Megadeth's 1988 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 had 136 concerts in 1988

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 20, 1988
Monsters of Rock England 1988 
Iron Maiden / KISS / Guns N' Roses / David Lee Roth / Megadeth / Helloween / Bailey Brothers
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Donington Park Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Aug 18, 1988
Megadeth

So Far, So Good... So What

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The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Aug 17, 1988
Megadeth The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Aug 13, 1988
Megadeth
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Perkins Palace Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 18, 1988
Megadeth

So Far, So Good... So What

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Nagoya-shi Koukaidou Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
Jul 15, 1988
Megadeth

So Far, So Good... So What

Nakano Sunplaza Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Jul 14, 1988
Megadeth

So Far, So Good... So What

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Nakano Sunplaza Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Jul 13, 1988
Megadeth

So Far, So Good... So What

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Osaka Kousei Nenkin Kaikan Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Jul 12, 1988
Megadeth

So Far, So Good... So What

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Nakano Sunplaza Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Jul 02, 1988
Megadeth / Flotsam and Jetsam / Sanctuary

So Far, So Good…. So What! Tour

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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Santa Monica, California, United States
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Jun 29, 1988
Iron Maiden / Megadeth

Seventh Tour of a Seventh Tour

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Cincinnati Gardens Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Jun 28, 1988
Iron Maiden / Megadeth

Seventh Tour of a Seventh Tour

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Ohio Center Columbus, Ohio, United States
Jun 27, 1988
Megadeth

So Far, So Good... So What

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Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Jun 25, 1988
Iron Maiden / Megadeth

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son Tour

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Alpine Valley Music Theatre East Troy, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 23, 1988
Megadeth

So Far, So Good... So What

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Rosemont Horizon Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Jun 22, 1988
Iron Maiden / Megadeth

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son tour

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5 seasons center Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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Jun 21, 1988
Iron Maiden / Megadeth

Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

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Met Center Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Jun 05, 1988
Megadeth / Sanctuary / Warlock

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Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States
May 29, 1988
Megadeth / Testament / Flotsam and Jetsam / Sanctuary / Nuclear Assault / Vicious Rumors

Aardschokdag

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Ijsselhallen Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
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May 28, 1988
Megadeth / Stone / Sielun Veljet / Melrose / Havana Black / Hearthill
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Lepakko Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

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SAVATAGE - JOHNNY LEE MIDDLETON, tags: Savatage, Tampa, Florida, United States, USF Sundome - Megadeth / Dio / Savatage on Jan 28, 1988 [249-small]

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Megadeth / Dio / Savatage
Jan 28, 1988
 Tampa, Florida, United States
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Megadeth / Dio / Savatage
Jan 28, 1988
 Tampa, Florida, United States
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Guns N' Roses / KISS / Iron Maiden / Megadeth / Helloween / David Lee Roth on Aug 20, 1988 [816-small]

Guns N' Roses / KISS / Iron Maiden / Megadeth / Helloween / David Lee Roth
Aug 20, 1988
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Monsters of Rock England 1988  on Aug 20, 1988 [042-small]

Monsters of Rock England 1988 
Aug 20, 1988
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Monsters of Rock England 1988  on Aug 20, 1988 [043-small]

Monsters of Rock England 1988 
Aug 20, 1988
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Monsters of Rock England 1988 
Aug 20, 1988
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Megadeth / Warlock / Sanctuary on Apr 12, 1988 [369-small]

Megadeth / Warlock / Sanctuary
Apr 12, 1988
 College Park, Maryland, United States
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Dio / Megadeth on Mar 4, 1988 [886-small]

Dio / Megadeth
Mar 4, 1988
 Chandler, Arizona, United States
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Dio / Megadeth / Savatage on Jan 18, 1988 [777-small]

Dio / Megadeth / Savatage
Jan 18, 1988
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Dio / Megadeth / Savatage on Jan 18, 1988 [778-small]

Dio / Megadeth / Savatage
Jan 18, 1988
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Monsters of Rock England 1988  on Aug 20, 1988 [248-small]

Monsters of Rock England 1988 
Aug 20, 1988
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Megadeth / Flotsam Jetsam / Sanctuary on Jul 2, 1988 [341-small]

Megadeth / Flotsam Jetsam / Sanctuary
Jul 2, 1988
 Santa Monica, 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
Melodic Thrash
Technical
Angry
Metallica
American Thrash Metal
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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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