Megadeth Concert History

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist and guitarist Dave Mustaine. The group is known for complex guitar work and precise musicianship and is regarded as one of the big four bands of American thrash metal along with Slayer, Anthrax and Metallica. Its music features fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars and lyrics addressing topics such as war, politics, religion, mortality and personal relationships.

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Megadeth Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 106)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 29, 1997
Megadeth

Cryptic Writings Tour

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The Armory Portland, Oregon, United States
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Jul 28, 1997
Megadeth /  The Misfits
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Roseland Theater Portland, Oregon, United States
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Jul 26, 1997
Megadeth / Misfits
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The Warfield Theatre San Francisco, California, United States
Jul 25, 1997
Megadeth
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The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jul 24, 1997
Megadeth The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jul 12, 1997
Megadeth

Doctor Music Festival

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El Pla de Santa Maria Escalarre, Spain
Jul 11, 1997
Megadeth

Rockwave Festival

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Georgios Kamaras Stadium Athens, Attica, Greece
Jul 11, 1997 –
Jul 13, 1997
Doctor Music Festival
Gary More / David Byrne / Extremoduro / Sinéad O'Connor / Echo & The Bunnymen / Alice Cooper / The Stranglers / Afro Celt Sound System / Megadeth / Texas / Sheryl Crow / Biohazard / Simple Minds / Lagwagon / Ziggy Marley / Automatics / Ani DiFranco / Skunk Anansie / NOFX Show all bands
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Pirineos Escalarre, Lleida, Spain.
Jul 10, 1997
Megadeth / Kill to This Sala Razzmatazz Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Jul 09, 1997
Megadeth
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Rock City Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Jul 08, 1997
Megadeth
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Rock City Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Jul 07, 1997
Megadeth
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LAII London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 05, 1997
Megadeth

Cryptic Writings Tour

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Midtfyns Festival Ringe, South Denmark, Denmark
Jul 03, 1997
Scorpions / Megadeth / Moonspell / Cradle of Filth / Anger

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Alfândega do Porto Porto, Porto, Portugal
Jul 02, 1997 –
Jul 06, 1997
Midtfyns Festival 1997
Midtfyns Festival 1997 / INXS / Sting / Sanne / Shu-Bi-Dua / Jamiroquai / Sheryl Crow / Den Gale Pose / Megadeth / Kim Larsen & Kjukken / Skunk Anansie / David Bowie
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Ringe, Fyn, Denmark
Jun 30, 1997
Megadeth

Cryptic Writings

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Volkshaus Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Jun 29, 1997
Graspop Metal Meeting 1997
Megadeth / Napalm Death / Shootyz Groove / Handsome / Uncle Meat / Grip Inc. / Ryker's / Orphanage / Subzero / Deviate / Biohazard / The Gathering / Alice Cooper / Saxon / Tiamat / Samael / Dimmu Borgir / Cradle of Filth / Obituary / My Dying Bride / Lagwagon / Entombed / Moonspell Show all bands
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Graspop Metal Meeting 1997 Dessel, Flanders, Belgium
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Jun 28, 1997
Waldrock 1997
Rammstein / Megadeth / Cradle of Filth / Napalm Death / Lagwagon / Biohazard / The Gathering / Grip Inc. / Cone
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Waldrock 1997 Burgum, Friesland, Netherlands
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Jun 27, 1997
Megadeth
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Élysée Montmartre Paris, Île-de-France, France
Jun 25, 1997
Megadeth
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Markthalle Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Jun 24, 1997
Megadeth
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Backstage Munich, Bavaria, Germany

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Latest Setlist (06/18/2026):

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  1. Tipping Point
  2. Take No Prisoners
  3. Hangar 18
  4. Skin o' My Teeth
  5. Poison Was the Cure
  6. Let There Be Shred
  7. Sweating Bullets
  8. Hook in Mouth
  9. Tornado of Souls
  10. Mechanix
  11. Ride the Lightning
  12. Peace Sells
  13. Symphony of Destruction
  14. Holy Wars... The Punishment Due

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 82 concerts
2025 23 concerts
2024 70 concerts
2023 73 concerts
2022 93 concerts
2021 35 concerts
2020 31 concerts
2019 15 concerts
2018 31 concerts
2017 71 concerts
2016 117 concerts
2015 25 concerts
2014 66 concerts
2013 86 concerts
2012 115 concerts
2011 77 concerts
2010 135 concerts
2009 73 concerts
2008 86 concerts
2007 101 concerts
2006 39 concerts
2005 101 concerts
2004 30 concerts
2001 117 concerts
2000 84 concerts
1999 98 concerts
1998 131 concerts
1997 108 concerts
1995 136 concerts
1994 18 concerts
1993 60 concerts
1992 80 concerts
1991 116 concerts
1990 80 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 136 concerts
1987 88 concerts
1986 84 concerts
1985 52 concerts
1984 16 concerts
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Comments & Reviews:

Jul 19, 2025

I saw a few years ago people asking about the set list for Megadeth on June 12, 1987 at the Santa Monica Civic. I never had a chance to dig out the old set list, which i do have, but for now, how about watching the show live that night? https://jbweinstock.com/videos/m... Enjoy!

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