United Kingdom
Shows2051980 to 2018
Cities54
Tours13
First time06/09/1980Coventry
Last time28/10/2018Belfast
Total attendance1,460,38544 of 205 shows with data
Total gross$146,216,715
Average ticket$100gross ÷ attendance, in US$ of the time
Biggest crowd164,2442 shows · Wembley Stadium (2009)
Cities
London 58Glasgow 17Birmingham 13Manchester 13Belfast 9Leeds 7Edinburgh 7Sheffield 6Cardiff 6Liverpool 5Coventry 4Bristol 4Brighton 4Nottingham 3Newcastle upon Tyne 3Aylesbury 2Exeter 2Norwich 2Salford 2Gateshead 2Leicester 2Portsmouth 2Hull 1Scarborough 1Plymouth 1Penzance 1Stroud 1Wollaston 1Retford 1Southampton 1Canterbury 1Bradford 1Kidderminster 1Reading 1Wolverhampton 1Blackpool 1Keele 1York 1Northampton 1Loughborough 1St Albans 1Odell 1Stoke-on-Trent 1Bracknell 1Hemel Hempstead 1Dundee 1Aberdeen 1Lancaster 1Hanley 1Poole 1Ipswich 1Derby 1Milton Keynes 1Pilton 1
Show by show
Boy Tour1980–81 · 63 shows
- 06/09/1980approximate dateCoventry · General Wolfe
- 07/09/1980approximate dateLondon · Lyceum Ballroom
- 08/09/1980approximate dateLondon · Marquee Club
- 09/09/1980approximate dateBristol · Berkeley
- 11/09/1980approximate dateHull · Wellington Club
- 12/09/1980approximate dateScarborough · Taboo Club
- 13/09/1980approximate dateLeeds · Queen's Hall
- 15/09/1980approximate dateLondon · Marquee Club
- 16/09/1980approximate datePlymouth · Fiesta Suite
- 17/09/1980approximate datePenzance · Demelza's
- 19/09/1980approximate dateStroud · Marshall Rooms
- 21/09/1980approximate dateWollaston · Nag's Head
- 22/09/1980approximate dateLondon · Marquee Club
- 23/09/1980approximate dateSheffield · Limit Club
- 24/09/1980approximate dateAylesbury · Friars Club
- 25/09/1980approximate dateLiverpool · Brady's
- 26/09/1980approximate dateBirmingham · Cedar Club
- 27/09/1980approximate dateCoventry · Lanchester Polytechnic
- 29/09/1980approximate dateLondon · Marquee Club
- 30/09/1980approximate dateBrighton · Polytechnic
- 02/10/1980approximate dateLeeds · Brannigans
- 03/10/1980approximate dateRetford · Porterhouse
- 04/10/1980approximate dateLondon · London School of Economics
- 05/10/1980approximate dateLondon · Half Moon Club, Herne Hill
- 07/10/1980approximate dateNottingham · Boat Club
- 09/10/1980approximate dateManchester · Polytechnic
- 11/10/1980approximate dateLondon · Kingston Polytechnic
- 19/10/1980approximate dateLondon · Lyceum Ballroom
- 07/11/1980approximate dateExeter · University
- 08/11/1980approximate dateSouthampton · University
- 09/11/1980approximate dateLondon · Moonlight Club
- 11/11/1980approximate dateCanterbury · Kent University
- 12/11/1980approximate dateBradford · University
- 13/11/1980approximate dateSheffield · Limit Club
- 14/11/1980approximate dateKidderminster · Town Hall
- 15/11/1980approximate dateBristol · Polytechnic
- 18/11/1980approximate dateReading · Reading University
- 19/11/1980approximate dateWolverhampton · Polytechnic
- 20/11/1980approximate dateBlackpool · Gaiety Bar
- 21/11/1980approximate dateEdinburgh · Nite Club
- 22/11/1980approximate dateLiverpool · Brady's
- 24/11/1980approximate dateCoventry · Lanchester Polytechnic
- 26/11/1980approximate dateLondon · Marquee Club
- 27/11/1980approximate dateLondon · Marquee Club
- 28/11/1980approximate dateBirmingham · Aston University
- 29/11/1980approximate dateKeele · Keele University
- 30/11/1980approximate dateBrighton · Jenkinson's
- 01/12/1980approximate dateLondon · Hammersmith Palais
- 02/12/1980approximate dateLondon · Hammersmith Odeon
- 17/12/1980approximate dateBelfast · Ulster Hall
- 23/01/1981approximate dateBelfast · Queen's University
- 24/01/1981approximate dateGlasgow · Strathclyde University
- 25/01/1981approximate dateEdinburgh · Valentino's Club
- 26/01/1981approximate dateYork · University
- 27/01/1981approximate dateManchester · Polytechnic
- 28/01/1981approximate dateNorwich · University of East Anglia
- 29/01/1981approximate dateNorthampton · Nene College
- 30/01/1981approximate dateLoughborough · Loughborough University
- 31/01/1981approximate dateSt Albans · City Hall
- 01/02/1981approximate dateLondon · Lyceum Ballroom
- 04/06/1981approximate dateSalford · Salford University
- 06/06/1981approximate dateAylesbury · Friars Club
- 09/06/1981approximate dateLondon · Hammersmith Palais
No attendance or gross data for this tour.
