setlist

noun

set·​list ˈset-ˌlist 

plural setlists

1

: 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

2

: 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

Examples of setlist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By giving fans a sneak peek of his setlist (and more) Thursday night at E11EVEN Miami. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Asked about crafting their setlist, the two explain there’s a delicate balance. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

The hour captures Strings and his four-piece acoustic band — mandolin, upright bass, banjo and fiddle — in classic picking session formation, with a setlist that also includes selections from 2021’s Renewal. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026

The Pontiac, Michigan show – which was filmed on two-inch videotape and has never been previously released – has a very similar setlist. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

set entry 2 (sense 19) + list entry 1

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined at sense 1