John Illsley Concert History

John Illsley was the founding bass player with the legendary 120 million album selling Dire Straits and contributing vocalist to their Communiqué, Making Movies and Brothers in Arms albums until the group dissolved in 1995. John has released four albums of his own: Never Told A Soul (1984) and Glass (1988) while performing with Dire Straits, then Beautiful You (2008) and the best yet, Streets of Heaven (2010).

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John Illsley Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027) (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 28, 2025
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits

Huntingdon Hall Worcester, England, United Kingdom
Oct 27, 2025
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits

The Stables Wavendon, England, United Kingdom
Oct 26, 2025
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits

Park House Center Bude, England, United Kingdom
Oct 25, 2025
John Illsley

The Life & Times of Dire Straits

Monmouth Savoy Theatre Monmouth, Wales, United Kingdom
Oct 24, 2025
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits

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Theatre Royal Winchester Winchester, England, United Kingdom
May 05, 2022
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits – Music & Memories

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The King's Hall Herne Bay, England, United Kingdom
May 03, 2022
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits – Music & Memories

Palace Theatre Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom
May 02, 2022
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits – Music & Memories

The Apex Bury St, England, United Kingdom
May 01, 2022
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits – Music & Memories

The Stables Wavendon, England, United Kingdom
Apr 30, 2022
John Illsley of Dire Straits / John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits – Music & Memories

Blackheath Halls London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 28, 2022
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits – Music & Memories

South Holland Centre Spalding, England, United Kingdom
Apr 26, 2022
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits – Music & Memories

City Varieties Music Hall Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Apr 24, 2022
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits – Music & Memories

Theatre Royal Winchester Winchester, England, United Kingdom
Apr 21, 2022
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits – Music & Memories

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Tivoli Theatre Wimborne Minster, England, United Kingdom
Apr 20, 2022
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits – Music & Memories

Alexandra Theatre Bognor Regis, England, United Kingdom
Dec 01, 2021
Peter Frampton / KT Tunstall / Lindsay Ell / Larkin Poe / John Illsley / Graham Gouldman / Cutting Crew / Gowan / Jack Savoretti / Maxi Jazz From Faithless / John Illsley of Dire Straits / Mollie Marriott / BLURRED VISION / Scott Matthews / Laura ...
Peter Frampton / KT Tunstall / Lindsay Ell / Larkin Poe / John Illsley / Graham Gouldman / Cutting Crew / Gowan / Jack Savoretti / Maxi Jazz From Faithless / John Illsley of Dire Straits / Mollie Marriott / BLURRED VISION / Scott Matthews / Laura Evans / luke friend / Fearne Cotton Show all bands
Mar 11, 2020
John Illsley

The Life and Times of Dire Straits

Theatre Royal Winchester Winchester, England, United Kingdom
Mar 03, 2020
Music For The Marsden
Gary Brooker / Tom Jones / Van Morrison / Eric Clapton / Yusuf / Cat Stevens / Rick Wakeman / Nick Mason / Bonnie Tyler / Mick Hucknall / Zucchero / Mike Rutherford / Paul Carrack / Paul Jones / John Illsley / Paul Young
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The O2 London, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Mar 03, 2020
Nov 21, 2019
John Illsley Tramshed Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Nov 19, 2019
John Illsley

An Evening of Music and Memories

Bromsgrove School Bromsgrove, England, United Kingdom

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John Illsley / John Illsley of Dire Straits on Mar 25, 2015 [746-small]

John Illsley / John Illsley of Dire Straits
Mar 25, 2015
 Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany
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Latest Setlist (12/05/2025):

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  1. Down to the Waterline
  2. Walk of Life
  3. So Far Away
  4. Romeo and Juliet
  5. Railway Tracks
  6. Lady Writer
  7. Expresso Love
  8. Private Investigations
  9. Sultans of Swing
  10. Calling Elvis
  11. It’s a Long Way Back
  12. Why Worry
  13. Wild One
  14. Tunnel of Love
  15. On Every Street
  16. Money for Nothing
  17. Brothers in Arms
  18. Where Do You Think You're Going?

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 2 concerts
2026 1 concert
2025 22 concerts
2022 10 concerts
2021 1 concert
2020 2 concerts
2019 26 concerts
2018 17 concerts
2017 11 concerts
2016 17 concerts
2015 14 concerts
2014 10 concerts
2012 1 concert
2010 11 concerts
2009 2 concerts
2008 2 concerts

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