Van Halen's 1978 Concert History

Van Halen was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. The band was recognized for revitalizing hard rock and for their energetic live performances and the guitar work of Eddie Van Halen. From 1974 to 1985, the lineup consisted of Eddie Van Halen on guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals, Alex Van Halen on drums, David Lee Roth on lead vocals, and Michael Anthony on bass. Their self-titled debut album, released in February 1978, reached No.

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Van Halen had 194 concerts in 1978

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 03, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen
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San Diego Sports Arena San Diego, California, United States
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Dec 02, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen

Black Sabbath

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Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
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Nov 29, 1978
Van Halen

1978 World Tour

Dee Events Center Ogden, Utah, United States
Nov 28, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen
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McNichols Sports Arena Denver, Colorado, United States
Nov 26, 1978
Van Halen

1978 World Tour

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Dallas Convention Center Dallas, Texas, United States
Nov 25, 1978
Van Halen

1978 World Tour

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Dallas Convention Center Dallas, Texas, United States
Nov 24, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen

Never Say Die

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HemisFair Arena San Antonio, Texas, United States
Nov 23, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen
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Sam Houston Coliseum Houston, Texas, United States
Nov 22, 1978
Van Halen

1978 World Tour

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Memorial Coliseum Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Nov 20, 1978
Van Halen
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Myriad Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Nov 19, 1978
Van Halen / Black Sabbath

1978 World Tour

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Sam Houston Coliseum Houston, Texas, United States
Nov 18, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen
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Chaparral Center, Midland Collage Midland, Texas, United States
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Nov 17, 1978
Van Halen

1978 World Tour

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Municipal Auditorium Austin, Texas, United States
Nov 16, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen

1978 World Tour

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Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum
Nov 15, 1978
Van Halen

1978 World Tour

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Von Braun Center Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Nov 14, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen
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Mobile Muncipal Auditorium Mobile, Alabama, United States
Nov 13, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen / Ramones
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Omni Coliseum Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nov 12, 1978
Van Halen
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Nashville Municipal Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nov 11, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen
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Riverfront Coliseum Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Nov 10, 1978
Black Sabbath / Van Halen
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Mid-South Coliseum Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Black Sabbath / Van Halen
Jun 11, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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I found the simple life ain't so simple When I jumped out on that road I got no love, no love you'd call real Ain't got nobody waitin' at home

Journey / Van Halen / Ronnie Montrose
Apr 23, 1978
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Journey / Van Halen / Ronnie Montrose
Apr 23, 1978
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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I been to the edge And there I stood and looked down You know I lost a lot of friends there baby I got no time to mess around

Journey / Van Halen / Ronnie Montrose
Apr 23, 1978
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Van Halen / Bram Tchaikowski's Battleaxe
Oct 22, 1978
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Boston / Black Sabbath / Van Halen / Sammy Hagar / Richie Lecea
Sep 23, 1978
 Anaheim, California, United States
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Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band / Van Halen on Aug 19, 1978 [379-small]

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band / Van Halen
Aug 19, 1978
 Bay City, Michigan, United States
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Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band / Van Halen on Aug 19, 1978 [384-small]

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band / Van Halen
Aug 19, 1978
 Bay City, Michigan, United States
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Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band / Van Halen on Aug 19, 1978 [385-small]

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band / Van Halen
Aug 19, 1978
 Bay City, Michigan, United States
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Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band / Van Halen on Aug 19, 1978 [386-small]

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band / Van Halen
Aug 19, 1978
 Bay City, Michigan, United States
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on Sep 27, 1978 [815-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
Sep 27, 1978
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on May 26, 1978 [069-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
May 26, 1978
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on May 26, 1978 [070-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
May 26, 1978
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on May 26, 1978 [071-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
May 26, 1978
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on May 26, 1978 [072-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
May 26, 1978
 Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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Black Sabbath / Van Halen on Sep 16, 1978 [912-small]

Black Sabbath / Van Halen
Sep 16, 1978
 St Louis, Missouri, United States
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Van Halen on Sep 4, 1978 [205-small]

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Sep 4, 1978
 South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Van Halen / Black Sabbath on Sep 16, 1978 [697-small]

Van Halen / Black Sabbath
Sep 16, 1978
 St Louis, Missouri, United States
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Genres:

Rock
Metal
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Heavy Metal
Glam Metal
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Latest Setlist (10/04/2015):

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  1. Light Up the Sky
  2. Runnin' With the Devil
  3. Romeo Delight
  4. Everybody Wants Some!!
  5. Drop Dead Legs
  6. Feel Your Love Tonight
  7. Somebody Get Me a Doctor
  8. She's the Woman
  9. I'll Wait
  10. Drum Solo
  11. Little Guitars
  12. Dance the Night Away
  13. Beautiful Girls
  14. Women in Love...
  15. Hot for Teacher
  16. "Dirty Movies"
  17. Ice Cream Man
  18. Unchained
  19. Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love
  20. Guitar Solo
  21. You Really Got Me
  22. Panama
  23. Jump

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Concerts Per Year:

2025 2 concerts
2023 1 concert
2022 3 concerts
2021 2 concerts
2020 5 concerts
2019 9 concerts
2018 1 concert
2017 2 concerts
2015 52 concerts
2014 1 concert
2013 10 concerts
2012 60 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2008 66 concerts
2007 45 concerts
2005 1 concert
2004 85 concerts
2003 1 concert
1998 82 concerts
1997 1 concert
1996 2 concerts
1995 147 concerts
1994 1 concert
1993 65 concerts
1992 64 concerts
1991 60 concerts
1990 2 concerts
1989 12 concerts
1988 72 concerts
1987 2 concerts
1986 122 concerts
1985 3 concerts
1984 114 concerts
1983 25 concerts
1982 95 concerts
1981 91 concerts
1980 157 concerts
1979 125 concerts
1978 194 concerts
1977 49 concerts
1976 96 concerts
1975 58 concerts
1974 69 concerts
1973 3 concerts
1972 2 concerts
1963 1 concert
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