John Cooper Clarke Concert History

John Cooper Clarke (born January 25, 1949) is a performance poet from Salford, Lancashire, England, affectionately known as the Bard of Salford. He is often referred to as a punk poet, having initially achieved recognition in the late 1970s amidst the flourishing punk movement. His recorded output has mainly centred around musical backing The Invisible Girls, featuring Martin Hannett, Pete Shelley, Bill Nelson and Steve Hopkins.

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John Cooper Clarke Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

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Nov 27, 2026
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The Queen's Hall Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nov 25, 2026
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John Cooper Clarke De Montfort Hall Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 21, 2026
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O2 Apollo Manchester Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Nov 18, 2026
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Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England

Blackpool Opera HouseWinter Gardens Blackpool, England, United Kingdom
Nov 15, 2026
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Mandela Hall Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Nov 06, 2026
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John Cooper Clarke Grand Opera House York, England, United Kingdom
Nov 04, 2026
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John Cooper Clarke Playhouse, Whitley Bay Whitley Bay, England, United Kingdom
Oct 31, 2026
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John Cooper Clarke City Varieties Music Hall Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Oct 30, 2026
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City Varieties Music Hall Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Oct 28, 2026
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Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Oct 24, 2026
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Birmingham Town Hall Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Oct 23, 2026
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John Cooper Clarke Victoria Hall Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom
Oct 20, 2026
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Pavilion Theatre Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Oct 17, 2026
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Sheffield City Hall Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Oct 15, 2026
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John Cooper Clarke London Palladium London, England, United Kingdom
Oct 14, 2026
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John Cooper Clarke Theatre Royal Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Oct 11, 2026
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John Cooper Clarke Bristol Beacon Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Oct 10, 2026
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John Cooper Clarke Lighthouse Poole, England, United Kingdom
Oct 07, 2026
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John Cooper Clarke Palace Theatre Westcliff-on-sea, United Kingdom
Jul 30, 2026 –
Aug 02, 2026
All together Now 2026
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Curraghmore House & Gardens Portlaw, Ireland

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Be Bop Deluxe / John Cooper Clarke on Feb 13, 1978 [631-small]

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Feb 13, 1978
 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Feb 13, 1978
 Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Oct 27, 2012
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Punk
Post-Punk
New Wave
Spoken Word
Madchester
Poetry
Manchester
Slam Poetry
Poet
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Latest Setlist (07/12/2026):

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  1. Guest List
  2. Hire Car
  3. Two ugly sisters from Fordham
  4. Lydia, Girl With an Itch
  5. Necrophilia
  6. Get Back on Drugs You Fat Fuck
  7. Pies
  8. I've Fallen in Love With My Wife
  9. Evidently Chickentown

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 29 concerts
2025 23 concerts
2024 40 concerts
2023 26 concerts
2022 59 concerts
2021 18 concerts
2020 1 concert
2019 37 concerts
2018 44 concerts
2017 30 concerts
2016 42 concerts
2015 51 concerts
2014 50 concerts
2013 26 concerts
2012 31 concerts
2011 56 concerts
2010 37 concerts
2009 23 concerts
2008 15 concerts
2007 26 concerts
2006 3 concerts
2005 11 concerts
2004 8 concerts
2003 1 concert
2001 1 concert
2000 1 concert
1999 1 concert
1998 1 concert
1997 1 concert
1996 5 concerts
1995 4 concerts
1994 2 concerts
1993 1 concert
1992 2 concerts
1991 2 concerts
1990 3 concerts
1989 9 concerts
1988 6 concerts
1987 27 concerts
1986 14 concerts
1985 8 concerts
1984 12 concerts
1983 18 concerts
1982 23 concerts
1981 46 concerts
1980 15 concerts
1979 57 concerts
1978 49 concerts
1977 8 concerts
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