Jay-Z's 2012 Concert History

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z (stylized as JAŸ-Z), is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. He is recognized for his contributions to East Coast hip-hop, often incorporating complex lyricism, wordplay, and braggadocio, with music frequently reflecting a rags-to-riches narrative. As of 2026, he is considered the wealthiest musical artist in history, with an estimated net worth of US$2.8 billion.

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Jay-Z had 43 concerts in 2012

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 2012
Coldplay / Jay-Z
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Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Nov 05, 2012
President Barack Obama / Bruce Springsteen / Jay-Z

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Nationwide Arena Columbus, Ohio, United States
Oct 06, 2012
Jay-Z
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Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Oct 05, 2012
Jay-Z

Live in Brooklyn

Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Oct 04, 2012
Jay-Z

Live in Brooklyn

Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Oct 03, 2012
Jay-Z
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Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Oct 01, 2012
Jay-Z
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Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Sep 30, 2012
Jay-Z Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Sep 29, 2012
Jay-Z Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Sep 28, 2012
Jay-Z
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Barclays Center New York, New York, United States
Sep 18, 2012
Jay-Z ND at 501 Studios Austin, Texas, United States
Sep 09, 2012
2012 Summer Paralympics Closing Ceremony
Coldplay / Charles Hazlewood's British Paraorchestra / Lissa Hermans / Mat Fraser / Rihanna / Thalma De Freitas / Os Paralamas do Sucesso / Carlinhos Brown / Jay-Z
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Stadium, Stratford London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 01, 2012
Made in America 2012
Jay-Z / Kanye West / Common / Big Sean / Skrillex / Calvin Harris / Passion Pit / Rick Ross / Wale / Meek Mill / Janelle Monáe / Jay Electronica / Tyler, The Creator / Odd Future / Earl Sweatshirt / Drake / Miike Snow / Run DMC / Santigold / Alesso
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Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 01, 2012 –
Sep 02, 2012
Budweiser Made in America Festival 2012
Pusha T / Santigold / The Hives / Jill Scott / DJ Shadow / Prince Royce / Afrojack / Wale / Meek Mill / Michael Woods / Common / Otto Knows / Kidd Cole / Savoy / Calvin Harris / Run-D.M.C. / BURNS / Nicky Romero / Jay-Z / Passion Pit / X / Rick Ross / Skrillex / D'Angelo / Dirty Projectors / Janelle Monáe / Miike Snow / Drake / Kanye West / Pearl Jam / Alesso / Chris Cornell / Big Sean / The Knocks / 2 Chainz / Rita Ora / Gary Clark Jr. / Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All (OFWGKTA) Show all bands
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Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 24, 2012
BBC Radio 1 Hackney Weekend - Day 2
Rihanna / Jay-Z / Dizzee Rascal / Florence + the Machine / Tinie Tempah / Jessie J / Plan B / Professor Green
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Hackney Marshes London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 23, 2012
Beyoncé / Jay Z / Ed Sheeran / Lostprophets

BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend

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Hackney Marshes London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 23, 2012 –
Jun 24, 2012
Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012
Rihanna / Ed Sheeran / Kanye West / Calvin Harris / Nicki Minaj / David Guetta / Lana Del Rey / Flo Rida / Jay-Z / Trey Songz / B.o.B / Jessie J / Florence + The Machine / Sean Paul / Nas / Deadmau5 / Labrinth / will.i.am / M.I.A. / Swedish House Mafia / Taio Cruz / Rita Ora / Kasabian / Ben Howard / Leona Lewis / Tinie Tempah / Emeli Sandé / Jack White / Bombay Bicycle Club / Santigold / NERO / Plan B / Michael Kiwanuka / Jessie Ware / Example / Chase & Status / Eric Prydz / Azealia Banks / DJ Fresh / Madeon / The Maccabees / Sub Focus / Rizzle Kicks / Gyptian / Wretch 32 / Maverick Sabre / Professor Green / Enter Shikari / Tinchy Stryder / CHIP / Magnetic Man / Dappy / Lostprophets / Mindless Behavior / Devlin / Delilah / Sway / D'banj / Andy C / Boy Better Know / Random Impulse / Meaku / Trevor Nelson / Lethal B / Tah Mac / Dizzee Rascal Show all bands
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Hackney Marshes London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 22, 2012
YE / Jay-Z

YE / Jay-Z at LG Arena

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bp pulse LIVE Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Jun 21, 2012
Jay-Z / Kanye West

Watch The Throne

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FlyDSA Arena Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Jun 18, 2012
Jay-Z / Kanye West
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Accor Arena Paris, Île-de-France, France
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Jun 16, 2012
YE / Jay-Z

YE / Jay-Z at Lanxess Arena

Lanxess Arena Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Jun 15, 2012
Jay-Z / Kanye West
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GelreDome Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

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Jay-Z
Oct 1, 2012
 New York, New York, United States
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Oct 1, 2012
 New York, New York, United States
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Oct 1, 2012
 New York, New York, United States
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Oct 1, 2012
 New York, New York, United States
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Oct 1, 2012
 New York, New York, United States
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Oct 1, 2012
 New York, New York, United States
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Jay-Z on Oct 1, 2012 [366-small]

Jay-Z
Oct 1, 2012
 New York, New York, United States
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Oct 3, 2012
 New York, New York, United States
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Jay-Z / Kanye West
Jun 3, 2012
 Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium
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Budweiser Made in America Festival 2012 on Sep 1, 2012 [717-small]

Budweiser Made in America Festival 2012
Sep 1 - 2, 2012
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Budweiser Made in America Festival 2012
Sep 1 - 2, 2012
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Budweiser Made in America Festival 2012
Sep 1 - 2, 2012
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Sep 1 - 2, 2012
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Latest Setlist (05/30/2026):

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  1. Hovi Baby
  2. Freestyle
  3. U Don't Know
  4. Beach Is Better
  5. Fuckwithmeyouknowigotit
  6. Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator 99)
  7. Run This Town
  8. Jigga My Nigga
  9. No Church in the Wild / Grammy Family
  10. Where I'm From / Marcy Me
  11. Dirt Off Your Shoulder
  12. I Know
  13. Never Change
  14. Empire State of Mind
  15. Picasso Baby
  16. Feelin' It
  17. Need U Bad
  18. Can I Live
  19. The Story of O.J.
  20. Dead Presidents / Dead Presidents II
  21. Excuse Me Miss / La-La-La
  22. You, Me, Him and Her
  23. Gotta Have It
  24. Roc the Mic
  25. Flipside
  26. In the Air Tonight
  27. Can't Stop, Won't Stop
  28. What We Do
  29. Roc Boys (And the Winner Is ...)
  30. I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)
  31. Dreams and Nightmares
  32. Niggas in Paris / Big Pimpin'
  33. Public Service Announcement
  34. What More Can I Say

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 6 concerts
2025 4 concerts
2024 2 concerts
2023 3 concerts
2021 4 concerts
2019 3 concerts
2018 58 concerts
2017 50 concerts
2016 7 concerts
2015 3 concerts
2014 49 concerts
2013 60 concerts
2012 43 concerts
2011 65 concerts
2010 81 concerts
2009 73 concerts
2008 75 concerts
2007 10 concerts
2006 40 concerts
2005 5 concerts
2004 51 concerts
2003 49 concerts
2002 29 concerts
2001 35 concerts
2000 10 concerts
1999 59 concerts
1998 28 concerts
1997 22 concerts
1996 2 concerts
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