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 148)

Date Concert Venue Location
Mar 25, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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Keystone Palo Alto, California, United States
Mar 22, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Rockers Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Mar 21, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Santa Monica, California, United States
Feb 28, 1986
Megadeth / Dark Angel / Agent Steel / No Mercy

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The Balboa Los Angeles, California, United States
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Feb 21, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

The Mosquito Club Westland, Michigan, United States
Jan 29, 1986
Megadeth
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McNichols Sports Arena Denver, Colorado, United States
Jan 26, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Sal's Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Jan 25, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Metroplex Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Jan 19, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

City Gardens Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Jan 18, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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Irving Plaza New York, New York, United States
Jan 17, 1986
Megadeth
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The Keg House Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
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Jan 14, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

The Rathskeller Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Jan 11, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

Old Brooklyn Tavern Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Jan 10, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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Traxx Detroit, Michigan, United States
Jan 08, 1986
Megadeth / Dark Angel / Zoetrope
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Metro Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Jan 07, 1986
Megadeth

Wake Up Dead

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The Palms Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Dec 31, 1985
Megadeth

Killing for a Living

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San Francisco Civic Auditorium San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 22, 1985
Megadeth / Verbal Abuse / Flotsam and Jetsam
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Oasis Ballroom Sacramento, California, United States
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Dec 18, 1985
Megadeth

Killing for a Living

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The Stone San Francisco, California, United States
Dec 13, 1985
Megadeth
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L'Amour New York, New York, United States

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 Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
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 Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
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 Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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 Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
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 Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
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Genres:

Rock
United States
Metal
Hard Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Thrash Metal
Heavy 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 (09/19/2026):

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  1. Tipping Point
  2. The Conjuring
  3. Wake Up Dead
  4. In My Darkest Hour
  5. Sweating Bullets
  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 132 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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