Leonard Cohen's 1988 Concert History

Leonard Norman Cohen CC GOQ (September 21, 1934 – November 7, 2016) was a Canadian songwriter poet, singer, and novelist. His work explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and romantic relationships. Cohen was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was invested as a Companion of the Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honour. In 2011, Cohen received one of the Prince of Asturias Awards for literature and the ninth Glenn Gould Prize.

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 07, 1988
Leonard Cohen
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Park West Chicago, Illinois, United States
Oct 24, 1988
Leonard Cohen Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Jul 06, 1988
Leonard Cohen
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Stern Auditorium, Carnegie Hall New York, New York, United States
Jun 30, 1988 –
Jul 03, 1988
Roskilde Festival 1988
The Pogues / Billy Bragg / John Hiatt / INXS / Death Angel / Soul Asylum / Toto / Bryan Adams / Louis Bertignac / New Model Army / Leonard Cohen / The Tide / Georgia Satellites / 10,000 Maniacs / The Young Gods / Sting / The Sugarcubes / The Church / Lars H.U.G. / Ali Farka Touré / Sator / Hothouse Flowers / The Celibate Rifles / Sly And Robbie / Oysterband / Magnum / Melrose / Disneyland After Dark / Milton Nascimento / T'Pau / Mary Coughlan / TV-2 / Sanne Salomonsen / Di Leva / Eva Dahlgren / Royal Crescent Mob / Gangway / The Jesus and Mary Chain / Joolz / Lime Spiders / Sort Sol / Kassav' / Lis Sørensen / Bjorn Afzelius / The Sandmen / Rainbirds / The Rainmakers / Backstreet Girls / Povl Dissing / S.e. Rogie / Dieters Lieder / Fatala / Picnic / Miss B. Haven / The Overlords / Orchestre Super Matimila / Les Visiteurs / Shikisha / Kastrierte Philosophen / How Do I / Amayenge / Rhythm Sisters / Flaco Jiminez / Dembo Konte / Andy Sheppard Quintet / Carte De Sjour / Hariot / Kausu Kuyateh / Hounddog All Stars Show all bands
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Unknown venue Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
Jun 06, 1988
Princes Trust Rock Gala
Eric Clapton / Elton John / Bee Gees / Leonard Cohen / Joe Cocker / Phil Collins / Peter Gabriel / Mark Knopfler
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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for Jun 06, 1988
Jun 05, 1988
Leonard Cohen / Eric Clapton / Elton John / Dire Straits
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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 04, 1988
Leonard Cohen
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National Stadium Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
May 30, 1988
Leonard Cohen
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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
May 01, 1988
Leonard Cohen
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Oslo Konserthuset Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Show Duplicate for May 01, 1988
Apr 26, 1988
Leonard Cohen
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Stora Salen, Konserthuset Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Jan 01, 1988
Polkacide / Housecoat Project / Leonard Cohen / Free Will

Will Shatter's Wake

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On Broadway San Francisco, California, United States

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Leonard Cohen on May 1, 1988 [876-small]

Leonard Cohen
May 1, 1988
 Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Princes Trust Rock Gala on Jun 6, 1988 [539-small]

Princes Trust Rock Gala
Jun 6, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Princes Trust Rock Gala on Jun 6, 1988 [540-small]

Princes Trust Rock Gala
Jun 6, 1988
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Poster by Mike Reject, Polkacide / Housecoat Project / Leonard Cohen / Free Will on Jan 1, 1988 [400-small]

Poster by Mike Reject


Polkacide / Housecoat Project / Leonard Cohen / Free Will
Jan 1, 1988
 San Francisco, California, United States
  Uploaded by Lilmikesf
Credit: Mike Reject

Rock
Pop
Folk
Singer-Songwriter
Folk Rock
Blues
Blues Rock
Soft Rock
Canadian
Art Pop
Permanent Wave
Contemporary Folk
Melancholia
Sophisti-Pop
Canadian Singer-Songwriter
Nuno
Chamber Folk
Slack-Key Guitar
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2012 56 concerts
2010 54 concerts
2009 107 concerts
2008 66 concerts
2006 1 concert
1993 14 concerts
1988 11 concerts
1985 6 concerts
1980 2 concerts
1979 1 concert
1975 1 concert
1974 2 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Leonard Cohen had?

Leonard Cohen has had 395 concerts.

What genre is Leonard Cohen?

Leonard Cohen is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Folk Rock, Blues, Blues Rock, Soft Rock, Canadian, Art Pop, Permanent Wave, Contemporary Folk, Melancholia, Sophisti-Pop, Canadian Singer-Songwriter, Nuno, Chamber Folk, and Slack-Key Guitar.

When was the last Leonard Cohen concert?

The last Leonard Cohen concert was on December 21, 2013 at Spark Arena in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.

What setlist does Leonard Cohen play live?

The songs that Leonard Cohen performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the December 21, 2013 concert at Spark Arena in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand:

  1. Dance Me to the End of Love
  2. The Future
  3. Bird on the Wire
  4. Everybody Knows
  5. Who by Fire
  6. Darkness
  7. Amen
  8. Come Healing
  9. Waiting for the Miracle
  10. Lover Lover Lover
  11. Anthem
  12. Tower of Song
  13. Suzanne
  14. Chelsea Hotel #2
  15. The Partisan
  16. Alexandra Leaving
  17. I'm Your Man
  18. A Thousand Kisses Deep
  19. Hallelujah
  20. Take This Waltz
  21. So Long, Marianne
  22. Going Home
  23. First We Take Manhattan
  24. Famous Blue Raincoat
  25. If It Be Your Will
  26. Closing Time
  27. I Tried to Leave You
  28. Save the Last Dance for Me

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