Billy Idol Concert History

William Michael Albert Broad, known professionally as Billy Idol, is a British singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He also holds United States citizenship. He first achieved fame in the 1970s emerging from the London punk rock scene as the lead singer of the group Generation X. Subsequently, he embarked on a solo career which led to international recognition and made Idol a lead artist during the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" in the US. The name "Billy Idol" was inspired by a schoolteacher's description of him as "idle".

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Billy Idol Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026) (Page 67)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 22, 1987
Billy Idol / The Cult
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Ohio Center Columbus, Ohio, United States
Apr 21, 1987
Billy Idol / The Cult
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Hara Arena Trotwood, Ohio, United States
Apr 20, 1987
Billy Idol

Whiplash Smile

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Cleveland Music Hall Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Apr 18, 1987
Billy Idol Patriot Center Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Apr 17, 1987
Billy Idol / The Cult
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Patriot Center Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Apr 16, 1987
Billy Idol Centrum in Worcester Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 15, 1987
Billy Idol / The Cult
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Worcester Centrum Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Apr 12, 1987
Billy Idol / The Cult

Whiplash Smile Tour

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RPI Fieldhouse Troy, New York, United States
Apr 11, 1987
Billy Idol / The Cult

WHIPLASH SMILE TOUR

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The Spectrum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 10, 1987
Billy Idol / The Cult
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New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Show Duplicate for Apr 10, 1987
Feb 24, 1987
Billy Joel / Billy Idol
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Hollywood Sportatorium Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
Nov 22, 1986
Billy Idol

Peter's Pop Show

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Westfalenhalle Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Apr 12, 1986
Billy Idol RPI Fieldhouse Troy, New York, United States
Dec 08, 1984
Billy Idol

Thommy's Pop Show

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Westfalenhalle Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Sep 29, 1984
Billy Idol

Mostra internazionale di musica leggera

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Palazzo dei Congressi Riva Del Garda, Italy
Sep 08, 1984
Billy Idol / Modernaires

Billy Idol

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Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, New York, United States
Sep 06, 1984
Billy Idol / Pressure Boys

Rebel Yell tour

Cameron Indoor Stadium Durham, North Carolina, United States
Sep 02, 1984
Billy Idol Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Sep 01, 1984
Billy Idol / The Go-Go's
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Castle Farms Music Theater Charlevoix, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 01, 1984
Aug 31, 1984
Billy Idol
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Indianapolis Sports Center Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

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Sep 18 - 19, 2015
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Cretin Family / Fred Armisen / The Linda Lindas / Billy Idol on Aug 30, 2026 [574-small]

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 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Genres:

Rock
Electronic
Punk
Pop Rock
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
New Wave
Punk Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Soft Rock
Synthpop
Mellow Gold
Alternative Dance
New Wave Pop
New Romantic
Dance-Rock
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Latest Setlist (08/23/2026):

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  1. Still Dancing
  2. Cradle of Love
  3. Flesh for Fantasy
  4. 77
  5. Love Unchained
  6. Eyes Without a Face
  7. Steve Stevens Guitar Solo
  8. Mony Mony
  9. Trouble With the Sweet Stuff
  10. Ready Steady Go
  11. Blue Highway / Top Gun Anthem
  12. Rebel Yell
  13. Dancing With Myself
  14. Hot in the City
  15. White Wedding

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 34 concerts
2025 61 concerts
2024 38 concerts
2023 46 concerts
2022 68 concerts
2021 43 concerts
2020 16 concerts
2019 53 concerts
2018 52 concerts
2017 37 concerts
2016 37 concerts
2015 88 concerts
2014 47 concerts
2013 31 concerts
2012 22 concerts
2011 14 concerts
2010 67 concerts
2009 4 concerts
2008 48 concerts
2006 30 concerts
2005 139 concerts
2004 10 concerts
2003 35 concerts
2002 35 concerts
2001 45 concerts
2000 6 concerts
1999 5 concerts
1998 1 concert
1996 10 concerts
1995 5 concerts
1994 1 concert
1993 23 concerts
1992 1 concert
1991 23 concerts
1990 73 concerts
1989 3 concerts
1988 3 concerts
1987 74 concerts
1986 2 concerts
1984 106 concerts
1983 16 concerts
1982 37 concerts
1979 5 concerts
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