Jan Akkerman Concert History

Jan Akkerman (born Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 24 December 1946) is a Dutch guitar virtuoso. In 1973 Akkerman was voted 'Best Guitarist in the World' by the readers of the British music magazine, Melody Maker. Akkerman is best known for his work with Amsterdam-based symphonic rock band Focus, with organ/flute player, Thijs van Leer, as its frontman.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 10, 2023
Jan Akkerman / Joep Pelt

at Patronaat

Patronaat Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands
May 23, 2023
Jan Akkerman
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Cosmopolite Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Nov 24, 2022
Jan Akkerman Patronaat Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands
Sep 01, 2022
Jan Akkerman

Walk of my life tour

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Poppodium 013 Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands
Apr 02, 2022
Jan Akkerman P60 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Dec 29, 2021
Jan Akkerman Melkweg Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Jan 29, 2021
Jan Akkerman

Jan Akkerman Band

P60 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Sep 11, 2020
Jan Akkerman

Jan Akkerman Band

P60 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Jan 25, 2020
Jan Akkerman

Jan Akkerman Band “Close Beauty Tour”

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De Boerder Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands
Oct 11, 2019
Jan Akkerman Gebr. De Nobel Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
Feb 22, 2019
Jan Akkerman / Anton Goudsmit / John Hayes / Ruben Hoeke / Leif de Leeuw

Knight Of The Guitar

Bibelot Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands
Oct 20, 2018
Jan Akkerman Stichting Cultuurfabriek DRU Ulft, Netherlands
Oct 13, 2018
Jan Akkerman Underground Lelystad, Flevoland, Netherlands
May 19, 2018
Jan Akkerman Theater Heerlen Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands
Dec 28, 2014
Jan Akkerman De Oosterpoort Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Dec 12, 2014
Jan Akkerman De Peppel Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Dec 28, 2012
Jan Akkerman Melkweg Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Dec 23, 2012
Jan Akkerman / Vive La Fête Effenaar Grote Zaal Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
Jul 08, 2011 –
Jul 10, 2011
North Sea Jazz Festival 2011
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North Sea Jazz Festival 2011 Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
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Mar 05, 2011
Jan Akkerman De Oosterpoort Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

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Jan Akkerman on Nov 14, 1997 [837-small]

Jan Akkerman
Nov 14, 1997
 Birkenhead, England, United Kingdom
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Jan Akkerman on Nov 15, 1997 [643-small]

Jan Akkerman
Nov 15, 1997
 New Brighton, England, United Kingdom
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Jan Akkerman on Jan 23, 2004 [255-small]

Jan Akkerman
Jan 23, 2004
 Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands
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Jan Akkerman on Jan 24, 2006 [780-small]

Jan Akkerman
Jan 24, 2006
 Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
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Jan Akkerman / Wishbone Ash / Leslie West on Jul 16, 1989 [859-small]

Jan Akkerman / Wishbone Ash / Leslie West
Jul 16, 1989
 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Jan Akkerman on Sep 18, 2010 [862-small]

Jan Akkerman
Sep 18, 2010
 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Jan Akkerman on Nov 23, 2007 [865-small]

Jan Akkerman
Nov 23, 2007
 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Jan Akkerman had?

Jan Akkerman has had 43 concerts.

What genre is Jan Akkerman?

Jan Akkerman is most often considered to be Rock, Jazz, Blues, Progressive Rock, Jazz Fusion, Guitar, Symphonic Rock, Jazz Rock, Nederpop, Guitar Virtuoso, and Dutch Blues.

When was the last Jan Akkerman concert?

The last Jan Akkerman concert was on December 10, 2023 at Patronaat in Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands. The bands that performed were: Jan Akkerman / Joep Pelt.

What setlist does Jan Akkerman play live?

The songs that Jan Akkerman performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the May 23, 2023 concert at Cosmopolite in Oslo, Oslo, Norway:

  1. You Do Something to Me
  2. Spiritual Privacy
  3. Love Train
  4. Big Sur
  5. Streetwalker
  6. Crackers
  7. Tommy's Anniversary
  8. Answers? Questions! Questions? Answers!
  9. Focus II
  10. Anonymous
  11. Sylvia
  12. Hocus Pocus
  13. Pieton
  14. Tranquilizer

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