☄ Set Lists: 1982 To The Present ☄

This page contains some various set lists and passes from throughout the Waterboys (and Mike solo) touring years, 1984 to the present. Also included is a special Funhouse set list from their very first show in January 1982.

If you happen to have a stage set list and would like to share it here, then please send an image to the email address located in the footer...






Photo of Fans with Band Members are here.. Waterboys / Mike Scott / Fan Photos

To see some various pieces of official merchandise from previous Tours please click the link..
Older Tour Merchandise





Set Lists : The Missing Years

Does anybody have a Set List from any of these three 'Missing Years'?

1986 ...1994 and 1998 - Setlists Needed. Can you help?

Thank You!





This extensive Set Lists Page is split into yearly sections for quick and easy access.

.....**Click on the Year below to go to that section** .....




☄ 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1985, 1984, 1982. ☄








☄ 2025 ☄







The Anvil, Basingstoke, England - 1st May 2025

A setlist from the first show of the Life, Death and Dennis Hopper 2025 Tour. A fantastic setlist with the wonderful return of A Pagan Place as the first show opener and a superb showcase of the new album with the central Dennis Hopper set with the addition of Barny Fletcher on vocals and also assisted by support act Zervis & Pepper. This set was bookended by classics, favourites and rarities.

Thank you Dominic Lake.











































Brighton, England - 5th May 2025

A setlist from a very special show in Brighton. This was the first standing show of the tour. Richard Naiff guested on Dead Flowers. The energy on the stage was palpable and Mike and Band gave us a show for the ages. Fully signed setlist shown below.











































Nottingham, England - 7th May 2025

A setlist from Rock City, Nottingham. Thank You Stephen Charlton.











































Liverpool, England - 8th May 2025

A setlist from the Philharmonic, Liverpool. Thank You Ann Kristin Tharaldsen.











































Sheffield, England - 9th May 2025

A setlist from City Hall, Sheffield. Thank You Stephen Charlton.











































Gateshead, England - 10th May 2025

A setlist from the Glasshouse, Gateshead. Thank you Colin Eales.











































Blackpool, England - 12th May 2025

A setlist from the New Theatre, Blackpool. Thank you Stephen Charlton.











































Manchester, England - 13th May 2025

A setlist from the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Thank You Stephen Charlton.











































Bournemouth, England - 18th May 2025

A setlist from the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth where they opened with Fisherman's Blues. Thank You Joanna Donoghue.











































Bristol, England - 22nd May 2025

A setlist from the Bristol Beacon. Thank You Wesley Thorne.










































Stockton-On-Tees, England - 24th May 2025

A setlist from the Globe, Stockton-On-Tees. Thank You Tony Lawson.











































Llandudno, Wales - 25th May 2025

A setlist from Venue Cymru, Llandudno, Wales. Signed setlist shown below. Thank You Terry Kane.











































Guildford, England - 27th May 2025

A setlist from G Live, Guildford, England. Thank You Tim Brooks.











































Roundhouse 1, London, England - 31st May 2025

A setlist from the first of two Sold Out shows in the Roundhouse, London with Be My Enemy opening the show. Thank You Stephen Charlton.











































Roundhouse 2, London, England - 1st June 2025

A setlist from the second of two Sold Out shows in the Roundhouse, London with Glastonbury Song as the show opener. Thank You Stephen Charlton.











































3Arena, Dublin, Ireland - 7th June 2025

A setlist from the fantastic 'Home' show in Dublin, where Steve Wickham joined the band for a wonderful Fisherman's Blues. Thank you Inge Rieger.











































Belfast, N. Ireland - 8th June 2025

A setlist from the Waterfront, Belfast on June 08 2025. Thank You Mary Barrett.











































Aberdeen, Scotland - 11th June 2025

A setlist from the first of a Sold Out five-date Scottish run, in Aberdeen on June 11th 2025. Thank you Sally Greenberg.











































Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Scotland - 12th June 2025

A setlist from the first of three dates in Glasgow. The first show in the Royal Concert Hall, on June 12th 2025. Thank you Stephen Charlton.











































Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland - 13th June 2025

A setlist from the Usher Hall, Edinburgh on June 13th 2025. Thank you Stephen Charlton.











































Barrowland 1, Glasgow, Scotland - 14th June 2025

A setlist from the first of two brilliant Sold Out nights in the mighty Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow.











































Barrowland 2, Glasgow, Scotland - 16th June 2025

A setlist from the second of two brilliant showss in the mighty Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. Mike treated us to a blast of Bitch at the end of Medicine Bow and sang She Tried To Hold Me for the first time in many a long year. Two very special shows indeed!

Thank You Mary Barrett.











































Leeds, England - 17th June 2025

A setlist from the 02 Academy, Leeds on June 17 2025. Thank You Stephen Charlton.











































Peccioli, Italy - 4th July 2025

A setlist from the only Italian date this year, in the Fonte Amphitheatre, Peccioli, Italy on July 04 2025. Although not listed, Knockin' On Heaven's Door was played. Thank You Dominic Lake.











































Gent, Belgium - 5th July 2025

A setlist from the Gent Jazz Festival, in Gent, Belgium on July 05 2025. Thank You Christophe & Willem Van Rompaey.











































Cork, Ireland - 10th July 2025

A setlist from the Marquee, Cork on July 10 2025. Mike and the band seemed to be very happy to be back in Cork. They opened with a tour debut: Me & Paul and played a really joyful show with support band Deep Blue joining them for a rousing Fisherman's Blues finale.











































Wexford, Ireland - 10th July 2025

A setlist from the Breakwater Festival, Wexford on Aug 01 2025. Another superb powerhouse show in Wexford. Mike and the band take the song performances to new and deeper places, show after show. Excellent backing vocals from James and Deep Blue and Brother Paul during the Hopper set and throughout the show. It is a real priviledge to see this show continuously evolving, rippling and pulsating with new life, night after night. Although not listed, Mike powered into a rollicking Roll Over Beethoven after Be My Enemy and Medicine Bow which left the audience reeling. And the closing Purple Rain finale was truly epic!

Thank you Brian Sayer.











































Groningen, Netherlands - 25th August 2025

A setlist from Oosterpoort, Groningen on August 25 2025. Thank You Christophe Van Rompaey.











































Amsterdam, Netherlands - 26th August 2025

A setlist from the Paradiso, Amsterdam on August 26 2025. A brief report from Christophe Van Rompaey: 'Paradiso's roof is gone! WHAT A SHOW!'. Thank you Christophe!










































Utrecht, Netherlands - 27th August 2025

A setlist from TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht on August 27 2025. Although not listed, 'Next Time I Saw Elvis' was played. Thank you Christophe Van Rompaey.











































Moseley Festival, Birmingham - 29th August 2025

A setlist from the Moseley Festival, Birmingham on August 29 2025. A powerhouse 90 minute set! Mike kept the stage chatter to a minimum, it was all music. Only four Hopper songs in the set but they were intense and rocked up and sounded fantastic! Barny was with the band tonight. No video backdrop due to the small stage size. 'Nashville' and 'Easy Rider' were played and Mike gave us a blast of 'Bitch' along the way. Barny sang a superb 'Wasted Sunset' and they closed the show with Purple Rain which sent us all home happy! Thank you Helen Floyd.












































New Jersey - 5th September 2025

A setlist from Redbank, New Jersey on September 05 2025. Thank You Thomas and Neal McCamis.









































New York City - 6th September 2025

A setlist from Webster Hall, New York on September 06 2025. Due to time constraints, Purple Rain was not played. Thank You Jose Marcilla.











































Glenside, PA - 9th September 2025

A setlist from the Kesick Theater, Glenside, PA on September 09 2025. Thank You RJ.










































Montreal, Canada - 10th September 2025

A setlist from the first Canadian date of this Tour, in Théâtre Beanfield, Montreal, Canada on September 10 2025. Thank You Grant Bradbury.








































Nashville, Tennessee - 15th September 2025

A setlist from the Basement East, Nashville, Tennessee on September 15 2025. A homecoming show for Brother Paul! Anna Kaye and Irakli Gabriel joined the band for 'Hopper's on Top'. Jay Barclay guested on a rocking 'I Can See Elvis', with the full ensemble onstage for the finale: 'Purple Rain'. Thank You RJ.









































