Rubén Blades Concert History

Rubén Blades (born July 16, 1948) is a Panamanian salsa singer, songwriter, actor and politician. As songwriter, Blades brought the lyrical sophistication of South American nueva canción and Cuban nueva trova to salsa, creating thinking persons' dance music. He remains wildly popular in that country and much admired throughout Latin America, and he managed to attract 20% of the vote in his failed attempt to win the Panamanian presidency in 1994.

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Rubén Blades Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 6)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 30, 2013
International Jazz Day
"International Jazz Day" / Herbie Hancock / Wayne Shorter / John Beasley / Jimmy Heath / george duke / Robert Glasper / Chief Adjuah (FKA: Christian Scott) / Marcus Miller / lee ritenour / Al Jarreau / dianne reeves / Hugh Masekela / Abdullah Ibrahim / Keiko Matsui / Anat Cohen / Milton Nascimento / John McLaughlin / Jean-Luc Ponty / Igor Butman / Husnu Senlendirici / Rubén Blades / Terence Blanchard / Terri Lyne Carrington / ramsey lewis / eddie palmieri / Esperanza Spalding / Joss Stone / Joe Louis Walker Show all bands
Hagia Eirene Museum Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
Oct 16, 2012
Little Kids Rock's Right To Rock Celebration
Little Kids Rock's "Right To Rock Celebration" / Stevie Van Zandt / Elvis Costello / Dion / Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman / Darlene Love / Southside Johnny / Kris Allen / Rubén Blades / Gary U.S. Bonds / Michael Des Barres / Michael Johns / Jesse Malin / Bruce Springsteen Show all bands
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Hammerstein Ballroom, Manhattan Center New York, New York, United States
Oct 04, 2012
Paul Simon / James Taylor / Stevie Wonder / Sting / Rubén Blades / Tina Fey / Amy Grant / Vince Gill / Tom Hanks / Steve Martin
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Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, United States
Sep 21, 2012
Rubén Blades / Ismael Miranda / Andy Montañez / Paquito Guzmán Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall, Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
Aug 15, 2012
Rubén Blades / Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra / eddie palmieri / Los Angeles Philharmonic Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, California, United States
Aug 11, 2012
"Selam Sounds Festival" / Rubén Blades / Chancha via Circuito / Simone Moreno / Slag Från Hjärtat

Selam Sounds Festival

Annexet Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
Jul 22, 2012
"Viva La Musica" / Gustavo Dudamel / Rubén Blades / Franco de Vita

Viva La Musica

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La Carlota Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela
Jul 12, 2012
Rubén Blades / Hilltop Hoods / Roberto Delgado / Calle 13 Paradiso Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Jul 10, 2012
Rubén Blades Fabrik Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Jul 08, 2012
Roskilde Festival
"Roskilde Festival" / Björk / Suicide Silence / Machine Head / Mohammad Reza Shajarian / Gurrumul / R. Stevie Moore / Nils Frahm / Santigold / Friendly Fires / Behemoth / DJ Static / Shlohmo / Terakaft / Lars Winnerbäck / Nasum / Alabama Shakes / Rubén Blades / BIG K.R.I.T. / Yelawolf / Royce da 5'9" / H₂O / The Barons Of Tang / Hospitality / Blondes / Africa Hitech / Korallreven / Dr. John Show all bands
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Roskilde Dyrskueplads Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
Jul 04, 2012
Rubén Blades / Roberto Delgado Orchestra Centralstation Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
May 15, 2012
Rubén Blades Teatro Estudio Cavaret Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Mar 30, 2012
"Encuentro" / Juan Luis Guerra / Draco Rosa / Rubén Blades

Encuentro

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Coliseo de Puerto Rico San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
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Feb 03, 2012
Rubén Blades Escalinatas del Edificio de la Administración del Canal Panama City, Panama
Nov 04, 2011
Rubén Blades Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, New Jersey, United States
Oct 29, 2011
Rubén Blades Tilles Center Brookville, New York, United States
Sep 02, 2011 –
Sep 03, 2011
Curacao North Sea Jazz Festival
Juan Luis Guerra / Stevie Wonder / Chucho Valdes / Rubén Blades / Dionne Warwick / Ronchi Matthew / Roberto Fonseca / Sting / Earth, Wind & Fire / Kassav' / Branford Marsalis Quartet / Danilo Pérez Trio / Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band / Nile Rodgers & Chic / Levi Silvanie / Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Show all bands
World Trade Center Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles
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Aug 27, 2011
Rubén Blades / Carlos Vives Estadio De La Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Lima, Lima, Peru
Jul 29, 2011 –
Jul 31, 2011
Sfinks Mixed 2011
Bomba Estéreo / Rubén Blades / Alpha Blondy / Hindi Zahra / Systema Solar / Afrocubism / Emir Kusturica And The No Smoking Orchestra / Rina Mushonga / Dikanda / Mamer / Ghalia Benali / Khaira Arby / Joaquin Diaz / Soulshakers / Lek Sen / Faiz Ali Faiz / Ayfer Düzdas / Robert Soko / Stereo Partizan / Sooeun Kwak / Ayarkhaan / Muzika Agresija / Dj Munchi / DJ mps PILOT / Awza Show all bands
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Sfinks Mixed 2011 Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium
Jul 28, 2011
Rubén Blades O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London, England, United Kingdom

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Dion with Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Lou Reed, James Taylor, Billy Joel and Ruben Blades

Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert
Dec 13, 1987
 New York, New York, United States
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Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert
Dec 13, 1987
 New York, New York, United States
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Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert
Dec 13, 1987
 New York, New York, United States
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Homeless Childrens' Benefit Concert
Dec 13, 1987
 New York, New York, United States
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