Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers Concert History

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers was a rock band formed in 1976 from Gainesville, Florida, USA and led by Tom Petty. Petty was supported by his band, The Heartbreakers, for the majority of his career. He has occasionally released solo work, as was the case with his 2006 album Highway Companion on which he performed most of the backing instrumentation himself. However, members of The Heartbreakers have played on each of his solo albums and the band has always backed him when touring in support of those albums.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 23, 2023
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Ron Ely Buffalo Memorial Auditorium Buffalo, New York, United States
Mar 15, 2021
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers walnut creek ampitheater Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Feb 02, 2021
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers Pine Knob Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Nov 15, 2020
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Chesapeake Arena Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Nov 02, 2020
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Concord Pavilion Concord, California, United States
Oct 23, 2020
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Tom Petty / Beck / Norah Jones / Chris Stapleton / Brandi Carlile / Foo Fighters / Jackson Browne / Mike Campbell / Benmont Tench / Stevie Nicks / Eddie Vedder / Post Malone / Lenny Kravitz
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Feb 28, 2020
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
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Amalie Arena Tampa, Florida, United States
Jan 22, 2020
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Woodlands Houston, Texas, United States
Dec 01, 2017
The Heartbreakers / Mike Ness / Walter Lure's LAMF / Glen Matlock / Clem Burke

LAMF Anniversary

The Echoplex Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 25, 2017
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Lucinda Williams

40th Anniversary Tour...The Last Show

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Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 22, 2017
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Lucinda Williams

40th Anniversary Tour

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Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, California, United States
Sep 21, 2017
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Joe Walsh

40th anniversary tour

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Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 21, 2017
Sep 17, 2017
Kaaboo Del Mar
"Kaaboo Del Mar" / Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers / Jason Derulo / Alanis Morissette / Pepper / Pete Yorn / Jackson Browne / Andy Grammer / Live / Mamafesta / Milky Chance / T-Pain / Matthew Phillips / Timeflies / Trevor Hall / Fishbone / The Shadowboxers / Led Zeppelin 2 / Moonsville Collective / Hannah Wicklund & The Steppin Stones / Cordovas / Kira Lingman / David Spade / Demetri Martin / Bridget Everett Show all bands
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Del Mar Fairgrounds Grandstand Del Mar, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 17, 2017
Sep 15, 2017 –
Sep 17, 2017
KAABOO
Red Hot Chili Peppers / Weezer / X Ambassadors / DJ Le Youth / DJ Martin Jensen / Muse / Jane's Addiction / Logic / Machine Gun Kelly / Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Jason Derulo / Andy Grammer / Pepper
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Del Mar Race Track Del Mar, California, United States
Sep 14, 2017 –
Sep 17, 2017
Kaaboo Festival 2017
Red Hot Chili Peppers / David Guetta / Muse / Jason Derulo / Kesha / Weezer / T-Pain / Pink / Ice Cube / Alanis Morissette / Logic / Milky Chance / Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Garbage / Machine Gun Kelly / X Ambassadors / Barenaked Ladies / Jane's Addiction / Andy Grammer / Smash Mouth / Live / Jackson Browne / The Wallflowers / Sam Sparro / Pepper / Timeflies / The Knocks / Pete Yorn / LANY / Toad the Wet Sprocket / Michael McDonald / Le Youth / Trevor Hall / Martin Jensen / Emily Warren / Kap Slap / Fishbone / The Tubes / Lost Kings / Dave Mason / Little Hurricane / Eric Burdon And The Animals / Ages and Ages / The Stone Foxes / Lawrence / The Dan Band / One Drop / The Motet / Tristen / Jared & The Mill / The Last Internationale / Armors / The Shadowboxers / Ethan Tucker / Luna Aura / Led Zeppelin 2 / The Magpie Salute / Moonsville Collective / The Cordovas / Trouble in the Wind / The Steppin' Stones / Lost Beach / darenots / The Him (NL) / DJ Diesel / Zeal Levin / Mamafesta / Kira Lingman / Josh Arbour / Steeviewild Show all bands
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Unknown venue San Diego, California, United States
Show Duplicates for Sep 14, 2017
Sep 01, 2017
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

40th Anniversary Tour

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Golden 1 Center Sacramento, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 01, 2017
Aug 30, 2017
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / The Shelters
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William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California, United States
Aug 28, 2017
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / The Shelters
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William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California, United States
Aug 25, 2017
The Shelters / Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