Chicago, Illinois - 16th September 2025

A setlist from the Thalia Hall, Chicago, Illinois on September 16 2025. [* Set included the first-ever performance of 'Mr Powers'.] Show report from Mary Barrett: 'The Band rocked Chicago! The fan energy was incredible, it really rocked the house and it didn't let up!! Even in the moments they had offstage, before their last song ['Moon'], us fans gave them all our energy on letting them know what a hell of a show they put on and how appreciated they were!! I was so proud of Chicago!' Thank You Mary.










































The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA, USA - 25th September 2025

A setlist from the show in the Fillmore, San Francisco, California on September 25th 2025. Thank you Elizabeth Lara.








































Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas, Texas, USA - 3rd October 2025

A setlist from the penultimate show of the US / Canada Tour in the Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas, Texas on October 3rd 2025. Mike sang Honky Tonkin' with Brother Paul and Aongus sharing the vocals. Thank you Anneliese Singh.










































Oklahoma City, OK, USA - 4th October 2025

A setlist from the final show of the US / Canada Tour in the Tower Theater, Oklahoma City on October 4th 2025. Knockin' on Heaven's Door was moved up and played. Thank you Mary Barrett and Anneliese Singh.










































Konserthus, Oslo, Norway - 2nd November 2025

A setlist from the second show of a two-night-stand in Oslo, Norway on November 2nd 2025. Thank you Dag Reinert Johansen.










































☄ 2024 ☄








Zuiderpark Live, The Hague, The Netherlands - 18th May 2024

A setlist from the first show of 2024. The first of three Dutch shows. A great set including a wonderful full band outing of Me and Paul, a beautiful Too Close to Heaven, a heartfelt Man, What a Woman and the return of Savage Earth Heart after quite a few years.











































Musis, Arnhem, The Netherlands - 19th May 2024

A setlist from the second Dutch show in Arnhem. A great reworked set including a truly epic 15 minute outing of Savage Earth Heart which included a story midway through. This was a very special show filled with very special moments, including a great crowd singalong of And a Bang on the Ear when the song had finished. This prompted Mike to start up the song again on electric guitar with some wild playing from James and Brother Paul and they finally brought this 'reprise' version to a close, to wild cheers and applause. Thank you Willem and Christophe Van Rompaey.












































The Paradiso, Amsterdam, The Netherlands - 20th May 2024

A setlist from the third and final Dutch show of this mini-tour. A fantastic show in such a fantastic venue! Another action packed show including an equally epic outing of Savage Earth Heart. Thank you Eamon.


















































Foynhagen, Tønsberg, Norway - 31st May 2024

A setlist from the Norway show of 2024 in Tønsberg. Ann Kirstin Tharaldson: 'We enjoyed very much and Mike was very quiet. But great songs and great vibes on stage. The show ended with And a Bang on the Ear'. Thank you Ann.












































Alicante - 1st August 2024

A setlist from the Noches Magicas Festival in Alicante. Thank you Jose Marcilla.












































Belfast - 18th August 2024

A setlist from a really brilliant show in Custom House Square, Belfast on August 18th 2024. We were treated to a wild and unexpected outing of Be My Enemy as a second song in the encore after Purple Rain. Thank you Mary Barrett.












































Galway - 19th August 2024

The band always play really magical shows in Galway and this one will leave long in the memory of those who were there! The band were joined on stage by the Galway Ukelele Club for a very special version of Fisherman's Blues. Thank you Mary Barrett.












































Universal Hall, Findhorn - 16th September 2024 - 1st Show

The first of two very unique three-man shows in the fabled Universal Hall in Findhorn with Mike, James Hallawell and Brother Paul.The last Waterboys performance there was in 2006. The band played out of their collective skins and we got beautiful acoustic versions of rarities, reworked favourites and big hitters. They band were joined by Mike's longtime friend David Hammond for a wonderful Passing Through finale. Thank you Peter Vallance for this setlist, which is annotated by Mike.












































Universal Hall, Findhorn - 17th September 2024 - 2nd Show

A setlist from the second night in the beautiful Universal Hall.in Findhorn. Tonight we got a reworked set with David Hammond joining Mike for the opener, a rare outing of Bring 'Em all In as well as the closing Passing Through. Mike and James shared a piano for a wonderful A Girl Called Johnny. The atmosphere seemed to be even more intense and the band absolutely soared! Thank you Brother Paul.














































☄ 2023 ☄








Coliseu do Porto, Porto - 10th March 2023

A superb setlist from the second show of the European Tour! A wonderful selection of songs including Once Were Brothers and the return of The Thrill Has Gone after many a year. Thank you Grant Bradbury.
















































Eindhoven, The Netherlands - 15th March 2023

A fully signed setlist from Muziekgebouw, Eindhoven, The Netherlands. 'Such a fantastic concert!' says Christophe Van Rompaey. Thank you Christophe!














































Hamburg, Germany - 18th March 2023

A setlist from Friedrich-Ebert-Halle, Hamburg, Germany. Thank you Marianne Lawson.











































Leipzig, Germany - 21st March 2023

A setlist from Haus Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany. Stephen Charlton: 'A brilliant show! James and Brother Paul trading off each other. The Pan within, This is the Sea and Time on Earth on a higher scale that most bands cannot reach. These songs were worth the trip on their own. Someone requested And a Bang On the Ear, so Mike swapped his electric guitar for acoustic and played it instead of Be My Enemy, it certainly got the crowd up and dancing.' Thank you Stephen!














































Stuttgart, Germany - 24th March 2023

A setlist from the first-ever show by the band in Liederhalle Mozartsaal, Stuttgart, Germany. Inge Rieger:'They were too hot, too good! Mike sang like a God, that's what I know'. Thank you Inge!










































Munich, Germany - 25th March 2023

A setlist from Ton Halle, Munich, Germany. Thank you Stephen Charlton.













































Antwerp, Belgium - 28th March 2023

A fabulous setlist from De Roma, Antwerp, Belgium. Tour debuts of Edinburgh Castle and a short burst of Lost Highway. Christophe Van Rompaey: 'Mike was moving like a snake during the full gig. Smiling and having the most fun on his electric guitars. So pure. Still thrilled by the pure rock blast.' Thank you Christophe!
















































Utrecht, The Netherlands - 29th March 2023

A setlist from Tivoli Vredenburg, Utrecht, The Netherlands which featured a tour debut of She Tried To Hold Me. Thank you Jan!












































Weert, The Netherlands - 31st March 2023

A setlist from De Bosuil, Weert, The Netherlands. Thank you Willem Aalten.












































Maastricht, The Netherlands - 1st April 2023

A setlist from Muziekgieterij, Maastricht, The Netherlands. Thank you Willem Aalten.










































Nijmegen, The Netherlands - 2nd April 2023

A setlist from Doornroosje, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Thank you Stephen Charlton.












































Amsterdam, The Netherlands - 3rd April 2023

A setlist from The Paradiso, The Netherlands. An incredible show according to Willem and other eye witness accounts. Although not listed there was a very special impromtu rendition of Custer's Blues in the first set. Mike led in to it on piano and coaxed the band along until they picked up the beat. Thankfully, there is a superb video capture on youtube. Big Thanks to the uploader and Thank you Willem Aalten.












































Nidaros Blues Festival, Trondheim, Norway - 15th April 2023

A setlist from The Nidaros Blues Festival in Trondheim, Norway.

Thank you Tord Tangvik Ophus.













































Oslo, Norway - 17th April 2023

A setlist from the show in Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway on April 17th 2023.

Thank you Dag Reinert Johansen.


















































Remembering Noel Bridgeman - Dublin, Ireland - 4th May 2023

A setlist from the very special show Remembering Noel Bridgeman in the Olympia Theatre, Dublin on May 4th 2023, celebrating the life of Noel Bridgeman who sadly passed away in March 2021.

