setlist

noun

set·list ˈset-ˌlist

plural setlists

: the planned components of a performance

especially : the songs chosen to be performed by a musical artist at a concert

The Glaswegian singer was in the finest of voices as he ran through a 16-song setlist for fans … —

Kirsty Bosley

: a written list of the components of a performance and especially of the songs performed by a musical artist

Most bands don't release their setlist ahead of their performances, as that takes away part of the excitement.—

Rachael Davies

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Her Holy Fvck and Dancing With the Devil…The Art of Starting Over eras are largely absent from the setlist, save for the possibility of appearing as a surprise song. —

Tomás Mier, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 After the first 13 songs, something shifted in the vibe of the setlist. —

Brian Blueskye, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026 The intimate party began around midnight, the same time Coachella headliner Lady Gaga wowed the crowd with her two-hour setlist of hits and onstage theatrics at the festival's Main Stage. —

Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026 Occasionally, Jacobs kept helpful notes, but the volunteers frequently spend days consulting each other, searching and even reaching out to artists to make sure the setlists are accurately documented. —

ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026 Find the full setlist, as well as footage and photos from the show, below. —

Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2026 The six singers will create a setlist of material that is personal to them, Ladd said. —

Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026 Beyond the wistful setlist, technical glitches clashed with Ye’s artistic vision. —

Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2026 The setlist on that tour also felt pandering. —

David Harris, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026