The Joy Formidable Concert History

The Joy Formidable is an indie rock band formed in 2007 in North Wales, United Kingdom, currently located in London, England. The group members are Ritzy Bryan (vocals, guitar), Rhydian Dafydd (bass, backing vocals), and Matt Thomas (drums). Their music has been described as "primal epic grunge rock à la The Breeders, Arcade Fire and Yeah Yeah Yeahs".

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The Joy Formidable Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 24, 2026
The Cure / The Twilight Sad / The Joy Formidable
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Blackweir Fields Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Jun 05, 2026
The Joy Formidable

Gwyl Tawe

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The Bunkhouse Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
May 21, 2026
The Joy Formidable
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The Parkway Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
May 18, 2026
The Joy Formidable
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Le Poisson Rouge New York, New York, United States
May 16, 2026
The Joy Formidable

An Evening with The Joy Formidable

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The Miracle Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States
May 14, 2026
The Joy Formidable
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Arts at the Armory Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
May 13, 2026
The Joy Formidable
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Ardmore Music Hall Ardmore, Pennsylvania, United States
May 11, 2026
The Joy Formidable

An evening with The Joy Formidable

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The Pyramid Scheme Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
May 10, 2026
The Joy Formidable Vivarium Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Mar 26, 2026
Manic Street Preachers / The Joy Formidable

Teenage Cancer Trust at Royal Albert Hall

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Royal Albert Hall London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 22, 2026

Live Filming

McFly / The Joy Formidable / Half Happy

Matt Willis Presents McFly

DEPOT Cardiff Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Mar 22, 2026
McFly / Matt Willis / The Joy Formidable / Half Happy
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Depot (Cardiff) Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Mar 14, 2026
Cancelled
The Joy Formidable Parkway Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Mar 11, 2026
Cancelled
The Joy Formidable The Great Hall Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mar 08, 2026
The Joy Formidable Ardmore Music Hall Ardmore, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 07, 2026
The Joy Formidable Le Poisson Rouge New York, New York, United States
Mar 06, 2026
The Joy Formidable Miracle Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Mar 05, 2026
The Joy Formidable Center for Arts at the Armory Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Feb 28, 2026
The Joy Formidable
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Maurer Hall Chicago, Illinois, United States
Feb 24, 2026
The Joy Formidable
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Masonic Lodge At Hollywood Forever Cemetery Los Angeles, California, United States

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The Cure / The Twilight Sad / The Joy Formidable
Jun 24, 2026
 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Fun Fun Fun Fest
Nov 5, 2011
 Austin, Texas, United States
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The Cure / The Twilight Sad / The Joy Formidable
Jun 24, 2026
 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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The Cure / The Twilight Sad / The Joy Formidable
Jun 24, 2026
 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Placebo / The Joy Formidable on Nov 23, 2016 [140-small]

Placebo / The Joy Formidable
Nov 23, 2016
 Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
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Riot Fest Chicago 2015
Sep 11 - 13, 2015
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Lollapalooza
Aug 5 - 7, 2011
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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The Joy Formidable / The Black Keys on Jul 8, 2013 [250-small]

The Joy Formidable / The Black Keys
Jul 8, 2013
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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The Joy Formidable / The Black Keys
Jul 8, 2013
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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The Joy Formidable / The Black Keys
Jul 8, 2013
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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The Cure / The Twilight Sad / The Joy Formidable
Jun 24, 2026
 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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The Cure / The Twilight Sad / The Joy Formidable
Jun 24, 2026
 Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
Indie
Indie Rock
British
Female Vocalists
UK
Shoegaze
Dream Pop
Noise Pop
Metropopolis
Nu Gaze
Welsh Rock
Welsh Indie
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Latest Setlist (06/24/2026):

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  1. The Greatest Light Is the Greatest Shade
  2. Cradle
  3. Sevier
  4. Whirring
  5. Wolf's Law
  6. The Everchanging Spectrum of a Lie

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 22 concerts
2025 6 concerts
2023 27 concerts
2022 56 concerts
2021 18 concerts
2020 3 concerts
2019 82 concerts
2018 48 concerts
2017 24 concerts
2016 137 concerts
2015 23 concerts
2014 14 concerts
2013 161 concerts
2012 78 concerts
2011 173 concerts
2010 118 concerts
2009 112 concerts
2008 25 concerts
2007 1 concert
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