Van Der Graaf Generator's 1976 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
Nov 20, 1976
Van Der Graaf Generator Odeon Theatre Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Nov 19, 1976
Van Der Graaf Generator
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New Theatre Oxford Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Oct 18, 1976
Van Der Graaf Generator
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Beacon Theatre New York, New York, United States
Oct 15, 1976
Van Der Graaf Generator

Van Der Graaf Generator @ Massey Hall

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Massey Hall Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oct 02, 1976
1. Dortmunder Rock Dream Festival
Rainbow / Procol Harum / Golden Earring / Scorpions / John Cale / Quicksilver Messenger Service / Van Der Graaf Generator / Budgie / Camel / Magna Carta
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Westfalenhalle Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Sep 25, 1976
Van Der Graaf Generator Paradiso Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Aug 27, 1976
Reading Festival
Rory Gallagher / Black Oak Arkansas / Gong / Camel / 801 / Ted Nugent / AC/DC / Pat Travers Band / Sutherland Brothers & Quiver / Back Door / Aft / The Enid / A Band Called "o" / Van Der Graaf Generator / Mallard / Mighty Diamonds / Supercharge / U-Roy / Eddie & The Hotrods / Moon / Jon Hiseman's Colosseum II / Sadista Sisters / Sassafras / Brand X / manfred mann Show all bands
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Richfield Avenue Reading, England, United Kingdom
Aug 27, 1976 –
Aug 29, 1976
Reading Festival 1976
AC/DC / Ted Nugent / Manfred Mann's Earth Band / Camel / Eddie and the Hot Rods / U-Roy / Moon / Mighty Diamonds / Black Oak Arkansas / Gong / Van Der Graaf Generator / Pat Travers Band / Brand X / Phil Manzanera / Sutherland Brothers & Quiver / The Enid / Mallard / Rory Gallagher / Sassafras / Colosseum II / Supercharge / A Band Called "o" / AFT / Backdoor / Roy St John / Howard Bragen / Nick Pickett / S.t.a.l.l.i.o.n (US) Show all bands
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Reading, England, United Kingdom
Aug 12, 1976
Van Der Graaf Generator
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The Marquee Club, Charing Cross Road London, England, United Kingdom

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Reading Festival on Aug 27, 1976 [253-small]

Reading Festival
Aug 27, 1976
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Reading Festival on Aug 27, 1976 [003-small]

Reading Festival
Aug 27, 1976
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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Van Der Graaf Generator on Aug 12, 1976 [521-small]

Van Der Graaf Generator
Aug 12, 1976
 London, England, United Kingdom
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Reading Festival 1976 on Aug 27, 1976 [845-small]

Reading Festival 1976
Aug 27 - 29, 1976
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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1. Dortmunder Rock Dream Festival on Oct 2, 1976 [883-small]

1. Dortmunder Rock Dream Festival
Oct 2, 1976
 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Credit: © Jörg Reuter - "original ticket"

1. Dortmunder Rock Dream Festival on Oct 2, 1976 [885-small]

1. Dortmunder Rock Dream Festival
Oct 2, 1976
 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Credit: - "original flyer"

Reading Festival 1976 on Aug 27, 1976 [573-small]

Reading Festival 1976
Aug 27 - 29, 1976
 Reading, England, United Kingdom
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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.

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