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 5)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 19, 2018
C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band / Irma Thomas Miller Outdoor Theatre Houston, Texas, United States
Jun 08, 2018
"San Francisco Jazz Festival" / Irma Thomas

San Francisco Jazz Festival

Miner Auditorium at SFJazz Center San Francisco, California, United States
May 06, 2018
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Jack White / Steve Miller Band / Smokey Robinson / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / The Radiators / Maze Feat. Frankie Beverly / Savion Glover / Buddy Guy / Rebirth Brass Band / Galactic / Anders Osborne / Ellis Marsalis / DJ Captain Charles / George Porter Jr. and Runnin' Pardners / Lakou Mizik / Irma Thomas / the iguanas / Calexico / Terence Blanchard / New Orleans Suspects / Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters / Zion Harmonizers / Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie / Glen David Andrews / Flow Tribe / Mr. Sipp / Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys / Mia Borders / Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys / Bobby Lounge / Johnny Sansone / Kinfolk Brass Band / Sasha Masakowski / Jonathon Long / Pfister Sisters / Leroy Jones / Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indians / The War and Treaty / Asheson / Robin Barnes / Bill Kirchen / Walter "Wolfman" Washington Show all bands
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 29, 2018
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" / Jimmy Buffett / David Byrne / George Benson / Charlie Wilson / Irma Thomas / John Mayall / The Dap-Kings / Doug Kershaw / Tab Benoit / Chocolate Milk / Hezekiah Walker / Amanda Shaw / John Boutte / Sweet Crude / Magnificent 7 / Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers / Big Chief Monk Boudreaux / Dr. Michael White / Nicholas Payton / Meschiya Lake / Treme Brass Band / Imagination Movers / Henry Butler / Socks in the Frying Pan / Paul Sanchez / Royal Teeth / Kenny Neal / Henry Gray / Lazy Lester / Vishtèn / Kim Carson / Rocks Of Harmony / Trout fishing in America / Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes / Erica Falls / Brother Tyrone / Lil Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers / Savoy Family Cajun Band / Supaman / Jambalaya Cajun Band / Kidd Jordan / Tuba Skinny / John Mahoney Big Band / Creole Jazz Serenaders with Don Vappie / Cynthia Girtley / Panorama Jazz Band / Helen Gillet / Lynn Drury / Barbara Shorts / Chris Clifton / Jon Batiste / Mitch Woods Big Easy Boogie Show all bands
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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Apr 28, 2018
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Jon Cleary / Kermit Ruffins / The Soul Rebels / Big Freedia / Irma Thomas / Matisyahu / Mannie Fresh / Cyril Neville
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Saenger Theatre New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 27, 2018 –
May 06, 2018
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2018
Lynn Drury / Mikey B3 / Anders Osborne / The Last Bandoleros / The New Orleans Suspects / The East Pointers / Bonnie Raitt / Sting / Sturgill Simpson / Aretha Franklin / Khalid / Jack Johnson / Big Freedia / Sonny Landreth / Jimmy Buffett / Irma Thomas / Lionel Richie / Lyle Lovett & His Large Band / Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers / Beck / Sheryl Crow / Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit / Tank and the Bangas / Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots / Aerosmith / Cage The Elephant / The Revivalists / Better Than Ezra / Jack White / Steve Miller Band / Smokey Robinson / Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue / Buddy Guy / Walter Trout / Brass-A-Holics / Jon Batiste / Rod Stewart / David Byrne / Amanda Shaw / LL Cool J / Steel Pulse / Dumpstaphunk / Cowboy Mouth / Galactic Show all bands
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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 12, 2018
French Quarter Festival
"French Quarter Festival" / Alvin Youngblood Hart / Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas / Sweet Crude / Irene Sage / Panorama Jazz Band / Tuba Skinny / New Breed Brass Band / Alex McMurray / Gal Holiday & Her Honky Tonk Revue / The Quickening / Banu Gibson & The New Orleans Hot Jazz / T'monde / New Orleans Suspects / Deltaphonic / Fredy Omar con su banda / Alvin (Youngblood) Hart's Muscle Theory / Irma Thomas / Lisa Amos / Robin Barnes / Lost Bayou Ramblers / The Dirty Dozen Brass Band / Bag Of Donuts / Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band Show all bands
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French Quarter New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 12, 2018 –
Apr 15, 2018
Mainline / Bo Dollis JR. / The Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians / Mikey B3 / Irma Thomas

New Orleans French Quarter Festival 2018 @ French Quarter Festival

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French Quarter Festival New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Mar 10, 2018
Irma Thomas Golden Nugget Biloxi Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Nov 21, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet The Mahaffey Theater St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Nov 20, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center The Villages, Florida, United States
Nov 19, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Peabody Auditorium Daytona Beach, Florida, United States
Nov 17, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Harbison Theatre Irmo, South Carolina, United States
Nov 16, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Emerson Concert Hall Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nov 13, 2017
Irma Thomas / The Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Carolina Theatre Durham, North Carolina, United States
Nov 12, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Music Center At Strathmore North Bethesda, Maryland, United States
Nov 11, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Camp Concert Hall Richmond, Virginia, United States
Nov 10, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Armstrong Concert Hall Winchester, Virginia, United States
Nov 08, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Byham Theater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 07, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Jay And Linda Grunin Center For The Arts Toms River, New Jersey, United States
Nov 05, 2017
Irma Thomas / Blind Boys of Alabama / The Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet Tilles Center For The Perf. Arts Brookville, New York, United States

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 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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Latest Setlist (05/02/2025):

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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
1975 1 concert
1966 7 concerts
1965 7 concerts
1964 8 concerts
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