This show, with proceeds going to Saint Francis Hospice, featured the 1989 lineup of Mike, Sharon Shannon, Anto, Steve and Trevor along with James Hallawell on keys and Eamon Ferris and Audrey Bridgeman, who were both on drums.

A Life Of Sundays featured Dublin legend Brush Shiels on guitar and shared vocals. Although not listed, the show finished with a rousing Across the Universe with the Waterboys, (Kevin Malone sat in on drums) along with several of the ensemble of artists who appeared on stage earlier that evening. What a wonderful night it was!





































Mike and James - Nantwich, England - 20th May 2023

A superb show by Mike and James Hallawell in the Civic Hall, Nantwich on May 20th 2023. This show, was their first time playing as a duo and the setlist was fantastic, with new versions and epic versions of songs we know and love.

We were also treated to three brand new songs and a wonderful cover of Waiting For The Man. Mike also regaled us with some fabulous stories too. It was a very special evening indeed.













































Peer, Belgium - 28th May 2023

A setlist from the show at the Peer Blues Festival, Peer, Belgium on May 28th 2023.

Thank you Christophe Van Rompaey.









































Herodeon, Athens, Greece - 22nd June 2023

A setlist from Athens, Greece on 22nd June. Uniquely the show opened with Mike playing a solo version of Don't Bang The Drum'. Jose: 'The Waterboys played in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus just beside the famous Acropolis. The band was on fire, with Mike playing even The Return of Pan with the Greek Panos Skouteris on clarinet. One of the best concerts ever'.

Thank you Jose Marcilla.













































Zottegem, Belgium - 8th July 2023

Setlist from the show in Zottegem, Belgium on July 8th 2023. New song Tourist was not played. Christophe: 'Weary Land a highlight. Pure version of Pan. So much fun on Mike's face. They played an intro on electric at the start of Fisherman that I've not heard before'.

Thank you Christophe Van Rompaey.









































First Show - Iveagh Gardens, Dublin - 13th July 2023

Setlist from the incredible sold out first show in the Iveagh Gardens, Dublin on 13th July 2023. Although not listed The Lost Highway and Easy Rider were also played.

















































Second Show - Iveagh Gardens, Dublin - 14th July 2023

A setlist from the second sold out show in the Iveagh Gardens, Dublin on 14th July 2023. Tonight we got a rare outing of September 1913, played for only the second time in ten years and Strange Boat. We were treated to a manic outing of Be My Enemy, which saw Brother Paul and James dancing across the front of the stage, with a blast of Pretty Vacant at the finale. And A Bang On The Ear was played on electric. Two absolutely beyond brilliant shows!

Thank you Aifric.















































Valencia, Spain - 23rd July 2023

A setlist from Valencia, Spain on 23rd July. Jose: 'Valencia is well known as one the best 'Waterboys cities'. The band is always pleased to play in this city, with Mike showing his 'Valencia Football Club' [given to him in 2001] shirt at the end of the concert.'

Thank you Jose Marcilla.











































Zelt Festival, Freiburg, Germany - 25th July 2023

A setlist from the Zelt Musik Festival in Freiburg, Germany on 25th July. A really great set which included Dead Flowers on the eve of Mick Jagger's 80th birthday and a live debut of the old country classic Dim Lights, Thick Smoke and Loud Loud Music.

Thank you Inge.









































Albacete, Spain - 9th September 2023

A setlist from Albacete, Spain on 9th September which featured the first impromptu performance of Medicine Jack in 37 years! [Mike wrote it in on the setlist, along with the date and venue, afterwards.]

Maria: 'The Albacete gig was epic. Both Mike and James told me they felt it was one of their recent best. You could see how much fun everyone was having on stage. The acoustics at Caseta de Los Jardinillos are great and the band's energy was simply electric. Mike's guitar playing was spellbinding. This was the Best WBs gig I've seen in a very long time… They have become so much tighter because of the intense gigging. Mike was in a great mood. They all were.'

Thank you Maria Olmedo.












































GRCH Glasgow - 2nd October 2023

A setlist from the opening show of the tour in the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow on October 2nd 2023. The show featured a rare outing of Soul Singer with new lyrics and a great bass solo by Aongus. We were also treated to the first full band performance of It Was Over, a song co-written with the late Don Jackson.

Thank you Sally Greenberg.












































Usher Hall, Edinburgh - 3rd October 2023

A setlist from the second show of the tour in the Usher Hall, Edinburgh on October 3rd 2023. This show featured Strange Boat which Mike informed us had its debut in the Usher Hall in 1987.

We were all collectively knocked sideways when Mike performed a stunning rendition of Piper At the Gates Of Dawn to end the second set. This was the first performance of this gem since Findhorn in June 2006. Mike read the text from an enormous book before strapping on his guitar to play a beautiful subtle guitar solo at the close of the piece. This show will go down in folklore as the Piper show.

Thank you Archie MacFarlane and Gill & Stephen Charlton.











































Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow - 5th October 2023

A setlist from another triumphant show in the Barras. Mike said it was one of the best shows they had ever played in the venue.

Thank you Sally Greenberg and Stephen Charlton.










































City Hall, Newcastle - 7th October 2023

A setlist from City Hall, Newcastle on October 7th 2023.

Thank you Zimmy and Stephen Charlton.











































Bonus Arena, Hull - 8th October 2023

A setlist from the Bonus Arena, Hull on October 8th 2023.

Thank you Zimmy.













































City Hall, Sheffield - 9th October 2023

A setlist from the City Hall, Sheffield on October 9th 2023.

Thank you Gill & Stephen Charlton.













































Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool - 11th October 2023

A setlist from the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool on October 11th 2023.

Thank you Lenny Conroy and Gill & Stephen Charlton.











































The Barbican, York - 12th October 2023

A setlist from the Barbican, York on October 12th 2023.

Thank you Gill & Stephen Charlton.











































The Forum, Bath - 16th October 2023

A setlist from the Forum, Bath on October 16th 2023. A rather special show with special guest performer Lady Nade, who sang two songs with the band: Everything Is Free [Gillian Welch] and Out Of All This Blue.

Thank you Crispin Thomas.











































Corn Exchange, Cambridge - 18th October 2023

A setlist from the Corn Exchange, Cambridge on October 18th 2023.

Thank you Gill & Stephen Charlton.












































Roundhouse, London - 20th October 2023

A setlist from the Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, London on October 20th 2023.

Thank you Stephen Charlton and Scott Blasken.













































G Live, Guildford - 21st October 2023

A setlist from G Live, Guildford on October 21st 2023.

Thank you Graham Ricket.












































Symphony Hall, Birmingham - 22nd October 2023

A setlist from the Symphony Hall, Birmingham on October 22nd 2023.

Thank you Gill & Stephen Charlton.














































The Anvil, Basingstoke - 24th October 2023

A setlist from The Anvil, Basingstoke on October 24th 2023.

Thank you Libby Herdman.










































The Pavillion, Bournemouth - 26th October 2023

A setlist from the Pavillion Theatre, Bournemouth on October 26th 2023.

Thank you Joanna Donoghue.










































Ulster Hall, Belfast - 28th October 2023

A setlist from Ulster Hall, Belfast on October 28th 2023. A wonderful homecoming show for Eamon.

Thank you Sally Greenberg.













































The Millennium Forum, Derry - 29th October 2023

A setlist from The Millennium Forum, Derry on October 29th 2023.

Thank you Sally Greenberg and Michelle Devine.











































Puca Festival, Trim - 30th October 2023

A setlist from The Puca Festival, Trim, County Meath on October 30th 2023. The band played a long reshuffled single set.

Thank you Ann Kristin & Ole Tharaldsen.













































The Spiegeltent, Wexford - 1st November 2023

A first version setlist from the first show in The Spiegeltent, Wexford on November 1st 2023. This was an absolutely fabulous show in a beautiful venue. The stage was tiny with the band within touching distance of each other and the audience! Mike told the band members that they would play All Souls Hill instead of When Ye Go Away in the first set. And unusually, he would make changes to the second set at the break.

