Petra's 1985 Concert History

Formed in 1972, Petra is considered to be one of the first Christian rock bands and helped to popularize the contemporary Christian music genre. Despite several hiatuses and many changes in the band's lineup, Petra has released 19 studio albums and dozens of singles including the chart-topping "The Coloring Songs," More Power to Ya," "Not By Sight," "Beat the System," "Don't Let Your Heart Be Hardened," "First Love," "Prayer," "Hand on My Heart," "Just Reach Out," "Marks of the Cross," and many others.

Read More

Petra had 99 concerts in 1985

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 23, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Township Auditorium Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Nov 22, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

  Setlists
Greenville Memorial Auditorium Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Nov 21, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Knoxville Civic Auditorium Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Nov 19, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Salem Civic Center Salem, Virginia, United States
Nov 18, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Charleston Civic Center Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Nov 16, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Orpheum Theatre Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 15, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Ritz Theatre Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Nov 14, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Palace Theatre Albany, New York, United States
Nov 12, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

  Photos
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Nov 11, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Chrysler Hall Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Nov 09, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Louisville Gardens Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Nov 08, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Emens Auditorium Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, United States
Oct 21, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Duluth Arena Auditorium Duluth, Minnesota, United States
Oct 19, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Memorial Hall Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Oct 18, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Music Hall Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Oct 15, 1985
Petra / Morgan Cryar

Beat the System

  Photos
Robinson Center Music Hall Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Oct 14, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Port Arthur Civic Center Port Arthur, Texas, United States
Oct 12, 1985
Petra

Petra: Beat the System Tour

Music Mill Amphitheater at Six Flags Over Texas Arlington, Texas, United States
Oct 11, 1985
Petra

Beat the System

Southern Star Amphitheatre Houston, Texas, United States
Sep 28, 1985
Petra / Morgan Cryer Prairie Home Alliance Theater, Peoria Civic Center Peoria, Illinois, United States

Videos from 1985 View All 1985 Videos

petra
Apr 3, 1985
 San Diego, California, United States
  Embedded by That80'sMetalGamerGuy

Request to Use

Photos from 1985 View All 1985 Photos

PETRA / Morgan Cryer on Sep 14, 1985 [246-small]

PETRA / Morgan Cryer
Sep 14, 1985
 Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
  Uploaded by Timothy Allen Monroe

Request to Use
Petra / Morgan Cryar on Oct 15, 1985 [679-small]

Petra / Morgan Cryar
Oct 15, 1985
 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
  Uploaded by Jerry Tucker

Request to Use
Petra on Mar 30, 1985 [367-small]

Petra
Mar 30, 1985
  Uploaded by Paul Michael

Request to Use
petra / Leslie Phillips on Mar 9, 1985 [296-small]

petra / Leslie Phillips
Mar 9, 1985
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
  Uploaded by yert1969

Request to Use
petra / Leslie Phillips on Mar 9, 1985 [297-small]

petra / Leslie Phillips
Mar 9, 1985
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
  Uploaded by yert1969

Request to Use
petra / Leslie Phillips on Mar 9, 1985 [298-small]

petra / Leslie Phillips
Mar 9, 1985
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
  Uploaded by yert1969

Request to Use
petra / Leslie Phillips on Mar 9, 1985 [299-small]

petra / Leslie Phillips
Mar 9, 1985
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
  Uploaded by yert1969

Request to Use
Petra on Nov 12, 1985 [091-small]

Petra
Nov 12, 1985
 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
  Uploaded by Michael Scotto

Request to Use

Genres:

Rock
Pop
Pop Rock
Alternative Rock
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Progressive Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Country Rock
Dance-Pop
Electropop
Christian
Worship
Christian Rock
Christian Alternative Rock
Contemporary Christian
Alt Z
Post-Teen Pop
Christian Music
Christian Metal
Deep Christian Rock
Jesus Movement
Transpop
Praise & Worship
Rock Cristiano
Talentkonkurranse
Show more genres

Latest Setlist (10/19/2025):

Play YouTube Playlist
  1. Destiny
  2. Right Place
  3. Dance
  4. Just Reach Out
  5. Sight Unseen / It Is Finished / Think Twice / I Am on the Rock / Midnight Oil / Mine Field / This Means War / It Is Finished (Reprise)
  6. Keyboard Solo
  7. Drum Solo
  8. Creed
  9. Judas' Kiss
  10. Lucas McGraw
  11. Jekyll & Hyde
  12. Beyond Belief
  13. Guitar Solo
  14. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
  15. Somebody's Gonna Praise His Name
  16. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered

View Concert

Concerts Per Year:

2026 8 concerts
2025 9 concerts
2024 37 concerts
2023 19 concerts
2022 10 concerts
2021 2 concerts
2020 2 concerts
2019 3 concerts
2018 16 concerts
2017 33 concerts
2016 3 concerts
2015 2 concerts
2014 1 concert
2013 24 concerts
2012 20 concerts
2011 5 concerts
2010 6 concerts
2009 1 concert
2007 1 concert
2005 29 concerts
2004 11 concerts
2003 5 concerts
2002 12 concerts
2001 1 concert
2000 6 concerts
1999 36 concerts
1998 9 concerts
1997 15 concerts
1996 12 concerts
1995 15 concerts
1994 13 concerts
1993 31 concerts
1992 25 concerts
1991 60 concerts
1990 49 concerts
1989 18 concerts
1988 30 concerts
1987 61 concerts
1986 74 concerts
1985 99 concerts
1984 108 concerts
1983 104 concerts
1982 160 concerts
1981 2 concerts
1980 2 concerts
1979 7 concerts
1978 23 concerts
1977 16 concerts
1976 11 concerts
1975 15 concerts
1974 11 concerts
1973 12 concerts
See more attendees:

Comments & Reviews:

As Seen On:

The concert database for fans, by fans.

app store google play

Resources

Legal

Company