October Tour1981–82 · 25 shows
- 23/08/1981London · Paris Theatre
- 29/08/1981Gateshead · Gateshead International Stadium
- 30/08/1981Odell · Odell Castle (Greenbelt Festival)
- 31/08/1981Edinburgh · Coasters
- 01/10/1981Norwich · University of East Anglia
- 02/10/1981Nottingham · Rock City
- 03/10/1981Salford · Salford University
- 04/10/1981Glasgow · Tiffany's
- 06/10/1981Coventry · Warwick University
- 07/10/1981Leicester · Leicester Polytechnic
- 08/10/1981Sheffield · Lyceum
- 09/10/1981Newcastle upon Tyne · Mayfair Ballroom
- 10/10/1981Liverpool · Royal Court Theatre
- 12/10/1981Brighton · Top Rank
- 13/10/1981Portsmouth · Mecca Locarno
- 14/10/1981Cardiff · Top Rank
- 16/10/1981Stoke-on-Trent · Kings Hall
- 17/10/1981Bracknell · Bracknell Sports Centre
- 18/10/1981Bristol · Locarno
- 19/10/1981Birmingham · Locarno
- 20/10/1981Leeds · Tiffany's
- 21/10/1981Hemel Hempstead · Hemel Hempstead Pavilion
- 20/12/1981London · Lyceum Ballroom
- 21/12/1981London · Lyceum Ballroom
- 31/07/1982Gateshead · Gateshead International Stadium
No attendance or gross data for this tour.
War Tour1983 · 35 shows
- 01/12/1982Glasgow · Tiffany's
- 02/12/1982Manchester · Apollo
- 03/12/1982Leicester · De Montfort Hall
- 04/12/1982Birmingham · Birmingham Odeon
- 05/12/1982London · Lyceum Ballroom
- 06/12/1982London · Hammersmith Palais
- 20/12/1982Belfast · Maysfield Leisure Centre
- 26/02/1983Dundee · Caird Hall
- 27/02/1983Aberdeen · Capitol Theatre
- 28/02/1983Edinburgh · Edinburgh Playhouse
- 01/03/1983Newcastle upon Tyne · City Hall
- 02/03/1983Lancaster · Lancaster University
- 03/03/1983Liverpool · Royal Court Theatre
- 04/03/1983Hanley · Victoria Hall
- 06/03/1983Portsmouth · Guildhall
- 07/03/1983Bristol · Colston Hall
- 08/03/1983Exeter · Exeter University
- 09/03/1983Poole · Arts Centre
- 10/03/1983Birmingham · Birmingham Odeon
- 11/03/1983Cardiff · St David's Hall
- 13/03/1983Brighton · Top Rank
- 14/03/1983London · Hammersmith Odeon
- 15/03/1983Ipswich · Gaumont Theatre
- 17/03/1983Sheffield · City Hall
- 18/03/1983Leeds · Leeds University
- 19/03/1983Manchester · Apollo
- 20/03/1983Derby · Assembly Rooms
- 21/03/1983London · Hammersmith Odeon
- 22/03/1983London · Hammersmith Palais
- 24/03/1983Glasgow · Tiffany's
- 25/03/1983Liverpool · Royal Court Theatre
- 26/03/1983Newcastle upon Tyne · City Hall
- 27/03/1983Birmingham · Odeon
- 28/03/1983Nottingham · Royal Centre
- 29/03/1983London · Hammersmith Palais
No attendance or gross data for this tour.