Thank you Debra.












































Revised Second Setlist - The Spiegeltent - 1st November 2023

A revised second set setlist which included Medicine Jack that appeared on stage at the break. Although not listed, Mike sang an impromptu and fantastic version of On My Way To Wexford (Heaven) which included a verse about each band member, just before The Whole Of The Moon.






































The Spiegeltent, Wexford - 2nd November 2023

A setlist from the second show in The Spiegeltent, Wexford on November 2nd 2023. Same set as first night and just as wonderful with a wild On My Way To Wexford where Mike namechecked us, the audience on two occasions.










































Leisureland, Salthill, Galway - 3rd November 2023

A detailed setlist from a truly brilliant Homecoming show in Leisureland, Galway on November 3rd 2023. A sublime

This Is The Sea had to be heard to be believed. Just before This Is The Sea Mike brought out a Venetian mask which, after he told us about it, threw it into the audience. The mask ended up in the hands of a wheelchair bound fan who was in the front row.

This was an emotional powerhouse of a show which included a rare outing of The Bigger Picture with Mike on Piano. An extended When Ye Go Away had three endings!

The show closed with 'the only song we can play after The Whole of the Moon', a powerful rendition of Purple Rain that brought the house down. A very special night indeed!

Thank you Ann Kristin & Ole Tharaldsen.










































Knocknarea, Sligo - 4th November 2023

A setlist from Knocknarea Arena, Sligo on November 4th 2023 where Mike again closed the show with a rousing Purple Rain.

Thank you Stephen Charlton.












































INEC, Kilarney, County Kerry - 6th November 2023

A setlist from the final show of a truly fantastic tour in the INEC in Killarney, County Kerry on November 6th 2023. The set included very rare outings of Mná na hEireann and the Stolen Child and Mike sent everyone home smiling with an intense Purple Rain.

Thank you Christophe Van Rompaey and Stephen Charlton.












































☄ 2022 ☄







Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock, New York - 14th May 2022

Set list from the second show of the USA acoustic tour with Mike and Brother Paul in Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock. Thank you Thomas Fioriglio.










































The Queen, Wilmington, Delaware - 15th May 2022

Set list from the third show of the USA acoustic tour with Mike and Brother Paul in The Queen, Wilmington, Delaware - 15th May 2022. Thank you John Coogan.


















































Gramercy Theatre, New York - 16th May 2022

A signed set list from the fourth show of the USA acoustic tour with Mike and Brother Paul in the Gramercy Theatre, New York - 16th May 2022. Thank you Susan Fino.











































Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York - 18th May 2022

A signed set list from the fifth and final show of the USA acoustic tour with Mike and Brother Paul in the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on the 18th May 2022. Venue, date and Honky Tonkin' added by Mike after the show. Thank you John Coogan.










































Den Haag, The Netherlands - 25th May 2022

Set list from the first European show in Zuiderpark Live, The Hague, the Netherlands. Thank you Inge Riegar.










































Dauwpop Festival - The Netherlands - 26th May 2022

Set list from the second European show at the Dauwpop Festival in the Netherlands. Thank you Willem Aalten.












































Porto, Portugal - 28th May 2022

Set list from the North Music Festival, Porto, Portugal. Thank you Maria Manuel Verdade, Paulo and the Aguadeiros.















































Stables Theatre, Milton Keynes, England - 20th June 2022

Set list from the first UK date of the acoustic tour with Mike and Brother Paul in 'The Stables'. Thank you Dominic Lake.













































Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin, Ireland - 28th June 2022

Set list from the first-ever Irish date of the acoustic tour with Mike and Brother Paul in the 'Liberty Hall Theatre'. A fabulous show and a wonderful setlist of classics and new material, including a very rare outing of Somebody Might Wave Back.












































Het Groot Verlof, Leuven, Belgium - 15th July 2022

This was a free show and the band found themselves as man down due to James Hallawell being ill, so it was a four man show with Mike, Aongus, Eamon and special guest Anto. This made for a very interesting setlist with some rare gems played for the first time in years. Thank you for the report and setlist Christophe Van Rompaey.
















































Forest Festival - Emo, Portlaoise, Ireland - 24th July 2022

Setlist from the band's appearance at the Forest Festival near Portlaoise, Ireland. This show featured Anto and it also included a very special appearance by Steve, who joined the band from Medicine Bow onwards. This was the first time since December 2013 that the trio were together on stage. Thank you John Trautt for the report and setlist.













































Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland - 5th August 2022

Setlist from an electric sold-out show in the wonderful Kelvingrove amphitheatre. The band were all fired up and Mike sang his heart out and played blistering guitar solo's at every opportunity. A fantastic setlist and we were also treated to a stunning The Pan Within, a fabulous outing of Glasgow Has Been Good To Me and perhaps the live debut of Easy Rider.












































Revival Festival - Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland - 12th August 2022

Anto's handwritten set list from the band's sold-out headline appearance at the Revival Festival in Listowel, County Kerry. After a two year covid induced wait, this was a brilliant show in front of a brilliant crowd. Although not listed, the show finished with a very special and rare performance of Too Hot For Cleanhead. This show will go down in Waterboys folklore as legendary!












































Red Church - Ballycotton, County Cork, Ireland - 13th September 2022

A very special show to an audience of only 50 people in a tiny refurbished methodist church in Ballycotton, County Cork. This show was filmed for a TV broadcast, to be shown on Irish television this autumn. The Lake Isle of Innisfree was played for the first time with the current band. Also, Mike sang The Whole Of The Moon on guitar which is a rarity in itself.












































Emmarentia, Johannesburg, South Africa - 27th Nov 2022

Set list from the second show of the first-ever tour in South Africa, in Marks Park, Emmarentia, Johannesburg. Wonderful to see Strange Boat and The Return of Pan / The Pan Within in the set. Thank you Brother Paul.








































☄ 2021 ☄








Moseley Park, Birmingham - 3rd September 2021

Set list from the second show of the bands' return to the live circuit in Moseley Park, Birmingham. Thank you Stephen Charlton.






































Regent Theatre - Ipswich - 8th October 2021

Set list from the opening show of the UK tour in Moseley Park, Birmingham. As Ralph was not available for the tour, respected stick-man Eamon Ferris stepped in on drumming duties. These were the only performances of Trumpets, Soul Singer and Dead Flowers on the tour. Thank you Stephen Charlton.









































York Barbican - York - 9th October 2021

Set list from the second show of the UK tour in York Barbican, York. Thank you Stephen Charlton.













































City Hall - Sheffield - 10th October 2021

Set list from the third show of the UK tour in City Hall, Sheffield. Thank you Marion Black.













































The Stockton Globe - Stockton - 12th October 2021

Set list from the fourth show of the UK tour in The Stockton Globe, Stockton. Thank you Sally Greenberg.













































De La Warr Pavillion - Bexhill - 14th October 2021

Set list from the sixth show of the UK tour in De La Warr Pavillion, Bexhill. Thank you Marion Black.













































Pavillion Theatre - Bournemouth - 16th October 2021

Set list from the seventh show of the UK tour in Pavillion Theatre, Bournemouth. Thank you Joanna Donoghue.













































The Sub Rooms - Stroud - 18th October 2021

A signed set list from the ninth show of the UK tour and a very special one in The Subscription Rooms, Stroud. Thank you Crispin Thomas.













































The Bridgewater Hall - Manchester - 19th October 2021

Set list from the tenth show of the UK tour in The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Thank you Lenny Conroy.













































G Live - Guildford - 21st October 2021

Set list from the tenth show of the UK tour in G Live - Guildford. Thank you Dave Hall.













































The Roundhouse - London - 23rd October 2021

Set list from The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, London. Thank you to Dominique Petit who traveled over from the south of France to see the show.













































Royal Philharmonic - Liverpool - 25th October 2021

Set list from the fourteenth show of the UK tour in Royal Philharmonic, Liverpool. This show saw the return of And A Bang on The Ear in the encores. Thank you Stephen Charlton.













































The Sage - Gateshead - 27th October 2021

Set list from the fifteenth show of the UK tour in The Sage, Gateshead. Rosalind was played for the first time on the tour. Although listed 'Bang' was not played. Thank you Gill & Stephen Charlton and Sally Greenberg.













































