King Crimson Concert History

King Crimson was a progressive rock band formed in 1968 in London, England. The band draws inspiration from a wide variety of music, incorporating elements of classical, jazz, folk, heavy metal, gamelan, industrial, electronic, experimental music and new wave. They exerted a strong influence on the early 1970s progressive rock movement, including on contemporaries such as Yes and Genesis, and continue to inspire subsequent generations of artists across multiple genres. The band has earned a large cult following.

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Nov 20, 1981
King Crimson
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Gammage Auditorium Tempe, Arizona, United States
Nov 09, 1981
King Crimson

Discipline Tour

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Nitro Bar Detroit, Michigan, United States
Nov 05, 1981
King Crimson
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The Savoy New York, New York, United States
Nov 04, 1981
King Crimson / Mark Brine
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Painters Mill Star Theatre Owings Mills, Maryland, United States
Nov 01, 1981
King Crimson

Discipline Tour

Finney Chapel, Oberlin College Oberlin, Ohio, United States
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Oct 30, 1981
King Crimson
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Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 05, 1981
King Crimson
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The Moles Club Bath, England, United Kingdom
Sep 30, 1981
King Crimson

Discipline Tour

Warner Theater Washington, D.C., United States
May 12, 1981
King Crimson
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Captain Video Paris, Île-de-France, France
Feb 20, 1981
King Crimson
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The Agora Columbus, Ohio, United States
Nov 17, 1974
Frank Zappa / King Crimson
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 01, 1974
King Crimson / Golden Earring
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Schaefer Music Festival (Wollman Rink) New York, New York, United States
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Jun 28, 1974
King Crimson / Golden Earring
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Casino Arena Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Jun 27, 1974
King Crimson / Steeleye Span
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, D.C., United States
Jun 24, 1974
King Crimson / Golden Earring
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Massey Hall Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jun 22, 1974
King Crimson
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Performing Arts Center Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 20, 1974
King Crimson / Strawbs Sacramento Memorial Auditorium Sacramento, California, United States
Jun 19, 1974
King Crimson / The Strawbs
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Shrine Auditorium Los Angeles, California, United States
Jun 16, 1974
King Crimson / ZZ Top / Golden Earring
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Denver Coliseum Denver, Colorado, United States
Jun 13, 1974
Ten Years After / King Crimson / Strawbs
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Cow Palace San Francisco, California, United States

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Hype Park Free Concert
Jul 5, 1969
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Hype Park Free Concert
Jul 5, 1969
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Hype Park Free Concert
Jul 5, 1969
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Hype Park Free Concert
Jul 5, 1969
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Tool / King Crimson
Aug 15, 2001
 San Diego, California, United States
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King Crimson on Jun 2, 1984 [541-small]

King Crimson
Jun 2, 1984
 Berkeley, California, United States
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King Crimson / John Surman / Octet on May 25, 1969 [826-small]

King Crimson / John Surman / Octet
May 25, 1969
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Weeley Festival 1971 on Aug 27, 1971 [683-small]

Weeley Festival 1971
Aug 27 - 29, 1971
 Weeley, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK
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Slade / King Crimson on Sep 30, 1973 [416-small]

Slade / King Crimson
Sep 30, 1973
 South Bend, Indiana, United States
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King Crimson on Mar 7, 2003 [369-small]

King Crimson
Mar 7, 2003
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Who / King Crimson / AUM on Oct 20, 1969 [204-small]

The Who / King Crimson / AUM
Oct 20, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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The Who / King Crimson / AUM on Oct 20, 1969 [205-small]

The Who / King Crimson / AUM
Oct 20, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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The Who / King Crimson / AUM on Oct 20, 1969 [308-small]

The Who / King Crimson / AUM
Oct 20, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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The Who / King Crimson / AUM on Oct 20, 1969 [309-small]

The Who / King Crimson / AUM
Oct 20, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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The Who / King Crimson / AUM on Oct 20, 1969 [317-small]

The Who / King Crimson / AUM
Oct 20, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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Joe Cocker / Fleetwood Mac / King Crimson / The Voices Of East Harlem on Nov 21, 1969 [347-small]

Joe Cocker / Fleetwood Mac / King Crimson / The Voices Of East Harlem
Nov 21 - 22, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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Joe Cocker / Fleetwood Mac / King Crimson / The Voices Of East Harlem on Nov 21, 1969 [872-small]

Joe Cocker / Fleetwood Mac / King Crimson / The Voices Of East Harlem
Nov 21 - 22, 1969
 New York, New York, United States
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Dyna66 Feb 23, 2023

There is at least one concert and maybe two missing. I saw them once for sure in San Antonio Texas that I can remember and maybe a second also in SA but I can't remember for sure. This was in 1973 and/or 1974.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has King Crimson had?

King Crimson has had 565 concerts.

What genre is King Crimson?

King Crimson is most often considered to be Rock, Jazz, Classic Rock, British, Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, UK, Progressive Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), New Wave, Experimental Rock, Art Rock, English, Jazz Fusion, Progressive, England, Symphonic Rock, Jazz Rock, Instrumental Rock, United Kingdom, Free Improvisation, Symphonic Prog, Zolo, Abstract, Eclectic Prog, Eclectic, Improvisation, Scottish Singer-Songwriter, and Surreal.

When was the last King Crimson concert?

The last King Crimson concert was on June 24, 2023 in West Chicago, Illinois, United States.

What setlist does King Crimson play live?

The songs that King Crimson performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 11, 2021 concert at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., United States:

  1. Hell Hounds of Krim
  2. Larks' Tongues in Aspic, Part One
  3. Pictures of a City
  4. The Court of the Crimson King
  5. Red
  6. Tony's Cadenza
  7. Neurotica
  8. One More Red Nightmare
  9. Indiscipline
  10. Epitaph
  11. Radical Action II
  12. Level Five
  13. Starless
  14. with Gavin Harrison drum solo
  15. 21st Century Schizoid Man

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