Irma Thomas Concert History

Irma Thomas (b. February 18, 1941, Ponchatoula, Louisiana) whose only national chart hit in a 50 year career is 1963's "Wish Someone Would Care", is an enduring, Grammy winning, soul, gospel, rhythm and blues singer from New Orleans. Known as the "Soul Queen of New Orleans", she is a contemporary of Aretha Franklin and Etta James, but did not tour as relentlessly, and industry support and major commercial success eluded her for decades. Thomas, who once was told by execs at Atlantic in the late 60's that "she just didn't have it anymore"...

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Irma Thomas Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 24)

Date Concert Venue Location
Mar 12, 1987
Irma Thomas

American Rhythm & Soul Festival '87

Liederhalle Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Mar 11, 1987
Irma Thomas

American Rhythm & Soul Festival '87

Deutsches Museum Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Mar 09, 1987
Solomon Burke / The Neville Brothers / Irma Thomas / Johnny Adams

American Rhythm and Soul Festival

Alte Oper Frankfurt, Grosser Saal Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
Mar 08, 1987
Irma Thomas

American Rhythm & Soul Festival '87

Capitol Hannover Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
Mar 07, 1987
Irma Thomas

American Rhythm & Soul Festival '87

Kölner Philharmonie Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Oct 24, 1986
Irma Thomas Grant Street Dance Hall Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
May 04, 1986
Irma Thomas

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Oct 04, 1985
Irma Thomas Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Jul 13, 1985
Allen Toussaint / Jimmy Buffett / Dr John / The Neville Brothers / Irma Thomas / Paul Shaffer

New Orleans Artist Against Hunger & Homelessness

Spanish Plaza New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nov 01, 1984
Irma Thomas Grant Street Dance Hall Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Oct 31, 1984
Irma Thomas

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair

Airline Highway Park Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Aug 02, 1984
Irma Thomas Jazz & Gospel Tent at the World’s Fair New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Aug 01, 1984
Irma Thomas Jazz & Gospel Tent at the World’s Fair New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Jan 27, 1984
Irma Thomas Club Lingerie Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 24, 1983
Fats Domino / the drifters / Frankie Ford / Irma Thomas

The Last Ride

Pontchartrain Beach New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
May 08, 1983
Irma Thomas

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Oct 08, 1982
Irma Thomas RiverBoat President New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
May 09, 1982
Irma Thomas

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
May 05, 1982
Irma Thomas

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

RiverBoat President New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Feb 12, 1982
Irma Thomas Richie's 3-D Kenner, Louisiana, United States

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Rockin' Dopsie Jr. And The Zydeco Twisters / Irma Thomas / Marcia Ball tribute / Rod Stewart
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 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2026 (Weekend 1 of 2)
Apr 23 - 26, 2026
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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May 5, 2007
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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2008 27 concerts
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1983 2 concerts
1982 4 concerts
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