The Cars Concert History

The Cars is a popular American new wave/power pop band that formed in 1976, after going through several different incarnations. The band was founded in Boston, Massachusetts and were signed to Elektra Records in 1977. The band originally consisted of David Robinson (drummer), Benjamin Orr (singer/bassist), Ric Ocasek (singer/rhythm guitarist), Elliot Easton (lead guitarist), Greg Hawkes (keyboardist).

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 24, 1987
The Cars
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Hollywood Sportatorium Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Oct 23, 1987
the Cars
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USF Sundome Tampa, Florida, United States
Oct 22, 1987
The Cars Stephen C. O'Connell Center Gainesville, Florida, United States
Oct 20, 1987
The Cars / Icehouse The Omni Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Oct 18, 1987
The Cars / Icehouse
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Summit Houston, Texas, United States
Oct 17, 1987
The Cars

The Cars Frank Erwin Center 10-17-87

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Frank Erwin Center, University of Texas Austin, Texas, United States
Oct 16, 1987
The Cars / Icehouse

Door to Door

Reunion Arena Dallas, Texas, United States
Oct 14, 1987
The Cars / Icehouse
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Lloyd Noble Center Norman, Oklahoma, United States
Jan 04, 1987
The Cars

Door to Door

Madison Square Garden New York, New York, United States
Jul 13, 1985
Live Aid 1985
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John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Cars
Aug 24, 1984
 Portland, Oregon, United States
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The Cars
Aug 19, 1984
 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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Live Aid 1985
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Live Aid 1985
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Cars / Nick Lowe & The Chaps
Mar 8, 1982
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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The Cars / Nick Lowe & The Chaps
Mar 8, 1982
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Ted Nugent / Heart / The Cars / Sammy Hagar / Missouri on Jun 17, 1979 [398-small]

Ted Nugent / Heart / The Cars / Sammy Hagar / Missouri
Jun 17, 1979
 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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The Cars / The Romantics on Nov 24, 1980 [409-small]

The Cars / The Romantics
Nov 24, 1980
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Cars on Aug 10, 1979 [202-small]

The Cars
Aug 10, 1979
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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The Cars / The Motels on Oct 4, 1980 [204-small]

The Cars / The Motels
Oct 4, 1980
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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The Cars on Aug 15, 1984 [221-small]

The Cars
Aug 15, 1984
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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The Cars on Nov 29, 1987 [236-small]

The Cars
Nov 29, 1987
 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
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Ticket Stub, The Cars on Sep 7, 1984 [816-small]

Ticket Stub


The Cars
Sep 7, 1984
 San Antonio, Texas, United States
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The Cars on Sep 7, 1984 [817-small]

The Cars
Sep 7, 1984
 San Antonio, Texas, United States
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Concert Tour Program, The Cars on Sep 7, 1984 [818-small]

Concert Tour Program


The Cars
Sep 7, 1984
 San Antonio, Texas, United States
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The Cars on Sep 12, 1984 [608-small]

The Cars
Sep 12, 1984
 Houston, Texas, United States
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The Cars  / Nick Lowe on Feb 8, 1982 [984-small]

The Cars / Nick Lowe
Feb 8, 1982
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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The Cars on May 12, 2011 [138-small]

The Cars
May 12, 2011
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Rock
Pop
Pop Rock
Singer-Songwriter
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Soft Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
New Wave
Mellow Gold
Art Rock
Synthpop
Power Pop
New Wave Pop
Synth-Pop
Permanent Wave
New Romantic
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2022 1 concert
2018 2 concerts
2014 1 concert
2011 13 concerts
2010 1 concert
2007 2 concerts
1997 1 concert
1996 1 concert
1987 26 concerts
1985 2 concerts
1984 37 concerts
1983 2 concerts
1982 25 concerts
1980 29 concerts
1979 41 concerts
1978 24 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Cars had?

The Cars has had 212 concerts.

What genre is The Cars?

The Cars is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), New Wave, Mellow Gold, Art Rock, Synthpop, Power Pop, New Wave Pop, Synth-Pop, Permanent Wave, and New Romantic.

When was the last The Cars concert?

The last The Cars concert was on October 05, 2023 at Hobart Art Theater in Hobart, Indiana, United States.

What setlist does The Cars play live?

The songs that The Cars performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 14, 2018 concert at Cleveland Public Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, United States:

  1. My Best Friend's Girl
  2. You Might Think
  3. Moving in Stereo
  4. Just What I Needed

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