Prince's 1981 Concert History

Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016), known professionally as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. He was associated with the development of the Minneapolis sound, a style that combined elements of funk, rock, pop, R&B, and new wave. Throughout his career, he was noted for his musical versatility, prolific output, and influence on popular music.

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Prince had 56 concerts in 1981 (Page 2)

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 04, 1981
Prince

Controversy Tour

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Joe Louis Arena Detroit, Michigan, United States
Dec 02, 1981
Prince
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Palladium New York, New York, United States
Nov 29, 1981
Prince

Controversy Tour

Nashville Municipal Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nov 27, 1981
Prince

Controversy Tour

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Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Nov 26, 1981
Prince

Controversy Tour

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Baltimore Civic Center Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Nov 25, 1981
Prince

Controversy Tour

Greenville Memorial Auditorium Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Nov 21, 1981
Prince
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Warner Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 20, 1981
Prince
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Stanley Theatre Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 11, 1981
The Rolling Stones / Prince / The J. Geils Band / George Thorogood & The Delaware Destroyers

American Tour 1981

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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicates for Oct 11, 1981
Oct 09, 1981
The Rolling Stones / Prince / J Geils Band / George Thorogood

American Tour 1981

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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 09, 1981
Oct 05, 1981
Prince Uncle Sam's Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jun 06, 1981
Prince Unknown Venue Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Jun 04, 1981
Prince
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Théâtre Le Palace Paris, Île-de-France, France
Jun 02, 1981
Prince
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
May 29, 1981
Prince
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Grote Zaal, Paradiso Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Apr 09, 1981
Prince Sanger Auditorium New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 06, 1981
Prince

Dirty Mind Tour

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Saenger Performing Arts Theater New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Apr 05, 1981
Prince Hofheinz Pavilion Houston, Texas, United States
Apr 04, 1981
Prince
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McFarlin Memorial Auditorium, Southern Methodist University Dallas, Texas, United States
Apr 03, 1981
Prince Majestic Theatre San Antonio, Texas, United States

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Prince on Mar 18, 1981 [034-small]

Prince
Mar 18, 1981
 Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
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Prince on Mar 18, 1981 [035-small]

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Mar 18, 1981
 Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States
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The Rolling Stones / Prince / J Geils Band / George Thorogood on Oct 9, 1981 [615-small]

The Rolling Stones / Prince / J Geils Band / George Thorogood
Oct 9, 1981
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Prince on Mar 15, 1981 [309-small]

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Mar 15, 1981
 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
United States
Pop Rock
Jazz
Soul
House
R&B
Funk
Psychedelic Pop
Dance
Dance-Pop
Disco
Film Soundtrack
Trap
Rock Music
Contemporary R&B
Popular Music
Deep House
Pop Soul
Funk Rock
Future Bass
Afro House
Neo-Psychedelia
Organic House
Club
Composers
Dance-Rock
Singers
Psychedelic Soul
African
Synth Funk
Minneapolis Sound
Caribbean
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Latest Setlist (05/27/2026):

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  1. 24-03-04_Birthday_B4
  2. Big Box Store Heart
  3. Jesus Fucking Christ
  4. Adult Summers (PART 2)
  5. Keep Up That Talk
  6. Fuckin' A
  7. A Random Exercise in Impermanence (The Collector)
  8. Slip
  9. NQA
  10. The Luna Project
  11. Sure Could (A Random Exercise in Life-Altering Party Fouls)
  12. Thrashville 1/3
  13. El Dorado
  14. Something’s Gotta Give
  15. Really?
  16. Thrashville 2/3
  17. Oh, Donna
  18. ***HIDDEN TRACK***
  19. Klonopin
  20. I Thought You Didn't Even Like Leaving
  21. Shoelaces
  22. Black Mold
  23. Wacky Misadventures of the Passenger
  24. 30days30days30days
  25. SHITSHOW or Boulevard of Soaking Dreams
  26. Curly Q
  27. I Forgot to Take My Meds Today
  28. Pinch Me

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 1 concert
2025 1 concert
2016 22 concerts
2015 30 concerts
2014 42 concerts
2013 52 concerts
2012 24 concerts
2011 93 concerts
2010 38 concerts
2009 18 concerts
2008 15 concerts
2007 105 concerts
2006 49 concerts
2005 7 concerts
2004 118 concerts
2003 16 concerts
2002 95 concerts
2001 49 concerts
2000 41 concerts
1999 39 concerts
1998 83 concerts
1997 104 concerts
1996 25 concerts
1995 59 concerts
1994 36 concerts
1993 78 concerts
1992 61 concerts
1991 12 concerts
1990 66 concerts
1989 11 concerts
1988 76 concerts
1987 49 concerts
1986 33 concerts
1985 65 concerts
1984 51 concerts
1983 60 concerts
1982 77 concerts
1981 56 concerts
1980 67 concerts
1979 11 concerts
1978 1 concert
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Sep 15, 2023

The show for Prince, on Dec 2, 1979, was at Ole Man Rivers. But OMR was in Avondale, LA, RIGHT outside New Orleans. I was There.

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