The B-52's's 1989 Concert History

The B-52's are an American rock band that formed in 1976 in Athens, Georgia, United States. A major part of the new wave scene, the band started out as Fred Schneider (vocals), Kate Pierson (vocals, organ), Cindy Wilson (vocals, bongos), Ricky Wilson (guitar), and Keith Strickland (drums). After Ricky Wilson died in 1985, Strickland replaced him as a guitarist. They're perhaps best known for their 1978 single "Rock Lobster" and their 1989 pop smash "Love Shack".

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1989
The B-52's / Red Hot Chili Peppers

The B-52's

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San Diego Sports Arena San Diego, California, United States
Dec 30, 1989
b52's San Francisco Civic Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 29, 1989
The B-52's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 13, 1989
B 52's Bronco Bowl Dallas, Texas, United States
Dec 05, 1989
B-52's / Toad the Wet Sprocket
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Central Park Ballroom Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Dec 03, 1989
B-52's Cincinnati Gardens Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Dec 02, 1989
The B-52's Cleveland Music Hall Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Nov 22, 1989
The B-52's
  Photos
Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 18, 1989
The B-52's

Fall Fest

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Alumni Arena, University at Buffalo Amherst, New York, United States
Nov 09, 1989
The B52’s University of Maine Orono, Maine, United States
Nov 02, 1989
The B-52's / Love Tractor Savannah Civic Center Theatre Savannah, Georgia, United States
Oct 31, 1989
The B-52's

Cosmic Thing

The Fox Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 31, 1989
Oct 29, 1989
The B-52s

Cosmic Tour

Alumni Gym, University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Show Duplicate for Oct 29, 1989
Oct 27, 1989
The B-52's Raleigh Civic Center Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Oct 25, 1989
The B-52's / Love Tractor
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UNCG Auditorium Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Oct 20, 1989
The B-52's Sunrise Musical Theatre Sunrise, Florida, United States
Oct 01, 1989
The B-52's / Love Tractor UF Bandshell Gainesville, Florida, United States
Sep 19, 1989
The B-52's
  Setlists
O2 Forum Kentish Town London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 18, 1989
The B-52's / One O2 Forum Kentish Town London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 18, 1989
The B-52s

Cosmic Tour

Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, New York, United States

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B-52's / Toad the Wet Sprocket on Dec 5, 1989 [156-small]

B-52's / Toad the Wet Sprocket
Dec 5, 1989
 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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The B-52's on Nov 22, 1989 [332-small]

The B-52's
Nov 22, 1989
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
  Uploaded by Zimtrim

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Zolo
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Milstead Aug 01, 2021

Saw the B52s at Warner theater in Wash DC in 1980.


Beth Mc Dougall Mar 04, 2020

I saw the B-52s in Milwaukee sometime between 1987-1991. I don’t see it listed here. Can anyone confirm the exact date and who they would have performed with? I remember it sold out so I had to ask everperson coming in if they had an extra ticket.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The B-52's had?

The B-52's has had 1,039 concerts.

What genre is The B-52's?

The B-52's is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Alternative, Classic Rock, Post-Punk, Dance-Pop, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), New Wave, Art Rock, New Wave Pop, Permanent Wave, New Romantic, Dance-Punk, Dance-Rock, and Zolo.

When is the next The B-52's concert?

The next The B-52's concert is on April 20, 2024 at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

When was the last The B-52's concert?

The last The B-52's concert was on April 17, 2024 at The Venetian Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

What setlist does The B-52's play live?

The songs that The B-52's performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 18, 2023 concert at Darker Waves Fest 2023 in Huntington Beach, California, United States:

  1. Video intro
  2. Planet Claire
  3. Party Out of Bounds
  4. Mesopotamia
  5. Give Me Back My Man
  6. Cosmic Thing
  7. 52 Girls
  8. Roam
  9. Whammy Kiss
  10. Dance This Mess Around
  11. Private Idaho
  12. Love Shack
  13. Rock Lobster

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