The Cars Concert History

The Cars is a popular American new wave/power pop band that formed in 1976, after going through several different incarnations. The band was founded in Boston, Massachusetts and were signed to Elektra Records in 1977. The band originally consisted of David Robinson (drummer), Benjamin Orr (singer/bassist), Ric Ocasek (singer/rhythm guitarist), Elliot Easton (lead guitarist), Greg Hawkes (keyboardist).

Past The Cars Tours & Concerts (Page 1)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 05, 2023
The Cars Hobart Art Theater Hobart, Indiana, United States
Oct 17, 2022
The Cars
Nov 16, 2018
Devo / The Cars / Van Halen / Elvis Costello Ace of Cups Columbus, Ohio, United States
Apr 14, 2018
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 33rd Annual Induction Ceremony
Bon Jovi / Howard Stern / The Killers / Ann Wilson / Jerry Cantrell / Brittany Howard / Felicia Collins / The Cars / John Illsley, Guy Fletcher, Alan Clark of Dire Straits / Andra Day / The Roots / Mary J. Blige / Ms. Lauryn Hill / The Moody Blues
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Cleveland Public Hall Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 14, 2018
May 31, 2014
The Cars Allentown Fairgrounds Grandstand Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 07, 2011
Lollapalooza 2011 (Day 3, Sun.)
Titus Andronicus / Imelda May / Little Hurricane / The Pains of Being Pure at Heart / The Cars / Nas and Damian Marley / Foo Fighters / Cage the Elephant
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Grant Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicates for Aug 07, 2011
Aug 05, 2011 –
Aug 07, 2011
Lollapalooza 2011
Grace Potter & the Nocturnals / Pretty Lights / Ratatat / A Perfect Circle / Collie Buddz / Noah & The Whale / An Horse / CeeLo Green / Crystal Castles / The Naked and Famous / Los Bunkers / Portugal. The Man / Chuckie / Julia Easterlin / Chico Trujillo / Skylar Grey / Ceci Bastida / Peter Distefano / Modeselektor / Imelda May / DJ Mel / Ana Tijoux / Typhoon / Gold Motel / Super Mash Bros. / Best Coast / Busy P / J Roddy Walston & the Business / Afrojack / Jackmaster / Joachim Garraud / Dani Deahl / Iration / Ryan Leslie / Phantogram / Black Cards / Q Brothers / Feed Me / Keller Williams / Tinie Tempah / Bloody Beetroots Death Crew 77 / The Chain Gang of 1974 / Ryan Bingham & The Dead Horses / Kids These Days / Reptar / Fences / Lady D / 12th Planet / Kate Diaz / Ruby Jane / Keith Forbes / Brady Rymer / The Happiness Club / Grouplove / Coldplay / Walk the Moon / Night Beats / Young Man / Christina Perri / Patrick Stump / Deadmau5 / Fitz and the Tantrums / Muse / The Mountain Goats / Manchester Orchestra / Ween / Delta Spirit / Atmosphere / White Lies / Young the Giant / Skrillex / Smith Westerns / Arctic Monkeys / The Pains of Being Pure at Heart / Bright Eyes / Tennis / The Kills / Eminem / Cults / Foster The People / TAB The Band / Lykke Li / City and Colour / Cold War Kids / Kerli / Ellie Goulding / The Vaccines / Two Door Cinema Club / Foo Fighters / The Glitch Mob / The Pretty Reckless / Friendly Fires / The Joy Formidable / Beirut / The Drums / Deftones / Death from Above 1979 / Dom / Big Bang Boom / Local Natives / Big Audio Dynamite / My Morning Jacket / Maps & Atlases / Midnight Conspiracy / Daedelus / Black Lips / Savoy / Rival Schools / Electric Touch / Disappears / Lord Huron / Ximena Sariñana / Switch / Kyle Lucas & Captain Midnite / Girl Talk / The Kingston Springs / Haley Bonar / Deluka / Lia Ices / Sammy Adams / The Cool Kids / Perryetty Vs. Chris Cox / Beats Antique / Mayer Hawthorne and The County / Cage The Elephant / Flogging Molly / Lissie / Explosions in the Sky / Titus Andronicus / Ralph's World / Northbrook Garage / Boy & Bear / L1ght / Wye Oak / JR JR / The Cars / Kid Cudi / Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley Show all bands
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Grant Park Chicago, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicates for Aug 05, 2011
May 26, 2011
The Cars

