U2's 1981 Concert History

U2 is an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin formed in 1976. The group consists of Bono (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), the Edge (lead guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr. (drums and percussion). Initially rooted in post-punk, U2's musical style evolved throughout their career, yet has maintained an anthemic sound built on Bono's expressive vocals and the Edge's effects-based guitar textures.

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U2 had 153 concerts in 1981

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 21, 1981
U2 / The Alarm
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
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Dec 20, 1981
U2 / The Alarm / Jools Holland
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Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Dec 13, 1981
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Malibu New York, New York, United States
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Dec 12, 1981
U2
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Stage West Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Dec 11, 1981
U2
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Ontario Theater Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Dec 10, 1981
U2 / SVT / Pauline & the Perils
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Uncle Sam's Cheektowaga, New York, United States
Dec 08, 1981
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The Agora Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Dec 07, 1981
U2
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Dooley's East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Dec 06, 1981
U2 Park West Chicago, Illinois, United States
Dec 05, 1981
U2
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Fountain Street Church Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Dec 04, 1981
U2 / L-Seven
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Royal Oak Music Theatre Royal Oak, Michigan, United States
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Dec 02, 1981
U2 / R.E.M.
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Memorial Gymnasium, Vanderbilt University Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Dec 01, 1981
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The Agora Ballroom Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Nov 29, 1981
U2
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The Warfield Theatre San Francisco, California, United States
Nov 28, 1981
U2 / Romeo Void

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Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California, United States
Nov 25, 1981
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Hitsville South New York, New York, United States
Nov 24, 1981
U2
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Hitsville Newark, New Jersey, United States
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Nov 22, 1981
U2
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The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Nov 21, 1981
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The Ritz New York, New York, United States
Nov 20, 1981
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The Ritz New York, New York, United States

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Pinkpop Festival 1981 on Jun 8, 1981 [806-small]

Pinkpop Festival 1981
Jun 8, 1981
 Geleen, Limburg, The Netherlands
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Pinkpop Festival 1981 on Jun 8, 1981 [809-small]

Pinkpop Festival 1981
Jun 8, 1981
 Geleen, Limburg, The Netherlands
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Pinkpop Festival 1981 on Jun 8, 1981 [810-small]

Pinkpop Festival 1981
Jun 8, 1981
 Geleen, Limburg, The Netherlands
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Pinkpop Festival 1981 on Jun 8, 1981 [811-small]

Pinkpop Festival 1981
Jun 8, 1981
 Geleen, Limburg, The Netherlands
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Pinkpop Festival 1981 on Jun 8, 1981 [817-small]

Pinkpop Festival 1981
Jun 8, 1981
 Geleen, Limburg, The Netherlands
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Pinkpop Festival 1981 on Jun 8, 1981 [799-small]

Pinkpop Festival 1981
Jun 8, 1981
 Geleen, Limburg, The Netherlands
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U2 on May 19, 1981 [525-small]

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May 19, 1981
 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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U2 / Altered Images on Jan 27, 1981 [736-small]

U2 / Altered Images
Jan 27, 1981
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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U2 / Regina Richards and Red Hot on May 31, 1981 [110-small]

U2 / Regina Richards and Red Hot
May 31, 1981
 Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
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U2 / kamikazee klones on May 11, 1981 [222-small]

U2 / kamikazee klones
May 11, 1981
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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U2 / Romeo Void on Mar 20, 1981 [571-small]

U2 / Romeo Void
Mar 20, 1981
 San Francisco, California, United States
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U2 / Kamikazi Klones on Mar 28, 1981 [934-small]

U2 / Kamikazi Klones
Mar 28, 1981
 Denver, Colorado, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
Electronic
Pop Rock
Alternative Rock
Indie Rock
Classic Rock
Alternative
Post-Punk
New Wave
Vyrzukhisuc-Artiest
Alternative Dance
Arena Rock
Alternative Pop
Permanent Wave
Irish
Dance-Rock
Big-Music
Ireland
Political
Pop/Rock
College Rock
Irish Rock
Irlande
1980
Seconds
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2020 4 concerts
2019 22 concerts
2018 71 concerts
2017 80 concerts
2016 5 concerts
2015 89 concerts
2014 14 concerts
2013 4 concerts
2012 4 concerts
2011 45 concerts
2010 67 concerts
2009 83 concerts
2008 13 concerts
2007 7 concerts
2006 36 concerts
2005 132 concerts
2004 12 concerts
2003 12 concerts
2002 9 concerts
2001 131 concerts
2000 22 concerts
1999 9 concerts
1998 21 concerts
1997 86 concerts
1996 4 concerts
1995 3 concerts
1994 4 concerts
1993 64 concerts
1992 117 concerts
1991 2 concerts
1990 5 concerts
1989 56 concerts
1988 8 concerts
1987 121 concerts
1986 11 concerts
1985 67 concerts
1984 55 concerts
1983 100 concerts
1982 72 concerts
1981 153 concerts
1980 129 concerts
1979 78 concerts
1978 49 concerts
1977 8 concerts
1976 1 concert
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Comments & Reviews:

Mar 16, 2024

This was at the old (now demolished and replaced) Green point Stadium. An awesome concert.. never forget Bono starting to sing to the crowd "Shosholoza" when the stadium took over. With a band entering via a huge Lemon! What more could you ask for haha

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