John Mellencamp Concert History

John Mellencamp (born October 7, 1951, in Seymour, Indiana) is a 74 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.

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John Mellencamp Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 17)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 15, 2016
John Mellencamp

Plain Spoken Tour

Soaring Eagle Casino Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States
Apr 13, 2016
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Keith Albee Theater Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Apr 12, 2016
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter Emens Auditorium, Ball State University Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Apr 10, 2016
John Mellencamp
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Sangamon Auditorium, University of Illinois at Springfield Springfield, Illinois, United States
Apr 09, 2016
John Mellencamp
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Lied Center Of Kansas, University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Apr 07, 2016
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter DECC Auditorium Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Apr 05, 2016
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter Adler Theatre Rockford, Illinois, United States
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Apr 04, 2016
John Mellencamp
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Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts Springfield, Missouri, United States
Apr 02, 2016
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter

Plain Spoken Tour

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Winstar Casino Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
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Apr 01, 2016
John Mellencamp Brady Theater Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Feb 19, 2016
John melloncamp Reno, Nevada, United States
Jan 10, 2016
Andy Grammer / John Mellencamp / Moon Taxi / Campus Dj

AT&T Playoff Playlist Live 2016

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AT&T Playoff Playlist Live Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Nov 04, 2015
CMA Awards 2015
Keith Urban / Little Big Town / Chris Stapleton / Justin Timberlake / Maddie and Tae / Miranda Lambert / Blake Shelton / Kacey Musgraves / The Ultimate Eric Church Tribute Band / Carrie Underwood / Thomas Rhett / Fall Out Boy / Brooks & Dunn / Reba / Sam Hunt / Jason Aldean / Luke Bryan / John Mellencamp / Brad Paisley / Lindsey Stirling / Kelsea Ballerini / Kenny Chesney / Hank Williams Jr / Dierks Bentley / Florida-Georgia Line / Zac Brown Band / Pentatonix Show all bands
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Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Sep 19, 2015
Farm Aid 2015
Imagine Dragons / Jack Johnson / Neil Young / Willie Nelson / Kacey Musgraves / John Mellencamp / Old Crow Medicine Show / Dave Matthews / Jamey Johnson / Mavis Staples / Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds / Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real / Holly Williams / Insects vs Robots / The Blackwood Quartet / ian mellencamp Show all bands
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Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island Chicago, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicates for Sep 19, 2015
Aug 04, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Bankers Life Fieldhouse Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Aug 02, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter Orpheum Theater Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Jul 31, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Ellie Caulkins Opera House Denver, Colorado, United States
Jul 29, 2015
John Mellencamp

Plain Spoken Tour

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Comerica Theatre Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 29, 2015
Jul 28, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter
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Microsoft Theater, L.A. Live Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 26, 2015
John Mellencamp / Carlene Carter Community Center Theater Sacramento, California, United States

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Farm Aid 40
Sep 20, 2025
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Sep 20, 2025
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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John Mellencamp
Jun 17, 2023
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Jun 17, 2023
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Jun 17, 2023
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Rockfest on Jul 15, 2010 [220-small]

Rockfest
Jul 15 - 18, 2010
 Cadott, Wisconsin, United States
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Rockfest on Jul 15, 2010 [219-small]

Rockfest
Jul 15 - 18, 2010
 Cadott, Wisconsin, United States
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John Mellencamp on Apr 15, 1988 [543-small]

John Mellencamp
Apr 15, 1988
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Ceremony on Jun 28, 2026 [128-small]

Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Ceremony
Jun 28, 2026
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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John Mellencamp / Son Volt on Jun 16, 1999 [367-small]

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Jun 16, 1999
 Holmdel, New Jersey, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Pop Rock
Singer-Songwriter
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Folk Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Country Rock
Soft Rock
Americana
Roots Rock
Mellow Gold
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Latest Setlist (07/08/2026):

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  1. Lawless Times
  2. Small Town
  3. Minutes to Memories
  4. Lonely Ol' Night
  5. Paper in Fire
  6. Human Wheels
  7. Walk Tall
  8. R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60's Rock)
  9. Love and Happiness
  10. Our Country
  11. Check It Out
  12. Key West Intermezzo (I Saw You First)
  13. Jack & Diane
  14. I Need a Lover
  15. Thank You
  16. Your Life Is Now
  17. Wild Night
  18. Ain't Even Done with the Night
  19. Pop Singer
  20. Rain on the Scarecrow
  21. What If I Came Knocking
  22. Authority Song
  23. Crumblin' Down
  24. Pink Houses
  25. Cherry Bomb
  26. Hurts So Good

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 28 concerts
2025 3 concerts
2024 48 concerts
2023 86 concerts
2022 9 concerts
2021 2 concerts
2020 5 concerts
2019 44 concerts
2018 30 concerts
2017 42 concerts
2016 35 concerts
2015 85 concerts
2014 19 concerts
2013 5 concerts
2012 25 concerts
2011 73 concerts
2010 43 concerts
2009 36 concerts
2008 48 concerts
2007 35 concerts
2006 18 concerts
2005 61 concerts
2004 14 concerts
2003 9 concerts
2002 39 concerts
2001 39 concerts
2000 11 concerts
1999 76 concerts
1998 8 concerts
1997 58 concerts
1996 9 concerts
1995 7 concerts
1994 27 concerts
1993 6 concerts
1992 89 concerts
1991 2 concerts
1990 1 concert
1989 2 concerts
1988 78 concerts
1987 35 concerts
1986 60 concerts
1985 33 concerts
1984 41 concerts
1983 14 concerts
1982 78 concerts
1981 8 concerts
1980 39 concerts
1979 60 concerts
1978 46 concerts
1977 5 concerts
1976 10 concerts
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Apr 25, 2020

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