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 145)

Date Concert Venue Location
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
Nov 19, 1986
Alice Cooper / Vinnie Vincent Invasion / Megadeth

The Nightmare Returns Tour

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Centrum Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicate for Nov 19, 1986
Nov 18, 1986
Megadeth
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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Nov 17, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Music Row Showcase Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Nov 16, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

North Charleston Elementary School North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Nov 15, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Metroplex Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nov 12, 1986
Megadeth
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 11, 1986
Megadeth
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The Bayou Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Nov 09, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Swizzles York, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 08, 1986
Megadeth / Crumbsuckers / Hades

L'Amour Bayridge Presents

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L'Amour New York, New York, United States
Nov 07, 1986
Megadeth / Flotsam and Jetsam
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Agora Ballroom West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Nov 06, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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The Channel Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 04, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

The Living Room Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Nov 03, 1986
Megadeth / Sacred Death
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Lost Horizon Syracuse, New York, United States
Nov 02, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Playpen North Rochester, New York, United States
Nov 01, 1986
Megadeth
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Shadow's Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Oct 31, 1986
Megadeth Mancini's Lounge Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 30, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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Marigold Columbus, Ohio, United States
Oct 29, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Blondies Detroit, Michigan, United States

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 Columbus, Ohio, United States
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 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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 Harrison, New Jersey, United States
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 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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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 (08/30/2026):

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  1. Wake Up Dead
  2. Dread and the Fugitive Mind
  3. Tipping Point
  4. Sweating Bullets
  5. Countdown to Extinction
  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 26 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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