The Sugarcubes's 1988 Concert History

The Sugarcubes (Sykurmolarnir in Icelandic) (1986-1992) were an alternative rock group from Reykjavík, Iceland. For most of their career, the band consisted of Björk Guðmundsdóttir (vocals, keyboards), Einar Örn Benediktsson (vocals, trumpet), Þór Eldon (guitar), Bragi Ólafsson (bass), Magga Örnólfsdóttir (keyboards) and Sigtryggur Baldursson (drums). Lead singer Björk would later become an internationally successful solo musician and the best selling Icelandic musician of all time.

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 11, 1988
The Sugarcubes
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The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Sep 08, 1988
The Sugarcubes Rialto Theatre Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Sep 04, 1988
The Sugarcubes / Miracle Legion
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Visage Orlando, Florida, United States
Sep 02, 1988
The Sugarcubes / Miracle Legion

Life's Too Good Tour

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Masquerade Club Tampa, Florida, United States
Aug 26, 1988
The Sugarcubes Tommy's Dallas, Texas, United States
Aug 15, 1988
The Sugarcubes / Hugo Largo
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I-Beam San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 11, 1988
The Sugarcubes

Life's Too Good

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Cabaret Metro Chicago, Illinois, United States
Jul 23, 1988
Marillion / The Sugarcubes

Fife Aid 1988

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Craigtoun Country Park St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom
Jun 30, 1988 –
Jul 03, 1988
Roskilde Festival 1988
The Pogues / Billy Bragg / John Hiatt / INXS / Death Angel / Soul Asylum / Toto / Bryan Adams / Louis Bertignac / New Model Army / Leonard Cohen / The Tide / Georgia Satellites / 10,000 Maniacs / The Young Gods / Sting / The Sugarcubes / The Church / Lars H.U.G. / Ali Farka Touré / Sator / Hothouse Flowers / The Celibate Rifles / Sly And Robbie / Oysterband / Magnum / Melrose / Disneyland After Dark / Milton Nascimento / T'Pau / Mary Coughlan / TV-2 / Sanne Salomonsen / Di Leva / Eva Dahlgren / Royal Crescent Mob / Gangway / The Jesus and Mary Chain / Joolz / Lime Spiders / Sort Sol / Kassav' / Lis Sørensen / Bjorn Afzelius / The Sandmen / Rainbirds / The Rainmakers / Backstreet Girls / Povl Dissing / S.e. Rogie / Dieters Lieder / Fatala / Picnic / Miss B. Haven / The Overlords / Orchestre Super Matimila / Les Visiteurs / Shikisha / Kastrierte Philosophen / How Do I / Amayenge / Rhythm Sisters / Flaco Jiminez / Dembo Konte / Andy Sheppard Quintet / Carte De Sjour / Hariot / Kausu Kuyateh / Hounddog All Stars Show all bands
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Unknown venue Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
May 21, 1988
The Sugarcubes Cambridge Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
May 20, 1988
The Sugarcubes / The Wolfgang Press
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Nick Rayns LCR, University of East Anglia (UEA) Norwich, England, United Kingdom
May 15, 1988
The Sugarcubes The Irish Centre Digbeth, UK
May 11, 1988
The Sugarcubes
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Leicester University Student Union Leicester, England, United Kingdom

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Concert photo courtesy of Jim Leatherman, The Sugarcubes / Miracle Legion on Sep 4, 1988 [188-small]

Concert photo courtesy of Jim Leatherman


The Sugarcubes / Miracle Legion
Sep 4, 1988
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Concert photo courtesy of Jim Leatherman, The Sugarcubes / Miracle Legion on Sep 4, 1988 [189-small]

Concert photo courtesy of Jim Leatherman


The Sugarcubes / Miracle Legion
Sep 4, 1988
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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The Sugarcubes / Miracle Legion on Sep 4, 1988 [190-small]

The Sugarcubes / Miracle Legion
Sep 4, 1988
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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The Sugarcubes / Miracle Legion on Sep 2, 1988 [524-small]

The Sugarcubes / Miracle Legion
Sep 2, 1988
 Tampa, Florida, United States
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The Sugarcubes on Sep 11, 1988 [943-small]

The Sugarcubes
Sep 11, 1988
 New York, New York, United States
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The Sugarcubes / Hugo Largo on Aug 15, 1988 [065-small]

The Sugarcubes / Hugo Largo
Aug 15, 1988
 San Francisco, California, United States
  Uploaded by Yvette Kay

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Sugarcubes had?

The Sugarcubes has had 73 concerts.

What genre is The Sugarcubes?

The Sugarcubes is most often considered to be Rock, Indie, Electronic, Alternative Rock, Alternative, Indie Pop, Female Vocalists, Pop Punk, Post-Punk, New Wave, Art Rock, Screamo, Dream Pop, Art Pop, New Wave Pop, Alternative Dance, Alternative Pop, Neon Pop Punk, Icelandic, Icelandic Pop, Iceland, and Icelandic Post-Punk.

When was the last The Sugarcubes concert?

The last The Sugarcubes concert was on November 17, 2006 at Laugardalsholl in Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland. The bands that performed were: Björk / The Sugarcubes / múm / Rass.

What setlist does The Sugarcubes play live?

The songs that The Sugarcubes performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 17, 2006 concert at Laugardalsholl in Reykjavik, Capital Region, Iceland:

  1. Traitor
  2. Leash Called Love
  3. Deus
  4. Water
  5. Bee
  6. Planet
  7. Shoot Him
  8. Walkabout
  9. Mama
  10. Pump
  11. Regina
  12. A Day Called Zero
  13. Birthday
  14. Coldsweat
  15. Blue Eyed Pop
  16. Motorcrash
  17. Delicious Demon
  18. Hit
  19. Fucking In Rhythm & Sorrow
  20. with Johnny Triumph, Örnólfur Eldon and Hrafnkell Flóki
  21. Luftgítar

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