Richard Thompson Concert History

Richard Thompson OBE (born 3 April 1949, Notting Hill, London) is a British singer/songwriter and guitarist. Highly regarded for his guitar techniques, Thompson was awarded the Orville H. Gibson award for best acoustic guitar player in 1991. Similarly, his songwriting has earned him an Ivor Novello Award and, in 2006, a lifetime achievement award from BBC Radio. Thompson made his debut as a recording artist as a member of Fairport Convention in September 1967.

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Richard Thompson Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026 - 2027)

10 Anniversaries for October 6th
Date Concert Venue Location
May 07, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson London Palladium London, England, United Kingdom
May 06, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson Irwin Mitchell Oval Hall Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
May 05, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson The Glasshouse International Centre for Music Gateshead, England, United Kingdom
May 04, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson

Hippies, Thugs and Heroes - Band Tour 2027

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Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
May 02, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
May 01, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson Butterworth Hall, Warwick Arts Centre Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Apr 30, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson Bristol Beacon Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Apr 28, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson O2 Guildhall Southampton Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Apr 17, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson Musiktheater Piano Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Apr 16, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson Musiktheater REX - Kulturdenkmal Güterhalle Bensheim, Hesse, Germany
Apr 15, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson Harmonie Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Feb 01, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson Stoughton Opera House Stoughton, Wisconsin, United States
Jan 28, 2027
Upcoming
Richard Thompson Peoples Bank Theatre Marietta, Ohio, United States
Nov 21, 2026
Upcoming
Richard Thompson Outpost in the Burbs Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Nov 20, 2026
Upcoming
Richard Thompson / Zara Phillips Elkton Music Hall Elkton, Maryland, United States
Nov 09, 2026
Upcoming
Richard Thompson

30th Annual Concert for Cumberland Heights

Ryman Auditorium Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Sep 10, 2026
Richard Thompson / Zara Phillips Lighthouse Poole, England, United Kingdom
Sep 03, 2026
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St. Andrews Church Aysgarth, England, United Kingdom
Aug 21, 2026
Richard Thompson
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St George's Church Beckenham, England, United Kingdom
Aug 21, 2026 –
Aug 23, 2026
Beautiful Days Festival 2026
Madness / Billy Bragg / Gogol Bordello / The Undertones / Skindred / The Beta Band / Super Furry Animals / Levellers / The Chameleons / Nova Twins / The Royston Club / The Wonder Stuff / Gurriers / Gwenno / big special / Katherine Priddy / SNAYX / Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra / Toby Lee / Dug / Erotic Secrets of Pompeii / Chameleons UK / Richard Thompson / Steve White & The Protest Family / Tanita Tikaram / Nick Parker Show all bands
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Escot Park Ottery St Mary, United Kingdom
Aug 13, 2026 –
Aug 15, 2026
Fairport Cropredy Convention
Fairport Convention / Fairport Acoustic / Richard Thompson / Hayseed Dixie / The Haar / Banter / Le Vent du Nord / Barbara / Turin Brakes / Soft Machine / Spooky Mens Chorale / Breabach / Marshall Gilmour Webbs / The Celtic Social Club / Danny Bradley / Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth / Rob Jones & the Restless Dream Show all bands
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Cropredy Festival Field Cropredy, England, United Kingdom

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Bluesfest 2004
Apr 8 - 12, 2004
 Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Bluesfest 2004
Apr 8 - 12, 2004
 Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Bluesfest 2004
Apr 8 - 12, 2004
 Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
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Richard Thompson
Aug 30, 2015
 Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
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Ian Siegal & The Mississipi Mudbloods replaced Hot 8 Brass Band at late notice., Cambridge Folk Festival on Jul 31, 2014 [837-small]

Ian Siegal & The Mississipi Mudbloods replaced Hot 8 Brass Band at late notice.

Cambridge Folk Festival
Jul 31 - Aug 3, 2014
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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The Independent review, Cambridge Folk Festival on Jul 31, 2014 [828-small]

The Independent review

Cambridge Folk Festival
Jul 31 - Aug 3, 2014
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Sunday line-up, from the Festival programme, Cambridge Folk Festival on Jul 31, 2014 [827-small]

Sunday line-up, from the Festival programme

Cambridge Folk Festival
Jul 31 - Aug 3, 2014
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Saturday line-up, from the Festival programme, Cambridge Folk Festival on Jul 31, 2014 [820-small]

Saturday line-up, from the Festival programme

Cambridge Folk Festival
Jul 31 - Aug 3, 2014
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Thursday and Friday line-ups, from the Festival programme, Cambridge Folk Festival on Jul 31, 2014 [819-small]

Thursday and Friday line-ups, from the Festival programme

Cambridge Folk Festival
Jul 31 - Aug 3, 2014
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Guardian review, Cambridge Folk Festival on Jul 28, 2011 [760-small]

Guardian review

Cambridge Folk Festival
Jul 28 - 31, 2011
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Sunday line-up, from the Festival programme, Cambridge Folk Festival on Jul 28, 2011 [758-small]

Sunday line-up, from the Festival programme

Cambridge Folk Festival
Jul 28 - 31, 2011
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Thursday and Friday line-ups, from the Festival programme, Cambridge Folk Festival on Jul 28, 2011 [757-small]

Thursday and Friday line-ups, from the Festival programme

Cambridge Folk Festival
Jul 28 - 31, 2011
 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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Genres:

Rock
Folk
Singer-Songwriter
British
Folk Rock
Country Rock
Roots Rock
Guitar
Contemporary Folk
Sea Shanties
Lilith
British Folk
British Folk Rock
Electric Folk
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Latest Setlist (09/03/2026):

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  1. I Misunderstood
  2. Genesis Hall
  3. Turning of the Tide
  4. Pharaoh
  5. Johnny's Far Away
  6. Walking on a Wire
  7. If I Could Live My Life Again
  8. Walking the Long Miles Home
  9. 1952 Vincent Black Lightning
  10. Cocaine Walkin', Booze Talkin'
  11. Withered and Died
  12. She Twists the Knife Again
  13. Pipe Dreams
  14. The Rattle Within
  15. She Sang Angels to Rest
  16. Dry My Tears and Move On
  17. I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
  18. Down Where the Drunkards Roll
  19. Wall of Death

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Concerts Per Year:

2027 13 concerts
2026 44 concerts
2025 55 concerts
2024 74 concerts
2023 53 concerts
2022 64 concerts
2021 54 concerts
2020 38 concerts
2019 85 concerts
2018 91 concerts
2017 94 concerts
2016 78 concerts
2015 112 concerts
2014 94 concerts
2013 113 concerts
2012 60 concerts
2011 101 concerts
2010 81 concerts
2009 79 concerts
2008 82 concerts
2007 93 concerts
2006 90 concerts
2005 90 concerts
2004 91 concerts
2003 96 concerts
2002 60 concerts
2001 71 concerts
2000 43 concerts
1999 59 concerts
1998 30 concerts
1997 37 concerts
1996 46 concerts
1995 42 concerts
1994 57 concerts
1993 27 concerts
1992 50 concerts
1991 59 concerts
1990 18 concerts
1989 49 concerts
1988 27 concerts
1987 24 concerts
1986 21 concerts
1985 27 concerts
1984 15 concerts
1983 29 concerts
1982 16 concerts
1981 1 concert
1979 1 concert
1975 1 concert
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