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 3)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 29, 2023
George Porter Jr. / Bobby Rush / Irma Thomas / William Bell / Ivan Neville / Luther Dickinson / Eric Krasno / Cody Dickinson / Ian Neville / George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners Joy Theater New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 28, 2023 –
May 07, 2023
Jazzfest 2023
Ludacris / Lizzo / Melissa Etheridge / Irma Thomas / Robert Randolph & The Family Band / Preservation Hall Jazz Band / Boyfriend / Buckwheat Zydeco / Dead & Company / Low Cut Connie / Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas / The Deslondes / George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners / Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue / Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers / glbl wrmng / Wu-Tang Clan / Tedeschi Trucks Band / Steve Miller Band / Ed Sheeran / SOUL Brass Band / Sonny Landreth / Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88’s Show all bands
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Jazzfest 2023 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 13, 2023
Irma Thomas

French Quarter Festival

Woldenberg Park New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Mar 11, 2023
Irma Thomas Deutsches Museum Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Dec 03, 2022
Improvisations
"Improvisations" / Irma Thomas / Galactic / Aurora Nealand / Mahmoud Chouki / Detroit Brooks / Tim Laughlin / Shake ‘Em Up Jazz Band
New Orleans Jazz Museum New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nov 23, 2022
Irma Thomas / Ivan Neville / Jon Cleary / Kermit Ruffins / James Andrews / Stanton Moore / Theresa Andersson Tipitina's New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Oct 08, 2022
Irma Thomas

Gretna Heritage Festival

Downtown Gretna Gretna, Louisiana, United States
Oct 05, 2022
Irma Thomas Toulouse Theatre New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Sep 04, 2022
"Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival" / Irma Thomas

Bedford Blues & BBQ Festival

Generations Park Bedford, Texas, United States
May 08, 2022
Irma Thomas
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
May 05, 2022 –
May 08, 2022
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Weekend 2 of 2)
Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Kool & The Gang / Irma Thomas / Stevie Nicks / Hurray for the Riff Raff / Ludacris / Zac Brown Band
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 22, 2022
Irma Thomas

French Quarter Festival

Jax Brewery New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 06, 2022
Homeward Bound: A GRAMMY Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon
Paul Simon / Jonas Brothers / Brad Paisley / Shaggy / Puddles Pity Party / Take 6 / Anjelique Kidjo / Billy Porter / Dave Matthews Band / Little Big Town / Irma Thomas / Trombone Shorty / Rhiannon Giddens / Stevie Wonder / Garth Brooks / Sting / Bonnie Raitt Show all bands
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 06, 2022
Mar 12, 2022
Irma Thomas

