The Alarm's 1988 Concert History

The Alarm is an alternative rock band which formed in 1978 in Rhyl, Wales. For most of their career the band consisted of Mike Peters (vocals, guitar), Dave Sharp (guitar), Eddie Macdonald (bass) and Nigel Twist (drums). The band split in 1991, but reunited in 2001.

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 01, 1988
The Alarm / Will And The Kill Arcadia Theater Dallas, Texas, United States
Mar 25, 1988
The Alarm
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New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Mar 22, 1988
The Alarm UCSD Gym La Jolla, California, United States
Mar 19, 1988
The Alarm / House of Freaks
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Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Irvine, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 19, 1988
Mar 11, 1988
The Alarm / House of Freaks Starry Night Portland, Oregon, United States
Mar 06, 1988
The Alarm / The Northern Pikes Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Feb 18, 1988
The Alarm Powerhouse Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Feb 16, 1988
The Alarm / The Silencers

Celtic Folklore Tour

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Birmingham Powerhouse Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Feb 14, 1988
The Alarm Cardiff National Ice Rink Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Feb 11, 1988
The Alarm / The Silencers

The Alarm

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Portsmouth Guildhall Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Feb 10, 1988
The Alarm / The Silencers
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Kilburn National Ballroom London, England, United Kingdom
Feb 09, 1988
The Alarm / The Silencers / Fortunate Souls
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Hammersmith Odeon Hammersmith, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicates for Feb 09, 1988
Feb 07, 1988
The Alarm Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Feb 06, 1988
The Alarm
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Feb 05, 1988
The Alarm / The Silencers / Crow
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Newcastle City Hall Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Jan 18, 1988
The Alarm
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Volksbildungsheim Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany

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The Alarm / Bob Dylan
Jul 1, 1988
 Wantagh, New York, United States
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The Alarm / Bob Dylan on Jul 1, 1988 [276-small]

The Alarm / Bob Dylan
Jul 1, 1988
 Wantagh, New York, United States
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The Alarm on Apr 16, 1988 [822-small]

The Alarm
Apr 16, 1988
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Bob Dylan / The Alarm on Jul 11, 1988 [889-small]

Bob Dylan / The Alarm
Jul 11, 1988
 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Bob Dylan / The Alarm on Jun 9, 1988 [987-small]

Bob Dylan / The Alarm
Jun 9, 1988
 Sacramento, California, United States
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Bob Dylan / The Alarm on Jun 22, 1988 [344-small]

Bob Dylan / The Alarm
Jun 22, 1988
 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Rock
Punk
Alternative
New Wave
Synthpop
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Jangle Pop
Welsh Rock
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2024 36 concerts
2023 6 concerts
2022 15 concerts
2021 1 concert
2020 2 concerts
2019 46 concerts
2018 60 concerts
2017 59 concerts
2016 21 concerts
2015 33 concerts
2014 5 concerts
2013 14 concerts
2012 1 concert
2011 11 concerts
2010 25 concerts
2009 5 concerts
2008 17 concerts
2007 9 concerts
2006 7 concerts
2004 12 concerts
2003 7 concerts
2002 1 concert
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2000 5 concerts
1994 1 concert
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1990 9 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Alarm had?

The Alarm has had 623 concerts.

What genre is The Alarm?

The Alarm is most often considered to be Rock, Punk, Alternative, New Wave, Synthpop, New Wave Pop, New Romantic, Jangle Pop, and Welsh Rock.

When is the next The Alarm concert?

The next The Alarm concert is on May 07, 2024 at Knuckleheads in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. The bands performing are: The Alarm / Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel / Belouis Some.

When was the last The Alarm concert?

The last The Alarm concert was on May 04, 2024 at Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. The bands that performed were: The Alarm / The Blow Monkeys / Belouis Some / Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel.

What setlist does The Alarm play live?

The songs that The Alarm performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the January 19, 2024 concert at Great Hall, Cardiff University Students' Union in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom:

  1. Superchannel
  2. Absolute Reality
  3. 45 R.P.M.
  4. Two Rivers
  5. A Breed Apart
  6. Sold Me Down the River
  7. Next
  8. The Drunk and the Disorderly
  9. Knife Edge
  10. Right Back Where I Started From
  11. Walk Forever by My Side
  12. The Rock and Roll
  13. Kill Kill Kill
  14. Strength
  15. Rain in the Summertime
  16. Breathe
  17. Beautiful
  18. My Town
  19. Sixty Eight Guns
  20. Where Were You Hiding When the Storm Broke
  21. Rescue Me
  22. Spirit of '76
  23. The Bells of Rhymney
  24. Rockin' in the Free World
  25. Blaze of Glory
  26. This Train Is Bound for Glory
  27. Get Down and Get With It

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