The Music Hall - Aberdeen - 28th October 2021

Set list from the sixteenth show of the UK tour in The Music Hall, Aberdeen. Although not listed, Mike gave us a recital of The Bullingdon Club. Egged on by Mike, we also celebrated Steve's birthday by singing him 'Happy Birthday' in the style of Status Quo! Although listed 'Bang' was not played.













































Barrowland - Glasgow - 29th October 2021

Set list from the seventeenth show of the UK tour and the first night in the mighty Barrowland - Glasgow. Thank you David Lappin.













































Barrowland - Glasgow - 30th October 2021

Two set lists from the eighteenth show and UK Tour Finale and the second night in the Barrowland - Glasgow. And what a tour finale it was! Colin Blakey guested on whistle for Islandman and returned on piano and whistle for the last song of an incredible evening; And A Bang on The Ear. Mike also gave us numerous renditions of Glasgow Has Been Good to Me throughout the show. Thank you to Karen Devine Farrell for the unique Steve setlist. Thank you Lenny Conroy and Dag Reinert Johansen for the Eamon Ferris setlist with notes by Mike.
























































































☄ 2019 ☄







Gig for Gav - Vicar St, Dublin - 1st April 2019

A truly magnificent and very special show in Vicar St for the late Gavin Ralston which was organised by his brother Aongus.

The band played a powerhouse set and were joined by Gavin and Sharon Shannon for 'Medicine Bow', 'Be my Enemy' and 'Fisherman's Blues'.

For then for the encore of 'Come Together' we also had the addition of Picturehouse, Mundy and Binzer on the second drum kit.

This was a killer show that will live long in the memory and will be talked about for many years by all who attended!






























The Millennium Forum - Derry - 19th May 2019

A fully signed set list from the opening show of the new tour in the The Millennium Forum, Derry which saw the live debut of five songs from the new 'Where The Action Is' album.

'Where The Action Is', 'The Right Side Of Heartbreak', 'Ladbroke Grove Symphony', 'In My Time On Earth' and 'Out Of All This Blue'.

The second set closed with the inclusion of two songs that have not been played for a number of years, 'Old England' and 'Let It Happen'. A very powerful show.















































The Forum - Bath - 22nd May 2019

Set list from the first UK show of the tour in the The Forum, Bath which saw Old England elevated to the #4 slot.













































The Roundhouse, London - 24th May 2019

Set list from the The Roundhouse, London which saw the live debut of London Mick.

Thank you Dag Reinert Johansen.












































The Symphony Hall, Birmingham - 25th May 2019

Set list from the The Symphony Hall, Birmingham.












































The Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool - 27th May 2019

Set list from the The Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.












































The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester - 28th May 2019

Set list from the The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.












































The Sage, Gateshead - 29th May 2019

Set list from the The Sage, Gateshead in which the show opener was 'In My Time On Earth'.

Thank you Marion Black.












































Portree, Isle of Skye - 5th September 2019

Set list from the opening show of a short Scottish tour in Portree, Skye with the Stones song 'Dead Flowers' in the set.

Thank you Dag Reinert Johansen.












































The Music Hall, Aberdeen - 6th September 2019

Set list from The Music Hall, Aberdeen which saw Mike treat us to a recitation of the biting poem 'The Bullingdon Club', this was followed by a thunderous drum solo from Ralph (a sight to behold!) with these very sticks in the photo. Quite possibly, the first-ever drum solo at a Waterboys show.














































The Barrowland, Glasgow - 7th September 2019

Set list from the final show of a short Scottish tour inThe Barrowland, Glasgow with fabulous support from Psyche (Mike's old mates from Ayr, with Midge on guitar, Arnie on keys and Stoker on bass). Although not listed (and after we heard it over the PA at the last show here in 2018) Mike sang 'Glasgow Has Been Good to Me', in the #5 slot, which was a live debut. Later in the set we were treated yet another surprise, a rousing version of 'Sailing' (dedicated to Muscle Shoals co-founder and legend, the late Jimmy Johnson) with a wonderful lead vocal by Zeenie.

A truly incredible show at the mighty Barrowland Ballroom.















































☄ 2018: ☄







Norrkoping Sweden - 13 April 2018

The first Waterboys show of 2018 with a fabulous set of new and old songs including 'Too Close to Heaven' and the added treat of the Bob Dylan song 'Lonesome Day Blues'.

And 'This is The Sea' was played at the close instead of 'Fisherman's Blues'.

Thank you Per Heggby.

















































Bergen Norway - 18 April 2018

The Tours rolls into Norway and the set has changed. With 'The Christ In You' opening the second set.

And the show finished with'The Whole of the Moon.'

Thank you Ann Kristin K Tharaldsen.












































Oslo Norway - 21 April 2018

The last Spring date in Norway.

And the show encores were'The Whole of the Moon.' and 'This is the Sea'.

Thank you Dag Reinert Johansen.














































The Palladium, London, England - 27 April 2018

A triumphant return to the Palladium with a smoking show from start to finish with two incredible sets. Mike also treated us to a one-off song 'Here We Are In The London Palladium.'

And the show finished with 'The Whole of the Moon.'














































The Playhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland - 29 June 2018

A very powerful show in the Playhouse. Although they played the same set as the London Palladium gig in April, this show had even more feeling as Mike was clearly delighted to be back in Scotland.














































The Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, Scotland - 30 June 2018

A truly magnificent and very special show in the Barras. One of the greatest shows this web author has witnessed in fact.

The connection (or communion), the love even, between the band and the audience in the Barrowland Ballroom was palpable.

Earthpower, ancient magic and elemental energy in abundance!

And we were treated to a special song 'Glasgow Has Been Good To Me' over the P.A. as the band made their grand entrance on stage.














































Sant Cugat, Barcelona, Spain - 11 July 2018

Set list from the show in Teatre-Auditori, Barcelona.

The show finished with 'Purple Rain' and 'How Long Will I Love You', and 'Long Strange Golden Road' was not played.

Thank you Joanna Donoghue.








































Moon Festival, Fredrikstad, Norway - 29 July 2018

Set list from the show in Fredrikstad, Norway.

Mike sang 'I Remember The 80's' before 'A Girl Called Johnny' and 'Fisherman's Blues'was not played.

Thank you Ann Kristin K Tharaldsen.










































Open House Festival, Bangor, Northern Ireland - 03 August 2018

Set list from the Open House Festival show in Bangor, County Down.

Mike sang 'I Remember The 80's' before 'A Girl Called Johnny' and also treated us to a wonderful outing of 'The Pan Within'.

New song (?)'Where The Action is' was not played and the show ended with an extended version of 'How Long Will I Love You' with some great vocals from Brother Paul.











































Leopardstown, Dublin Ireland - 16 August 2018

Set list from Leopardstown, Dublin.

A very powerful set in front of the home crowd, with impromptu jams at the end of 'Medicine Bow' and 'All The Thing She Gave Me'.

A central solo by Brother Paul instead of Mike on 'Long Strange Golden Road' and the show finished with an extended heartfelt outing of 'How Long Will I Love You' which Mike dedicated to Aretha Franklin (who sadly left us that day) and again with a great vocal from Brother Paul.











































Paradiso, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Set list from the Paradiso, Amsterdam, The Netherlands on August 23rd 2018.

Thank you Roel Seidell.









































Irish Christmas Tour 2018

Listed below are all of the set lists from the Irish Tour which was an absolute triumph!





Drogheda, County Louth Ireland - 30 November 2018

Set list from The Crescent Concert Hall Drogheda. A Club type show in a small venue. Only 300 standing on the floor with seating for another 300 at sides and rear.

We got extended workouts of many songs with 'Morning Came Too Soon' dropped from first set. Instead we heard a spellbinding extended outing of 'Man What A Woman' with a fine solo by Mike to close the first set.

