Van Der Graaf Generator's 1971 Concert History

Van der Graaf Generator is a progressive rock band formed in Manchester, England, United Kingdom. They were the first act signed to Charisma Records. The band achieved considerable success in Italy during the 1970s. In 2005 they embarked on a reunion, which continues to the present day.

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 04, 1971
Van Der Graaf Generator Bradford University Bradford, England, United Kingdom
Nov 24, 1971
Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator
  Setlists
Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Nov 07, 1971
Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator City Hall Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Oct 28, 1971
Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator O2 City Hall, Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Oct 27, 1971
Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator Birmingham Town Hall Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Oct 26, 1971
Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator O2 Guildhall Southampton Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Oct 21, 1971
Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator Oxford Town Hall Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Oct 16, 1971
Van Der Graaf Generator / Genesis Public Hall Preston, England, United Kingdom
Oct 14, 1971
Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator
  Setlists
Lyceum Theatre London, England, United Kingdom
Aug 27, 1971 –
Aug 29, 1971
Weeley Festival 1971
The Edgar Broughton Band / Juicy Lucy / Principal Edwards Magic Theatre / Status Quo / Tir Na Nog / Grinco / Stone The Crows / Barclay James Harvest / Al Stewart / Colesseum / King Crimson / Mott the Hoople / Curved Air / Tudor Lodge / The Groundhogs / Rory Gallagher / Caravan / Heads, Hands and Feet / Julie Felix / Quintenessense / Anne Briggs / Rod Stewart And The Faces / t rex / Van Der Graaf Generator / Stray / The Crazy World of Arthur Brown / Lindisfarne Show all bands
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Weeley Weeley, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK

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Van Der Graaf Generator / Lindisfarne / Genesis on Jan 30, 1971 [078-small]

Van Der Graaf Generator / Lindisfarne / Genesis
Jan 30, 1971
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Free / Van Der Graaf Generator on Feb 12, 1971 [863-small]

Free / Van Der Graaf Generator
Feb 12, 1971
 London, England, United Kingdom
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My ticket to the Weeley Festival, 1971, Weeley Festival 1971 on Aug 27, 1971 [683-small]

My ticket to the Weeley Festival, 1971


Weeley Festival 1971
Aug 27 - 29, 1971
 Weeley, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK
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Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator on Apr 13, 1971 [332-small]

Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator
Apr 13, 1971
 Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator on Apr 13, 1971 [334-small]

Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator
Apr 13, 1971
 Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator on Apr 13, 1971 [336-small]

Genesis / Van Der Graaf Generator
Apr 13, 1971
 Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
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Programme for the Weeley Festival, 1971, Weeley Festival 1971 on Aug 27, 1971 [652-small]

Programme for the Weeley Festival, 1971


Weeley Festival 1971
Aug 27 - 29, 1971
 Weeley, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK
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Ticket, Van Der Graaf Generator / Lindisfarne / Genesis on Jan 30, 1971 [708-small]

Ticket


Van Der Graaf Generator / Lindisfarne / Genesis
Jan 30, 1971
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Alternative Flyer inc Graham Bell & Arc, Van Der Graaf Generator / Lindisfarne / Genesis on Jan 30, 1971 [536-small]

Alternative Flyer inc Graham Bell & Arc


Van Der Graaf Generator / Lindisfarne / Genesis
Jan 30, 1971
 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  Uploaded by Coronach

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Ken Claydon Jun 12, 2024

There is a concert missing from this list. On 9 January 1971, Van Der Graaf Generator played at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Also on the bill were Lindisfarne and Arc and Bell. I know this as I was there. I’ve also cross checked with Microsoft CoPilot who has confirmed the date and place.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Van Der Graaf Generator had?

Van Der Graaf Generator has had 102 concerts.

What genre is Van Der Graaf Generator?

Van Der Graaf Generator is most often considered to be Rock, Classic Rock, British, Experimental, Psychedelic Rock, UK, Progressive Rock, Experimental Rock, Art Rock, English, Jazz Fusion, Progressive, Symphonic Rock, Space Rock, Eclectic Prog, Neo-Progressive, and Italian Progressive Rock.

When was the last Van Der Graaf Generator concert?

The last Van Der Graaf Generator concert was on May 14, 2022 at Tollhaus in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

What setlist does Van Der Graaf Generator play live?

The songs that Van Der Graaf Generator performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the April 30, 2022 concert at Phenomenon in Fontaneto d'Agogna, Piedmont, Italy:

  1. Interference Patterns
  2. Nutter Alert
  3. Over the Hill
  4. All That Before
  5. La Rossa
  6. Alfa Berlina
  7. Meurglys III, the Songwriter's Guild
  8. Go
  9. The Sleepwalkers
  10. Room 1210
  11. Man-Erg

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