Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ)'s 2016 Concert History

Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ) is an all-female Japanese pop punk band formed in Osaka, Japan in 1981. Heavily influenced by 1960s girl groups and early punk rock bands such as The Ramones. The trio rose from humble DIY beginnings to touring with Nirvana on their ‘Nevermind’ tour, trailblazing a path for women in music and inspiring legions of bands. Championed by Nirvana, Sonic Youth and hailed as a favourite by the crème-de-la-crème of Alternative Rock.

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Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ) had 69 concerts in 2016

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 20, 2016
Shonen Knife Club Goodman Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Dec 03, 2016
Shonen Knife / Convex Level / extruders / Solmania / Trespass
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Urbanguild Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Nov 26, 2016
Shonen Knife Chaotic Noise Kochi, Japan
Nov 10, 2016
Shonen Knife
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Brighton Bar Long Branch, New Jersey, United States
Nov 09, 2016
Shonen Knife (少年ナイフ)
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The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 08, 2016
Shonen Knife Parlor Bar & Kitchen Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Nov 06, 2016
Shonen Knife
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The Bug Jar Rochester, New York, United States
Nov 05, 2016
Shonen Knife
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The Haunt Ithaca, New York, United States
Nov 04, 2016
Shonen Knife Mohawk Place Buffalo, New York, United States
Nov 03, 2016
Shonen Knife Cattivo Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 02, 2016
Shonen Knife

North American Tour

Quinn's Beacon, New York, United States
Nov 01, 2016
Shonen Knife The Low Beat Albany, New York, United States
Oct 31, 2016
Shonen Knife / Narc Twain / Human People Knitting Factory Brooklyn New York, New York, United States
Oct 29, 2016
Shonen Knife Milkboy Philly Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 28, 2016
Shonen Knife / Cowabunga Pizza Time / Natural Velvet / Beachmover

Halloween SuperBash

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Ottobar Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Oct 27, 2016
Shonen Knife / Christi
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Strange Matter Richmond, Virginia, United States
Oct 26, 2016
Shonen Knife / Amanda X The Pinhook Durham, North Carolina, United States
Oct 25, 2016
Shonen Knife Snug Harbor Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Oct 22, 2016
Shonen Knife Radio Radio Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Oct 21, 2016
Shonen Knife Ace of Cups Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Shonen Knife / Cowabunga Pizza Time / Natural Velvet / Beachmover
Oct 28, 2016
 Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Shonen Knife / Cowabunga Pizza Time / Natural Velvet / Beachmover
Oct 28, 2016
 Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Shonen Knife / Cowabunga Pizza Time / Natural Velvet / Beachmover
Oct 28, 2016
 Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Shonen Knife / Otoboke Beaver / Leggy / Bruja on May 5, 2016 [587-small]

Shonen Knife / Otoboke Beaver / Leggy / Bruja
May 5, 2016
 Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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May 5, 2016
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Shonen Knife / Leggy / Otoboke Beaver / Former Utopia
May 6, 2016
 Leicester, England, United Kingdom
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May 6, 2016
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May 5, 2016
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May 5, 2016
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May 5, 2016
 Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Shonen Knife on Apr 30, 2016 [418-small]

Shonen Knife
Apr 30, 2016
 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
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May 6, 2016
 Leicester, England, United Kingdom
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Apr 24, 2016
 Colchester, England, United Kingdom
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Apr 24, 2016
 Colchester, England, United Kingdom
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Apr 24, 2016
 Colchester, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Punk
Alternative Rock
Indie Rock
Indie Pop
Post-Punk
Punk Rock
Female Vocalists
Pop Punk
Power Pop
Japanese
Riot Grrrl
Japan
Twee Pop
J-Punk
Japanese Punk Rock
Japanese Pop Punk
Japanese Garage Rock
Japanese Girl Punk
Alternative Pop/Rock
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Latest Setlist (12/14/2025):

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  1. Konnichiwa
  2. Twist Barbie
  3. Bear Up Bison
  4. Jump Into the New World
  5. MUJINTO Rock
  6. Vamos Taquitos
  7. Afternoon Tea
  8. Capybara
  9. Concrete Animals
  10. I Am a Cat
  11. Sushi Bar
  12. Wasabi
  13. Green Tea
  14. Sweet Candy Power
  15. E.S.P.
  16. Banana Chips
  17. Riding on the Rocket
  18. Pyramid Power
  19. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)
  20. Pinhead
  21. Antonio Baka Guy
  22. Lazybone

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 28 concerts
2025 80 concerts
2024 15 concerts
2023 51 concerts
2022 5 concerts
2021 6 concerts
2020 1 concert
2019 83 concerts
2018 58 concerts
2017 49 concerts
2016 69 concerts
2015 44 concerts
2014 78 concerts
2013 29 concerts
2012 56 concerts
2011 59 concerts
2010 48 concerts
2009 53 concerts
2008 8 concerts
2007 31 concerts
2006 7 concerts
2005 44 concerts
2004 10 concerts
2003 38 concerts
2002 14 concerts
2001 13 concerts
1998 22 concerts
1997 43 concerts
1996 15 concerts
1995 7 concerts
1994 48 concerts
1993 33 concerts
1992 19 concerts
1991 16 concerts
1990 1 concert
1989 2 concerts
1988 1 concert
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