The Smiths's 1985 Concert History

The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. They comprised the singer Morrissey, the guitarist Johnny Marr, the bassist Andy Rourke and the drummer Mike Joyce. They are regarded as one of the most important acts to emerge from the 1980s British independent music scene.

Date Concert Venue Location
Mar 28, 1985
James / The Smiths
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St George's Concert Hall Bradford, England, United Kingdom
Mar 27, 1985
The Smiths / James
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Royal Court Theatre Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Mar 24, 1985
The Smiths

The Smiths (with James)

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Newcastle City Hall Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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Mar 23, 1985
The Smiths / James Middlesbrough Town Hall Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom
Mar 22, 1985
The Smiths / James Sheffield City Hall Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Mar 17, 1985
James / The Smiths
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Birmingham Hippodrome Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Mar 16, 1985
The Smiths / James

The Smiths

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Victoria Hall Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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Mar 12, 1985
James / The Smiths
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Royal Concert Hall Notts Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Mar 08, 1985
The Smiths / James
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Margate Winter Gardens Margate, England, United Kingdom
Mar 07, 1985
James / The Smiths
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Brighton Dome Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Mar 06, 1985
The Smiths / James

Meat Is Murder

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The Arts Centre Poole, England, United Kingdom
Mar 04, 1985
The Smiths / James
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Hexagon Theatre Reading, England, United Kingdom
Mar 03, 1985
James / The Smiths
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Portsmouth Guildhall Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Mar 01, 1985
The Smiths
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O2 Academy Brixton London, England, United Kingdom
Feb 27, 1985
The Smiths / James
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Golddiggers Chippenham, England, United Kingdom
Feb 02, 1985
The Smiths

Meat is Murder

Palace Theatre Manchester Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Gig Poster

The Smiths / James
Apr 4, 1985
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Gig Poster

The Smiths / James
Apr 4, 1985
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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The Smiths / Billy Bragg on Jun 18, 1985 [400-small]

The Smiths / Billy Bragg
Jun 18, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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The Smiths / Billy Bragg on Jun 18, 1985 [401-small]

The Smiths / Billy Bragg
Jun 18, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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The Smiths / Billy Bragg on Jun 18, 1985 [402-small]

The Smiths / Billy Bragg
Jun 18, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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The Smiths / Billy Bragg on Jun 18, 1985 [403-small]

The Smiths / Billy Bragg
Jun 18, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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The Smiths / Billy Bragg on Jun 18, 1985 [404-small]

The Smiths / Billy Bragg
Jun 18, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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The Smiths / Billy Bragg on Jun 18, 1985 [405-small]

The Smiths / Billy Bragg
Jun 18, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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The Smiths / Billy Bragg on Jun 18, 1985 [406-small]

The Smiths / Billy Bragg
Jun 18, 1985
 New York, New York, United States
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The Smiths on Sep 22, 1985 [928-small]

The Smiths
Sep 22, 1985
 Irvine, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Ticket

The Smiths / James
Apr 4, 1985
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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The Smiths / James on Mar 27, 1985 [282-small]

The Smiths / James
Mar 27, 1985
 Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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Alternative Rock
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British
Indie Pop
Post-Punk
New Wave
Indie Folk
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Jangle Pop
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1985 36 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Smiths had?

The Smiths has had 90 concerts.

What genre is The Smiths?

The Smiths is most often considered to be Rock, Indie, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Alternative, British, Indie Pop, Post-Punk, New Wave, Indie Folk, Permanent Wave, Jangle Pop, UK Post-Punk, C86, Twee Pop, Tape Club, Madchester, Indie Fuzzpop, and Vermont Indie.

When was the last The Smiths concert?

The last The Smiths concert was on July 12, 2019. The bands that performed were: The Cult / Echo and the Bunnymen / New Order / The Smiths.

What setlist does The Smiths play live?

The songs that The Smiths performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the December 12, 1986 concert at Brixton Academy in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Ask
  2. Bigmouth Strikes Again
  3. London
  4. Miserable Lie
  5. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
  6. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
  7. Shoplifters of the World Unite
  8. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
  9. Is It Really So Strange?
  10. Cemetry Gates
  11. This Night Has Opened My Eyes
  12. Still Ill
  13. Panic
  14. The Queen Is Dead
  15. William, It Was Really Nothing
  16. Hand in Glove

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