The Smiths's 1983 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
Dec 06, 1983
The Smiths

Whistle Test On The Road

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Derby Assembly Rooms Derby, England, United Kingdom
Nov 24, 1983
The Smiths / James
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The Hacienda Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 23, 1983
The Smiths Huddersfield Polytechnic Union Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
Oct 05, 1983
The Smiths / Quando Quango / the impressions
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Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 30, 1983
The Smiths

Freshers Free Gig

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Birmingham University Guild Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Sep 25, 1983
Gang Of Four / The Smiths / The Orson Family
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Sep 17, 1983 –
Sep 18, 1983
Futurama 5 1983
Billy Bragg / Killing Joke / Beast / The Chameleons / New Model Army / John Cooper Clarke / The Smiths / Mekons / Red Lorry Yellow Lorry / Flesh for Lulu / The Lost Boys / Comsat Angels / Danielle Dax / Play Dead / Death Cult / Poison Girls / Ground Zero / The Three Johns / Sex Beat / Red Guitars / Gina X / Action Pact / Jayne County / Joolz / Bone Orchard / The Armoury Show / Les Mckeown's Legendary Bay City Rollers / Under Two Flags / A Popular History of Signs / Silent Running / Holy Toy / Colenso Parade / Ligotage / Pleasure and the Beast / Pink Peg Slax / Lavolta Lakota / Janine Andrews / Mark Miwurdz / Edward's Voice / The Box (Sheffield) Show all bands
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Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Jun 30, 1983
The Smiths / Aztec Camera / Truth / Impossible Dreamers University of Warwick Student Union Coventry, England, United Kingdom

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The Smiths / James on Nov 24, 1983 [634-small]

The Smiths / James
Nov 24, 1983
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Smiths had?

The Smiths has had 76 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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