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 110)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 01, 1997
Richard Thompson
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Chautauqua Auditorium Boulder, Colorado, United States
Jun 28, 1997
Richard Thompson Britt Festival Pavilion Jacksonville, Oregon, United States
Jun 27, 1997
Richard Thompson / Loudon Wainwright III Washington Park Zoo Amphitheatre Portland, Oregon, United States
Jun 22, 1997
Richard Thompson
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Fetzer Vineyards Hopland, California, United States
Jun 20, 1997
Richard Thompson Humphreys San Diego, California, United States
Jun 15, 1997
Guiness Fleadh Festival
Richard Thompson / Suzanne Vega / The Bogmen / Van Morrison / Billy Bragg / Freedy Johnston / Natalie Merchant / Paula Cole / Wilco
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Downing Stadium New York, New York, United States
Jun 14, 1997 –
Jun 15, 1997
Guinness Fleadh 1997
Van Morrison / Wilco / Sinéad O'Connor / Steve Earle / Suzanne Vega / Billy Bragg / Natalie Merchant / John Prine / Ben Lee / Paula Cole / Richard Thompson / The Chieftains / Great Big Sea / Christy Moore / The Neville Brothers / Mundy / The Saw Doctors / Mary Black / Paul Brady / Freedy Johnston / Altan / The Devlins / John Wesley Harding / Shane MacGowan / Mahones / Black 47 / Brian Kennedy / Ashley Macisaac / Eleanor McEvoy / Moxy Fruvous / Blink / Something Happens / Cherish the Ladies / Sinead Lohan / Frances Black / Andy White / Katell Keineg / Susan McKeown / Pierce Turner / The Big Geraniums / Makem Brothers / Tommy Makem / Jimmy Dale Gilmore Show all bands
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New York, New York, United States
May 27, 1997
Richard Thompson Sage Gateshead Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
Mar 05, 1997
Richard Thompson
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The Basement Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 04, 1997
Richard Thompson
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The Basement Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 02, 1997
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Botanic Park Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Mar 01, 1997
Richard Thompson

WOMADelaide

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Botanic Park Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Feb 28, 1997 –
Mar 02, 1997
WOAMADelaide 1997
Midnight Oil / Gil Scott-Heron / Loudon Wainwright III / Richard Thompson / Paul Kelly / Salif Keita / Afro Celt Sound System / Christine Anu / Radio Tarifa / Fun-Da-Mental / Shooglenifty / Misia / Backsliders / Kev Carmody / Telek / Fruit / Guo Brothers / Tenores Di Bitti / Neil Murray / Terem Quartet / The Borderers / Justin Vali Trio / The Well Oiled Sisters / Andrea Rieniets Show all bands
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Unknown Venue Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Feb 27, 1997
Richard Thompson National Theatre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Feb 26, 1997
Richard Thompson National Theatre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Feb 23, 1997
Richard Thompson
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University of Tasmania Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Feb 21, 1997
Richard Thompson Canberra Labor Club Canberra, Australia
Feb 20, 1997
Richard Thompson
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Enmore Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Feb 19, 1997
Richard Thompson
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The Tivoli Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Dec 12, 1996
Richard Thompson De Warande Turnhout, Flanders, Belgium

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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]

Bob Dylan / Wilco / My Morning Jacket / Richard Thompson
Jul 15, 2013
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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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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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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