The Smiths's 1986 Concert History

The Smiths were an English alternative rock band formed in Manchester in 1982. The band was comprised of the singer Morrissey, the guitarist Johnny Marr, the bassist Andy Rourke and the drummer Mike Joyce. They are regarded as one of the most important acts to emerge from the 1980s British independent music scene.

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The Smiths on Jul 30, 1986 [983-small]

The Smiths
Jul 30, 1986
 London, Ontario, Canada
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The Smiths on Oct 17, 1986 [708-small]

The Smiths
Oct 17, 1986
 St Austell, Cornwall
  Uploaded by Jonny Palmer

The Smiths on Jul 30, 1986 [810-small]

The Smiths
Jul 30, 1986
 London, Ontario, Canada
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The Smiths on Jul 30, 1986 [811-small]

The Smiths
Jul 30, 1986
 London, Ontario, Canada
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The Smiths on Jul 16, 1986 [247-small]

The Smiths
Jul 16, 1986
 Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Gus Campbell

Festival of the Tenth Summer on Jul 19, 1986 [664-small]

Festival of the Tenth Summer
Jul 19, 1986
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Simon Thompson

Festival of the Tenth Summer on Jul 19, 1986 [705-small]

Festival of the Tenth Summer
Jul 19, 1986
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Simon Thompson

The Smiths on Aug 30, 1986 [289-small]

The Smiths
Aug 30, 1986
 Mesa, Arizona, United States
  Uploaded by Jmfd2010

Festival of the Tenth Summer on Jul 19, 1986 [071-small]

Festival of the Tenth Summer
Jul 19, 1986
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Martin Mc Gowan

Festival of the Tenth Summer on Jul 19, 1986 [072-small]

Festival of the Tenth Summer
Jul 19, 1986
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Martin Mc Gowan

The Smiths on Aug 8, 1986 [758-small]

The Smiths
Aug 8, 1986
 Washington, D.C., United States
  Uploaded by The Oubliette

The June Brides / The Smiths on Feb 12, 1986 [666-small]

The June Brides / The Smiths
Feb 12, 1986
 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Adam Bruderer

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has The Smiths had?

The Smiths has had 103 concerts.

What genre is The Smiths?

The Smiths is most often considered to be Rock, Indie, Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Alternative, British, Indie Pop, Post-Punk, New Wave, Indie Folk, Permanent Wave, Jangle Pop, UK Post-Punk, C86, Twee Pop, Tape Club, Madchester, Vermont Indie, and Indie Fuzzpop.

When was the last The Smiths concert?

The last The Smiths concert was on June 29, 2024 at Town Ballroom in Buffalo, New York, United States.

What setlist does The Smiths play live?

The songs that The Smiths performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the December 12, 1986 concert at Brixton Academy in London, England, United Kingdom:

  1. Ask
  2. Bigmouth Strikes Again
  3. London
  4. Miserable Lie
  5. Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others
  6. The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
  7. Shoplifters of the World Unite
  8. There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
  9. Is It Really So Strange?
  10. Cemetry Gates
  11. This Night Has Opened My Eyes
  12. Still Ill
  13. Panic
  14. The Queen Is Dead
  15. William, It Was Really Nothing
  16. Hand in Glove

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