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 30)

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 11, 2017
"Fairport's Cropredy Convention" / Petula Clark / Richard Thompson / The Pierce Brothers / C.C. Smugglers / Quill

Fairport's Cropredy Convention

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Cropredy Festival Grounds Banbury, United Kingdom
Aug 10, 2017 –
Aug 12, 2017
Cropredy Festival
Fairport Convention / The Divine Comedy / Richard Thompson / Petula Clark / The Trevor Horn Band / Show of Hands / Feast Of Fiddles / Pierce Brothers / CC Smugglers / Gigspanner Big Band / Quill / Gerry Colvin Band / Josie Duncan & Pablo Lafuente / Dougie Maclean / Marillion / Cats In Space / Plainsong / Judy Dyble & The Perfect Strangers / Morris On Show all bands
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Fairport's Cropredy Convention Cropredy, England, United Kingdom
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Aug 09, 2017
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Gawsworth Village Hall Macclesfield, England, United Kingdom
Jul 23, 2017
Richard Thompson
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Keystone Centre Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Jul 15, 2017
Richard Thompson Levon Helm Studios Woodstock, New York, United States
Jul 14, 2017
"Frets & Refrains" / Richard Thompson

Frets & Refrains

Full Moon Resort Big Indian, New York, United States
Jul 13, 2017
"Frets & Refrains" / Richard Thompson

Frets & Refrains

Full Moon Resort Big Indian, New York, United States
Jul 12, 2017
"Frets & Refrains" / Richard Thompson

Frets & Refrains

Full Moon Resort Big Indian, New York, United States
Jul 11, 2017
"Frets & Refrains" / Richard Thompson

Frets & Refrains

Full Moon Resort Big Indian, New York, United States
Jul 10, 2017
"Frets & Refrains" / Richard Thompson

Frets & Refrains

Full Moon Resort Big Indian, New York, United States
Jun 24, 2017
Richard Thompson
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Nock Middle School Auditorium Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
Jun 23, 2017
Richard Thompson
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Westbrook Performing Arts Center Westbrook, Maine, United States
Jun 21, 2017
Seth Glier / Richard Thompson Colonial Theatre Bethlehem, New Hampshire, United States
Jun 20, 2017
Richard Thompson Stone Mountain Arts Center Brownfield, Maine, United States
Jun 18, 2017
Clearwater Festival - Great Hudson River Revival
"Clearwater Festival - Great Hudson River Revival" / Alejandro Escovedo / Arlo Guthrie / A-WA / Blind Boy Paxton / David Amram / Dayme Arocena / Holly Near / Jay Ungar & Molly Mason / Jimmy Bosch / Joe Purdy / Josh White Jr. / Martha Redbone Roots Project / Nate The Great / Richard Thompson / The Barr Brothers / The Kennedys / Tom Paxton / Tommy Emmanuel / Valerie June / Vanaver Caravan / Cry Cry Cry / Dar Williams / Richard shindell / Lucy Kaplansky Show all bands
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Croton Point Park Croton-on-Hudson, New York, United States
Jun 17, 2017 –
Jun 18, 2017
Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival 2017
Lake Street Dive / Los Lobos / Josh Ritter / Joan Osborne / The Barr Brothers / Joe Purdy / Nick Lowe / Valerie June / Richard Thompson / Arlo Guthrie / Tommy Emmanuel / Dar Williams / Alejandro Escovedo / Lucky Chops / Lucy Kaplansky / Tom Paxton / Guy Davis / Richard shindell / Leyla McCalla / Dayme Arocena / The Suitcase Junket / Dakha Brakha / Jimmy Bosch / Toshi Reagon / The Kennedys / tom chapin / Plena Libre / Holly Near / Orkesta Mendoza / Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams / David Amram / Martha Redbone Roots Project / Toshi Reagon & Big Lovely / DONATION / Cry Cry Reunion Show all bands
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Croton Point Park Croton-on-Hudson, New York, United States
Jun 16, 2017
Richard Thompson
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The Stephen Talkhouse Amagansett, New York, United States
May 26, 2017
"Strawberry Music Festival" / Richard Thompson / Rising Appalachia / Sarah Jarosz / New Orleans Suspects / Dangermuffin

Strawberry Music Festival

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Nevada County Fairgrounds Grass Valley, California, United States
May 24, 2017
Richard Thompson Pitchfork Social Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada
May 21, 2017
Richard Thompson
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Discovery Theatre Anchorage, Alaska, 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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My Morning Jacket / Wilco / Bob Dylan / Richard Thompson on Jul 15, 2013 [598-small]

My Morning Jacket / Wilco / Bob Dylan / 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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Richard Thompson / Hamish Hawk on May 28, 2026 [224-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 (06/17/2026):

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  1. I Misunderstood
  2. Genesis Hall
  3. Valerie
  4. Twist and Shout
  5. Valerie
  6. Pharaoh
  7. Johnny's Far Away
  8. Walking on a Wire
  9. Walking the Long Miles Home
  10. 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
  11. Cocaine Walkin', Booze Talkin'
  12. Withered and Died
  13. She Twists the Knife Again
  14. Pipe Dreams
  15. The Rattle Within
  16. She Sang Angels to Rest
  17. Dry My Tears and Move On
  18. I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
  19. Down Where the Drunkards Roll
  20. Tinker's Rhapsody
  21. Wall of Death

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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 39 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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