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 39)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 13, 2015
Richard Thompson
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Symphony Hall Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Sep 12, 2015
Richard Thompson
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Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Sep 10, 2015
Richard Thompson
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Sheffield City Hall Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Sep 09, 2015
Richard Thompson
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The Lowry Salford, United Kingdom
Sep 08, 2015
Richard Thompson
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Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Sep 06, 2015
Richard Thompson Sage Gateshead Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
Sep 05, 2015
Richard Thompson
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The Queen's Hall Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sep 03, 2015
Richard Thompson Music Hall Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sep 02, 2015
Richard Thompson
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Perth Concert Hall Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sep 01, 2015
Richard Thompson / The Rails
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Vicar Street Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Aug 30, 2015
Shrewsbury Folk Festival
"Shrewsbury Folk Festival" / Jonathan Byrd And The Pickup Cowboys / Calan / Coope Boyes & Simpson / Glorystrokes / Gren Bartley / John Jones & The Reluctant Ramblers / New Rope String Band / Patsy Reid / Richard Thompson / Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson / Ten Strings and a Goat Skin / Teacups Show all bands
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival Grounds Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
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Aug 28, 2015
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
"Purbeck Valley Folk Festival" / Richard Thompson / Phillip Henry / Hannah Martin / Martha Tilston / Amariszi / Thunderbridge Bluegrass Band / Xogara
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Purbeck Valley Farm Wareham, United Kingdom
Aug 27, 2015
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Tønder Festival

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Papegøjevej Tonder, Denmark
Aug 16, 2015
Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
"Rocky Mountain Folks Festival" / The Waifs / Heather Maloney / Gillian Welch / The Wood Brothers / The Family Crest / Richard Thompson
Planet Bluegrass Ranch Lyons, Colorado, United States
Aug 13, 2015
Richard Thompson The State Room Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Aug 08, 2015
Lord Huron / Richard Thompson / Bear's Den / Lucius / Matt Andersen / Tinariwen

Edmonton Folk Festival

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Gallagher Park Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Aug 06, 2015 –
Aug 09, 2015
Edmonton Folk Festival 2015
Of Monsters and Men / Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros / Angus & Julia Stone / Lord Huron / Laura Marling / Sinéad O'Connor / Brandi Carlile / Gregory Alan Isakov / Bear’s Den / Jenny Lewis / Lucius / The Barr Brothers / The Milk Carton Kids / Tinariwen / Jerry Douglas / Richard Thompson / Nathaniel Rateliff / Frazey Ford / Fairfield Four / Bombino / Monica Heldal / Reuben and the Dark / Jenn Grant / Emmanuel Jal / The Duhks / John Smith / Eliza Gilkyson / Matt Andersen / Mike Farris / Eddie Berman / Harry Manx / The Once (CA) / Hanggai / Bassekou Kouyate / Ashley Macisaac / Amelia Curran / Oysterband / Old Man Luedecke / Danny Michel / Oscar Lopez / Lankum / Makana / Le Vent du Nord / Les Hay Babies / Wind / Good for Grapes / I Draw Slow / Geoff Muldaur / Ngoni Ba / Chuck Brodsky / The Mccrary Sisters / letts / Tony McManus / Aurelio Martinez / Jarlath Henderson / Ross Ainslie / Beppe Gambetta / Leo 'bud' Welch / Amos Garrett / The Slocan Ramblers / Si Kahn / coig / Bill Bourne / Brian McNeill / Braden Gates / Night Sweats / Harald Haugaard Show all bands
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Aug 02, 2015
Dublin Irish Festival (Ohio)
"Dublin Irish Festival" (Ohio) / Richard Thompson / Le Vent du Nord / Scythian / Brigid's Cross / Cassie & Maggie / Lunasa / Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson / We banjo 3 / Skerryvore / Tannahill Weavers / Changeling / The High Kings
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Coffman Park Dublin, Ohio, United States
Aug 01, 2015
Richard Thompson The Kent Stage Kent, Ohio, United States
Jul 31, 2015 –
Aug 02, 2015
Dublin Irish Festival 2015
Richard Thompson / Gaelic Storm / Carbon Leaf / The High Kings / Lúnasa / We banjo 3 / Scythian / Skerryvore / The Tannahill Weavers / Le Vent du Nord / Socks in the Frying Pan / Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson / Whiskey of the Damned / Jackie Daly / Mórga / Temperance Row Show all bands
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Coffman Park Dublin, Ohio, 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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