Innerspeaker Tour
| Tour by Tame Impala | |
Promotional poster for North American tour dates in 2011 | |
| Location |
|
|---|---|
| Associated album | Innerspeaker |
| Start date | May 21, 2010 |
| End date | July 23, 2011 |
| No. of shows | 110 |
| Tame Impala concert chronology | |
The Innerspeaker Tour was a concert tour by Tame Impala, the Australian psychedelic music project of Kevin Parker, in support of their first studio album Innerspeaker. The tour began on May 21, 2010 in Melbourne, and concluded on July 23, 2011 at On The Bright Side Festival 2011 in Fremantle.
Background
[edit]After finishing the Sundown Syndrome Tour in 2009, Tame Impala would announce the project's first studio album Innerspeaker alongside Australian tour dates on March 8, 2010.[1][2]
The single "Solitude Is Bliss" was released on April 1, 2010 as the first single from the album.[3]
Innerspeaker was released on May 21, 2010 to rave reviews.[4][5]
On September 15, 2010, tour dates for North America were announced.[6]
Tour dates
[edit]| Date (2010) | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Melbourne | Australia | Forum Theatre |
| May 22 | JB Hi-Fi City | ||
| May 27 | Fremantle | Metropolis Fremantle | |
| May 31[a] | Quincy | United States | The Gorge Amphitheatre |
| June 1 | Portland | Crystal Ballroom | |
| June 7 | Houston | House of Blues | |
| June 11 | Morrison | Red Rocks Amphitheatre | |
| June 15 | Columbus | Lifestyle Communities Pavilion | |
| June 18 | Chicago | Riviera Theatre | |
| June 21 | Subterranean | ||
| June 23 | Brooklyn | Coco 66 | |
| June 24 | New York City | Pianos | |
| June 25 | Brooklyn | Glasslands Gallery | |
| June 29 | Los Angeles | Silverlake Lounge | |
| July 31[b] | Woodford | Australia | Woodfordia |
| August 17 | London | United Kingdom | Cargo |
| August 19[c] | Hasselt | Belgium | Domein Kiewit |
| August 20[d] | Biddinghuizen | Netherlands | Evenemententerrein Walibi Holland |
| August 22 | Großpösna | Germany | Störmthaler See |
| August 24 | Berlin | Comet Club | |
| August 26 | Paris | France | Nouveau Casino |
| August 30 | London | United Kingdom | Rough Trade East |
| September 19 | Newtown | Australia | Eliza Street |
| October 8 | Hobart | University of Tasmania UniBar | |
| October 9 | Canberra | ANU Bar & Refectory | |
| October 14 | Syndey | Enmore Theatre | |
| October 15 | Melbourne | Palace Theatre | |
| October 16 | Brisbane | The Tivoli | |
| October 22 | Perth | Astor Theatre | |
| October 23[e] | Newcastle | Camp Shortland | |
| October 26 | Birmingham | United Kingdom | O2 Academy Birmingham |
| October 27 | Manchester | The Ruby Lounge | |
| October 28 | London | Heaven | |
| October 30 | Tourcoing | France | Le Grand Mix |
| October 31 | Nantes | Le Lieu Unique | |
| November 1 | Paris | La Maroquinerie | |
| November 3 | Saint-Josse-ten-Noode | Belgium | Le Botanique |
| November 5 | Zurich | Switzerland | Mascotte |
| November 8 | Vienna | Austria | B72 |
| November 9 | Munich | Germany | 59:1 |
| November 11 | Hamburg | Beatlemania | |
| November 12[f] | Wangels | Ferienpark Weissenhäuser Strand | |
| November 13[g] | Amsterdam | Netherlands | Paradiso |
| November 16 | Washington, D.C. | United States | Black Cat |
| November 18 | New York City | Bowery Ballroom | |
| November 19 | |||
| November 21 | Philadelphia | First Unitarian Church | |
| November 22 | Boston | Paradise Rock Club | |
| November 23 | Montreal | Canada | La Sala Rossa |
| November 24 | Toronto | Horseshoe Tavern | |
| November 26 | Chicago | United States | Double Door |
