The New Pornographers Concert History

The New Pornographers is a Canadian indie rock group formed in 1997 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Their sound is influenced by that of such power pop bands as The Cars and Cheap Trick, but they use much more sophisticated rhythms and chord changes. Although it was widely reported that the New Pornographers got their name from a pamphlet put out by televangelist Jimmy Swaggart condemning rock ‘n’ roll as “the new pornography,” Carl Newman has stated that he came up with the name after watching Shohei Imamura's The Pornographers (1966).

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The New Pornographers Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 03, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers State Theatre Portland, Maine, United States
Oct 02, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers Empire Live Albany, New York, United States
Oct 01, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers

The Former Site Of

Tarrytown Music Hall Tarrytown, New York, United States
Sep 29, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers

The Former Site Of

Paramount Theater Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Sep 27, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers Headliners Music Hall Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Sep 26, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers Mainstage at Cannery Hall Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Sep 25, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers Saturn Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Sep 23, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers Sheldon Concert Hall St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Sep 22, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers The Truman Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Sep 21, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers

The Former Site Of

The Waiting Room Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Sep 19, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers

The Former Site Of

Washington's Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
Sep 15, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers Golden State Theatre Monterey, California, United States
Sep 14, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers The Observatory Santa Ana, California, United States
Sep 13, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers / The Bug Club The Belly Up Tavern Del Mar, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 13, 2026
Sep 12, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers La Rosa Tucson, Arizona, United States
Sep 10, 2026 –
Sep 12, 2026
Upcoming
The New Pornographers

Blossoms & Bones Music Festival 2026

Ghost Ranch Abiquiu, New Mexico, United States
Jul 09, 2026
Foster The People / Grouplove / The New Pornographers / The Royal Foundry

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Prince's Island Park Calgary, Alberta, Canada
May 21, 2026
The New Pornographers / Will Sheff
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9:30 Club Washington, District of Columbia, United States
May 20, 2026
The New Pornographers / Will Sheff
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Haw River Ballroom Saxapahaw, North Carolina, United States
May 19, 2026
The New Pornographers / Will Sheff
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Variety Playhouse Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Aug 6 - 8, 2010
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Aug 6 - 8, 2010
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Aug 6, 2010
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Indie
Alternative Rock
Indie Rock
Alternative
Indie Pop
Power Pop
Art Pop
Canadian
Modern Rock
Chamber Pop
Stomp And Holler
Canada
Anti-Folk
Canadian Indie
Modern Power Pop
Vancouver Indie
Vancouver
Canadian Indie Rock
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Latest Setlist (05/21/2026):

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  1. Pure Sticker Shock
  2. Use It
  3. Brill Bruisers
  4. Votive
  5. The Laws Have Changed
  6. Cat and Mouse With the Light
  7. All the Old Showstoppers
  8. The Jessica Numbers
  9. The Former Site Of
  10. Whiteout Conditions
  11. Adventures in Solitude
  12. Ballad of the Last Payphone
  13. Champions of Red Wine
  14. Pontius Pilate's Home Movies
  15. Great Princess Story
  16. The Slow Descent Into Alcoholism
  17. Spooky Action
  18. Sweet Talk, Sweet Talk
  19. Falling Down the Stairs of Your Smile
  20. The Bleeding Heart Show
  21. Mass Romantic
  22. Testament to Youth in Verse

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 42 concerts
2024 20 concerts
2023 39 concerts
2022 22 concerts
2021 13 concerts
2020 24 concerts
2019 22 concerts
2018 5 concerts
2017 78 concerts
2016 15 concerts
2015 44 concerts
2014 52 concerts
2013 2 concerts
2012 3 concerts
2011 28 concerts
2010 92 concerts
2009 7 concerts
2008 44 concerts
2007 81 concerts
2006 75 concerts
2005 45 concerts
2004 2 concerts
2003 29 concerts
2002 14 concerts
2001 14 concerts
2000 2 concerts
1998 2 concerts
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