Public Enemy's 1988 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
Dec 07, 1988
Public Enemy / Stetsasonic / Big Daddy Kane The Front Row Highland Heights, Ohio, United States
Nov 03, 1988
Run-D.M.C. / Public Enemy / Derek B
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Manchester Apollo Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 02, 1988
Run DMC / Public Enemy / Derek B Brighton Centre Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Oct 25, 1988
Run-D.M.C. / Public Enemy / Derek B

RUN DMC & PUBLIC ENEMY

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Stadthalle Offenbach Offenbach, Hesse, Germany
Show Duplicate for Oct 25, 1988
Oct 22, 1988
Run-D M C / Public Enemy / Derek B Berin Tempodrom Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Show Duplicate for Oct 22, 1988
Oct 18, 1988
Public Enemy / Run–D.M.C. / Derek B Solnahallen Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Oct 13, 1988
Run–D.M.C. / Public Enemy / Derek B Hummingbird Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Oct 10, 1988
Run–D.M.C. / Public Enemy / pop will eat itself O2 Academy Brixton London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 04, 1988
Public Enemy / Eric B. & Rakim / Kool Moe Dee / Boogie Down Productions / Big Daddy Kane / Biz Markie / Stetsasonic / Doug E. Fresh
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 14, 1988
Run-D.M.C. / D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince / Public Enemy / EPMD
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Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Aug 04, 1988
Run–D.M.C. / Public Enemy / EPMD / J.J. Fad / DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Riverfront Coliseum Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Jul 24, 1988
Run–D.M.C. / Public Enemy / DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
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Ohio Center Columbus, Ohio, United States
Jun 24, 1988
Public Enemy / DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
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Cal Expo Amphitheatre Sacramento, California, United States
Jun 19, 1988
Public Enemy Cal Expo Amphitheatre Sacramento, California, United States
Jun 14, 1988
Public Enemy / She Rockers Rock City Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
May 29, 1988
Run DMC / Public Enemy / DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince / Experience Unlimited
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 28, 1988
Run-D.M.C. / Public Enemy / DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince / E.U.

Run's House

The Baltimore Arena Baltimore, Maryland, United States
May 16, 1988
Public Enemy / Derek B Electric Ballroom Camden London, England, United Kingdom
May 15, 1988
Public Enemy / Hijack / She Rockers Hummingbird Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Mar 08, 1988
Public Enemy / james brown / Run DMC / Alexander O'Neal Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom

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Run DMC / Public Enemy / DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince / Experience Unlimited on May 29, 1988 [786-small]

Run DMC / Public Enemy / DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince / Experience Unlimited
May 29, 1988
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Run DMC / Public Enemy / DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince / Experience Unlimited on May 29, 1988 [795-small]

Run DMC / Public Enemy / DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince / Experience Unlimited
May 29, 1988
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Run DMC / Public Enemy / DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince / Experience Unlimited on May 29, 1988 [796-small]

Run DMC / Public Enemy / DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince / Experience Unlimited
May 29, 1988
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Run-D.M.C. / Public Enemy / Derek B on Nov 3, 1988 [031-small]

Run-D.M.C. / Public Enemy / Derek B
Nov 3, 1988
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Film Soundtrack
Gangster Rap
Hardcore Hip Hop
Rap Rock
East Coast Hip Hop
Conscious Hip Hop
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2023 3 concerts
2020 1 concert
2019 11 concerts
2018 1 concert
2017 1 concert
2016 32 concerts
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
2000 2 concerts
1999 11 concerts
1998 13 concerts
1995 6 concerts
1994 4 concerts
1992 53 concerts
1991 28 concerts
1990 26 concerts
1989 5 concerts
1988 20 concerts
1987 18 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Public Enemy had?

Public Enemy has had 654 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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