John Mellencamp's 2008 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
Jul 22, 2008
John Mellencamp / Lucinda Williams Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 18, 2008
John Mellencamp / Lucinda Williams
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DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Jul 16, 2008
Billy Joel / Don Henley / John Mayer / Tony Bennett / John Mellencamp

The Last Play at Shea

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William A. Shea Municipal Stadium New York, New York, United States
Jul 15, 2008
John Mellencamp / Lucinda Williams Leader Bank Pavilion Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 14, 2008
John Mellencamp / Lucinda Williams
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Leader Bank Pavilion Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jul 11, 2008
John Mellencamp / Lucinda Williams PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, New Jersey, United States
Jul 10, 2008
John Mellencamp / Lucinda Williams Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, New York, United States
Jul 08, 2008
John Mellencamp / Lucinda Williams
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Mann Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 28, 2008
John Mellencamp / Lucinda Williams / BoDeans / Trace Adkins / Dashboard Confessional
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Marcus Ampitheater / Summerfest Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Show Duplicate for Jun 28, 2008
Jun 26, 2008 –
Jul 06, 2008
SummerFest 2008
Alicia Keys / Stevie Wonder / Rascal Flatts / Gnarls Barkley / Little Big Town / Dashboard Confessional / John Mellencamp / Musiq Soulchild / Goldfinger / The Romantics / Sister Hazel / Shawn Mullins / Phil Vassar / BoDeans / Michelle Malone / Signaldrift / John the Savage (WI) / Dear and the Headlights Show all bands
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Mar 10, 2008
Joan Jett / John Mellencamp / John Fogerty / Billy Joel
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Waldorf Astoria New York New York, New York, United States
Feb 19, 2008
John Mellencamp / Tom Cochrane & Red Rider Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 18, 2008
Tom Cochrane / John Mellencamp Pacific Coliseum Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 17, 2008
Tom Cochrane / John Mellencamp
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Prospera Place Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 15, 2008
John Mellencamp / Tom Cochrane

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Pengrowth Saddledome Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Show Duplicate for Feb 15, 2008
Feb 14, 2008
John Mellencamp Centrium at Westerner Park Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Feb 12, 2008
John Mellencamp SaskTel Centre Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Feb 11, 2008
Tom Cochrane / John Mellencamp Bell MTS Place Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Show Duplicate for Feb 11, 2008
Feb 08, 2008
Tom Cochrane / John Mellencamp Steelback Centre Sault Ste Marie, ON
Feb 06, 2008
John Mellencamp / Tom Cochrane & Red Rider
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Scotiabank Arena Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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John Mellencamp / Lucinda Williams on Jul 18, 2008 [607-small]

John Mellencamp / Lucinda Williams
Jul 18, 2008
 Clarkston, Michigan, United States
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John Mellencamp / Lucinda Williams on Jul 18, 2008 [798-small]

John Mellencamp / Lucinda Williams
Jul 18, 2008
 Clarkston, Michigan, United States
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Terrie Gregory Wirth Apr 25, 2020

Looking for canceled concert in Jacksonville FL. What year?

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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