I See Stars / Rain City Drive / Crobot / Sleep Theory / Imminence / Tim Montana / Gatecreeper / Return to Dust / Stratejacket / Eva Under Fire / Afterlife / Bad Nerves / Another Day Dawns / Gideon / Fire From the Gods / Catch Your Breath / Calva Louise / Vukovi / Citizen Soldier / Kill the Robot / Moon Fever / Dying Wish / Thrown / Stick To Your Guns / Hotbox / TX2 / Lø Spirit / Fuming Mouth / While She Sleeps / Mike’s Dead / Until I Wake / Imperial Tide.

When was the last Foo Fighters concert?

The last Foo Fighters concert was on May 07, 2024 at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. The bands that performed were: Foo Fighters / Nova Twins.

What setlist does Foo Fighters play live?

The songs that Foo Fighters performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 03, 2024 concert at Central Park in Atlanta, Georgia, United States:

  1. Under You
  2. All My Life
  3. Learn to Fly
  4. Breakout
  5. The Pretender
  6. Times Like These
  7. Walk
  8. My Hero
  9. Under Pressure
  10. The Glass
  11. Enough Space
  12. This Is a Call
  13. Best of You
  14. Monkey Wrench
  15. Everlong

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