Saxon's 1981 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 had 95 concerts in 1981

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 17, 1981
Saxon / Lionheart Civic Hall, University of Wolverhampton at The Halls Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Dec 16, 1981
Saxon / Lionheart Rainbow London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 15, 1981
Saxon
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Odeon Birmingham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Dec 11, 1981
Saxon

Denim and Leather

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Teatro Tenda Turin, Piedmont, Italy
Dec 10, 1981
Saxon

Denim and Leather

Palazzo dello Sport Genoa, Italy
Dec 09, 1981
Saxon

Denim and Leather

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Palasport Brescia, Lombardy, Italy
Dec 08, 1981
Saxon

Denim and Leather

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Teatro Tenda Imola, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Dec 07, 1981
Saxon

Denim and Leather

Palazzetto dello Sport Pesaro, Italy
Dec 05, 1981
Saxon

Denim and Leather

Teatro Tendastrisce Rome, Latium, Italy
Dec 03, 1981
Saxon

Denim and Leather

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Teatro Palapartenope Naples, Campania, Italy
Dec 01, 1981
Saxon

Denim and Leather

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palalido Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Nov 27, 1981
Saxon / Ozzy Osbourne / Revolver
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Freiheitshalle Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Nov 25, 1981
Saxon

Denim and Leather

Palais des Sports Saint-Sauveur Lille, Hauts-de-France, France
Nov 23, 1981
Ozzy Osbourne / Saxon Palais Des Sports Reims, Grand Est, France
Nov 22, 1981
Saxon / Revolver
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Pavillon Baltard Nogent sur Marne, France
Nov 21, 1981
Saxon

Denim and Leather Tour

Hall Rhenus Strasbourg, Grand Est, France
Nov 19, 1981
Saxon / Blizzard of Ozz / Riot
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Westfalenhalle 3 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Nov 17, 1981
Saxon / Ozzy Osbourne / Riot
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Rhein Neckar Halle Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Nov 13, 1981
Saxon / Blizzard of Ozz / Riot Sporthalle Böblingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Nov 12, 1981
Saxon / Blizzard of Ozz / Riot Oberschwabenhalle Ravensburg, Germany

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Ozzy Osbourne / Saxon / Revolver on Nov 9, 1981 [762-small]

Ozzy Osbourne / Saxon / Revolver
Nov 9, 1981
 Offenbach, Hesse, Germany
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ADVERT, Saxon / Spider / Riot on Oct 16, 1981 [159-small]

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Saxon / Spider / Riot
Oct 16, 1981
 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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PROGRAMME, Saxon / Spider / Riot on Oct 16, 1981 [160-small]

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Saxon / Spider / Riot
Oct 16, 1981
 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Tour Dates page, Saxon / Spider / Riot on Oct 16, 1981 [112-small]

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Saxon / Spider / Riot
Oct 16, 1981
 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Judas Priest / Saxon on Feb 14, 1981 [554-small]

Judas Priest / Saxon
Feb 14, 1981
 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Saxon on Dec 15, 1981 [828-small]

Saxon
Dec 15, 1981
 Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Judas Priest / Saxon on Feb 15, 1981 [351-small]

Judas Priest / Saxon
Feb 15, 1981
 Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Credit: © Jörg Reuter - "original ticket"

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Saxon / Ozzy Osbourne / Riot on Nov 17, 1981 [612-small]

Saxon / Ozzy Osbourne / Riot
Nov 17, 1981
 Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Saxon / Riot on Oct 25, 1981 [185-small]

Saxon / Riot
Oct 25, 1981
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Saxon / Riot on Oct 25, 1981 [445-small]

Saxon / Riot
Oct 25, 1981
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Saxon / Ozzy Osbourne / Revolver on Nov 27, 1981 [064-small]

Saxon / Ozzy Osbourne / Revolver
Nov 27, 1981
 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Saxon / Riot on Oct 25, 1981 [787-small]

Saxon / Riot
Oct 25, 1981
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Latest Setlist (06/06/2026):

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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. Heavy Metal Thunder
  7. Strong Arm of the Law
  8. Broken Heroes
  9. Motorcycle Man
  10. Denim and Leather
  11. 747 (Strangers in the Night)
  12. Wheels of Steel
  13. Crusader
  14. Princess of the Night
  15. Kingdom of the Cross

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 32 concerts
2025 61 concerts
2024 77 concerts
2023 43 concerts
2022 56 concerts
2021 8 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 38 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 97 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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