U2's 1985 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 67 concerts in 1985

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 25, 1985
U2

Lark By The Lee

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Lee Fields Cork, Munster, Ireland
Aug 15, 1985

Virtual Concert

U2 - lançamento do disco War / U2

U2 War

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Tijuca Tênis Clube Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Jul 22, 1985
U2 / R.E.M. / Ramones / Billy Bragg / Spear of Destiny / The Faith Brothers

The Longest Day

Milton Keynes Bowl Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Jul 13, 1985

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Wembley Stadium London, England, United Kingdom
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Jul 07, 1985
Rock Werchter 1985
R.E.M. / The Ramones / Lloyd Cole & The Commotions / The Style Council / Depeche Mode / Joe Cocker / Paul young and the Royal Family / U2
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Festivalpark Werchter Werchter, Flanders, Belgium
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Jul 06, 1985
Joe Cocker / U2 / Paul Young & the Royal Family / Depeche Mode / The Style Council / Lloyd Cole & The Commotions / R.E.M. / Ramones
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Rock Torhout Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
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Jun 29, 1985
The Alarm / Squeeze / In Tua Nua / U2 / R.E.M.

U2

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Croke Park Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Jun 22, 1985
U2 / The Faith Brothers / Spear of Destiny / Billy Bragg / R.E.M. / Ramones

The Longest Day

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Milton Keynes Bowl Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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Jun 01, 1985
U2
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St. Jakob-Park Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland
May 27, 1985
Rock in Münster - Open Air 1985
U2 / Chris de Burgh / Rick Springfield / Gianna Nannini / Joe Cocker / Willy De Ville / The Alarm
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Halle Münsterland Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
May 26, 1985
U2 / The Alarm
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Neckarstadion Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
May 25, 1985
U2

Rock am Ring

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Nürburgring Nürburg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
May 25, 1985 –
May 26, 1985
Rock am Ring 1985
U2 / Foreigner / REO Speedwagon / The Alarm / Joe Cocker / Night Ranger / Rick Springfield / Huey Lewis And The News / Marius Müller-Westernhagen / Chris de Burgh / Marillion / Lone Justice / Saga / Face To Face / Immaculate Fools / Mink Deville / Shakatak / Gianna Nannini Show all bands
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Unknown venue Nürburg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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May 04, 1985
U2 / Red Rockers

Fire of Unknown Origin Tour

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Hollywood Sportatorium Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
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May 03, 1985
U2
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Hollywood Sportatorium Hollywood, Florida, United States
May 02, 1985
U2
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USF Sun Dome Tampa, Florida, United States
Apr 30, 1985
U2 / Red Rockers

Unforgettable Fire Tour

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Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Coliseum Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Apr 29, 1985
U2 / Red Rockers

U2

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Omni Coliseum Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Apr 24, 1985
U2 / Lone Justice

Unforgettable Fire

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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 23, 1985
U2 / Lone Justice

The Unforgettable Fire Tour

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Hartford Civic Center Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Apr 22, 1985
U2 / Lone Justice

Unforgettable Fire

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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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U2 / Red Rockers
Mar 21, 1985
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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U2 / Lone Justice
Apr 24, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
 London, England, United Kingdom
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U2 / Lone Justice
Apr 19, 1985
 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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U2 / Lone Justice
Apr 19, 1985
 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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U2 / Lone Justice
Apr 19, 1985
 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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Rock Torhout '85 on Jul 7, 1985 [907-small]

Rock Torhout '85
Jul 7, 1985
 Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
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Rock Torhout '85 on Jul 7, 1985 [908-small]

Rock Torhout '85
Jul 7, 1985
 Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
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Rock Torhout '85 on Jul 7, 1985 [909-small]

Rock Torhout '85
Jul 7, 1985
 Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
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Rock Torhout '85 on Jul 7, 1985 [910-small]

Rock Torhout '85
Jul 7, 1985
 Torhout, Flanders, Belgium
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U2 / Lone Justice on Apr 15, 1985 [743-small]

U2 / Lone Justice
Apr 15, 1985
 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
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Tour book, U2 / Lone Justice on Apr 24, 1985 [217-small]

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U2 / Lone Justice
Apr 24, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Live Aid on Jul 13, 1985 [960-small]

Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
 London, England, United Kingdom
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U2 on May 2, 1985 [551-small]

U2
May 2, 1985
 Tampa, Florida, United States
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Live Aid on Jul 13, 1985 [716-small]

Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Live Aid on Jul 13, 1985 [718-small]

Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Live Aid on Jul 13, 1985 [601-small]

Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Live Aid on Jul 13, 1985 [968-small]

Live Aid
Jul 13, 1985
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Concerts Per Year:

2026 2 concerts
2025 4 concerts
2024 18 concerts
2023 32 concerts
2022 3 concerts
2021 6 concerts
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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