How to Find the Setlist for Any Concert (7 Free Methods)

You just got home from an incredible show. Your ears are still ringing, your voice is shot from singing along, and you're desperately trying to remember what that third song was. You know, the one that made you lose your mind?

Or maybe you're prepping for an upcoming concert and want to know what to expect. Will they play your favorite deep cut? Should you brace yourself for a three-hour marathon or a tight 90-minute set?

Either way, you need a setlist. The good news? Finding one is easier than you might think, and it won't cost you a dime.

Why Setlists Matter to Concert Fans

A setlist is more than just a list of songs. It's the blueprint of a shared experience, a way to relive the emotional arc of a night that meant something to you.

For the planners among us, knowing a setlist ahead of time means you can brush up on lyrics, prepare for surprises, or simply manage expectations. For the memory keepers, having the exact song order lets you document the experience properly, whether that's in a journal, a scrapbook, or an app.

And let's be honest: sometimes you just need to settle a debate with your concert buddy about whether the encore was two songs or three. And let's face it, no one wants to spend time writing down the songs in the middle of the show.

7 Ways to Find Any Concert Setlist

1. Setlist.fm (Best Overall)

If you're going to bookmark one website for concert setlists, make it this one. Setlist.fm is the Wikipedia of setlists, powered by a passionate community of fans who document shows in real time.

Here's how to use it:

Head to setlist.fm and type the artist's name into the search bar. You'll land on their artist page, which shows recent setlists chronologically. From there, you can filter by year, venue, or tour name. Click on any specific date to see the full setlist, including notes about covers, guest appearances, or songs that got cut.

The site also shows you stats like the most-played songs across all shows, which is gold if you're trying to predict what you'll hear at an upcoming concert.

_Pro tip: If you attend a lot of shows, consider creating a free account. You can track concerts you've been to, contribute setlists yourself, and connect with other fans. Adding a setlist is straightforward. Just find the concert date, click "Add Setlist," and enter the songs in order. The community will thank you.

2. Artist-Specific Fan Databases

Many artists with dedicated fanbases have their own setlist databases maintained by superfans. These niche archives often contain more detailed information than general setlist sites, including notes about improvised moments, extended jams, rare song debuts, and

These databases work especially well for jam bands, legacy rock acts, and artists known for varying their setlists dramatically from night to night. Think Phish, Grateful Dead, Pearl Jam, and Bruce Springsteen.

To find these, search Google for "[Artist name] setlist database" or "[Artist name] concert archive." You might be surprised how thorough some fan communities have been

The interface on these sites sometimes feels a bit old-school, but the depth of information can be remarkable. For historic shows from the 70s, 80s, or 90s, these fan-maintained databases often have details that mainstream sites

The interface feels a bit more old-school, but the depth of information can be remarkable for certain artists.

3. Artist Fan Communities (Reddit, Facebook Groups)

For shows that happened within the last few hours, fan communities are often the fastest source. People post setlists in real time, sometimes updating song by song as the concert unfolds.

Reddit is particularly useful here. Many major artists have dedicated subreddits where fans share setlists, discuss surprises, and post videos. Some examples:

- r/TaylorSwift for Eras Tour updates
- r/Coldplay for ongoing tour documentation  
- r/gratefuldead for anything Dead-related
- r/ToolBand for, well, Tool

Facebook groups work similarly, though they tend to skew toward older demographics and legacy artists. Search for groups with names like "[Artist Name] Fans" or "[Tour Name] Discussion" and you'll usually find active communities posting setlists after every show.

The beauty of these communities is that you can ask questions. If a setlist looks incomplete or you want to know about a specific moment, someone who was there will probably respond.

4. YouTube Full Concert Videos

This method takes more effort but can be incredibly rewarding, especially for older shows or international concerts that might not be well-documented elsewhere.

The search trick is simple: type "[Artist] [City] [Year] full concert" into YouTube. So if you're looking for a Radiohead show from Prague in 2018, try "Radiohead Prague 2018 full concert."

You might find a full recording from someone in the crowd, or you might find compilations of individual songs that, pieced together, reveal the setlist. Some uploaders even include timestamps or track listings in the video description.