Most of the acoustic songs due to be played in second set were changed so the second set ran like this: 'Connemara Fox', 'When Ye Go Away' + 'Dunfords Fancy', 'Santa Fe', 'Fisherman's Blues' and 'The Whole Of the Moon'. The encore was 'How Long Will I Love You'. A fantastic warm-up show that left us all baying for more!











































Leisureland, Salthill, Galway - 01 December 2018

Set list from The Leisureland, Galway. (Report pending) Thank you Sally Greenberg.











































Vicar St #1 Dublin - 03 December 2018

Set list from the first show in Vicar St. A powerhouse performance through and through and a fantastic atmosphere made this an unforgettable evening. We also got I remember the 80's and a humorous take of Come Together with a crowd singalong. The rendition of Too Close To Heaven was profoundly beautiful. A special mention to Zeenie and Jess who really gave their all, in these two shows with soaring vocals while radiating pure joy throughout. And then for the encore we were treated to a guest appearance by the fabulous Camille O'Sullivan who duetted on How Long Will I Love You to close out an incredible show.











































Vicar St #2 Dublin - 04 December 2018

Set list from the second show in Vicar St. If anyone thought that the show on the previous night could not be equalled, they were very wrong! Tonight's show was radically different from night #1 not just with a varied set but with many of the songs played much differently than usual. From the opener 'Rosalind' with Steve playing some mean rhythm guitar, we knew something very special was afoot. All The Things She Gave Me in it's 'new' form was second out of the traps. Of special mention here is the quite remarkable version of We Will Not Be Lovers played in a totally unique way with no shared vocal by Steve on the 'Like dogs for a share' verse.

In amongst these new versions we got a wonderful story during the Nearest Thing To Hip that had the band and crowd guffawing with laughter. Again we also heard I remember the 80's and another funny take of Come Together with a short crowd singalong. Mike also led the crowd in a 'Stevo' chant which only subsided when Steve ventured centre stage, removed his hat and took a bow. The second set closed with a blistering take of Long Strange Golden Road.

And then Mike announced a special guest for the encores, none other than Gavin 'Fingers' Ralston (Brother of Aongus). Gavin played in the Mike Scott Band on the 'Still Burning' tour in the late 90's. We knew we were in for a Rock n Roll assault! First up we got a blistering extended Medicine Bow including a smoking guitar duel between Gavin and Mike and then with Steve wading into the breach too. The show closed with a raucous Fisherman's Blues with Gavin on guitar. The band really had a fun time on stage over these two nights. We left the venue in a state of rapturous delirium. Two triumphant and truly magnificent shows that will live long in the memories of all who were present.











































The Opera House, Wexford - 05 December 2018

Set list from the Opera House in Wexford town. A full-on blistering performance this evening that more or less stuck to the script and without much chatter or stories from Mike. Although not listed for the encore we got another earth-shattering outing of Long Strange Golden Road that sent the crowd home in a state of ecstasy.

During the final bows Ralph came forward and presented his drumsticks to young Gabriel Nugent who was sitting in the front row with his Dad Philip. Gabriel also received Mike's guitar plectrum and set list so quite an unforgettable occasion for the young man.

Thank you Gabriel and Philip Nugent.











































University Concert Hall, Limerick - 07 December 2018

Set list from the University Concert Hall in Limerick. The sole encore was Fisherman's Blues.

Thank you Marion Black and Joanna Donoghue.











































Knocknarea Arena, Sligo - 08 December 2018

Set list from the Knocknarea Arena in Sligo. Santa Fe was replaced by Rosalind in the second set and Long Strange Golden Road was not played. The sole encore was How Long Will I Love You.

Thank you Véronique Castellanos.











































Cork Opera House, Cork - 10 December 2018

Set list from the Opera house in Cork. According to the testimonies of Isabelle and Michael the Cork show was an absolutely cracking show and a fitting end to the tour. The highlight being a particularly tender Too Close To Heaven. The sole encore was Fisherman's Blues.

Thank you Isabelle MSW Martin and Michael Macken.












































☄ 2017 ☄









Wrightetgaarden, Langesund, Norway - 14 July

A great looking set in Langesund with the addition of some new songs. And although not listed, the show finished with Roll Over Beethoven.

Thank you Ann Kristin K Tharaldsen and Dag Reinert Johansen!








































Carrick On Shannon, County Leitrim 16 July

A really wonderful show in Carrick. The new five piece with Aongus Ralston on Bass, have a real edgy sound. It was a gig filled with hightlights throughout. The guitar driven 'How Long Will I Love You' really shone in this new arrangement, and 'Fisherman's Blues' with it's punchy bass line and beat, is a song reborn! New song Connemara Fox is in a nutshell superb!

Although 'Celebrate' (a cover of Anderson Paak) was listed it was not played. But Mike did treat us to a burst of 'Hang On Sloopy' before a raucous and blazing LSGR closed what was an outstanding show.












































Colston Hall, Bristol 18 October

A sensational Opening show of the 'Out Of All This Blue' Tour in Colston Hall, Bristol with new band members Jess Kavanagh, Zeenie Summers, Jon Green and Bart Walker.

The show featured a host of premieres from the new album along with reworkings of some old classics.










































SEC Armadillo, Glasgow 24 October

A fine show in Glasgow with the addition of a particularly wild outing of 'Still A Freak' in the encores which featured a ferociously brilliant duel between Mike & Steve versus Bart & Brother Paul.








































3 Arena, Dublin 26 October

A triumph of a show in Dublin with an extended set and a truly electric atmosphere. And we also had the addition of four 'extra' Ladies for the majestic 'Love Walks In'.








































Arena, RTE Radio, Donnybrook, Dublin 27 October

A one hour live special in front of a very small audience of family, friends and a few very lucky fans. A seven song 'Mini-show' peppered with questions to Mike by the host Sean Rocks. A very special evening.

Thank you Linda and Willem.
















































































Sentrum Scene, Oslo, Norway 12 November

A fabulous show in Oslo by all reports. And Mike surprised the band and the crowd by launching into an unplanned and scintillating rendition of 'Purple Rain'. during the encores.

Thank you Ann Kristin K Tharaldsen and Dag Reinert Johansen.








































Theater at Marientor, Duisburg, Germany 14 November

A powerful show in Germany and again Mike surprised the band and the crowd by launching into an impromptu rendition of 'This is The Sea'. just before the end of the main set.

Thank you Christophe Van Rompaey.








































De Roma, Antwerp, Belgium 16 November

A joyful and epic show in one of Mike and Steve's favourite venues which included full blown electric and funked up versions 'All The Things She Gave Me'(dedicated to the late Mark Smith), and 'How Long Will I Love You'.. We were also treated to a mourneful 'Has Anybody Here Seen Hank?'. The show ended with an epic and very funked up 'This is The Sea'..

And for the first time in many a long year Fisherman's Blues was not played.














































☄ 2016 ☄







Perranporth Cornwall - 27 May 2016

The first Waterboys show of 2016 with the added bonus of new song 'Nashville Tennessee', played in public for only the second time.

Mike debuted this song in 2015 on the 'Modern Blues' Tour in....Nashville!









































Wychwood Festival Cheltenham - 03 June 2016

The second Waterboys festival show of 2016. A ten song set which included new song 'Nashville Tennessee' with Mike on acoustic guitar.

Thank you Crispin Thomas!








































Progresja Music Zone ~ Warsaw, Poland - 06 June 2016

The first-ever Waterboys concert in Poland. And what a gig it was! An incredible evening and a long set which included many old and new favourites including one-off song 'Warsaw Barrowlands' and brand new song 'Nashville Tennessee'.

The spectacular set also include a long epic version of 'The Pan Within' with just the trio of Mike, Steve and Brother Paul on stage. And the show closer of 'Purple Rain' was truly magnificent.








































Notodden Blues Festival Norway - 04 August 2016

A great festival set at the Notodden Blues Festival. Although not on the set list, 'This Is The Sea' was played in place of 'Don't Bang The Drum'.

Thank you Harry and Henk Tiekstra!








































Kelvingrove Bandstand Glasgow - 08 August 2016

A great evening in a wonderful venue in Glasgow. A solid set and although 'Roll Over Beethoven' was not listed it was also played after Glastonbury song.

Thank you Mark!














































☄ 2015 ☄







Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA, USA - April 23rd 2015

A fully signed Modern Blues Tour set list. Mike sang 'Your Cheatin' Heart' instead of 'Beautiful Now' in the encores. This show dates from April 23rd 2015.

