Steve Vai Concert History

Steven Siro Vai (born June 6, 1960) is an American guitarist, composer, singer, songwriter, and producer. A three-time Grammy Award winner and fifteen-time nominee, Vai started his music career in 1978 at the age of eighteen as a transcriptionist for Frank Zappa, and played in Zappa's band from 1980 to 1983. He embarked on a solo career in 1983 and has released eight solo albums to date. He has recorded and toured with Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth, and Whitesnake, as well as recording with artists such as Public Image Ltd.

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Steve Vai Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 30)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 29, 2016
"Generation Axe" / Tosin Abasi / Zakk Wylde / Steve Vai / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt

Generation Axe

Copernicus Center Chicago, Illinois, United States
Apr 27, 2016
Steve Vai / Yngwie J. Malmsteen / Zakk Wylde / Nuno Bettencourt / Tosin Abasi

Generation Axe

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Ryman Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Apr 26, 2016
"Generation Axe" / Tosin Abasi / Zakk Wylde / Steve Vai / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt

Generation Axe

Murat Theatre at Old National Centre Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Apr 25, 2016
Steve Vai / Yngwie J. Malmsteen / Zakk Wylde / Nuno Bettencourt / Tosin Abasi

Generation Axe

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Taft Theatre Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Apr 24, 2016
Generation Axe / Steve Vai / Zakk Wylde / Nuno Bettencourt / Tosin Abasi / Yngwie Malmsteen
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Warner Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Apr 23, 2016
"Generation Axe" / Tosin Abasi / Zakk Wylde / Steve Vai / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt

Generation Axe

Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Apr 21, 2016
Generation Axe / Steve Vai / Zakk Wylde / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt / Tosin Abasi Hard Rock Live Orlando Orlando, Florida, United States
Apr 20, 2016
"Generation Axe" / Tosin Abasi / Zakk Wylde / Steve Vai / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt

Generation Axe

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Florida Theatre Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Apr 18, 2016
"Generation Axe" / Tosin Abasi / Zakk Wylde / Steve Vai / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt

Generation Axe

Revention Music Center Houston, Texas, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 18, 2016
Apr 17, 2016
"Generation Axe" / Tosin Abasi / Zakk Wylde / Steve Vai / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt

Generation Axe

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The Factory in Deep Ellum Dallas, Texas, United States
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Apr 16, 2016
Steve Vai / Zakk Wylde / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt / Tosin Abasi

Generation Axe

Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts Salina, Kansas, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 16, 2016
Apr 15, 2016
Steve Vai / Yngwie J Malmsteen / Zakk Wylde / Nuno Bettencourt / Tosin Abasi

Generation Axe

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Uptown Theater Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Apr 13, 2016
"Generation Axe" / Tosin Abasi / Zakk Wylde / Steve Vai / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt

Generation Axe

Paramount Theatre Denver, Colorado, United States
Apr 11, 2016
"Generation Axe" / Tosin Abasi / Zakk Wylde / Steve Vai / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt

Generation Axe

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The Wiltern Los Angeles, California, United States
Apr 10, 2016
Steve Vai / Zakk Wylde / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt / Tosin Abasi

Generation Axe

Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay San Diego, California, United States
Apr 09, 2016
"Generation Axe" / Tosin Abasi / Zakk Wylde / Steve Vai / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt

Generation Axe

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The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Apr 08, 2016
Generation Axe / Zakk Wylde / Steve Vai / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt / Tosin Abasi
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Fox Theater Oakland, California, United States
Apr 06, 2016
Steve Vai / Yngwie Malmsteen / Zakk Wylde / Nuno Bettencourt / Tosin Abasi

Generation Axe

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Queen Elizabeth Theatre Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Show Duplicate for Apr 06, 2016
Apr 05, 2016
Generation Axe / Steve Vai / Zakk Wylde / Yngwie Malmsteen / Nuno Bettencourt / Tosin Abasi

Generation Axe

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Paramount Theatre Seattle, Washington, United States
Feb 26, 2016
Monsters Of Rock Cruise-Shredders From The Deep
"Monsters Of Rock Cruise-Shredders From The Deep" / Tesla / Steve Vai / Extreme / Sebastian Bach / Queensrÿche / Helloween / Y&T / Lynch Mob / Metal Church / Gotthard / Vixen / Doro / Killer Dwarfs / John Corabi / Dangerous Toys / Kingdom Come / Gus G. / Jeff Scott Soto / Uli Jon Roth / Akira Takasaki / Madam X / Joel Hoekstra / Tyketto / Hellion / Dio Disciples / Lillian Axe / Archer / Armored Saint / Helix / Michael angelo batio / Winger / Great White Show all bands
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Norwegian Cruise Line - Norwegian Pearl OCEAN

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SatchVai Band / Joe Satriani / Steve Vai / Animals as Leaders
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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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Aug 18, 2012
 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Concerts Per Year:

2026 25 concerts
2025 34 concerts
2024 109 concerts
2023 94 concerts
2022 93 concerts
2020 4 concerts
2019 9 concerts
2018 37 concerts
2017 25 concerts
2016 155 concerts
2015 11 concerts
2014 21 concerts
2013 121 concerts
2012 120 concerts
2011 6 concerts
2010 26 concerts
2009 6 concerts
2008 1 concert
2007 62 concerts
2006 26 concerts
2005 112 concerts
2004 41 concerts
2003 30 concerts
2002 2 concerts
2001 49 concerts
2000 51 concerts
1999 32 concerts
1997 61 concerts
1996 45 concerts
1995 13 concerts
1994 2 concerts
1993 32 concerts
1991 3 concerts
1988 1 concert
1985 1 concert
1984 3 concerts
1983 1 concert
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