Megadeth Concert History

Megadeth is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by vocalist and guitarist Dave Mustaine. The group is known for complex guitar work and precise musicianship and is regarded as one of the big four bands of American thrash metal along with Slayer, Anthrax and Metallica. Its music features fast rhythm sections, dual lead guitars and lyrics addressing topics such as war, politics, religion, mortality and personal relationships.

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Megadeth Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027) (Page 144)

Date Concert Venue Location
Feb 05, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Feb 04, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Brady Theater Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Feb 01, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

San Diego Sports Arena San Diego, California, United States
Jan 31, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth
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Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jan 29, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Thomas & Mack Center Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jan 28, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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Bakersfield Civic Auditorium Bakersfield, California, United States
Jan 27, 1987
Alice Cooper / Megadeth

The Nightmare Returns Tour

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Henry J Kaiser Convention Center Oakland, California, United States
Jan 24, 1987
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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Seattle Center Arena Seattle, Washington, United States
Jan 16, 1987
Megadeth,Savatage

Peace Sells…

Airport Music Halk Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 09, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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The Stone San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 08, 1986
Megadeth / Dr. Know / Gravel Gut El Dorado Saloon Carmichael, California, United States
Dec 05, 1986
Megadeth / Dark Angel / Sentinel Beast / Viking
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Fender's Ballroom Los Angeles, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Dec 05, 1986
Dec 04, 1986
Megadeth Paloma Theatre Los Angeles, California, United States
Dec 03, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Rockers Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Nov 30, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Stardust Ballroom Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Nov 28, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

La Villa Real Special Events Center McAllen, Texas, United States
Nov 27, 1986
Megadeth Majestic Theatre San Antonio, Texas, United States
Nov 26, 1986
Megadeth Liberty Lunch Austin, Texas, United States
Nov 25, 1986
Megadeth

Wake up Dead Tour

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Cardi's Houston, Texas, United States
Nov 22, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Longhorn Ballroom Dallas, Texas, United States

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 Walton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom
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 Walton upon Trent, England, United Kingdom
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Monsters of Rock England 1988  on Aug 20, 1988 [718-small]

Monsters of Rock England 1988 
Aug 20, 1988
 Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
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Iron Maiden / Megadeth
Sep 9, 2026
 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Apr 13, 2027
 Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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Apr 23, 2026
 Lima, Lima, Peru
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Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 23, 2026
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Genres:

Rock
United States
Metal
Hard Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Heavy Metal
Thrash Metal
Alternative Metal
Nu Metal
Speed Metal
Estados Unidos
California
Melodic
Thrash
NWOBHM
Old School Thrash
Political
Technical
Melodic Thrash
Angry
Metallica
American Thrash Metal
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Latest Setlist (08/29/2026):

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  1. Tipping Point
  2. Hangar 18
  3. Angry Again
  4. Sweating Bullets
  5. Let There Be Shred
  6. Tornado of Souls
  7. Symphony of Destruction
  8. Peace Sells
  9. Holy Wars... The Punishment Due

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 24 concerts
2026 87 concerts
2025 23 concerts
2024 70 concerts
2023 73 concerts
2022 93 concerts
2021 34 concerts
2020 31 concerts
2019 13 concerts
2018 31 concerts
2017 71 concerts
2016 117 concerts
2015 25 concerts
2014 66 concerts
2013 86 concerts
2012 115 concerts
2011 77 concerts
2010 136 concerts
2009 73 concerts
2008 86 concerts
2007 101 concerts
2006 39 concerts
2005 101 concerts
2004 30 concerts
2001 117 concerts
2000 84 concerts
1999 98 concerts
1998 131 concerts
1997 108 concerts
1995 136 concerts
1994 18 concerts
1993 60 concerts
1992 80 concerts
1991 115 concerts
1990 80 concerts
1989 1 concert
1988 136 concerts
1987 88 concerts
1986 84 concerts
1985 52 concerts
1984 16 concerts
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Comments & Reviews:

Jul 19, 2025

I saw a few years ago people asking about the set list for Megadeth on June 12, 1987 at the Santa Monica Civic. I never had a chance to dig out the old set list, which i do have, but for now, how about watching the show live that night? https://jbweinstock.com/videos/m... Enjoy!

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