Pretenders's 1982 Concert History

Pretenders are a rock band who came to prominence during the punk and new wave movement of the late 1970s due to their innovative songwriting and charismatic performances. The original band consisted of group founder, songwriter, vocalist, and rhythm guitarist Chrissie Hynde, lead and rhythm guitarist James Honeyman-Scott, bassist Pete Farndon, and drummer Martin Chambers. Save for Hynde, a native of Akron, Ohio, the original band members were all from the U.

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Pretenders had 60 concerts in 1982

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 25, 1982
The Pretenders The Forum Auditorium Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 05, 1982
The US Festival 1982
U2 / Fleetwood Mac / David Bowie / Pretenders / Stevie Nicks / Jimmy Buffett / Jackson Browne / Grateful Dead / Joe Walsh / Missing Persons / Jerry Jeff Walker
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Glen Helen Amphitheater Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 05, 1982
Jul 03, 1982
Torhout Festival 1982
Mink Deville / Talking Heads / Tom Tom Club / Steve Miller Band / Jackson Browne / The Members / Allez Allez / The Pretenders / Dave Edmonds / U2
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Festival Grounds Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
May 30, 1982
US Festival
David Bowie / Stevie Nicks / Joe Walsh / The Pretenders / U2 / Missing Persons / Berlin / Quarterflash / Little Steven & The Disciples of Soul / Los Lobos
Glen Helen Amphitheater San Bernardino, California, United States
Apr 04, 1982
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Thammasat University Auditorium Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Mar 30, 1982
Pretenders Perth Entertainment Centre Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Mar 28, 1982
Pretenders Festival Theatre Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Mar 26, 1982
Pretenders Canberra Theatre Canberra, Australia
Mar 25, 1982
Pretenders Capitol Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 24, 1982
Pretenders Capitol Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 23, 1982
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Capitol Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 22, 1982
Pretenders Capitol Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 20, 1982
Pretenders Brisbane Festival Hall Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Mar 17, 1982
Pretenders Palais Theatre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Mar 16, 1982
Pretenders Palais Theatre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Mar 14, 1982
Pretenders Logan Campbell Centre Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Mar 13, 1982
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State Opera House Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Mar 12, 1982
Pretenders Christchurch Town Hall Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Mar 11, 1982
Pretenders Countdown Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Mar 06, 1982
Pretenders Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan

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The Pretenders / Alan Vega on Jan 7, 1982 [766-small]

The Pretenders / Alan Vega
Jan 7 - 8, 1982
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Pretenders on Jan 19, 1982 [584-small]

The Pretenders
Jan 19, 1982
 Henrietta, New York, United States
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Pretenders on Jan 18, 1982 [552-small]

Pretenders
Jan 18, 1982
 College Park, Maryland, United States
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The Pretenders / Alan Vega on Jan 16, 1982 [997-small]

The Pretenders / Alan Vega
Jan 16, 1982
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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Alan Vega / Pretenders on Jan 8, 1982 [005-small]

Alan Vega / Pretenders
Jan 8, 1982
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Alan Vega / Pretenders on Jan 8, 1982 [009-small]

Alan Vega / Pretenders
Jan 8, 1982
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Alan Vega / Pretenders on Jan 8, 1982 [013-small]

Alan Vega / Pretenders
Jan 8, 1982
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Alan Vega / Pretenders on Jan 8, 1982 [024-small]

Alan Vega / Pretenders
Jan 8, 1982
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Pretenders / Alan Vega on Jan 16, 1982 [719-small]

The Pretenders / Alan Vega
Jan 16, 1982
 Passaic, New Jersey, United States
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The US Festival 1982 on Sep 5, 1982 [821-small]

The US Festival 1982
Sep 5, 1982
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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The US Festival 1982 on Sep 5, 1982 [822-small]

The US Festival 1982
Sep 5, 1982
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Pretenders on Mar 23, 1982 [239-small]

Pretenders
Mar 23, 1982
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Punk
Pop Rock
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
British
Folk Rock
New Wave
Punk Rock
Female Vocalists
UK
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Art Rock
Soft Rock
Mellow Gold
Jangle Pop
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Permanent Wave
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Latest Setlist (07/09/2025):

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  3. Breaking the Law
  4. Don't Get Me Wrong

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Concerts Per Year:

2025 12 concerts
2024 91 concerts
2023 66 concerts
2022 3 concerts
2021 1 concert
2020 8 concerts
2019 12 concerts
2018 59 concerts
2017 87 concerts
2016 45 concerts
2015 1 concert
2014 2 concerts
2012 5 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2010 16 concerts
2009 89 concerts
2008 17 concerts
2007 48 concerts
2006 56 concerts
2005 2 concerts
2004 16 concerts
2003 88 concerts
2002 19 concerts
2001 17 concerts
2000 63 concerts
1999 60 concerts
1998 49 concerts
1997 2 concerts
1996 3 concerts
1995 16 concerts
1994 82 concerts
1993 1 concert
1992 3 concerts
1988 3 concerts
1987 100 concerts
1986 9 concerts
1985 3 concerts
1984 144 concerts
1983 13 concerts
1982 60 concerts
1981 102 concerts
1980 119 concerts
1979 65 concerts
1978 3 concerts
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Aug 08, 2025

04/08/1980, Austin's Armadillo Hqtrs. My claim to fame is Martin Chambers, on this night, could not hold on to his drumsticks. One of them, spinning wildly, hit me right on my face. Documented on "The Daily Texan", Monday, April 14, 1980 edition, p. 21.

That night, Chrissy was dark, almost spitting flames. My friend said, wow, Iggy Pop's sister! LOL.

Aug 21, 2022

April 28 1980 @ The Palomino in North Hollywood

Jun 07, 2020

Sounds like a good show! I believe the original guitarist and bassist were still with them then. I know there was quite a few shows at UMASS around that time, as well.

Jun 07, 2020

I saw the Pretenders at Southeastern Ma university No Dartmouth Ma in February 1981. Opening Act Alan Walker band (I think). Not listed on your site.

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