Richard Thompson Concert History

Richard Thompson OBE (born 3 April 1949, Notting Hill, London) is a British singer/songwriter and guitarist. Highly regarded for his guitar techniques, Thompson was awarded the Orville H. Gibson award for best acoustic guitar player in 1991. Similarly, his songwriting has earned him an Ivor Novello Award and, in 2006, a lifetime achievement award from BBC Radio. Thompson made his debut as a recording artist as a member of Fairport Convention in September 1967.

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Richard Thompson Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 109)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jan 13, 1998
Richard Thompson Theatr Brycheiniog Brecon, Wales, United Kingdom
Jan 12, 1998
Richard Thompson Wulfrun Hall Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Nov 14, 1997
Richard Thompson McCarter Theatre Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Nov 11, 1997
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Rams Head Tavern Annapolis, Maryland, United States
Nov 09, 1997
Richard Thompson / Teddy Thompson Unitarian Universalist Church Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 08, 1997
Richard Thompson
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The Grand Ellsworth, Maine, United States
Nov 07, 1997
Richard Thompson
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State Street Church UCC Portland, Maine, United States
Nov 06, 1997
Richard Thompson Tarrytown Music Hall Tarrytown, New York, United States
Nov 02, 1997
Richard Thompson
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Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Oct 30, 1997
Richard Thompson Highland Theater Akron, Ohio, United States
Oct 28, 1997
David Wilcox / Richard Thompson
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Long Center Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Oct 21, 1997
Richard Thompson / David Wilcox University Theatre Missoula, Montana, United States
Sep 27, 1997
Richard Thompson Lagoon Park San Rafael, California, United States
Aug 02, 1997
The Saw Doctors / Carter The Unstppable Sex Machine / My Life Story / Richard Thompson / Transglobal Underground / The Dharmas / The Diggers / Mr. Didg / Blazing Homesteads / Redwood / Bennett / Snug / Picture House / Peter Sarstedt / Keith Donnel...
The Saw Doctors / Carter The Unstppable Sex Machine / My Life Story / Richard Thompson / Transglobal Underground / The Dharmas / The Diggers / Mr. Didg / Blazing Homesteads / Redwood / Bennett / Snug / Picture House / Peter Sarstedt / Keith Donnelly / Labi Siffre / Anna Ryder / Plenty / Keith Donnelly Show all bands
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Guildford Festival Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
Aug 01, 1997 –
Aug 03, 1997
Guildford Folk & Blues Festival 1997
Travis / Jethro Tull / Richard Thompson / Levellers / Dreadzone / The Saw Doctors / Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine / Banco de Gaia / Transglobal Underground / My Life Story / John Otway / Loop Guru / The Hamsters / Bennet / Rev Hammer / The Dharmas / The Bootleg Beatles Show all bands
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London, England, United Kingdom
Jul 26, 1997
Richard Thompson

Cambridge Folk Festival

Cherry Hinton Hall Grounds Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Jul 25, 1997 –
Jul 27, 1997
Cambridge Folk Festival
"Cambridge Folk Festival" / Jackson Browne / Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra / Richard Thompson / Steve Earle / Chris Difford (with Jools Holland) / Dervish / Sharon Shannon / Boys Of The Lough / Kate Rusby / La Bottine Souriante / Great Big Sea / Laurie Lewis / Eddie LeJeune & the Morse Playboys / Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill / Hothouse Flowers / Flook! / kate campbell / Eric Bibb / John Primer / Beth Orton / Afro Celt Sound System Show all bands
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Cherry Hinton Hall Grounds Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Jul 07, 1997
Richard Thompson
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The Birchmere Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Jul 06, 1997
Richard Thompson Theater at Lime Kiln Lexington, Virginia, United States
Jul 02, 1997
Richard Thompson / Teddy Thompson

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Liberty Hall Lawrence, Kansas, United States

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Richard Thompson / Hamish Hawk
May 28, 2026
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Richard Thompson / Hamish Hawk
May 28, 2026
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Glastonbury Festival 1992
Jun 26 - 28, 1992
 Pilton, England, United Kingdom
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Bob Dylan / Wilco / My Morning Jacket / Richard Thompson on Jul 15, 2013 [598-small]

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The Hop Farm Music Festival 2010 on Jul 2, 2010 [535-small]

The Hop Farm Music Festival 2010
Jul 2 - 3, 2010
 Paddock Wood, United Kingdom
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Richard Thompson on Jun 25, 2026 [114-small]

Richard Thompson
Jun 25, 2026
 Saffron Walden, England, United Kingdom
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Richard Thompson on Jun 25, 2026 [113-small]

Richard Thompson
Jun 25, 2026
 Saffron Walden, England, United Kingdom
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Richard Thompson / Scott Mellis on Mar 8, 2006 [807-small]

Richard Thompson / Scott Mellis
Mar 8, 2006
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Richard Thompson / The 4 of Us on Jun 1, 2026 [284-small]

Richard Thompson / The 4 of Us
Jun 1, 2026
 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Richard Thompson / Hamish Hawk on May 28, 2026 [225-small]

Richard Thompson / Hamish Hawk
May 28, 2026
 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
Folk
Singer-Songwriter
British
Folk Rock
Country Rock
Roots Rock
Guitar
Contemporary Folk
Lilith
Sea Shanties
British Folk
British Folk Rock
Electric Folk
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Latest Setlist (07/11/2026):

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  1. I Misunderstood
  2. Walking on a Wire
  3. Valerie
  4. Withered and Died
  5. 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
  6. Cocaine Walkin', Booze Talkin'
  7. Who Knows Where the Time Goes?
  8. The Sun Never Shines on the Poor
  9. Read About Love
  10. Stony Ground
  11. Dimming of the Day
  12. Gethsemane
  13. The Great Valerio
  14. Woods of Darney
  15. I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
  16. Ghosts in the Wind
  17. Wall of Death
  18. Meet on the Ledge

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 34 concerts
2025 54 concerts
2024 74 concerts
2023 53 concerts
2022 64 concerts
2021 54 concerts
2020 38 concerts
2019 85 concerts
2018 91 concerts
2017 94 concerts
2016 78 concerts
2015 112 concerts
2014 94 concerts
2013 113 concerts
2012 59 concerts
2011 101 concerts
2010 81 concerts
2009 79 concerts
2008 82 concerts
2007 93 concerts
2006 90 concerts
2005 89 concerts
2004 91 concerts
2003 95 concerts
2002 60 concerts
2001 71 concerts
2000 43 concerts
1999 59 concerts
1998 30 concerts
1997 37 concerts
1996 46 concerts
1995 41 concerts
1994 57 concerts
1993 26 concerts
1992 49 concerts
1991 59 concerts
1990 18 concerts
1989 48 concerts
1988 27 concerts
1987 24 concerts
1986 20 concerts
1985 27 concerts
1984 15 concerts
1983 29 concerts
1982 16 concerts
1981 1 concert
1979 1 concert
1975 1 concert
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