Triumph's 1981 Concert History

In 1975, Triumph was formed by Gil Moore, Mark Levine, Fred Keeler, and Peter Young as a progressive rock band capable of blending hard rock with classical instrumentation. Young and Keeler left soon thereafter and were replaced by Rik Emmett. The classic trio of Moore, Levine, and Emmett continued until 1988 when Emmett left. Moore and Levine carried on as a duo until 1992 when Phil X joined. Unfortunately, the new trio was short-lived, and the band broke up in 1993. Triumph has reunited several times since: first, on June 7, 1988 at the Swden Rock Festival, then on, July 11, 2008 at the Rocklahoma music festival, and lastly on November 16, 2019 at the Metalworks Studios in Mississauga, Ontario for the documentary "Triumph: Rock 'n Roll Machine." In December 2025, Triumph announced its first tour in 30 years to commence in the fall of 2026.

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Triumph had 66 concerts in 1981

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1981
Triumph Maple Leaf Gardens Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Dec 30, 1981
Triumph

Allied Forces

Auditorium Theatre Rochester, New York, United States
Dec 29, 1981
Triumph

Allied Forces

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Cincinnati Gardens Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Dec 28, 1981
Triumph

Allied Forces

Checkerdome St Louis, Missouri, United States
Dec 27, 1981
Triumph

Allied Forces

Municipal Auditorium Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Dec 26, 1981
Triumph Civic Center Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Dec 19, 1981
Triumph / Harlequin / Rabit Stampede Corral Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Dec 13, 1981
Triumph

Allied Forces

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Dane County Coliseum Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Dec 12, 1981
Triumph

Allied Forces

Illinois State University Normal, Illinois, United States
Dec 11, 1981
Triumph / Survivor

Triumph - Allied Forces Tour

Mecca Auditorium Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 11, 1981
Dec 05, 1981
Triumph / Survivor / Harlequin Sam Houston Coliseum Houston, Texas, United States
Dec 04, 1981
Triumph / Survivor

Allied Forces Tour

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Reunion Arena Dallas, Texas, United States
Dec 03, 1981
Triumph

Allied Forces

Unknown venue Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Nov 28, 1981
Triumph

Allied Forces

Northlands Coliseum Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Nov 27, 1981
Triumph / Harlequin / Wrabit Max Bell Arena Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Nov 21, 1981
Triumph / Diesel
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Tower Theater Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 21, 1981
Nov 20, 1981
Triumph / Diesel
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Capitol Theatre Passaic, New Jersey, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 20, 1981
Nov 15, 1981
Triumph

Allied Forces

Huntington Civic Center Huntington, West Virginia, United States
Nov 14, 1981
Triumph

Allied Forces tour

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Roberts Municipal Stadium Evansville, Indiana, United States
Nov 11, 1981
Triumph / Diesel Ohio Center Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Triumph / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Diesel on Nov 7, 1981 [894-small]

Triumph / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Diesel
Nov 7, 1981
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Triumph / Frank Marino on Oct 3, 1981 [762-small]

Triumph / Frank Marino
Oct 3, 1981
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Triumph / Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush on Oct 3, 1981 [909-small]

Triumph / Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush
Oct 3, 1981
 Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Triumph / Riot on Sep 18, 1981 [045-small]

Triumph / Riot
Sep 18, 1981
 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Triumph / Diesel on Nov 21, 1981 [490-small]

Triumph / Diesel
Nov 21, 1981
 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States
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Triumph / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Diesel on Nov 7, 1981 [328-small]

Triumph / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Diesel
Nov 7, 1981
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Triumph / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Diesel on Nov 7, 1981 [738-small]

Triumph / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts / Diesel
Nov 7, 1981
 Buffalo, New York, United States
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Triumph on Nov 14, 1981 [860-small]

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Nov 14, 1981
 Evansville, Indiana, United States
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Triumph on Oct 2, 1981 [907-small]

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Oct 2, 1981
 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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Motorhead / Ozzy Ozbourne / Triumph / Riot / Frank Marino / Vardis on Aug 1, 1981 [001-small]

Motorhead / Ozzy Ozbourne / Triumph / Riot / Frank Marino / Vardis
Aug 1, 1981
 Hanley, England, United Kingdom
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Motorhead / Ozzy Ozbourne / Triumph / Riot / Frank Marino / Vardis on Aug 1, 1981 [162-small]

Motorhead / Ozzy Ozbourne / Triumph / Riot / Frank Marino / Vardis
Aug 1, 1981
 Hanley, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
Metal
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Progressive Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Soft Rock
Canadian
Mellow Gold
Glam Metal
Arena Rock
Canadian Metal
Classic Canadian Rock
Prog Related
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Latest Setlist (06/05/2026):

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  1. The Boys Are Back in Town
  2. Time Canon
  3. When the Lights Go Down
  4. Somebody's Out There
  5. Spellbound
  6. Hold On
  7. Allied Forces
  8. Blinding Light Show / Moonchild
  9. Rock & Roll Machine
  10. Rocky Mountain Way
  11. Never Surrender
  12. Lay It on the Line
  13. Follow Your Heart
  14. Magic Power
  15. I Live for the Weekend
  16. Fight the Good Fight

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 1 concert
2026 28 concerts
2025 1 concert
2022 1 concert
2019 1 concert
2010 1 concert
2008 3 concerts
1993 6 concerts
1988 6 concerts
1987 17 concerts
1986 60 concerts
1985 79 concerts
1984 11 concerts
1983 79 concerts
1982 29 concerts
1981 66 concerts
1980 50 concerts
1979 62 concerts
1978 48 concerts
1977 9 concerts
1976 63 concerts
1975 2 concerts
1973 1 concert
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Comments & Reviews:

Mar 26, 2024

Just joined to say Triumph played at the Peterborough civic centre,Jan.1st 1982,which oddly is missing from the list.I was there, had a backstage pass and they autographed my jean jacket.One of the best nights of my life

Nov 27, 2022

Who opened for Triumph in 1983 I believe in Fresno CA. Selland Arena. I hope I have the right group. The opening band had one hit I believe so when they came out a disco ball the guitarist had pink or purple black poke dots. Everyone was silent we were all thinking wtf to a disco ball lol. There song on the radio was rock. Lol
Triumph was awesome good we were there for them not opening act. I do like that song but not recalling name can't find it to add to a playlist..

Thank You,
Missy

Oct 21, 2021

Triumph played Westgate Collegiate in Thunder Bay the winter of 75/76 (?) Their road crew bailed in Wawa. They were going on to Winnipeg, I was working the gym lighting that night. I got asked to crew for them by Gil but didn't go. Biggest mistake ever !!

Aug 13, 2021

i have the concert ticket to prove it...Triumph on october 3rd 1981 .. PLAYED DETROIT AT COBO ARENA...NOT ST.LOUIS

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