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 32)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 09, 2017
Richard Thompson / Joan Shelley
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Old Town School Of Folk Music Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 07, 2017
Richard Thompson / Joan Shelley
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Memorial Hall Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Apr 05, 2017
Richard Thompson Franklin Theatre Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Apr 04, 2017
Richard Thompson / Joan Shelley
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Bijou Theatre Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Apr 02, 2017
Savannah Music Festival
"Savannah Music Festival" / Richard Thompson / Sarah Jarosz / Hiss Golden Messenger / Daniel Hope / Edgar Meyer / Sounds Of Kolachi
Various Venues Savannah, Georgia, United States
Mar 06, 2017
The Music of Aretha Franklin
Bettye LaVette / Sam Moore / Ruthie Foster / CeeLo Green / Living Colour / Melissa Etheridge / Kenny Loggins / Don Bryant / Todd Rundgren / Richard Thompson / Rhiannon Giddens / Ron Pope / Rodney Crowell / Antibalas / Naomi Shelton / Ledisi / Allen Stone / Sarah Dash Show all bands
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Carnegie Hall New York, New York, United States
Feb 26, 2017
Aaron Lee Tasjan / Bonnie Bishop / Emmylou Harris / North Mississippi Allstars / Parker Millsap / Patty Griffin / Richard Thompson / Rodney Crowell / Shawn Mullins Norwegian Jade Miami, Florida, United States
Feb 25, 2017
Aaron Lee Tasjan / Bonnie Bishop / Emmylou Harris / North Mississippi Allstars / Parker Millsap / Patty Griffin / Richard Thompson / Rodney Crowell / Shawn Mullins
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Norwegian Jade Miami, Florida, United States
Feb 24, 2017
Cayamo Cruise
"Cayamo Cruise" / Emmylou Harris / Brandi Carlile / Patty Griffin / Richard Thompson / Buddy Miller / Rodney Crowell / Steve Earle / Kacey Musgraves / Paul Thorn / Shawn Mullins / Aoife O'Donovan / Parker Millsap / The Secret Sisters / Amy Helm / Maren Morris / Angaleena Presley / American Aquarium / Sam Lewis / Gretchen Peters / Randall Bramblett / Ruby Amanfu / Beth Wood / Brian Dunne / Jim Lauderdale / Sarah Jarosz / North Mississippi Allstars / Aaron Lee Tasjan / Bonnie Bishop Show all bands
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Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Jade OCEAN
Feb 23, 2017
Cayamo Cruise
"Cayamo Cruise" / Emmylou Harris / Brandi Carlile / Patty Griffin / Richard Thompson / Buddy Miller / Rodney Crowell / Steve Earle / Kacey Musgraves / Paul Thorn / Shawn Mullins / Aoife O'Donovan / Parker Millsap / The Secret Sisters / Amy Helm / Maren Morris / Angaleena Presley / American Aquarium / Sam Lewis / Gretchen Peters / Randall Bramblett / Ruby Amanfu / Beth Wood / Brian Dunne / Jim Lauderdale / Sarah Jarosz / North Mississippi Allstars / Aaron Lee Tasjan / Bonnie Bishop Show all bands
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Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Jade OCEAN
Feb 22, 2017
Cayamo Cruise
"Cayamo Cruise" / Emmylou Harris / Brandi Carlile / Patty Griffin / Richard Thompson / Buddy Miller / Rodney Crowell / Steve Earle / Kacey Musgraves / Paul Thorn / Shawn Mullins / Aoife O'Donovan / Parker Millsap / The Secret Sisters / Amy Helm / Maren Morris / Angaleena Presley / American Aquarium / Sam Lewis / Gretchen Peters / Randall Bramblett / Ruby Amanfu / Beth Wood / Brian Dunne / Jim Lauderdale / Sarah Jarosz / North Mississippi Allstars / Aaron Lee Tasjan / Bonnie Bishop Show all bands
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Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Jade OCEAN
Feb 21, 2017
Cayamo Cruise
"Cayamo Cruise" / Emmylou Harris / Brandi Carlile / Patty Griffin / Richard Thompson / Buddy Miller / Rodney Crowell / Steve Earle / Kacey Musgraves / Paul Thorn / Shawn Mullins / Aoife O'Donovan / Parker Millsap / The Secret Sisters / Amy Helm / Maren Morris / Angaleena Presley / American Aquarium / Sam Lewis / Gretchen Peters / Randall Bramblett / Ruby Amanfu / Beth Wood / Brian Dunne / Jim Lauderdale / Sarah Jarosz / North Mississippi Allstars / Aaron Lee Tasjan / Bonnie Bishop Show all bands
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Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Jade OCEAN
Feb 20, 2017
Cayamo Cruise
"Cayamo Cruise" / Emmylou Harris / Brandi Carlile / Patty Griffin / Richard Thompson / Buddy Miller / Rodney Crowell / Steve Earle / Kacey Musgraves / Paul Thorn / Shawn Mullins / Aoife O'Donovan / Parker Millsap / The Secret Sisters / Amy Helm / Maren Morris / Angaleena Presley / American Aquarium / Sam Lewis / Gretchen Peters / Randall Bramblett / Ruby Amanfu / Beth Wood / Brian Dunne / Jim Lauderdale / Sarah Jarosz / North Mississippi Allstars / Aaron Lee Tasjan / Bonnie Bishop Show all bands
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Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Jade OCEAN
Feb 19, 2017 –
Feb 26, 2017
Cayamo Cruise 2017
Rufus Wainwright / Kacey Musgraves / Brandi Carlile / Maren Morris / Steve Earle / Emmylou Harris / Patty Griffin / Shawn Mullins / The Secret Sisters / Richard Thompson / Rodney Crowell / Aoife O'Donovan / Parker Millsap / Buddy Miller / American Aquarium / Paul Thorn / Gretchen Peters / Amy Helm / Angaleena Presley / Ruby Amanfu / Sam Lewis / Randall Bramblett / Brian Dunne / Beth Wood Show all bands
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Norwegian Jade Tampa, Florida, United States
Feb 16, 2017
Richard Thompson / Gurf Morlix Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States
Feb 15, 2017
Richard Thompson Plaza Live Orlando Orlando, Florida, United States
Feb 14, 2017
Richard Thompson
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Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Clearwater, Florida, United States
Feb 13, 2017
Blind Boys of Alabama / Richard Thompson

Blind Boys Of Alabama / Richard Thompson at Ruby Diamond Auditorium

Ruby Diamond Auditorium Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Feb 05, 2017
Richard Thompson / Colter Wall
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Cadogan Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Feb 02, 2017
Richard Thompson / Mary Chapin Carpenter / Ethan Johns / Lewis & Leigh / Sam Outlaw / Danni Nichols / Peter Bruntnell / Wildwood Kin / William The Conqueror / Yola Carter St. John at Hackney London, England, United Kingdom

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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
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
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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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