Neil Young's 1985 Concert History

Neil Percival Young (born November 12, 1945) is a Canadian singer, guitarist, songwriter, and social activist who is widely regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation, particularly as Neil Young & Crazy Horse. Young was born in Toronto, but he moved to the family home of Winnipeg as a child, which is where his music career began. Young began performing as a solo artist in Canada in 1960, before moving to California in 1966, where he co-founded the band Buffalo Springfield along with Stephen Stills and Richie Furay.

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Sep 30, 1985
NEIL YOUNG Reunion Arena Dallas, Texas, United States
Sep 22, 1985
Farm Aid
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Memorial Stadium, University of Illinois Champaign, Illinois, United States
Sep 15, 1985
Neil Young / Neil Young And The International Harvesters
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James L. Knight International Center Miami, Florida, United States
Sep 07, 1985
Neil Young
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The Mann Music Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 01, 1985
Neil Young
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Grandstand Stage, Minnesota State Fair Falcon Heights, Minnesota, United States
Aug 27, 1985
Neil Young
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The Fabulous Fox Theatre St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Aug 19, 1985
Neil Young
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Indiana State Fairgrounds Grandstand Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Aug 17, 1985
Neil Young
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CNE Grandstand Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 13, 1985
Live Aid 1985
Bob Dylan / Madonna / Eric Clapton / The Beach Boys / Santana / Neil Young / Bryan Adams / Duran Duran / Phil Collins / Daryl Hall & John Oates / Lionel Richie / Black Sabbath / Kool & The Gang / Simple Minds / Judas Priest / The Cars / Kenny Loggins / Tina Turner / Pretenders / REO Speedwagon / David Bowie / Tom Petty / Nile Rodgers / The Four Tops / Rick Springfield / Billy Ocean / Thompson Twins / George Thorogood & The Destroyers / B.B. King / Joan Baez / Patti Labelle / Mick Jagger / Cliff Richard / Pat Metheny / keith richards / Hooters / Ashford And Simpson / U.S.A. for Africa / David Ruffin / Led Zeppelin / Ronnie Wood / Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young / albert collins / Bo Diddley / Bernard Watson / Run-D.M.C. / The Power Station Show all bands
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John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicates for Jul 13, 1985
Jul 04, 1985
Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic
Willie Nelson / Johnny Cash / Kris Kristofferson / Waylon Jennings / Faron young / June Carter Cash / Neil Young / Jerry Jeff Walker / The Geezinslaw Brothers / The Highwaymen
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Southpark Meadows Austin, Texas, United States
Mar 09, 1985
Neil Young
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Festival Hall Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Live Aid 1985
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Live Aid 1985
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Farm Aid
Sep 22, 1985
 Champaign, Illinois, United States
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Farm Aid
Sep 22, 1985
 Champaign, Illinois, United States
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Farm Aid
Sep 22, 1985
 Champaign, Illinois, United States
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Farm Aid
Sep 22, 1985
 Champaign, Illinois, United States
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Farm Aid
Sep 22, 1985
 Champaign, Illinois, United States
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LIVE AID
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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LIVE AID
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Live AID
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Live Aid 1985 on Jul 13, 1985 [605-small]

Live Aid 1985
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Neil Young on Aug 17, 1985 [418-small]

Neil Young
Aug 17, 1985
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Samuel Neilsen Mar 28, 2024

Neil Young played in San Diego, Ca. in 1973 at the Sports Arena. I know because I was there. Linda Ronstadt opened for him, people kept shouting during her set “ where’s Neil, we want Neil”
I thought she put on a good show.


Ric Kilmer Jul 22, 2023

Divot Diva: On his "Journey Through the Past Tour" (google it), he stopped in Portland Jan. 7, 1971. Someone needs to have been there and created the concert here in order for it to show on Neil's list of concerts here.


Divot Diva Feb 14, 2021

Even i was in 9th grade, 4 of my girlfriends and myself saw Neil Young with Steven Stills as a surprise guest star in 1971 at the Portland Coliseum. Not only do I not see a concert by him in 1971, I do not see him playing in Portland during the early 70's. 5 of us can't all be wrong.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Neil Young had?

Neil Young has had 1,201 concerts.

What genre is Neil Young?

Neil Young is most often considered to be Rock, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Country, Folk Rock, Blues, Country Rock, Mellow Gold, Canadian, Roots Rock, Permanent Wave, Contemporary Folk, Canadian Singer-Songwriter, Classic Canadian Rock, and Dutch Indie.

When is the next Neil Young concert?

The next Neil Young concert is on May 11, 2024 at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia, United States. The bands performing are: Neil Young & Crazy Horse / Neil Young.

When was the last Neil Young concert?

The last Neil Young concert was on May 07, 2024 at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States. The bands that performed were: Neil Young & Crazy Horse / Neil Young.

What setlist does Neil Young play live?

The songs that Neil Young performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 24, 2024 concert at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego, California, United States:

  1. Cortez the Killer
  2. Cinnamon Girl
  3. Scattered (Let's Think About Livin')
  4. Don't Cry No Tears
  5. Down by the River
  6. The Losing End (When You're On)
  7. Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
  8. Powderfinger
  9. Love and Only Love
  10. Comes a Time
  11. Heart of Gold
  12. Human Highway
  13. Don't Be Denied
  14. Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)

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