Tesla Concert History

Tesla is an American hard rock band originating from Sacramento, California. The band formed in 1984 as City Kidd and was renamed to Tesla during the recording of their first album on the advice of their manager. According to the Love Song Songfacts, their name (and the inspiration for some songs) comes from Nikola Tesla, the legendary scientist and inventor who quite possibly is single-handedly responsible for the "mad scientist" trope. Originally...

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Jun 16, 2023
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Tesla Choctaw Grand Theater Durant, Oklahoma, United States
May 26, 2023
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Tesla Sokol Auditorium / Underground Omaha, Nebraska, United States
May 06, 2023
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Tesla / Kurt Deimer House of Blues Orlando, Florida, United States
May 05, 2023
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Tesla / Kurt Deimer House of Blues Orlando, Florida, United States
May 04, 2023
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Monsters Of Rock Cruise
"Monsters Of Rock Cruise" / Tesla / Autograph / Burning Witches / Chez Kane / d.a.d. / Dirty Looks / Doro / extreme / Faster Pussycat / Great White / Hardcore Superstar / Joel Hoekstra / Junkyard / Kix / Lee Aaron / Liliac / Loudness / Mac Sabbath / Michael Schenker / Nestor / Queensrÿche / Reckless Love / Rhino Bucket / Rose Tattoo / Saxon / Shiraz Lane / Stryper / Ted Poley / Tora Tora / Treat / Tyketto / Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown / Vain / Vandenberg / Wig Wam / Winger / Dueling Pianos Show all bands
Royal Carribean Mariner Of The Seas Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
May 03, 2023
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Monsters Of Rock Cruise
"Monsters Of Rock Cruise" / Tesla / Autograph / Burning Witches / Chez Kane / d.a.d. / Dirty Looks / Doro / extreme / Faster Pussycat / Great White / Hardcore Superstar / Joel Hoekstra / Junkyard / Kix / Lee Aaron / Liliac / Loudness / Mac Sabbath / Michael Schenker / Nestor / Queensrÿche / Reckless Love / Rhino Bucket / Rose Tattoo / Saxon / Shiraz Lane / Stryper / Ted Poley / Tora Tora / Treat / Tyketto / Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown / Vain / Vandenberg / Wig Wam / Winger / Dueling Pianos Show all bands
Royal Carribean Mariner Of The Seas Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
May 02, 2023
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Monsters Of Rock Cruise
"Monsters Of Rock Cruise" / Tesla / Autograph / Burning Witches / Chez Kane / d.a.d. / Dirty Looks / Doro / extreme / Faster Pussycat / Great White / Hardcore Superstar / Joel Hoekstra / Junkyard / Kix / Lee Aaron / Liliac / Loudness / Mac Sabbath / Michael Schenker / Nestor / Queensrÿche / Reckless Love / Rhino Bucket / Rose Tattoo / Saxon / Shiraz Lane / Stryper / Ted Poley / Tora Tora / Treat / Tyketto / Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown / Vain / Vandenberg / Wig Wam / Winger / Dueling Pianos Show all bands
Royal Carribean Mariner Of The Seas Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
May 01, 2023
Upcoming
Monsters Of Rock Cruise
"Monsters Of Rock Cruise" / Tesla / Autograph / Burning Witches / Chez Kane / d.a.d. / Dirty Looks / Doro / extreme / Faster Pussycat / Great White / Hardcore Superstar / Joel Hoekstra / Junkyard / Kix / Lee Aaron / Liliac / Loudness / Mac Sabbath / Michael Schenker / Nestor / Queensrÿche / Reckless Love / Rhino Bucket / Rose Tattoo / Saxon / Shiraz Lane / Stryper / Ted Poley / Tora Tora / Treat / Tyketto / Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown / Vain / Vandenberg / Wig Wam / Winger / Dueling Pianos Show all bands
Royal Carribean Mariner Of The Seas Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
Apr 30, 2023
Upcoming
Monsters Of Rock Cruise
"Monsters Of Rock Cruise" / Tesla / Autograph / Burning Witches / Chez Kane / d.a.d. / Dirty Looks / Doro / extreme / Faster Pussycat / Great White / Hardcore Superstar / Joel Hoekstra / Junkyard / Kix / Lee Aaron / Liliac / Loudness / Mac Sabbath / Michael Schenker / Nestor / Queensrÿche / Reckless Love / Rhino Bucket / Rose Tattoo / Saxon / Shiraz Lane / Stryper / Ted Poley / Tora Tora / Treat / Tyketto / Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown / Vain / Vandenberg / Wig Wam / Winger / Dueling Pianos Show all bands
Royal Carribean Mariner Of The Seas Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
Apr 29, 2023
Upcoming
Monsters Of Rock Cruise
"Monsters Of Rock Cruise" / Tesla / Autograph / Burning Witches / Chez Kane / d.a.d. / Dirty Looks / Doro / extreme / Faster Pussycat / Great White / Hardcore Superstar / Joel Hoekstra / Junkyard / Kix / Lee Aaron / Liliac / Loudness / Mac Sabbath / Michael Schenker / Nestor / Queensrÿche / Reckless Love / Rhino Bucket / Rose Tattoo / Saxon / Shiraz Lane / Stryper / Ted Poley / Tora Tora / Treat / Tyketto / Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown / Vain / Vandenberg / Wig Wam / Winger / Dueling Pianos Show all bands
Royal Carribean Mariner Of The Seas Port Canaveral, Florida, United States
Apr 21, 2023
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Tesla Four Winds Casino / Silver Creek Event Center New Buffalo, Michigan, United States
Apr 19, 2023
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Tesla GLC Live at 20 Monroe Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Apr 18, 2023
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Tesla Sound Board @ MotorCity Casino Hotel Detroit, Michigan, United States
Apr 15, 2023
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Tesla Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Niagara Falls, New York, United States
Mar 25, 2023
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Tesla House Of Blues Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 24, 2023
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Tesla House Of Blues Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 22, 2023
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Tesla House Of Blues Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 18, 2023
Tesla House Of Blues Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 17, 2023
Tesla House Of Blues Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Mar 15, 2023
Tesla Redding Civic Auditorium Redding, California, United States

