1966-1967 North American Tour
(December 1966 - April 1967)
- The Monkees' first live concert tour (first concert in Honalulu, Hawaii)
- 1/21/67 show in Phoenix, AZ filmed for "Monkees On Tour" episode
- Over $540,000 grossed after only two weeks
1967 North American / British Tour
(April - August 1967)
- Jimi Hendrix opening act for 6 or 7 dates on U.S. leg of tour (7/8-7/16)
The Valley Auditorium
Salt Lake City, Utah
(May 21, 1968)
- Filmed for live footage of "Circle Sky" on 1968 movie "Head"
- Last U.S. performence by all four in 60's
1968 Japanese / Australian Tour
(September - October 1968)
- First and only trip to Australia and Japan in the 60's
- One concert in Japan broadcast on TV, but tapes missing
- Last tour to feature all four Monkees in 60's
1969 North American Tour
Dolenz, Jones & Nesmith
(March - November 1969)
- First tour not to feature Peter Tork
- Promoted 1969 albums "The Monkees Present" & "Instant Replay"
- One concert recorded mid-tour, but was never released
1986 "Sounds Of The Monkees" Australian Tour
Jones & Tork
(February- March 1986)
- First time Jones & Tork performed together since 60's
- Most (if not all) dates sold out
1986 20th Anniversary North American Tour
Dolenz, Jones & Tork
(May - December 1986)
- Top grossing tour of 1986
- Every concert sold out
- Final two concerts recorded for live album available in 1987
The Greek Theatre
Los Angeles, California
Dolenz, Jones, Tork & Special Guest Michael Nesmith
(September 7, 1986)
- First time all four played together since 1968
- Mike played only for encore of two songs
1987 "Sounds Of The Monkees" Australian Tour
Jones & Tork
(February - April 1987)
1987 North American "Here We Come Again" Tour
Dolenz, Jones & Tork
(July - October 1987)
- Promoted new studio album "Pool It!"
- One of the Top 10 grossing tours of 1987
1988 Australian Tour
Dolenz, Jones & Tork
(September - October 1988)
- 20th Anniverary of 1968 trip
- Micky finally joined Davy & Peter in Australia
- One concert non-professionally filmed & put out under limited release
1989 European Tour
Dolenz, Jones & Tork
(March - April 1989)
- Most (if not all) dates sold out
- One concert in Holland broadcast on radio
1989 North American / Japanese Tour
Dolenz, Jones & Tork
(July - September 1989)
- Crowds not as large as previous tours
- Micky decided to leave group after tour
- Final tour by the Monkees until 1996
1996 30th Anniversary North American Tour
Dolenz, Jones & Tork
(June - December 1996)
- A very successful outting
- New greatest hits album released
- Nesmith supposed to join but was caught up in lawsuit & stayed
home to put finishing touches on "Justus"
Billboard Live Club
Los Angeles, California
Dolenz, Jones, Tork, & Nesmith
(November 20, 1996)
- Last performance by all four in US
- Only the 4 Monkees played; no other musicians onstage
- Filmed & recorded for "Justus" video release
1997 United Kingdom "Justus" Tour
All Four Monkees
(March 1997)
- Promoted new studio album "Justus"
- British press bombarded Monkees with poor reviews, while fans had positive opinions
- Only full tour featuring all four since 1968
1997 North American Tour
Dolenz, Jones & Tork
(June - December 1997)
- Nesmith unexpectedly dropped out before tour began
- After fans heard of Nesmith's departure, tour drew average numbers
- Final tour of 90's
The 2001 North American Tour
Dolenz, Jones & Tork
(March - December)
- "Music Box" released by Rhino
- Tour drew large crowds, often sell outs (especially on spring dates)
- Appeared on "Tonight Show," "Early Show," and "Live with Regis & Kelly"
- September - December dates featured only Micky & Davy
The 2002 North American / United Kingdom Tour
Dolenz and Jones
(January & March-April 2002)
- Sold out January Canada & US dates
- Minnesota dates filmed by CBS for a special aired on "48 Hours"
Sun Theatre
Anaheim, California
Dolenz, Jones & Tork
(August 31, 2001)
- Last concert that Peter Tork performed with Micky & Davy
- Filmed & recorded by King Biscuit Entertainment
- Released on DVD November 12, 2002 & CD on January 28, 2003 as "Live Summer Tour"
- Just 2 days later, Tork was"dismissed" from tour with 2 dates remaining
The "Monkee Mania 2002" North American Tour
Dolenz and Jones
(May-September 2002)
- Originally supposed to feature the Osmond Brothers as second special guest
- Barry Williams leaves as special guest mid-way through tour to work on other projects
-Ticket sales average through most of tour, with attentance growing larger toward end
- Last Monkees tour to date
Universal Amphitheatre
Los Angeles, California
Dolenz, Jones & Tork With Special Guest Michael Nesmith
(July 9, 1989)
Hollywood Walk of Fame the next day
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