Frank Zappa Concert History

Frank Vincent Zappa (born December 21, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States – December 4, 1993 in Los Angeles, California, United States) was an American composer, guitarist, singer, bandleader and producer. He was one of the most prolific musicians of his time, releasing over fifty albums of original material spanning over a thirty-five year career.

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 19, 1967
Big Brother And The Holding Company / Frank Zappa / The Blues Project / Canned Heat The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 18, 1967
Frank Zappa / The Blues Project / Canned Heat The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 17, 1967
Frank Zappa / The Blues Project / Canned Heat The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 14, 1967
Frank Zappa Waldorf Astoria New York New York, New York, United States
Feb 03, 1967 –
Feb 04, 1967
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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Lindy Opera House Los Angeles, California, United States
Jan 21, 1967
Frank Zappa / Mothers of Invention
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New Penelope Montréal, Québec, Canada
Sep 27, 1966 –
Oct 02, 1966
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / the factory
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Whiskey a Go Go West Hollywood, California, United States
Sep 10, 1966
Frank Zappa / Oxford Circle / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 09, 1966
Frank Zappa / Oxford Circle / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 25, 1966
Lenny Bruce / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 24, 1966
Lenny Bruce / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 04, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Jun 03, 1966
Quicksilver Messenger Service / Grateful Dead / Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
May 29, 1966
Frank Zappa / the velvet underground The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
May 28, 1966
Frank Zappa / the velvet underground The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
May 27, 1966
Frank Zappa / the velvet underground
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The Fillmore San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 06, 1965
Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / The Charlatans
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Longshoremen's Hall San Francisco, California, United States

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Frank Zappa / mahavishnu orchestra / John Hammond Jr.
May 12, 1973
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Frank Zappa
Apr 29, 1980
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Frank Zappa
Apr 29, 1980
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Frank Zappa
Nov 15, 1981
 Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
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Frank Zappa
Nov 15, 1981
 Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
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Frank Zappa
Nov 15, 1981
 Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Aug 16, 1974 [827-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Aug 16, 1974
 Santa Monica, California, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Aug 17, 1974 [829-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Aug 17, 1974
 Santa Monica, California, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Chuck Berry / Howlin' Wolf on Aug 1, 1969 [774-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Chuck Berry / Howlin' Wolf
Aug 1, 1969
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Cream / The Mothers Of Invention / Frank Zappa on Apr 27, 1968 [062-small]

Cream / The Mothers Of Invention / Frank Zappa
Apr 27, 1968
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Nov 21, 1970 [211-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Nov 21, 1970
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Nov 21, 1969 [222-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Nov 21, 1969
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Frank Zappa / mahavishnu orchestra on May 5, 1973 [883-small]

Frank Zappa / mahavishnu orchestra
May 5, 1973
 Rochester, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / mahavishnu orchestra on May 5, 1973 [884-small]

Frank Zappa / mahavishnu orchestra
May 5, 1973
 Rochester, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / mahavishnu orchestra on May 5, 1973 [885-small]

Frank Zappa / mahavishnu orchestra
May 5, 1973
 Rochester, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / mahavishnu orchestra on May 5, 1973 [886-small]

Frank Zappa / mahavishnu orchestra
May 5, 1973
 Rochester, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention on Oct 27, 1976 [101-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention
Oct 27, 1976
 Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States
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Frank Zappa on Nov 16, 1976 [250-small]

Frank Zappa
Nov 16, 1976
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Rock & Roll
Film Soundtrack
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Jazz Fusion
Composer
Avant-Garde
Symphonic Rock
Doo-Wop
Big Band
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Instrumental Rock
Spoken Word
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Zolo
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Proto-Metal
Rock Opera
Comedy Rock
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2023 1 concert
2019 1 concert
2018 1 concert
1991 2 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 36 concerts
1986 1 concert
1984 37 concerts
1982 8 concerts
1981 32 concerts
1980 56 concerts
1979 5 concerts
1978 25 concerts
1977 30 concerts
1976 22 concerts
1975 39 concerts
1974 65 concerts
1973 41 concerts
1972 16 concerts
1971 20 concerts
1970 38 concerts
1969 35 concerts
1968 27 concerts
1967 23 concerts
1966 10 concerts
1965 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Frank Zappa had?

Frank Zappa has had 573 concerts.

What genre is Frank Zappa?

Frank Zappa is most often considered to be Rock, Electronic, United States, Jazz, Classic Rock, Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, Progressive Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Experimental Rock, Classical, Art Rock, Rock & Roll, Film Soundtrack, Jam Band, Jazz Fusion, Composer, Avant-Garde, Symphonic Rock, Doo-Wop, Big Band, Jazz Rock, Instrumental Rock, Spoken Word, Modern Classical, Zolo, Orchestral, Proto-Metal, Rock Opera, Comedy Rock, Pop/Rock, Avant-Prog, Satire, Field Recordings, Sound Collage, and Musique Concrète.

When was the last Frank Zappa concert?

The last Frank Zappa concert was on December 07, 2023 at Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, California, United States. The bands that performed were: Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Little Gary Fergeson / The Count Five / the factory / West Coast Pop Experimental Band.

What setlist does Frank Zappa play live?

The songs that Frank Zappa performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the June 30, 1991 concert at Tabán in Budapest, Budapest, Hungary:

  1. One of a Kind
  2. Glare Gypsys
  3. Farewell

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