The Alarm's 1985 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
Dec 23, 1985
The Alarm
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Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Dec 20, 1985
The Alarm
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Apollo Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Dec 18, 1985
The Alarm
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Gaumont Theatre Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Dec 16, 1985
The Alarm / Escape Club
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Hammersmith Odeon London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 15, 1985
The Alarm / The Escape Club / Ten Ten

The Alarm / The Escape Club

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Eventim Apollo London, England, United Kingdom
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Dec 12, 1985
The Alarm / The Escape Club Odeon Birmingham Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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Nov 30, 1985
The Alarm Cal State Fullerton Fullerton, California, United States
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Nov 20, 1985
The Alarm
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Mississippi Nights St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Nov 17, 1985
The Alarm Metro Chicago, Illinois, United States
Nov 13, 1985
The Alarm The Concert Hall Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 08, 1985
The Alarm / Beat rodeo
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Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Nov 03, 1985
Beat rodeo / The Alarm Premier Music Hall Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Oct 17, 1985
The Alarm
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Marquee Club - Wardour Street London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 16, 1985
The Alarm
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Marquee Club - Wardour Street London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 08, 1985
The Alarm

The Absolute Tour

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Heaven London, England, United Kingdom
Jun 29, 1985
The Alarm / Squeeze / REM / In Tua Nua / U2

U2

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Croke Park Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
May 26, 1985
U2 / The Alarm
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Neckarstadion Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
May 25, 1985 –
May 26, 1985
Rock am Ring 1985
U2 / Foreigner / REO Speedwagon / The Alarm / Joe Cocker / Night Ranger / Rick Springfield / Huey Lewis And The News / Marius Müller-Westernhagen / Chris de Burgh / Marillion / Lone Justice / Saga / Face To Face / Immaculate Fools / Mink Deville / Shakatak / Gianna Nannini Show all bands
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Unknown venue Nürburg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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May 16, 1985
The Alarm / The Faith Brothers

The Alarm

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King's Hall Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom
May 13, 1985
The Alarm / The Faith Brothers
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Hammersmith Palais London, England, United Kingdom

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The Alarm on Apr 20, 1985 [691-small]

The Alarm
Apr 20, 1985
 Llandudno, Wales, United Kingdom
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The Alarm on May 9, 1985 [692-small]

The Alarm
May 9, 1985
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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The Alarm on Dec 20, 1985 [696-small]

The Alarm
Dec 20, 1985
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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The Alarm / The Faith Brothers on May 16, 1985 [643-small]

The Alarm / The Faith Brothers
May 16, 1985
 Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom
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The Alarm / Beat rodeo on Nov 8, 1985 [832-small]

The Alarm / Beat rodeo
Nov 8, 1985
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Alarm / Beat rodeo on Nov 8, 1985 [173-small]

The Alarm / Beat rodeo
Nov 8, 1985
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Punk
Alternative
New Wave
Synthpop
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Jangle Pop
Welsh Rock
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2025 8 concerts
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 20 concerts
2015 33 concerts
2014 5 concerts
2013 14 concerts
2012 1 concert
2011 10 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
2001 2 concerts
2000 5 concerts
1994 1 concert
1991 18 concerts
1990 9 concerts
1989 17 concerts
1988 34 concerts
1987 18 concerts
1986 18 concerts
1985 28 concerts
1984 33 concerts
1983 25 concerts
1982 9 concerts
1981 3 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Alarm had?

The Alarm has had 619 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 01, 2024 at House of Blues in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The bands performing are: The Alarm / The Blow Monkeys / Belouis Some / Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel.

When was the last The Alarm concert?

The last The Alarm concert was on January 19, 2024 at Great Hall, Cardiff University Students' Union in Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.

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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