The Magnetic Fields Concert History

The Magnetic Fields is an American indie pop band that formed in Boston, MA in 1988 by Stephin Merritt. Albums released under the name "The Magnetic Fields" often consist of synth-pop music in a 1980s style underlying clever lyrics which are usually heavily ironic. While synth-pop often forms the foundation of their music, The Magnetic Fields' music borrows from many other styles, notably country, folk and indie pop.

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The Magnetic Fields Tours & Concerts (Page 15)

Date Concert Venue Location
Mar 25, 2017
Big Ears Festival
"Big Ears Festival" / The Magnetic Fields / Gavin Bryars / Supersilent / Deerhoof / Maya Beiser / Glenn Kotche / Henry Grimes / Meredith Monk / Colin Stetson / Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith / The Crossing / Joan Shelley / Steve Lehman / Theo Bleckmann / TWEEDY / Nels Cline / Yuka Honda / Horse Lords / Xiu Xiu / Six Organs of Admittance / DJ Rupture / Nief-Norf / Jessica Moss / Nils Økland / Philip Jeck / Xylouris White / Yasmine Hamdan / Sir Richard Bishop / Ståle Storløkken / White Magic Show all bands
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Various Venues Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Mar 24, 2017
Alvin Curran / The American Contemporary Music Ensemble / Carla Bley Trio / Claire Chase / Colleen / Frederic Rzewski / Frode Haltli / Johann Johannsson / Laetitia Sadier / Lisa Moore / Matmos / Maya Beiser / Meredith Monk / Michael Hurley / Nief-...
Alvin Curran / The American Contemporary Music Ensemble / Carla Bley Trio / Claire Chase / Colleen / Frederic Rzewski / Frode Haltli / Johann Johannsson / Laetitia Sadier / Lisa Moore / Matmos / Maya Beiser / Meredith Monk / Michael Hurley / Nief-Norf / Nils Økland / Richard Teitelbaum / Shane Parish / Stale Storlokken / Arve Henriksen / The Magnetic Fields / Tortoise / Wilco / Wu Fei Show all bands
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Downtown Knoxville Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Mar 23, 2017 –
Mar 26, 2017
Big Ears Festival 2017
Wilco / Blonde Redhead / The Magnetic Fields / Deerhoof / Tortoise / My Brightest Diamond / Xiu Xiu / Johann Johannsson / Colin Stetson / Laetitia Sadier / Aoife O'Donovan / Matmos / Colleen / Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith / Yasmine Hamdan / Six Organs of Admittance / Julian Lage / Anna Meredith / Michael Hurley / DM Stith / Joan Shelley / Gavin Bryars / Meredith Monk / Yuki Numata Resnick / DJ Rupture / Arve Henriksen / Shye Ben Tzur / Xylouris White / The Rajasthan Express / Rachel Grimes / Dakha Brakha / Sir Richard Bishop / White Magic / Oliver Coates / Philip Jeck / Theatre of Voices / Shara Worden / Maya Beiser / Carla Bley / Dave Harrington / Supersilent / Julian Lage & Chris Eldridge / Glenn Kotche / Ahleuchatistas / Nathan Salsburg / Acme / Horse Lords / Deathprod / Sarah Kirkland Snider / Frederic Rzewski / Theo Bleckmann / Rangda / Alvin Curran / Gavin Bryars Ensemble / Steve Lehman / Lisa Moore / Dave Harrington Group / Nils Økland / Junun / On Fillmore / Claire Chase / Frode Haltli / Matthew Shipp Trio / Henry Threadgill's Zooid / Emilia Amper / Wu Fei / The American Contemporary Music Ensemble / Knoxville Jazz Orchestra / Sélébéyone / Henry Grimes / Stale Storlokken / Padma Newsome / Shane Parish / Richard Teitelbaum / Musica Elettronica Viva / Nils Økland Band / Nief-Norf / Julius Eastman Memorial Dinner Show all bands
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Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Mar 22, 2017
Stephin Merritt / The Magnetic Fields Carolina Theatre Durham, North Carolina, United States
Mar 21, 2017
Stephin Merritt / The Magnetic Fields Carolina Theatre Durham, North Carolina, United States
Mar 19, 2017
The Magnetic Fields
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The Lincoln Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Mar 18, 2017
The Magnetic Fields
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The Lincoln Theatre Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Mar 16, 2017
The Magnetic Fields
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Union Transfer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 15, 2017
The Magnetic Fields
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Union Transfer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 02, 2016
The Magnetic Fields
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BAM Howard Gilman Opera House New York, New York, United States
Nov 19, 2016
The Magnetic Fields
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Mass MoCA North Adams, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 18, 2016
The Magnetic Fields
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Mass MoCA North Adams, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 18, 2016 –
Nov 19, 2016
The Magnetic Fields