| November 27 | Minneapolis | 7th Street Entry | |
| November 29 | Lawrence | Jackpot Saloon & Music Hall | |
| December 1 | Austin | Emo's | |
| December 2 | Dallas | The Loft | |
| December 4 | Denver | Bluebird Theater | |
| December 6 | Salt Lake City | Urban Lounge | |
| December 7 | Boise | Neurolux | |
| December 9 | Vancouver | Canada | Biltmore Cabaret |
| December 10 | Seattle | United States | Neumos |
| December 11 | Portland | Doug Fir Lounge | |
| December 13 | San Francisco | The Independent | |
| December 14 | Los Angeles | Echoplex | |
| December 30[h] | Marion Bay | Australia | Marion Bay Falls Festival Site |
| December 31[i] | Lorne | Surf Coast Shire |
| Date (2011) | City | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1[j] | Sydney | Australia | The Domain |
| January 3[k] | Busselton | Sir Stewart Bovell Park | |
| January 5[l] | Brisbane | Riverstage | |
| January 8 | Sydney | Metro Theatre | |
| March 5[m] | Brisbane | Doomben Racecourse | |
| March 6[n] | Perth | Arena Joondalup | |
| March 12[o] | Sydney | Royal Randwick Racecourse | |
| March 13[p] | Melbourne | Flemington Racecourse | |
| April 13 | Mexico City | Mexico | Campo Marte |
| April 15[q] | Indio | United States | Empire Polo Club |
| April 18 | San Francisco | The Fillmore | |
| April 20 | Portland | Wonder Ballroom | |
| April 21 | Vancouver | Canada | Commodore Ballroom |
| April 22 | Seattle | United States | Neumos |
| April 25 | New York City | Webster Hall | |
| April 27 | Philadelphia | First Unitarian Church | |
| April 28 | Boston | Paradise Rock Club | |
| April 30 | Montreal | Canada | Café Campus |
| May 1 | Toronto | Phoenix Concert Theatre | |
| May 3 | Chicago | United States | Lincoln Hall |
| May 4 | |||
| May 6 | Washington, D.C. | Black Cat | |
| June 1[r] | Sydney | Australia | Sydney Opera House |
| June 17 | Berlin | Germany | Festsaal Kreuzberg |
| June 18[s] | Neuhausen ob Eck | take-off GewerbePark | |
| June 19[t] | Scheeßel | Eichenring | |
| June 20 | Cologne | Gebäude 9 | |
| June 22 | London | United Kingdom | Roundhouse |
| June 25[u] | Pilton | Worthy Farm | |
| June 26 | Utrecht | Netherlands | Tivoli |
| June 28[v] | Arendal | Norway | Tromøya |
| June 30[w] | Roskilde | Denmark | Dyrskuepladsen |
| July 1[x] | Arras | France | La Citadelle |
| July 2 | Milton Keynes | United Kingdom | Milton Keynes National Bowl |
| July 3[y] | Werchter | Belgium | Festivalpark |
| July 5[z] | Paris | France | Cité de la Musique |
| July 6 | Manchester | United Kingdom | Sound Control |
| July 8[aa] | Naas | Ireland | Punchestown Racecourse |
| July 9[ab] | Kinross | Scotland | Balado |
| July 11[ac] | Lyon | France | Théâtre Antique de Fourvière |
| July 14[ad] | Sesimbra | Portugal | Meco |
| July 16[ae] | Benicàssim | Spain | Recinto de Festivales de Benicàssim |
| July 18[af] | Turin | Italy | Open air Area211 |
| July 19[ag] | Nyon | Switzerland | Plaine de l'Asse |
| July 23[ah] | Fremantle | Australia | Esplanade Reserve |

10th anniversary performance
[edit]On March 31, 2021, Tame Impala announced a special performance of Innerspeaker in its entirety.[7] The performance was globally livestreamed and took place at the Wave House in Injidup, Western Australia on April 21, 2021. Fans were able to purchase tickets to view the livestreamed performance.[8]
Setlist
[edit]This setlist is from the May 3, 2011 concert in Chicago. It does not represent all of the concerts for the duration of the tour.
- "Why Won't You Make Up Your Mind?"
