Prince's 1985 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 65 concerts in 1985

Date Concert Venue Location
Nov 22, 1985
Prince
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Studio de la Victorine Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Oct 27, 1985
Prince
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Théâtre de Verdure Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Jul 11, 1985
Prince
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7th St Entry Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Jun 07, 1985
Prince
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Prom Ballroom Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Apr 07, 1985
Prince / Sheila E.
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Miami Orange Bowl Miami, Florida, United States
Apr 05, 1985
Prince
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Jenkins Arena, RP Funding Center Tampa, Florida, United States
Apr 04, 1985
Prince
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Jenkins Arena, RP Funding Center Tampa, Florida, United States
Apr 03, 1985
Prince / Sheila E. / Appolonia 6
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Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Apr 01, 1985
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Market Square Arena Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 01, 1985
Mar 30, 1985
Prince / Sheila E.

Purple Rain Tour

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Carrier Dome, Syracuse University Syracuse, New York, United States
Mar 28, 1985
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DCU Center Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Mar 27, 1985
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DCU Center Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Mar 26, 1985
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Hartford Civic Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Mar 24, 1985
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NYCB LIVE: Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York, United States
Mar 23, 1985
Prince / The Revolution (MN)

Prince @ NYCB LIVE: Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

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NYCB LIVE: Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 23, 1985
Mar 22, 1985
Prince
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NYCB LIVE: Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York, United States
Mar 21, 1985
Cancelled
Prince / Sheila E

PURPLE RAIN TOUR

Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Mar 20, 1985
Prince / Sheila E.

Purple Rain

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Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 20, 1985
Mar 18, 1985
Prince
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NYCB LIVE: Home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York, United States
Mar 17, 1985
Prince

Purple Rain Tour

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Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, New York, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 17, 1985

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Prince / Shelia E on Jan 26, 1985 [207-small]

Prince / Shelia E
Jan 26, 1985
 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Prince / Shelia E on Jan 26, 1985 [208-small]

Prince / Shelia E
Jan 26, 1985
 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Prince / Shelia E on Jan 26, 1985 [209-small]

Prince / Shelia E
Jan 26, 1985
 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Prince / Morris Day and The Time / vanity 6 on Jan 11, 1985 [500-small]

Prince / Morris Day and The Time / vanity 6
Jan 11, 1985
 Houston, Texas, United States
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Prince / Sheila E. on Jan 14, 1985 [419-small]

Prince / Sheila E.
Jan 14, 1985
 Houston, Texas, United States
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Prince / Sheila E. on Mar 3, 1985 [052-small]

Prince / Sheila E.
Mar 3, 1985
 Daly City, California, United States
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Prince / Sheila E. on Jan 13, 1985 [979-small]

Prince / Sheila E.
Jan 13, 1985
 Houston, Texas, United States
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Prince / Sheila E. on Jan 23, 1985 [789-small]

Prince / Sheila E.
Jan 23, 1985
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Prince on Jan 29, 1985 [741-small]

Prince
Jan 29, 1985
 Austin, Texas, United States
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Prince on Jan 19, 1985 [092-small]

Prince
Jan 19, 1985
 Birmingham, Alabama, 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
Neo-Psychedelia
Afro House
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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