Thank you Andy Goldstein.











































Fonda Theatre Los Angeles - May 13th 2015

Set List from the Fonda Theatre. Note: 'Medicine Bow' played for the first time on the Modern Blues Tour and for the first time with Mike on the piano! And 'Beautiful Now' was not sang in the encores. This show dates from May 13th 2015.

Thank you Mike Mixter.











































Victoria, BC, Canada - May 20th 2015

Mr Hood Set List from Victoria BC. Note:'Purple Rain' was not sang in the encores. This show dates from May 20th 2015.

Thank you Kevin O'Reilly.












































The Marquee Cork - June 28th 2015

Set List from the magnificent Marquee Gig in Cork. Note:'Three Day Man' was not sang in the encores.

There were far too many highlights to mention, but 'Song Of Wandering Aengus' deserves a special mention as it was an absolutely monumental version.

They finished the show with a spine-tingling rendition of 'Purple Rain' that literally lifted the roof off the venue and had the crowd baying wildly for more!

It was a truly epic show!

This show dates from June 28th 2015.










































Utrecht - October 5th 2015

Thank you Christophe Van Rompaey.










































Antwerp - October 7th 2015

Thank you Christophe Van Rompaey.








































Stockhom, Sweden - October 10th 2015

Thank you Stephen Charlton.












































Slaghuset, Malmo, Sweden - October 12th 2015

Thank you Lenny Conroy.










































Pumpehuset, Copenhagen, Denmark - October 13th 2015

Thank you Lenny Conroy.









































Castleblayney, County Monaghan - October 25th 2015

Mikes' Set List from the Glencarn Hotel, Castleblayney, County Monaghan. Note: Although listed, 'Song of Wandering Aengus' was not performed. This show dates from October 25th 2015.








































The Opera House, Cork - October 31st 2015

Mr Wickham set list from the Opera House show. Although not listed, 'Roll Over Beethoven' was played. And Mike dedicated the show to Dean Martin.








































Vicar St I - November 4th 2015

The set list from the opening night of a four night stand in Vicar St. We were treated to a brand new song about Zachs' Dad (who was in the audience) called 'Mudslide'.

Thank you Christophe Van Rompaey.







































Vicar St III and IV - November 6th and 7th 2015

'Fidel' set list that he used both nights. At the last show on the 7th, we were treated to an epic 'Purple Rain' with an equally epic 'sonic' ending as a second encore.

Thank you Andy.








































Watford, England - December 5th 2015

Thank you Stephen Charlton.












































☄ 2014 ☄




First ever Modern Blues Show - Big Top Limerick - Dec 3rd 2014

A smoking hot show in a chilly venue in early December, with three new Waterboys on stage for the first time for the first 'Modern Blues' show. Packed with highlights including a jaw-dropping stripped- down outing of 'Don't Bang the Drum' and a soulful uplifting 'Lonesome Old Wind'. We were treated to live premieres of 'Destinies Entwined', 'Rosalind', and a truly epic 'Long Strange Golden Road'.











































☄ 2013 ☄







The Tivoli, Brisbane, Australia - Jan 19th 2013

A Set List from the first ever Australian show on the first ever Waterboys Tour of Australia.

'Will The Circle Be Unbroken' was played as the final song of the evening instead of the listed 'The Thrill Is Gone'.








































State Theatre, Sydney, Australia - Jan 23rd 2013

Another Set List from the first ever Waterboys Tour of Australia.

Thank you Mark Cushway.









































The Opera House, Sydney, Australia- Jan 26th 2013

Another set list from the first ever Tour of Australia, this time from the iconic Sydney Opera House.









































Variety Playhouse - Atlanta, Georgia - Oct 23 2013

A setlist from Atlanta with The 'American' Waterboys. The sad news broke that day of the passing of Lou Reed and Mike gave the crowd a rare public outing of Waiting For the Man.

Thank you Neal McCamis.









































Bologna, Italy - November 23 2013

Setlist from the Auditorium Manzoni, Bologna, Italy on November 23rd 2013. The show included Blues For Your Baby and closed with a rare outing of Saints and Angels.

Thank you Enrico.











































Convention Centre Dublin - Dec 23 2013

The last show of the sublime 'Fisherman's Blues Revisited' Tour in Dublin on December 23rd 2013. The show ended with a rousing And A Bang On The Ear with special guests Glen Hansard, Pete Cummins, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Joe Chester and Freddie Stevenson. What a truly epic show!!

Thank you to Jean Paul.











































☄ 2012 ☄







Tickets and Passes - 2011-2012

Some tickets and backstage passes from 2011 and 2012.

Thank you Crispin Thomas.










































Liberty Hall Dublin - 2012

A set list from Mike and Steve in the Liberty Hall Dublin.

One of Mikes' early book readings with a live performance from Steve and himself afterwards.










































Huxley's Neue Welte Berlin - 2012

A set list from March 14th 2012 in Berlin.

Thank You Anna Maj.










































The Sage - Gatehead - 2012

A set list from March 20th 2012 in The Sage, Gateshead.

Thank You Andy Rickeard.










































Bataclan, Paris - 2012

A set list from 2012 in The Bataclan, Paris with a very special set list including 'The New Life' as the opener.

Thank You Angelo Misterioso.












































Colston Hall Bristol - 2012

A set list from Bristol 2012.

Thank you Crispin Thomas.










































Iveagh Gardens Dublin - 2012

A headlining show by The Waterboys on a glorious summer's day in the centre of Dublin with a terrific career-spanning set list.










































San Sebastian Spain - 21 July 2012

A great festival Set list from 2012 packed with crowd pleasers.

Thank You Noemi Martinez Turrillas.










































Hammersmith London - 2012

A concert in two parts. A selection of classic tunes and then after the intermission, a lovely selection of Mr Yeats songs followed by more classics in the encore.

Thank you to Dag Reinert Johansen for this image.










































Spiddal Connemara Galway - Two Shows - September 25th 2012

Two extremely special shows for the Strange Boat Donor Foundation in Spiddal that reunited Anthony Thistlethwaite with Mike and Steve, onstage together for the first time since they both joined Mike for the three songs of the encores at his solo show in the Town Hall Theatre in Galway on July 16th 1998.

The great Charlie Lennon also played with the mighty Trio in Spiddal, as did the lovely Eleanor Shanley.

Waterfolk travelled from far and wide to attend these shows and it was a real honour to meet so many friends there and to see so many familiar faces.

After the wonderful shows, the band and a good many Waterfolk congregated in the lobby and bar.

Tales were told, photos were taken and pints were drank.





Afternoon Show Set List:

Steve's killer of a set list from the afternoon show which included a very rare outing of the Willie Nelson classic 'Angel Flying too close to The Ground'.

Thank you Alex Howe.










































Evening Show Set List:










































Book Reading Set List from The Sage- October 10th 2012

A set list from the Book Reading Tour. In The Sage Gateshead.

Thank you Andy Rickeard .








































Book Reading Set List from Stroud - October 14th 2012

A great set list from one of the now legendary performances on the Book Reading Tour. This time in Stroud.

Thank you Crispin Thomas.








































Koln - October 15th 2012

Thank you Christophe Van Rompaey.










































Book Reading Set - Glastonbury Assembly Rooms - October 16th 2012

A great set list handwritten by Steve from the Glastonbury Assembly Rooms on 16th October 2012.

Thank you Mike Scott.












































Douglas, Isle of Man - October 29th 2012

A set list from the book tour and a rare visit of the Isle of Man.

Thank you Lenny Conroy.












































☄ 2011 ☄







Royal Concert Hall Glasgow - 30 January 2011

An Appointment with Mr Yeats set list from Glasgow in 2011. This show dates from January 30th.

Thank you to David Lappin for this image.












































'Mr Yeats Launch - Tower Records Dublin - 2011

An Appointment with Mr Yeats set list from the album launch in Tower Records, Dublin in 2011.

Thank you Liam O'Reilly.












































☄ 2010 ☄







1. Evora Portugal - 01 August 2010

   An excellent Set list from 2010 with a Stones and Chuck Berry song added for good measure.

