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 142)

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 21, 1987
Megadeth / Flotsam and Jetsam / M.O.D.
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The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Feb 20, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth
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Mid Hudson Civic Center Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Feb 19, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth
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Providence Civic Center
Feb 17, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Hersheypark Arena Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 16, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth
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Syria Mosque Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 15, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

SIU Arena, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Feb 14, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth
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Five Seasons Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Feb 13, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth
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Joe Louis Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Feb 12, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth

The Nightmare Returns Tour

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UIC Pavilion Chicago, Illinois, United States
Feb 11, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth

The Nightmare Returns

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SIU Arena, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Feb 10, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth
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Milwaukee Auditorium Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Feb 08, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth
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Kiel Auditorium St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Feb 07, 1987
Megadeth / Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper-The Nightmare Returns

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Roy Wilkins Auditorium, St. Paul Rivercentre Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Feb 06, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth
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Veterans Auditorium Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Feb 05, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Feb 04, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Brady Theater Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Feb 01, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

San Diego Sports Arena San Diego, California, United States
Jan 31, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth
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Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jan 29, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Thomas & Mack Center Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jan 28, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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Bakersfield Civic Auditorium Bakersfield, California, United States

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Megadeth / Exodus
Jul 20, 2026
 Paso Robles, California, United States
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Megadeth
Jul 18, 2026
 Reno, Nevada, United States
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Megadeth
Jul 18, 2026
 Reno, Nevada, United States
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Slayer / Megadeth / Anthrax / Alice In Chains on May 26, 1991 [718-small]

Slayer / Megadeth / Anthrax / Alice In Chains
May 26, 1991
 Daly City, California, United States
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Graspop Metal Meeting 2026 on Jun 18, 2026 [062-small]

Graspop Metal Meeting 2026
Jun 18 - 21, 2026
 Dessel, Flanders, Belgium
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Slayer / Megadeth / Bad Brains on Sep 27, 1985 [464-small]

Slayer / Megadeth / Bad Brains
Sep 27, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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Megadeth / Mudvayne / All That Remains on Sep 6, 2024 [736-small]

Megadeth / Mudvayne / All That Remains
Sep 6, 2024
 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Megadeth / Exodus on Jul 20, 2026 [359-small]

Megadeth / Exodus
Jul 20, 2026
 Paso Robles, California, United States
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Megadeth / Exodus on Jul 20, 2026 [358-small]

Megadeth / Exodus
Jul 20, 2026
 Paso Robles, California, United States
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Megadeth / Exodus on Jul 20, 2026 [357-small]

Megadeth / Exodus
Jul 20, 2026
 Paso Robles, California, United States
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Megadeth / Exodus on Jul 19, 2026 [107-small]

Megadeth / Exodus
Jul 19, 2026
 Corning, California, United States
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Genres:

Rock
United States
Metal
Hard Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Heavy Metal
Thrash Metal
Alternative Metal
Nu Metal
Speed Metal
Estados Unidos
California
Melodic
Thrash
NWOBHM
Old School Thrash
Political
Technical
Melodic Thrash
Angry
Metallica
American Thrash Metal
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Latest Setlist (07/19/2026):

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  1. Tipping Point
  2. Skin o' My Teeth
  3. Hangar 18
  4. Sweating Bullets
  5. I Don't Care
  6. She-Wolf
  7. Puppet Parade
  8. Poison Was the Cure
  9. Mechanix
  10. Ride the Lightning
  11. Let There Be Shred
  12. Tornado of Souls
  13. Peace Sells
  14. Symphony of Destruction
  15. Holy Wars... The Punishment Due

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 84 concerts
2025 23 concerts
2024 70 concerts
2023 73 concerts
2022 93 concerts
2021 34 concerts
2020 31 concerts
2019 14 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 136 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 115 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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