40th Anniversary Tour

Golden 1 Center Sacramento, California, United States
Aug 22, 2017
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers / The Shelters
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William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, California, United States

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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers on Apr 18, 2012 [467-small]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Apr 18, 2012
 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
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 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
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 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Apr 18, 2012
 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers on Apr 18, 2012 [473-small]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Apr 18, 2012
 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers on Apr 18, 2012 [474-small]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Apr 18, 2012
 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
Apr 18, 2012
 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
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Tom Petty / Lone Justice / The Heartbreakers on Jul 2, 1985 [879-small]

Tom Petty / Lone Justice / The Heartbreakers
Jul 2, 1985
 Norman, Oklahoma, United States
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / The Replacements on Aug 7, 1989 [370-small]

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / The Replacements
Aug 7, 1989
 Clarkston, Michigan, United States
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Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers / Naughty Sweeties on Sep 19, 1981 [614-small]

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers / Naughty Sweeties
Sep 19, 1981
 Irvine, California, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What genre is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers?

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers emerged as one of the earliest representatives of the heartland rock genre, a style of music that focuses on story-telling and the social conditions of the average working class person. Other major first-generation heartland rock acts include Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, John Mellencamp, and Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.

Who is Tom Petty in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers?

Tom Petty was the lead vocalist of the American hearland rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Throughout his career, he was also known as "Charlie T. Wilbury Jr." and "Muddy Wilbury.” In addition to his duties with the Heartbreakers, Tom Petty has led a successful solo career and played in other bands like Mudcrutch and the Traveling Wilburys. His death in 2017 caused the formal disbandment of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

When did Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers form?

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers formed on November 9, 1976.

Where is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from?

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers formed in Gainesville, Florida.

Who were the members of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers?

The band was originally composed of five founding members:

  • Tom Petty as frontman, singer-songwriter, and rhythm guitarist
  • Mike Campbell on lead guitar
  • Ron Blair on bass
  • Stan Lynch on drums
  • Benmont Tench on keyboard

In 1982, Blair left the band and was replaced by Howie Epstein who departed in 2002. Blair then returned and stayed with the band until Petty’s death in 2017, at which time the band officially broke up.

Additionally, in 1994 drummer Stan Lynch was replaced with Steve Ferrone who remained with the Heartbreakers until 2017.

What was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers's first Top 40 hit?

In 1976, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released their first single "Breakdown." At that time, it failed to chart, but when it was re-released in 1977, it reached number 40 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the band’s first Top 40 hit.

What year did Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers play at the Super Bowl Half-Time Show?

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers performed at the Super Bowl Half-Time Show between the New York Giants and New England Patriots on February 3, 2008.

When and how did Tom Petty die?

Tom Petty died on October 2, 2017, two weeks before his 67th birthday. He was found unresponsive in his California home and pronounced dead at 8:40 p.m. After an autopsy, his cause of death was announced to be an accidental drug overdose. The coroner detected toxic levels of opioids, antidepressants, and sedatives in his blood.

Who from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers were Jewish?

Stan Lynch, the band's drummer from 1976 to 1995, and Howie Epstein, the band's bassist from 1982 to 2002, are both Jewish.

How many concerts has Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers had?

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers has had 1,313 concerts.

What genre is Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers?

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers is most often considered to be Rock, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, Soft Rock, Country Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, Power Pop, and Southern Rock.

When was the last Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers concert?

The last Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers concert was on December 23, 2023 at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York, United States. The bands that performed were: Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / Ron Ely.

What setlist does Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers play live?

The songs that Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the February 28, 2020 concert at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, United States:

  1. Wildflowers
  2. Learning to Fly
  3. Listen to Her Heart
  4. Don't Do Me Like That
  5. Handle With Care
  6. Into the Great Wide Open
  7. Room at the Top
  8. Even the Losers
  9. The Waiting
  10. You Don't Know How It Feels
  11. Mary Jane's Last Dance
  12. A Woman in Love (It's Not Me)
  13. Love Is a Long Road
  14. You Wreck Me
  15. Runnin' Down a Dream
  16. Breakdown
  17. Here Comes My Girl
  18. Free Fallin'
  19. I Won't Back Down
  20. I Need to Know
  21. American Girl
  22. Refugee
  23. Free Girl Now

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