50 Song Memoir

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Mass MoCA North Adams, Massachusetts, United States
May 16, 2015
The Magnetic Fields

Alphabetical Tour

Wexner Center for the Arts Columbus, Ohio, United States
Jan 16, 2013
John Cale / Greg Dulli / Nick Franglen / Kim Gordon / Joan As Police Woman / The Magnetic Fields / Mercury Rev / Alison Mosshart / Meshell Ndegeocello / Peaches / Sharon Van Etten / Yeasayer
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Howard Gilman Opera House, BAM New York, New York, United States
Dec 31, 2012
The Magnetic Fields
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Symphony Hall Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 18, 2012
The Magnetic Fields
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Sixth & I Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 17, 2012
The Magnetic Fields
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6th and I Historic Synagogue Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 16, 2012
The Magnetic Fields
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Carnegie Lecture Hall Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 15, 2012
The Magnetic Fields
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The Crofoot Ballroom, The Crofoot Pontiac, Michigan, United States
Nov 14, 2012
The Magnetic Fields / Gal Musette

Fall Tour

Sheldon Concert Hall St. Louis, Missouri, United States

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 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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May 6, 2017
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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May 7, 2017
 Seattle, Washington, United States
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 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Jul 19, 2004
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Mar 2, 2002
 New York, New York, United States
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Mar 1, 2002
 New York, New York, United States
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Apr 13, 2001
 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Genres:

Indie
Alternative Rock
Indie Rock
Singer-Songwriter
Alternative
Indie Pop
Lo-Fi
Art Rock
Synthpop
Indie Folk
Dream Pop
Synth-Pop
Art Pop
Chamber Pop
Stomp And Holler
Alternative Country
Noise Pop
Permanent Wave
Anti-Folk
Metropopolis
Melancholia
Minimal Synth
Twee Pop
Tape Club
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Latest Setlist (11/02/2025):

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  1. World Love
  2. Washington, D.C.
  3. Long-Forgotten Fairytale
  4. Kiss Me Like You Mean It
  5. Papa Was a Rodeo
  6. Epitaph for My Heart
  7. Asleep and Dreaming
  8. The Sun Goes Down and the World Goes Dancing
  9. The Way You Say Good-Night
  10. Abigail, Belle of Kilronan
  11. I Shatter
  12. Underwear
  13. It's a Crime
  14. Busby Berkeley Dreams
  15. I'm Sorry I Love You
  16. Acoustic Guitar
  17. The Death of Ferdinand de Saussure
  18. Love in the Shadows
  19. Bitter Tears
  20. Wi' Nae Wee Bairn Ye'll Me Beget
  21. Yeah! Oh, Yeah!
  22. Experimental Music Love
  23. Meaningless
  24. Love Is Like a Bottle of Gin
  25. Queen of the Savages
  26. Blue You
  27. I Can't Touch You Anymore
  28. Two Kinds of People
  29. How to Say Goodbye
  30. The Night You Can't Remember
  31. For We Are the King of the Boudoir
  32. Strange Eyes
  33. Xylophone Track
  34. Zebra

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Concerts Per Year:

2025 46 concerts
2024 59 concerts
2023 32 concerts
2022 42 concerts
2021 40 concerts
2020 15 concerts
2019 3 concerts
2018 6 concerts
2017 45 concerts
2016 3 concerts
2015 1 concert
2013 1 concert
2012 53 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2010 35 concerts
2009 1 concert
2008 43 concerts
2007 1 concert
2004 44 concerts
2002 2 concerts
2001 22 concerts
2000 20 concerts
1999 21 concerts
1998 14 concerts
1997 10 concerts
1996 7 concerts
1995 6 concerts
1994 5 concerts
1993 2 concerts
1992 3 concerts
1991 4 concerts
1990 1 concert
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