Move Like This Tour

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House of Blues Boston Boston, Massachusetts, United States
May 25, 2011
The Cars
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Roseland Ballroom New York, New York, United States
May 23, 2011
The Cars
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9:30 Club Washington, D.C., United States
May 22, 2011
The Cars
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Franklin Music Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
May 20, 2011
The Cars
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Sound Academy Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 18, 2011
The Cars
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Riviera Theater Chicago, Illinois, United States
Show Duplicate for May 18, 2011
May 17, 2011
The Cars
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First Avenue and 7th St Entry - Mainroom Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
May 15, 2011
The Cars
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Fillmore Auditorium Denver, Colorado, United States
May 13, 2011
The Cars

More Like This Tour

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Fox Theater Oakland, California, United States
May 12, 2011
The Cars
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Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
May 10, 2011
The Cars
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Showbox SoDo Seattle, Washington, United States
Jul 25, 2010
The Cars / Cars On Fire / City of Ashes The Haymakers Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Sep 01, 2007
The Cars

On The Waterfront

Davis Park Rockford, Illinois, United States

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The Cars
Aug 24, 1984
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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The Cars
Aug 19, 1984
 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Live Aid 1985
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Live Aid 1985
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Cars / Nick Lowe & The Chaps
Mar 8, 1982
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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The Cars / Nick Lowe & The Chaps
Mar 8, 1982
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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REO Speedwagon / The Cars / The Rockets / Ian Hunter / Head East on Aug 11, 1979 [356-small]

REO Speedwagon / The Cars / The Rockets / Ian Hunter / Head East
Aug 11, 1979
 Rockford, Illinois, United States
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REO Speedwagon / The Cars / The Rockets / Ian Hunter / Head East on Aug 11, 1979 [311-small]

REO Speedwagon / The Cars / The Rockets / Ian Hunter / Head East
Aug 11, 1979
 Rockford, Illinois, United States
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REO Speedwagon / The Cars / The Rockets / Ian Hunter / Head East on Aug 11, 1979 [312-small]

REO Speedwagon / The Cars / The Rockets / Ian Hunter / Head East
Aug 11, 1979
 Rockford, Illinois, United States
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Ted Nugent / Heart / The Cars / Sammy Hagar / Missouri on Jun 17, 1979 [398-small]

Ted Nugent / Heart / The Cars / Sammy Hagar / Missouri
Jun 17, 1979
 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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The Cars / The Romantics on Nov 24, 1980 [409-small]

The Cars / The Romantics
Nov 24, 1980
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Cars on Aug 10, 1979 [202-small]

The Cars
Aug 10, 1979
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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The Cars / The Motels on Oct 4, 1980 [204-small]

The Cars / The Motels
Oct 4, 1980
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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The Cars on Aug 15, 1984 [221-small]

The Cars
Aug 15, 1984
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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The Cars on Nov 29, 1987 [236-small]

The Cars
Nov 29, 1987
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Ticket Stub, The Cars on Sep 7, 1984 [816-small]

Ticket Stub

The Cars
Sep 7, 1984
 San Antonio, Texas, United States
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The Cars on Sep 7, 1984 [817-small]

The Cars
Sep 7, 1984
 San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Concert Tour Program, The Cars on Sep 7, 1984 [818-small]

Concert Tour Program

The Cars
Sep 7, 1984
 San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Pop Rock
Singer-Songwriter
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Soft Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
New Wave
Mellow Gold
Art Rock
Synthpop
Power Pop
New Wave Pop
Synth-Pop
Permanent Wave
New Romantic
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Latest Setlist (04/14/2018):

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  1. My Best Friend's Girl
  2. You Might Think
  3. Moving in Stereo
  4. Just What I Needed

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Concerts Per Year:

2023 1 concert
2022 1 concert
2018 2 concerts
2014 1 concert
2011 13 concerts
2010 1 concert
2007 2 concerts
1997 1 concert
1996 1 concert
1987 26 concerts
1985 2 concerts
1984 36 concerts
1983 2 concerts
1982 25 concerts
1980 29 concerts
1979 41 concerts
1978 24 concerts
1977 3 concerts

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many concerts has The Cars had?

The Cars has had 211 concerts.

What genre is The Cars?

The Cars is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), New Wave, Mellow Gold, Art Rock, Synthpop, Power Pop, New Wave Pop, Synth-Pop, Permanent Wave, and New Romantic.

When was the last The Cars concert?

The last The Cars concert was on October 05, 2023 at Hobart Art Theater in Hobart, Indiana, United States.

What setlist does The Cars play live?

The songs that The Cars performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 14, 2018 concert at Cleveland Public Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, United States:

  1. My Best Friend's Girl
  2. You Might Think
  3. Moving in Stereo
  4. Just What I Needed

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