This approach works especially well for festivals, where fans often record entire sets and upload them the next day.

5. Social Media (Twitter/X, Instagram)

Social media isn't always organized, but it's immediate. If a concert happened tonight, Twitter and Instagram are probably buzzing about it.

Try searching hashtags like:

- #[ArtistName]Setlist (for example, #BruceSpringsteenSetlist)
- #[TourName] (for example, #ErasTour)
- #[ArtistName][City] (for example, #FooFightersDenver)

On Twitter, you can also search the artist's name plus "setlist" and filter by "Latest" to see the most recent posts. Instagram works better for photos of physical setlists taped to the stage, which fans sometimes capture during the show.

The downside of social media? Information can be scattered, incomplete, or occasionally wrong. But for breaking concert news, nothing beats it.

6. Local News Concert Reviews

If you need to go WAY back in time, this one is perfect for digging into history, but NOT easy. If you're trying to find the setlist for a concert from 20 or 30 years ago, your best bet might be the local newspaper that reviewed the show.

Search Google with something like: "[Artist] concert review [City] [Year]" or "[Artist] [Venue] [Year] setlist"

Newspaper archives, both digital and through library databases, can surface reviews that mention setlists in full or describe the show in enough detail that you can reconstruct it. This works particularly well for historic shows, arena tours from major artists, and concerts that made local headlines for one reason or another.

If you have access to a library card, check if your library offers free access to newspaper archives like Newspapers.com or ProQuest Historical Newspapers.

7. The Artist's Official Channels

Some artists actually publish their own setlists, though this is more common than you might expect.

Bruce Springsteen's official website has maintained detailed setlist archives for years. Pearl Jam sells official bootlegs of nearly every show, complete with track listings. Bands like Phish and Widespread Panic have long histories of documenting and sharing setlists through official channels.

Check the artist's official website, particularly any "Tour" or "Archive" section. Some artists also post setlists to their Instagram stories the night of the show, making it easy to screenshot for your own records.

This isn't universal, but it's always worth a quick check before diving into fan databases.

How to Save Setlists Once You Find Them

Finding a setlist is only half the battle. If you want to actually remember the concert five years from now, you need a system for saving what you find.

Digital options keep everything in one place with minimal effort. The Concerts Remembered mobile app lets you log shows, add setlists, and build a personal archive of your concert history. Everything stays searchable and backed up, so you'll never lose track of that random Tuesday night show that ended up being unforgettable.

Physical journaling works better for people who want a tangible keepsake. There's something satisfying about writing out a setlist by hand, adding ticket stubs, and including notes about what made the night special. If this sounds like your style, a dedicated concert journal gives you a structured place to capture everything. We've also written a full guide on how to add setlists to your concert journal  if you want layout ideas and inspiration.

However you choose to save them, the key is actually doing it. **Setlists are easy to find in the moment but surprisingly hard to reconstruct from memory six months later.

FAQs

When do setlists get posted after a concert?

For popular artists, setlists often appear on Setlist.fm within hours of the show ending, sometimes even during the encore. Smaller shows or international dates might take a day or two. If nothing shows up after a week, you might need to contribute it yourself or check fan communities for someone who attended.

How accurate are fan-submitted setlists?

Generally very accurate, especially on established platforms like Setlist.fm where the community self-corrects errors. That said, mistakes happen. Song titles occasionally get mixed up, and acoustic interludes or brief covers sometimes go undocumented. For maximum accuracy, cross-reference with a second source or check the comments section where other attendees often chime in with corrections.

What if I can't find the setlist for my concert?

Start by checking all seven methods above, since sometimes a setlist exists in one place but not another. If you still come up empty, try reaching out to fan communities directly and ask if anyone attended that specific show. You can also contribute what you remember to Setlist.fm, even a partial setlist, and other fans may help fill in the gaps.

Summary

Concert memories fade faster than we'd like to admit. A setlist brings you right back to that specific night, that specific crowd, that specific moment when the band played the song you'd been waiting years to hear live.

Now you know exactly where to find them. The only question left is what you'll do with all those memories once you start collecting them.