John Mellencamp Concert History

John Mellencamp (born October 7, 1951, in Seymour, Indiana) is a 72 year-old singer-songwriter, known for a long and successful recording and performing career highlighted by a series of 1980s hits, including "Jack & Diane," "Hurts so Good," "Crumbin' Down," "Pink Houses," "Lonely Ol' Night," "Small Town," and others. He is also well-known as a humanitarian and philanthropist. Notably, in 1985, he co-founded Farm Aid with Willie Nelson and Neil Young to benefit American farmers. He was also one of the first musicians to criticize the Iraq War in 2003, while still performing for wounded soldiers at Waler Reed Medical Center in 2007. Throughout his career, John Mellencamp has used a variety of names such as "John Cougar," "John Cougar Mellencamp," and "Johnny Cougar." In recent years, he has performed under his given name.

Date Concert Venue Location
May 29, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Peabody Opera House St. Louis, Missouri, United States
May 27, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter Aiken Theatre, Old National Events Plaza Louisville, Kentucky, United States
May 12, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Benedum Center for the Performing Arts Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
May 09, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Shea's Buffalo Theatre Buffalo, New York, United States
May 08, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter Landmark Theatre Rochester, New York, United States
May 06, 2015
John Mellencamp
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Théâtre Saint-Denis (Saint Denis Theatre) Montréal, Québec, Canada
May 05, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Salle Louis-Fréchette, Grand Théâtre de Québec Québec, Quebec, Canada
May 02, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Sony Centre for the Performing Arts Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 01, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Meridian Hall Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Apr 29, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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FirstOntario Concert Hall Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Apr 26, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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DAR Constitution Hall Washington, D.C., United States
Apr 24, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Apollo Theater New York, New York, United States
Apr 23, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Apollo Theater New York, New York, United States
Apr 21, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall New York, New York, United States
Apr 20, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall New York, New York, United States
Apr 18, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Count Basie Center for the Arts New York, New York, United States
Apr 16, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Providence Performing Arts Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Apr 15, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Wang Theatre, Boch Center Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Mar 31, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) Durham, North Carolina, United States
Mar 29, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Chrysler Hall Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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 Clearwater, Florida, United States
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 Clearwater, Florida, United States
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Farm Aid
Sep 22, 1985
 Champaign, Illinois, United States
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The WHO / Jethro Tull / John Mellencamp on Oct 17, 1982 [256-small]

The WHO / Jethro Tull / John Mellencamp
Oct 17, 1982
 Boulder, Colorado, United States
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 Boulder, Colorado, United States
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 Boulder, Colorado, United States
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 Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Oct 17, 1982
 Boulder, Colorado, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has John Mellencamp had?

John Mellencamp has had 1,092 concerts.

What genre is John Mellencamp?

John Mellencamp is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Country Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, Roots Rock, and Americana.

When is the next John Mellencamp concert?

The next John Mellencamp concert is on July 29, 2024 at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, California, United States. The bands performing are: Willie Nelson / Bob Dylan / John Mellencamp / Brittney Spencer.

When was the last John Mellencamp concert?

The last John Mellencamp concert was on April 23, 2024 at Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah Civic Center in Savannah, Georgia, United States.

What setlist does John Mellencamp play live?

The songs that John Mellencamp performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 18, 2024 concert at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., United States:

  1. Clip Show
  2. John Cockers
  3. Paper in Fire
  4. Minutes to Memories
  5. Small Town
  6. Human Wheels
  7. Jackie Brown
  8. Troubled Land
  9. Check It Out
  10. The Eyes of Portland
  11. Longest Days
  12. Jack & Diane
  13. The Real Life
  14. Rain on the Scarecrow
  15. Lonely Ol' Night
  16. What If I Came Knocking
  17. Crumblin' Down
  18. Pink Houses
  19. Cherry Bomb
  20. Hurts So Good

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