Saxon Concert History

Saxon are an English heavy metal band formed in Barnsley in 1975. As one of the key acts of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM), they achieved significant commercial success during the 1980s, including eight UK Top 40 albums, four UK Top 10 albums, and two Top 5 albums. The band also released numerous hit singles on the UK Singles Chart and achieved international success in Europe, South America, Japan, the United States, and Canada. They have sold more than 23 million records worldwide and remain an active touring band.

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Saxon Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027) (Page 129)

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 27, 1980
Saxon

Strong Arm of the Law

Cape Cod Coliseum South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States
Sep 26, 1980
Saxon

Strong Arm of the Law

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Capital Centre Landover, Maryland, United States
Sep 25, 1980
Rush / Saxon
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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 23, 1980
Rush / Saxon
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Riverfront Coliseum Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Sep 21, 1980
Rush / Saxon

Moving Pictures warm up tour

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Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Sep 20, 1980
Saxon

Strong Arm of the Law

Lakeland Civic Center Lakeland, Florida, United States
Sep 19, 1980
Saxon

Strong Arm of the Law

Hollywood Sportatorium Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
Sep 18, 1980
Saxon

Strong Arm of the Law

Lee Civic Centre Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Sep 16, 1980
Rush / Saxon

Moving Pictures Tour

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Riverside Centroplex Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Sep 14, 1980
Rush / Saxon

Permanent Waves

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Nashville Municipal Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Sep 13, 1980
Saxon

Strong Arm of the Law

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Charleston Civic Center Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Sep 12, 1980
Rush / Saxon
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Charlotte Coliseum Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Sep 11, 1980
Rush / Saxon

Fall 1980 (Moving Pictures Warmup) Tour

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Hampton Coliseum Hampton, Virginia, United States
Aug 24, 1980
Saxon

Golden Summernight Festival 1980 #2

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Freilichtbühne Loreley St. Goarshausen, Germany
Aug 23, 1980
3rd Golden Summernight Festival
Ted Nugent / Molly Hatchet / Edgar Winter / Ian Gillan Band / Wishbone Ash / Saxon / Judas Priest
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Freidelande Der Hemmerleinhalle Neunkirchen, Saarland, Germany
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Aug 16, 1980
Castle Donington Monsters of Rock
Rainbow / Scorpions / Judas Priest / April Wine / Saxon / Riot / Touch
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Donington Park Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Aug 14, 1980
Saxon

Wheels of Steel

Fort Regent Leisure Centre Saint Helier, Jersey
Jul 26, 1980
Motörhead @ New Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground
Motörhead / Saxon / Girlschool / Angel Witch / Mythra / Vardis / White Spirit
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New Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground Stafford, England, United Kingdom
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Jun 22, 1980
Wishbone Ash / Saxon / Gillan / Krokus / Lindisfarne / Wild Horses

Loch Lomond Festival

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Loch Lomond Rock Festival 1980 Alexandria, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Jun 21, 1980 –
Jun 22, 1980
Loch Lomond Rock Festival 1980
Saxon / Stiff Little Fingers / Bad Manners / Krokus / The Only Ones / Wishbone Ash / Regents / The Jam / Denny Laine / Wild Horses / Ian Gillan Band / The Tourists / Punishment of Luxury / Cuban Heels / the chords / Ray Jackson's Lindisfarne / Ra Bears / Henry Gorman Band Show all bands
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Loch Lomond, United Kingdom
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 Wacken, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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 Gdańsk, Pomerania, Poland
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 Maidstone, United Kingdom
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 Maidstone, United Kingdom
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Latest Setlist (07/17/2026):

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  1. The Prophecy
  2. Hell, Fire and Damnation
  3. Power and the Glory
  4. Dogs of War
  5. And the Bands Played On
  6. Madame Guillotine
  7. Sacrifice
  8. The Eagle Has Landed
  9. Heavy Metal Thunder
  10. Dallas 1 PM
  11. Motorcycle Man
  12. Strong Arm of the Law
  13. Wheels of Steel
  14. Denim and Leather
  15. Crusader
  16. Never Surrender
  17. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
  18. Princess of the Night

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 11 concerts
2026 33 concerts
2025 61 concerts
2024 77 concerts
2023 43 concerts
2022 56 concerts
2021 7 concerts
2020 6 concerts
2019 37 concerts
2018 87 concerts
2017 65 concerts
2016 75 concerts
2015 86 concerts
2014 65 concerts
2013 89 concerts
2012 24 concerts
2011 116 concerts
2010 35 concerts
2009 84 concerts
2008 57 concerts
2007 93 concerts
2006 32 concerts
2005 39 concerts
2004 41 concerts
2003 42 concerts
2002 32 concerts
2001 42 concerts
2000 47 concerts
1999 40 concerts
1998 45 concerts
1997 46 concerts
1996 13 concerts
1995 62 concerts
1994 7 concerts
1993 29 concerts
1992 27 concerts
1991 84 concerts
1990 73 concerts
1989 14 concerts
1988 52 concerts
1987 28 concerts
1986 111 concerts
1985 43 concerts
1984 77 concerts
1983 80 concerts
1982 96 concerts
1981 95 concerts
1980 115 concerts
1979 46 concerts
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Nov 23, 2022

SAXON deliver a full throttle masterclass in metal. Giants! 1979-2022 and still accelerating....magnificent!

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