Lou Reed Concert History

Lewis Allan Reed (March 2, 1942 – October 27, 2013) was an American musician, songwriter, and poet. He was the guitarist, singer, and principal songwriter for the rock band the Velvet Underground and had a solo career that spanned five decades. Although not commercially successful during its existence, the Velvet Underground became regarded as one of the most influential bands in the history of underground and alternative rock music. Reed's distinctive deadpan voice...

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Jun 30, 2008
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Royal Albert Hall, Kensington London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 28, 2008
Lou Reed
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Salle Pleyel Paris, Île-de-France, France
Jun 26, 2008
Lou Reed

Berlin Tour

Nottingham Royal Centre Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Jun 25, 2008
Lou Reed
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Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Jun 24, 2008
Lou Reed
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Waterfront Hall Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Jun 23, 2008
"Cork Live At The Marquee" / Lou Reed

Cork Live At The Marquee

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Docklands Cork, Munster, Ireland
May 05, 2008
Lou Reed
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Highline Ballroom New York, New York, United States
May 03, 2008
Beale Street Music Festival
"Beale Street Music Festival" / Santana / Disturbed / Matisyahu / Bettye LaVette / Richard Johnston / Lou Reed / Seether / John Butler Trio / Pinetop perkins / Blind Mississippi Morris / Hubert Sumlin / Buddy Guy / Simple Plan / Arrested Development / Watermelon Slim / Cat Power / The Whigs / Colbie Caillat / Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam / Duman / Saving Abel / Tegan and Sara / Kenny Neal / Oracle & The Mountain / Al Kapone / Preston Shannon / Eli "Paperboy" Reed Show all bands
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Tom Lee Park Memphis, Tennessee, United States
May 02, 2008 –
May 04, 2008
Beale Street Music Festival 2008
Back Door Slam / Doyle Bramhall / Saving Abel / Eli 'Paperboy' Reed / Jonny Lang / Michael McDonald / Robert "Wolfman" Belfour / Disturbed / Al Kapone / My Chemical Romance / Flyleaf / The Whigs / Charlie Musselwhite / Lurrie Bell / Arrested Development / Aretha Franklin / Watermelon Slim / Bettye LaVette / Buddy Guy / Magic Slim & The Teardrops / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Billy Lee Riley / Finger Eleven / Hellogoodbye / Gavin DeGraw / The Roots / Richard Johnston / Preston Shannon / Duman / Carney / Oracle And The Mountain / Pete Francis / The Black Crowes / Calvin Cooke / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Cat Power / Kenny Neal / Rue Melo / Nick Moss And The Flip Tops / Colbie Caillat / Fergie / Amy LaVere / Keb' Mo' / Samuel James / Simple Plan / Matisyahu / Lord T & Eloise / Lil' Ed and The Blues Imperials / Lou Reed / John Butler Trio / Sheryl Crow / Santana / Umphrey's McGee / Seether / Tegan and Sara / Project Pat / Blind Mississippi Morris / Muck Sticky / Ben Folds / Jerry Lee Lewis Show all bands
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Tom Lee Park Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Apr 30, 2008
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Tennessee Theatre Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Apr 29, 2008
Lou Reed The Orange Peel Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Apr 28, 2008
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Carolina Theatre Durham, North Carolina, United States
Apr 26, 2008
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The National Richmond, Virginia, United States
Apr 25, 2008
Kevin Hearn / Lou Reed
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The Norva Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Apr 24, 2008
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Paramount Theatre Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Apr 22, 2008
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9:30 Club Washington, D.C., United States
Apr 20, 2008
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Calvin Theatre Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 19, 2008
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Franklin Music Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 12, 2008
Laurie Anderson / Lou Reed Boulder Theater Boulder, Colorado, United States
Mar 18, 2008
Lou Reed / Laurie Anderson / Antony / Blonde Redhead / David Byrne / Norah Jones / The Men / Moby / Damien Rice / Scissor Sisters St. Ann's Warehouse New York, New York, United States

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Conspiracy of Hope
Jun 15, 1986
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Conspiracy of Hope
Jun 15, 1986
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Glastonbury Festival 1992
Jun 26 - 28, 1992
 Shepton Mallet, England, United Kingdom
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Lou Reed / 14 Karat Soul / Run DMC
Sep 25, 1984
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Farm Aid
Sep 22, 1985
 Champaign, Illinois, United States
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Lou Reed on Mar 27, 1989 [567-small]

Lou Reed
Mar 27, 1989
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Amnesty International: A Conspiracy of Hope on Jun 11, 1986 [531-small]

Amnesty International: A Conspiracy of Hope
Jun 11, 1986
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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U2 / Lou Reed / The Pogues / Lone Justice on Jun 13, 1987 [020-small]

U2 / Lou Reed / The Pogues / Lone Justice
Jun 13, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (Music Night) on Mar 28, 1987 [581-small]

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (Music Night)
Mar 28, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (Music Night) on Mar 28, 1987 [971-small]

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (Music Night)
Mar 28, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (Music Night) on Mar 28, 1987 [972-small]

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (Music Night)
Mar 28, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (Music Night) on Mar 28, 1987 [974-small]

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (Music Night)
Mar 28, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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A CONSPIRACY OF HOPE on Jun 15, 1986 [985-small]

A CONSPIRACY OF HOPE
Jun 15, 1986
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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A CONSPIRACY OF HOPE on Jun 15, 1986 [986-small]

A CONSPIRACY OF HOPE
Jun 15, 1986
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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U2 / Lou Reed / The Pogues / Lone Justice on Jun 13, 1987 [989-small]

U2 / Lou Reed / The Pogues / Lone Justice
Jun 13, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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U2 / Lou Reed / The Pogues / Lone Justice on Jun 13, 1987 [990-small]

U2 / Lou Reed / The Pogues / Lone Justice
Jun 13, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
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The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (Music Night) on Mar 28, 1987 [258-small]

The Secret Policeman’s Third Ball (Music Night)
Mar 28, 1987
 London, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Sv Roberts

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Lou Reed had?

Lou Reed has had 412 concerts.

What genre is Lou Reed?

Lou Reed is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, New Wave, Experimental Rock, Art Rock, Noise, Permanent Wave, Glam Rock, Proto-Punk, and Bay Area Hip Hop.

When was the last Lou Reed concert?

The last Lou Reed concert was on June 29, 2023 at Free Trade Hall in Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

What setlist does Lou Reed play live?

The songs that Lou Reed performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the August 10, 2012 concert at Royal Festival Hall in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Brandenburg Gate
  2. Heroin
  3. I'm Waiting for the Man
  4. Senselessly Cruel
  5. The View
  6. Mistress Dread
  7. Street Hassle
  8. Cremation (Ashes to Ashes)
  9. Think It Over
  10. Walk on the Wild Side
  11. Sad Song
  12. Junior Dad
  13. White Light/White Heat

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