setlist
/ˈsɛtlɪst/
CommonThe ordered list of songs an artist plays at a live show.
Setlist discourse is its own genre online. Fans argue about what should have been played, what got cut, and whether the opener was the right choice.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | the setlist was 24 songs and they played the deep cut i've been waiting years for | A long show that included a rarely performed fan-favorite track. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | leaked setlist and they're not playing half the album. i'm devastated | Fan disappointment after seeing planned songs ahead of a show. | x, 2023 |
| 03 | someone threw the setlist into the crowd and my friend caught it. genuinely priceless | Getting the physical setlist paper as a concert souvenir. | instagram, 2024 |
| 04 | check setlist.fm after the first show to know exactly what you're getting | Recommending a website where fans log concert setlists in real time. | reddit, 2023 |
Use it when
- Discussing what songs were or will be played at a concert.
- Sharing a photo of the physical setlist paper left on stage after a show.
- Debating an artist's song choices for a tour.
Do not use it when
- You mean a studio tracklist on an album.
Origin and context
Compound of 'set' (a group of songs performed in sequence) and 'list'. Used in live music since at least the 1960s. The term became mainstream with fan culture growing online in the 2000s.
- First seen
- 1960s
- Confidence
- medium
Cite this page
Use this stable URL to reference the entry.
https://slang.fyi/setlistUpdated: 2026-08-29License: CC BY 4.0