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Poison / Tesla
May 18, 1989
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Tesla
Apr 16, 2003
 Orangevale, California, United States
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Tesla / Skid Row,
Jul 03, 2006
 Fort McDowell, Arizona, United States
  Added by Mike Ee


Tesla / Jackyl
Apr 21, 2007
 Tucson, Arizona, United States
  Added by Mike Ee


Tesla
Apr 16, 2003
 Orangevale, California, United States
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Tesla
Apr 16, 2003
 Orangevale, California, United States
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Tesla, RokIsland Fest 2023  Day #4 on Jan 21, 2023 [724-small]

Tesla


RokIsland Fest 2023 Day #4
Jan 21, 2023
 Key West, Florida, United States
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Tesla on Apr 16, 2003 [008-small]

Tesla
Apr 16, 2003
 Orangevale, California, United States
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Tesla on Sep 13, 2022 [725-small]

Tesla
Sep 13, 2022
 Lubbock, Texas, United States
  Uploaded by George Esquivel

Tesla on Sep 13, 2022 [727-small]

Tesla
Sep 13, 2022
 Lubbock, Texas, United States
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Tesla on Sep 13, 2022 [729-small]

Tesla
Sep 13, 2022
 Lubbock, Texas, United States
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Tesla on Sep 13, 2022 [730-small]

Tesla
Sep 13, 2022
 Lubbock, Texas, United States
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Def Leppard / Tesla on Jun 27, 2005 [139-small]

Def Leppard / Tesla
Jun 27, 2005
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Def Leppard / Dokken on Dec 3, 1987 [826-small]

Def Leppard / Dokken
Dec 03, 1987
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by Chris Loar

Def Leppard / Dokken on Dec 3, 1987 [827-small]

Def Leppard / Dokken
Dec 03, 1987
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by Chris Loar

Def Leppard / Dokken on Dec 3, 1987 [386-small]

Def Leppard / Dokken
Dec 03, 1987
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by Chris Loar

Def Leppard / Dokken on Dec 3, 1987 [387-small]

Def Leppard / Dokken
Dec 03, 1987
 Portland, Oregon, United States
  Uploaded by Chris Loar

Tesla / Firehouse on May 1, 1992 [779-small]

Tesla / Firehouse
May 01, 1992
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

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2021 37 concerts
2020 16 concerts
2019 76 concerts
2018 52 concerts
2017 99 concerts
2016 75 concerts
2015 91 concerts
2014 49 concerts
2013 46 concerts
2012 58 concerts
2011 39 concerts
2010 32 concerts
2009 98 concerts
2008 75 concerts
2007 61 concerts
2006 26 concerts
2005 71 concerts
2004 89 concerts
2003 1 concert
2002 31 concerts
2001 41 concerts
2000 2 concerts
1999 1 concert
1998 1 concert
1997 1 concert
1996 22 concerts
1995 26 concerts
1994 1 concert
1993 3 concerts
1992 53 concerts
1991 15 concerts
1990 15 concerts
1989 78 concerts
1988 34 concerts
1987 63 concerts
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Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Tesla had?

Tesla has had 1,550 concerts.

What genre is Tesla?

Tesla is most often considered to be Rock, Metal, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Blues Rock, Heavy Metal, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Glam Metal, Hair Metal, and Sacramento Indie.

When is the next Tesla concert?

The next Tesla concert is on March 22, 2023 at House Of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

When was the last Tesla concert?

The last Tesla concert was on March 18, 2023 at House Of Blues in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

What songs does Tesla play live?

The songs that Tesla performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the January 21, 2023 concert at Truman Waterfront Park Amphitheater in Key West, Florida, United States:

  1. We Will Rock You
  2. Modern Day Cowboy
  3. Hang Tough
  4. Time to Rock
  5. Heaven's Trail (No Way Out)
  6. Miles Away
  7. Changes
  8. Song And Emotion
  9. Call It What You Want
  10. Lazy Days, Crazy Nights
  11. What You Give
  12. Edison's Medicine (Man Out of Time)
  13. Love Song
  14. Little Suzi
  15. Signs
  16. Happy Trails