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.

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Feb 06, 1988
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Beacon Theatre New York, New York, United States
Feb 05, 1988
Frank Zappa
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Beacon Theatre New York, New York, United States
Feb 02, 1988
Frank Zappa
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Palace Theater Albany, New York, United States
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Nov 05, 1986
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California State University Northridge, California, United States
Dec 20, 1984
Frank Zappa
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Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland, Oregon, United States
Dec 18, 1984
Frank Zappa
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Queen Elizabeth Theatre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 17, 1984
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Paramount Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
Dec 08, 1984
Frank Zappa
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Uptown Theater Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Dec 06, 1984
Frank Zappa
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Civic Center Music Hall Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Nov 29, 1984
Frank Zappa
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Orange County Civic Center Orlando, Florida, United States
Nov 20, 1984
Frank Zappa Louisville Gardens Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Nov 17, 1984
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Syria Mosque Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 16, 1984
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1984 North American Tour, 2nd Leg

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Alumni Arena, University at Buffalo Amherst, New York, United States
Nov 11, 1984
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Scope Arena Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Nov 10, 1984
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Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Nov 03, 1984
Frank Zappa

30th Anniversary Tour (Early Show)

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Gymnasium, SUNY Stony Brook Stony Brook, New York, United States
Oct 27, 1984
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Veterans Memorial Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Oct 26, 1984
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Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Oct 25, 1984
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1984 North American Tour

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E. M. Loews Theatre of Performing Arts Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Oct 15, 1984
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Teatro Tenda Pianeta Rome, Latium, Italy

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Frank Zappa / mahavishnu orchestra / John Hammond Jr.
May 12, 1973
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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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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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 / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels on Jun 5, 1971 [276-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels
Jun 5, 1971
 New York, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / Yoko Ono / John Lennon / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels on Jun 6, 1971 [298-small]

Frank Zappa / Yoko Ono / John Lennon / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels
Jun 6, 1971
 New York, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / Yoko Ono / John Lennon / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels on Jun 6, 1971 [300-small]

Frank Zappa / Yoko Ono / John Lennon / Hampton Grease Band / Head Over Heels
Jun 6, 1971
 New York, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Sha Na Na / JF Murphy & Free  Flowing Salt on Nov 13, 1970 [812-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Sha Na Na / JF Murphy & Free Flowing Salt
Nov 13 - 14, 1970
 New York, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Chicago / Buddy Miles Express on Feb 21, 1969 [343-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Chicago / Buddy Miles Express
Feb 21, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Chicago / Buddy Miles Express on Feb 22, 1969 [344-small]

Frank Zappa / The Mothers Of Invention / Chicago / Buddy Miles Express
Feb 22, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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FRANK ZAPPA / Mothers of Invention / Seatrain / Insect Trust on May 8, 1970 [145-small]

FRANK ZAPPA / Mothers of Invention / Seatrain / Insect Trust
May 8, 1970
 New York, New York, 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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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
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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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