The Unforgettable Fire Tour1984–85 · 12 shows
- 02/11/1984London · Brixton Academy
- 03/11/1984London · Brixton Academy
- 05/11/1984Edinburgh · Playhouse
- 06/11/1984Glasgow · Barrowlands
- 07/11/1984Glasgow · Barrowlands
- 09/11/1984Manchester · Apollo
- 10/11/1984Manchester · Apollo
- 12/11/1984Birmingham · National Exhibition Centre
- 14/11/1984London · Wembley Arena
- 15/11/1984London · Wembley Arena
- 22/06/1985Milton Keynes · Milton Keynes Bowl
- 13/07/1985London · Wembley Stadium (Live Aid)
No attendance or gross data for this tour.
The Joshua Tree Tour (1987)1987 · 12 shows
- 02/06/1987London · Wembley ArenaSupport: Hurrah!
- 03/06/1987Birmingham · National Exhibition CentreSupport: Hurrah!
- 12/06/1987London · Wembley StadiumSupport: The Pretenders, Spear of Destiny, World Party
- 13/06/1987London · Wembley StadiumSupport: Lou Reed, The Pogues, Lone Justice
- 24/06/1987Belfast · King's HallSupport: Lou Reed
- 01/07/1987Leeds · Elland RoadSupport: The Pretenders, The Mission, The Fall
- 25/07/1987Cardiff · Cardiff Arms ParkSupport: The Pretenders, The Alarm, The Silencers
- 29/07/1987Glasgow · Scottish Exhibition and Conference CentreSupport: Hoodoo Gurus
- 30/07/1987Glasgow · Scottish Exhibition and Conference CentreSupport: Hue and Cry
- 01/08/1987Edinburgh · Murrayfield StadiumSupport: The Pogues, The Mission, Love and Money, Runrig
- 03/08/1987Birmingham · National Exhibition CentreSupport: Hoodoo Gurus
- 04/08/1987Birmingham · National Exhibition CentreSupport: Hoodoo Gurus
No attendance or gross data for this tour.
Zoo TV Tour1992–93 · 13 shows
- 31/05/1992London · Earls Court Exhibition Centre
- 01/06/1992Birmingham · NEC Arena
- 17/06/1992Sheffield · Sheffield Arena
- 18/06/1992Glasgow · SECC
- 19/06/1992Manchester · G-Mex Centre
- 07/08/1993Glasgow · Celtic Park
- 08/08/1993Glasgow · Celtic Park
- 11/08/1993London · Wembley Stadium
- 12/08/1993London · Wembley Stadium
- 14/08/1993Leeds · Roundhay Park
- 18/08/1993Cardiff · Cardiff Arms Park
- 20/08/1993London · Wembley Stadium
- 21/08/1993London · Wembley Stadium
No attendance or gross data for this tour.
PopMart Tour1997–98 · 5 shows
- 22/08/1997London · Wembley StadiumSupport: Audioweb, LongpigsAttendance 144,308 · 2 shows at the same venue · Gross $6,753,356 · $47 avg
- 23/08/1997London · Wembley StadiumSupport: Audioweb, Longpigs
- 26/08/1997Belfast · Botanic GardensSupport: AshAttendance 39,362 · Gross $1,669,372 · $42 avg
- 28/08/1997Leeds · Roundhay ParkSupport: CastAttendance 53,917 · Gross $2,458,615 · $46 avg
- 02/09/1997Edinburgh · Murrayfield StadiumSupport: The SeahorsesAttendance 50,439 · Gross $2,318,566 · $46 avg
Elevation Tour2001 · 10 shows
- 11/08/2001Manchester · Manchester Evening News ArenaSupport: KelisAttendance 38,742 · 2 shows at the same venue · Gross $2,073,724 · $54 avg
- 12/08/2001Manchester · Manchester Evening News ArenaSupport: Kelis
- 14/08/2001Birmingham · NEC ArenaSupport: KelisAttendance 23,022 · 2 shows at the same venue · Gross $1,255,635 · $55 avg
- 15/08/2001Birmingham · NEC ArenaSupport: Kelis
- 18/08/2001London · Earls Court Exhibition CentreSupport: KelisAttendance 73,742 · 4 shows at the same venue · Gross $4,475,265 · $61 avg
- 19/08/2001London · Earls Court Exhibition CentreSupport: PJ Harvey
