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 19, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth
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Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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
Alice Cooper / Megadeath

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 / Megadeath
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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
Jan 27, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth

The Nightmare Returns Tour

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Henry J Kaiser Convention Center Oakland, California, United States
Jan 24, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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Seattle Center Arena Seattle, Washington, United States

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Megadeth / Mammoth WVH
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 Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Jun 2, 2026
 Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Iron Maiden / Megadeth
Jun 2, 2026
 Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Megadeth on Jun 11, 2026 [003-small]

Megadeth
Jun 11, 2026
 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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Jun 11, 2026
 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
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 Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Megadeth / Flotsam Jetsam / Sanctuary on Jul 2, 1988 [341-small]

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Jul 2, 1988
 Santa Monica, California, United States
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Megadeth / Anthrax / Fear Factory / Nevermore / Life Of Agony / Bobaflex on Sep 9, 2005 [183-small]

Megadeth / Anthrax / Fear Factory / Nevermore / Life Of Agony / Bobaflex
Sep 9, 2005
 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Megadeth / Anthrax / Fear Factory / Nevermore / Life Of Agony / Bobaflex on Sep 9, 2005 [181-small]

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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
Melodic Thrash
Technical
Angry
Metallica
American Thrash Metal
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Latest Setlist (06/06/2026):

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  1. Tipping Point
  2. Hangar 18
  3. This Was My Life
  4. Skin o' My Teeth
  5. Take No Prisoners
  6. I Don't Care
  7. Sweating Bullets
  8. Trust
  9. Let There Be Shred
  10. She-Wolf
  11. Poison Was the Cure
  12. Countdown to Extinction
  13. Tornado of Souls
  14. Peace Sells
  15. Symphony of Destruction
  16. Holy Wars... The Punishment Due
  17. Silent Scorn
  18. Shadow of Deth

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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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