- "Solitude Is Bliss"
- "It Is Not Meant to Be"
- "Alter Ego"
- "Expectation"
- "Desire Be Desire Go"
- "Angel" (Massive Attack Cover)
- "Jeremy's Storm"
- "Lucidity"
- "Runway, Houses, City, Clouds"
- "Skeleton Tiger"
- "Half Full Glass of Wine"
Live band
[edit]- Kevin Parker – lead vocals, guitar
- Dominic Simper – bass guitar, guitar, synthesizer, keyboards
- Jay Watson – drums, backing vocals
- Nick Allbrook – bass guitar, guitar, synthesizer
Footnotes
[edit]- ^ The show on May 31, 2010 in Quincy was part of Sasquatch! Music Festival 2010.
- ^ The show on July 31, 2010 in Woodford was part of Splendour in the Grass 2010.
- ^ The show on August 17, 2010 in Hasselt was part of Pukkelpop 2010.
- ^ The show on August 20, 2010 in Biddinghuizen was part of Lowlands Festival 2010.
- ^ The show on October 23, 2010 in Newcastle was part of Fat as Butter Music Festival 2010.
- ^ The show on November 12, 2010 in Wangles was part of Rolling Stone Weekender 2010.
- ^ The show on November 13, 2010 in Amsterdam was part of London Calling 2010.
- ^ The show on December 30, 2010 in Marion Bay was part of Falls Music Festival Tasmania 2010.
- ^ The show on December 31, 2010 in Lorne was part of Falls Music Festival Tasmania 2010.
- ^ The show on January 1, 2011 in Sydney was part of Field Day 2011.
- ^ The show on January 3, 2011 in Busselton was part of Southbound Festival 2011.
- ^ The show on January 5, 2011 in Brisbane was part of Sunset Sounds 2011.
- ^ The show on March 5, 2011 in Brisbane was part of Future Music Festival Brisbane 2011.
- ^ The show on March 6, 2011 in Brisbane was part of Future Music Festival Perth 2011.
- ^ The show on March 12, 2011 in Sydney was part of Future Music Festival Sydney 2011.
- ^ The show on March 13, 2011 in Melbourne was part of Future Music Festival Melbourne 2011.
- ^ The show on April 15, 2011 in Indio was part of Coachella 2011.
- ^ The show on June 1, 2011 in Sydney was part of Vivid Live 2011.
- ^ The show on June 18, 2011 in Neuhausen ob Eck was part of Southside Festival 2011.
- ^ The show on June 19, 2011 in Scheeßel was part of Hurricane Festival 2011.
- ^ The show on June 25, 2011 in Pilton was part of Glastonbury Festival 2011.
- ^ The show on June 28, 2011 in Arendal was part of Hovefestivalen 2011.
- ^ The show on June 30, 2011 in Roskilde was part of Roskilde Festival 2011.
- ^ The show on July 1, 2011 in Arras was part of Main Square 2011.
- ^ The show on July 3, 2011 in Werchter was part Rock Werchter 2011.
- ^ The show on July 5, 2011 in Paris was part of Days Off Festival 2011.
- ^ The show on July 8, 2011 in Naas was part of Oxegen 2011.
- ^ The show on July 9, 2011 in Lyon was part of T in the Park 2011.
- ^ The show on July 11, 2011 in Lyon was part of Les Nuits de Fourvière 2011.
- ^ The show on July 14, 2011 in Lyon was part of Super Bock Super Rock 2011.
- ^ The show on July 16, 2011 in Sesimbra was part of Benicàssim 2011.
- ^ The show on July 18, 2011 in Turin was part of Spaziale Festival 2011.
- ^ The show on July 19, 2011 in Nyon was part of Paléo Festival 2011.
- ^ The show on July 23, 2011 in Fremantle was part of On the Bright Side Festival 2011.
References
[edit]- ^ Ritchie, John (2010-03-08). "Tame Impala Announce Debut Album 'Innerspeaker' and National Tour". Music Feeds. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (2010-04-15). "New Release: Tame Impala: Innerspeaker". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ "Stream: Tame Impala, "Solitude is Bliss"". The FADER. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ NME.COM. "NME Reviews - Album review: Tame Impala - 'Innerspeaker' (Modular) | NME.COM". NME.COM. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Kelly, Zach. "Tame Impala: Innerspeaker". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Adshead, Adam (2010-09-15). "Tame Impala announce North American tour". NME. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Yoo, Noah (2021-03-31). "Tame Impala to Play Innerspeaker in Full for New Livestream Performance". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ^ Pearis, Bill. "Tame Impala announce 'InnerSpeaker Live From Wave House' streaming show". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 2026-05-14.