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

Shakira Live From Madrid will be the pop star’s first full concert to air live; she’s been touring for over a year and made a few changes to the setlist to add some World Cup and Zootopia flair. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026

Metallica’s 24 shows at the famous Las Vegas venue with 360-degree visuals will be spread out on Thursdays and Saturdays until March 13 with a different setlist for each concert. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

The setlists and their accompanying visuals tended to have new wrinkles each night. — Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

set entry 2 (sense 19) + list entry 1

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined at sense 1