Public Enemy Concert History

Public Enemy is an American hip hop group formed by Chuck D and Flavor Flav in Long Island, New York, in 1985. The group rose to prominence for their political messages including subjects such as American racism and the American media. Their debut album, Yo! Bum Rush the Show, was released in 1987 to critical acclaim, and their second album, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988), was the first hip hop album to top The Village Voice's Pazz & Jop critics' poll.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 29, 1991
Public Enemy / Gang Of Four / The Sisters of Mercy

The Sisters of Mercy / Public Enemy

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Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, Florida, United States
Jul 24, 1991
Anthrax / Public Enemy Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Jul 20, 1991
The Sisters of Mercy / Public Enemy / Gang Of Four / young black teenagers / Warrior Soul

Tune In, Turn On, Burn Out Tour

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Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts Center Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 20, 1991
Jul 14, 1991
The Sisters of Mercy / Public Enemy / Gang Of Four / Warrior Soul
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Kingswood Music Theatre Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Show Duplicate for Jul 14, 1991
Jul 12, 1991
Public Enemy / Gang Of Four / Warrior Soul / The Sisters of Mercy

The Sisters Of Mercy / Public Enemy / Gang Of Four / Warrior Soul

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Poplar Creek Amphitheater Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dec 29, 1990
Sonic Youth / Public Enemy
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Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 07, 1990
Public Enemy / Ice Cube / EPMD

Black Planet Tour

Sporthalle Boblingen, Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Nov 06, 1990
Public Enemy / EPMD / young black teenagers Rotterdam Ahoy Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Oct 30, 1990
Public Enemy Volkshaus Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
Oct 07, 1990
A Gathering of the Tribes
Soundgarden / Public Enemy / The Cramps / Ice-T / The Mission / Indigo Girls / Queen Latifah / michelle shocked / The Charlatans
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Pacific Amphitheater Los Angeles, California, United States

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Riot Fest 2013
Sep 14, 2013
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Riot Fest 2013
Sep 14, 2013
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Reading Festival 1992
Aug 28 - 30, 1992
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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The Coral / Public Enemy / Buzzcocks / The Stone Roses
Jun 17, 2016
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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The Cult / Public Enemy
Jun 6, 2015
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Public Enemy / Flava Flav
Jan 14, 2011
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Riot Fest & Rodeo -Day 2 on Sep 21, 2013 [330-small]

Riot Fest & Rodeo -Day 2
Sep 21 - 22, 2013
 Byers, Colorado, United States
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Riot Fest & Rodeo -Day 2
Sep 21 - 22, 2013
 Byers, Colorado, United States
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Riot Fest & Rodeo -Day 2
Sep 21 - 22, 2013
 Byers, Colorado, United States
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Riot Fest & Rodeo -Day 2
Sep 21 - 22, 2013
 Byers, Colorado, United States
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Riot Fest & Rodeo -Day 2
Sep 21 - 22, 2013
 Byers, Colorado, United States
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LL Cool J / Public Enemy on Nov 17, 1987 [116-small]

LL Cool J / Public Enemy
Nov 17, 1987
 Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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U2 / Public Enemy / Big Audio Dynamite II on Oct 10, 1992 [164-small]

U2 / Public Enemy / Big Audio Dynamite II
Oct 10, 1992
 Tampa, Florida, United States
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Anthrax / Public Enemy / Wolfsbane on Jan 15, 1992 [757-small]

Anthrax / Public Enemy / Wolfsbane
Jan 15, 1992
 Offenbach, Hesse, Germany
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Public Enemy / Homegrown on Jul 11, 1995 [378-small]

Public Enemy / Homegrown
Jul 11, 1995
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Public Enemy on Sep 21, 1992 [719-small]

Public Enemy
Sep 21, 1992
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Public Enemy on Mar 7, 2007 [860-small]

Public Enemy
Mar 7, 2007
 Covington, Kentucky, United States
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U2 / Public Enemy / Big Audio Dynamite II on Sep 25, 1992 [016-small]

U2 / Public Enemy / Big Audio Dynamite II
Sep 25, 1992
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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2019 11 concerts
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2015 46 concerts
2014 29 concerts
2013 58 concerts
2012 51 concerts
2011 34 concerts
2010 57 concerts
2009 17 concerts
2008 31 concerts
2007 31 concerts
2006 19 concerts
2005 7 concerts
2004 3 concerts
2003 17 concerts
2002 17 concerts
2001 2 concerts
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1999 11 concerts
1998 13 concerts
1995 6 concerts
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1990 26 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Public Enemy had?

Public Enemy has had 653 concerts.

What genre is Public Enemy?

Public Enemy is most often considered to be Hip Hop, Rap, Film Soundtrack, Gangster Rap, Hardcore Hip Hop, Rap Rock, East Coast Hip Hop, Conscious Hip Hop, Old School Hip Hop, Political Hip Hop, Political, Golden Age Hip Hop, Old School, and American Post-Punk.

When was the last Public Enemy concert?

The last Public Enemy concert was on September 23, 2023 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The bands that performed were: Paul Cauthen / Public Enemy / Foo Fighters / Thirty Seconds to Mars / Kelly Clarkson / Fall Out Boy / Travis Scott.

What setlist does Public Enemy play live?

The songs that Public Enemy performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 23, 2023 concert at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States:

  1. Harder Than You Think
  2. State of the Union (STFU)
  3. Public Enemy Coming Through
  4. Can't Truss It
  5. Bring the Noise
  6. Welcome to the Terrordome
  7. 911 Is a Joke
  8. He Got Game
  9. Rebel Without a Pause
  10. Bring the Noise
  11. Shut 'Em Down
  12. Everywhere Man
  13. Fight the Power

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