- 21/08/2001London · Earls Court Exhibition CentreSupport: Nelly Furtado
- 22/08/2001London · Earls Court Exhibition CentreSupport: JJ72
- 27/08/2001Glasgow · Scottish Exhibition and Conference CentreSupport: Cosmic Rough RidersAttendance 19,231 · 2 shows at the same venue · Gross $1,029,914 · $54 avg
- 28/08/2001Glasgow · Scottish Exhibition and Conference CentreSupport: Cosmic Rough Riders
Vertigo Tour2005–06 · 6 shows
- 14/06/2005Manchester · City of Manchester StadiumSupport: The Bravery, Idlewild, Snow Patrol, AthleteAttendance 107,671 · 2 shows at the same venue · Gross $11,119,740 · $103 avg
- 15/06/2005Manchester · City of Manchester StadiumSupport: The Bravery, Idlewild, Snow Patrol, Athlete
- 18/06/2005London · Twickenham StadiumSupport: Doves, Idlewild, Athlete, AshAttendance 110,796 · 2 shows at the same venue · Gross $13,677,410 · $123 avg
- 19/06/2005London · Twickenham StadiumSupport: Doves, Idlewild, Athlete, Ash
- 21/06/2005Glasgow · Hampden ParkSupport: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, InterpolAttendance 53,395 · Gross $5,819,053 · $109 avg
- 29/06/2005Cardiff · Millennium StadiumSupport: Starsailor, The KillersAttendance 63,677 · Gross $6,406,073 · $101 avg
U2 360° Tour2009–11 · 6 shows
- 14/08/2009London · Wembley StadiumSupport: Elbow, The HoursAttendance 164,244 · 2 shows at the same venue · Gross $20,680,860 · $126 avg
- 15/08/2009London · Wembley StadiumSupport: Glasvegas, The Hours
- 18/08/2009Glasgow · Hampden ParkSupport: Glasvegas, The HoursAttendance 50,917 · Gross $5,290,103 · $104 avg
- 20/08/2009Sheffield · Don Valley StadiumSupport: Elbow, The HoursAttendance 49,955 · Gross $5,147,896 · $103 avg
- 22/08/2009Cardiff · Millennium StadiumSupport: Glasvegas, The HoursAttendance 66,538 · Gross $7,041,576 · $106 avg
- 24/06/2011Pilton · Worthy Farm (Glastonbury Festival)
Innocence + Experience Tour2015 · 10 shows
- 25/10/2015London · The O2 ArenaAttendance 104,913 · 6 shows at the same venue · Gross $15,804,021 · $151 avg
- 26/10/2015London · The O2 Arena
- 29/10/2015London · The O2 Arena
- 30/10/2015London · The O2 Arena
- 02/11/2015London · The O2 Arena
- 03/11/2015London · The O2 Arena
- 06/11/2015Glasgow · The SSE HydroAttendance 25,222 · 2 shows at the same venue · Gross $3,167,828 · $126 avg
- 07/11/2015Glasgow · The SSE Hydro
- 18/11/2015Belfast · SSE Arena BelfastAttendance 18,922 · 2 shows at the same venue · Gross $2,576,203 · $136 avg
- 19/11/2015Belfast · SSE Arena Belfast
The Joshua Tree Tour 20172017 · 2 shows
Experience + Innocence Tour2018 · 6 shows
- 19/10/2018Manchester · Manchester ArenaAttendance 36,850 · 2 shows at the same venue · Gross $4,923,501 · $134 avg
- 20/10/2018Manchester · Manchester Arena
- 23/10/2018London · The O2 ArenaAttendance 36,632 · 2 shows at the same venue · Gross $5,255,512 · $143 avg
- 24/10/2018London · The O2 Arena
- 27/10/2018Belfast · SSE ArenaAttendance 18,996 · 2 shows at the same venue · Gross $2,521,846 · $133 avg
- 28/10/2018Belfast · SSE Arena
Dates and venues: Wikipedia (each tour’s table), with gaps filled from u2gigs and u2tours. Attendance and gross: Billboard Boxscore via Wikipedia, in dollars of the time; for multi-night stands the figure covers all nights. Latin American setlists checked against two sources; others open on setlist.fm.