Game Changer Gala

Hyatt Regency Ballroom New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Feb 05, 2022
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Jon Cleary / Kenny Wayne Shepherd / Irma Thomas / Magic Dick / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Deanna Bogart / Dumpstaphunk / Victor Wainwright / Dave Gross / Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets / Big Joe Maher & The Texas Horns / Mud Morganfield / Southern Avenue / Roomful of Blues / Toronzo Cannon / Joanne Shaw Taylor / Coco Montoya / John Nemeth & The Blue Dreamers / Mr. Sipp / Albert Castiglia / The Keeshea Pratt Band / Horojo Trio / Kevin Burt / Tommy Castro & The Painkillers / Rev. Billy C. Wirtz / Tinsley Ellis / Booker T. Jones Show all bands
Holland America Line - MS Rotterdam Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Feb 04, 2022
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Jon Cleary / Kenny Wayne Shepherd / Irma Thomas / Magic Dick / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Deanna Bogart / Dumpstaphunk / Victor Wainwright / Dave Gross / Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets / Big Joe Maher & The Texas Horns / Mud Morganfield / Roomful of Blues / Southern Avenue / Toronzo Cannon / Joanne Shaw Taylor / Coco Montoya / John Nemeth & The Blue Dreamers / Mr. Sipp / Albert Castiglia / The Keeshea Pratt Band / Horojo Trio / Tommy Castro & The Painkillers / Kevin Burt / Rev. Billy C. Wirtz / Tinsley Ellis / Booker T. Jones Show all bands
Holland America Line - MS Rotterdam Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Feb 03, 2022
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Jon Cleary / Kenny Wayne Shepherd / Irma Thomas / Magic Dick / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Deanna Bogart / Dumpstaphunk / Victor Wainwright / Dave Gross / Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets / Big Joe Maher & The Texas Horns / Mud Morganfield / Roomful of Blues / Southern Avenue / Toronzo Cannon / Joanne Shaw Taylor / Coco Montoya / John Nemeth & The Blue Dreamers / Mr. Sipp / Albert Castiglia / The Keeshea Pratt Band / Horojo Trio / Kevin Burt / Tommy Castro & The Painkillers / Rev. Billy C. Wirtz / Tinsley Ellis / Booker T. Jones Show all bands
Holland America Line - MS Rotterdam Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Feb 02, 2022
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Jon Cleary / Kenny Wayne Shepherd / Irma Thomas / Magic Dick / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Deanna Bogart / Dumpstaphunk / Victor Wainwright / Dave Gross / Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets / Big Joe Maher & The Texas Horns / Mud Morganfield / Roomful of Blues / Southern Avenue / Toronzo Cannon / Joanne Shaw Taylor / Coco Montoya / John Nemeth & The Blue Dreamers / Mr. Sipp / Albert Castiglia / The Keeshea Pratt Band / Horojo Trio / Kevin Burt / Tommy Castro & The Painkillers / Tinsley Ellis / Rev. Billy C. Wirtz / Booker T. Jones Show all bands
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Holland America Line - MS Rotterdam Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Feb 01, 2022
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Jon Cleary / Kenny Wayne Shepherd / Irma Thomas / Magic Dick / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Deanna Bogart / Dumpstaphunk / Victor Wainwright / Dave Gross / Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets / Big Joe Maher & The Texas Horns / Mud Morganfield / Roomful of Blues / Southern Avenue / Toronzo Cannon / Joanne Shaw Taylor / Coco Montoya / John Nemeth & The Blue Dreamers / Mr. Sipp / Albert Castiglia / The Keeshea Pratt Band / Horojo Trio / Kevin Burt / Tommy Castro & The Painkillers / Rev. Billy C. Wirtz / Tinsley Ellis / Booker T. Jones Show all bands
Holland America Line - MS Rotterdam Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Jan 31, 2022
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise
"Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise" / Taj Mahal / Jon Cleary / Kenny Wayne Shepherd / Irma Thomas / Magic Dick / Ronnie Baker Brooks / Deanna Bogart / Dumpstaphunk / Victor Wainwright / Dave Gross / Anson Funderburgh & The Rockets / Big Joe Maher & The Texas Horns / Mud Morganfield / Roomful of Blues / Southern Avenue / Toronzo Cannon / Joanne Shaw Taylor / Coco Montoya / John Nemeth & The Blue Dreamers / Mr. Sipp / Albert Castiglia / The Keeshea Pratt Band / Horojo Trio / Tommy Castro & The Painkillers / Kevin Burt / Rev. Billy C. Wirtz / Tinsley Ellis / Booker T. Jones Show all bands
Holland America Line - MS Rotterdam Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 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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 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Rockin' Dopsie Jr. And The Zydeco Twisters / Irma Thomas / Marcia Ball tribute / Rod Stewart
Apr 26, 2026
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Rockin' Dopsie Jr. And The Zydeco Twisters / Irma Thomas / Marcia Ball tribute / Rod Stewart
Apr 26, 2026
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Rockin' Dopsie Jr. And The Zydeco Twisters / Irma Thomas / Marcia Ball tribute / Rod Stewart
Apr 26, 2026
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Apr 26, 2026
 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Genres:

Soul
Blues
Female Vocalists
Funk
Vocal Jazz
Classic Soul
Rhythm And Blues
Southern Soul
Brill Building Pop
New Orleans
Louisiana Blues
New Orleans R&B
New Orleans Blues
New Orleans Soul
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  1. I've Been Singiing Hallelujah
  2. Because He Lives
  3. This Morning When I Rose
  4. Jesus Loves Me
  5. How I Got Over
  6. I Am Redeemed

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 4 concerts
2025 11 concerts
2024 10 concerts
2023 19 concerts
2022 18 concerts
2021 2 concerts
2020 2 concerts
2019 9 concerts
2018 13 concerts
2017 55 concerts
2016 14 concerts
2015 31 concerts
2014 13 concerts
2013 31 concerts
2012 20 concerts
2011 26 concerts
2010 33 concerts
2009 27 concerts
2008 27 concerts
2007 14 concerts
2006 16 concerts
2005 7 concerts
2004 1 concert
2003 5 concerts
2002 1 concert
2001 2 concerts
2000 1 concert
1998 6 concerts
1997 2 concerts
1996 2 concerts
1995 2 concerts
1994 2 concerts
1993 1 concert
1992 4 concerts
1991 2 concerts
1990 9 concerts
1989 5 concerts
1988 5 concerts
1987 13 concerts
1986 2 concerts
1985 2 concerts
1984 5 concerts
1983 2 concerts
1982 4 concerts
1981 5 concerts
1978 2 concerts
1977 2 concerts
1976 1 concert
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1966 7 concerts
1965 7 concerts
1964 8 concerts
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