   Thank You Paulo Sousa.

   








































2. Electric Picnic, Co. Laois, Ireland - 3rd September 2010

   A Set list from 2010 with a rare outing of In the Beginning Was Love.

   Thank You Lenny Conroy.

   








































☄ 2009 ☄








The Glor Ennis Clare - 2009

One of the most unique Waterboys shows in the fact that it was a one off show.

As Mike said 'we have no new album, we just wanted to play a gig'.

And quite a gig it was, with a set filled with many unreleased (as then) songs, some rare songs and some other songs that have yet to be released.

An incredible show in an incredible venue.












































☄ 2008 ☄







Union Scene Drammen, Norway - August 21st 2008

An excellent set list from Drammen in August 2008.

Thank you Dag Reinert Johansen.












































☄ 2007 ☄







Peer Gynt, Bergen Norway - March 29th 2007

A set list from the Book of Lightning Tour in Bergen on March 29th 2007.

Thank you Dag Reinert Johansen.















































First Act Guitar Studios Boston - 30 August 2007

A fine Set list from the extensive 'Book of Lightning' Tour.

Thank You Tim O'Connor.












































Woodstock New York - 31 August 2007

A great Set list signed by the trio from Woodstock NY.

Thank You Cole and David Priddle.











































☄ 2006 ☄







Royal Concert Hall Glasgow - 28 January 2006

A cracking set list from Glasgow in 2006. This show dates from January 28th.

Thank you to David Lappin for this image.












































Ole Bull Scene, Bergen, Norway - April 28th 2006

A great set list from Bergen in April 2006.

Thank you Dag Reinert Johansen.












































Music Centrum Utrecht, The Netherlands - May 6th 2006

A fine set list from Utrecht, The Netherlands in May 2006.

Thank you to Harry and Henk Tiekstra.













































Findhorn Scotland - 24 June 2006

A return once again to Universal Hall Findhorn on 24 June 2006

Thank you to David Lappin for these images.


















































☄ 2005 ☄







Universal Hall Findhorn - March 28th 2005

A rare show from the duo of Mike and Richard Naiff in Universal Hall Findhorn although this gig was billed as a solo show. Mike only played five shows throughout 2005.

A big 'Thank You' to Diane McKay for this rare set list.














































☄ 2004 ☄







Findhorn Scotland - 19 June 2004

Set list and ticket from the first show of a two night stand in Findhorn on 19 June 2004.

Thank you to David Lappin for these images.




















































Findhorn Scotland - 20 June 2004

Set list and ticket from the second show of a two night stand in Findhorn on 20 June 2004.

Thank you to David Lappin for these images.



















































Set List, Ticket and Pass - Cabot Hall - 2004

A fine 'Universal Hall' set list from Cabot Hall in London.

Thank you to Crispin Thomas for these images.














































Groningen, The Netherlands - October 09th 2004

A set list from Oosterport, Groningen, The Netherlands.

Thank you Henk Tiekstra












































The Magnum Centre, Irvine, Scotland - October 29th 2004

A set list from the Magnum Centre, Irvine, Scotland.

Thank you Lynda and Stewart McMillan












































Town Hall Galway - 23 November 2004

Thank you Christophe Van Rompaey













































☄ 2003 ☄







Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, Scotland - 23 January 2003

A terrific set list from the second show of 2003.

Thank you Karen Devine Farrell.














































Universal Hall Findhorn - 22 June 2003 (Early)

The first show of two shows in one day in Universal Hall Findorn Scotland.

Thank you to David Lappin for these images.



















































Universal Hall Findhorn - 22 June 2003 (Late)

The second show of two shows in one day in Universal Hall Findorn Scotland.

Thank you to David Lappin for these images.





















































The Hebridean Celtic Festival, Stornoway, Scotland - July 18th 2003

A fully signed set list from the Heb Celt Festival, Stornoway, Scotland.

Thank you Lynda and Stewart McMillan













































Radisson Hotel Galway - 26 July 2003

The famous 'World Tour of Galway' gigs in 2003 which saw The Waterboys play five amazing shows in five different venues in Galway over three days, and they also managed to fit in a live session in a record shop too!













































Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Scotland - 05 October 2003

Another fantastic set list from Glasgow in 2003.

Thank you Karen Devine Farrell.










































Music Hall, Aberdeen, Scotland - 06 October 2003

A signed set list from Aberdeen in 2003.

Thank you Dave Furneaux.










































University Concert Hall Limerick - October 23rd 2003

A set list from the Universal Hall Autumn Tour in Limerick on October 23rd 2003.

Thank you John Trautt.










































Opera House, Cork - 24 October 2003

Set list from the Opera House, Cork, Ireland.

Thank you Lenny Conroy.














































Koncertus, Oslo Norway - November 09th 2003

A set list from the Universal Hall Tour in Oslo on November 9th 2003.

Thank you Dag Reinert Johansen.










































☄ 2002 ☄







Stables Theatre, Wavendon - 29 March 2002

A setlist from the Stables Theatre, Wavendon on March 29th 2002.

Thank you Dominic Lake.













































David Bowie Meltdown Festival - Queen Elizabeth Hall - June 2002

A fine Set list from the Meltdown Festival in London on 16th June 2002.

The Meltdown was curated by none other than David Bowie that year.

Thank You Andy Pritchatt.










































☄ 2001 ☄







New York - 05 October 2001

A setlist from the first of a two-night-stand in the Irving Plaza New York on October 05 2001.

Thank you Henry Biedenkapp.











































New York - 06 October 2001

A setlist from the second show of in the Irving Plaza New York on October 05 2001. David Bowie attended the show.

Thank you Henry Biedenkapp.










































Cambridge - 12 November 2001

A setlist from the Corn Exchange, Cambridge on November 12th 2001.

Thank you Dominic Lake.













































Substage, Karlsruhe, Germany - 15 November 2001

A setlist from November 15th 2001

Thank you Roland Preuss.










































NEC Killarney Co. Kerry - 07 December 2001

A fantastic set list from 2001.

Thank you Enrico Parco.










































☄ 2000 ☄







Town Hall Theatre, Galway - 23 April 2000

An excellent early set list from Mike & Steve before the 2000 Tour with the relaunched band took off.

Thank you John Trautt.








































Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh - 21 May 2000

A very rare setlist which is handwritten by Richard Naiff.

Thank you Stewart McMillan.










































Barrowlands, Glasgow, Scotland - 23 October 2000

An excellent set list from 2000.

Thank you Karen Devine Farrell.










































Grosse Freiheit, Hamburg, Germany - 26 November 2000

A fantastic set list from 2000.

Thank you Roland Preuss.










































☄ 1999 ☄







Mike Scott - The Hawkswell Theatre - Sligo - October 7th 1999

Although billed as a Mike Scott solo show, Steve Wickham played the full show with him.

And it is a particularly fantastic set list! Full of rarities and a Bob Dylan cover of 'Forever Young'.












































☄ 1997 ☄







The Garage - London, England - 1997

Mike and the band played a five-night stand in the Garage in London from 14th to 19th August 1997. This is a setlist from one of those shows.

Thank you RJ.















































Leeds University, October 21st England - 1997

A set list from the 'Still Burning' tour. Songs obscured in photo are Medicine Bow, Accentuate The Positive, Building The City Of Light and the encore Don't Bang The Drum. This show dates from October 21st 1997.

Thank you Johnny Cronin.










































Mike Scott - Chalmers University Gothenburg - 02 December 1997

A wonderful set list from 1997. Oh to hear these songs again!

Thank you Patrik Riddersporre Larson.












































☄ 1996 ☄







Mike Scott - Toronto, Canada - March 4th 1996

A signed set from Mike's sold out show in the Trinity Church, Toronto. Mike also filled in the encore songs which he played off the cuff on the night.

Thank you Bryan Scott.










































☄ 1995 ☄







Mike Scott - Gaiety Theatre Dublin - April 1995

The first full solo show Mike ever played in Dublin where he alternated between playing the piano/keyboard, the guitar and two songs where Mike played harmonica. [What Do You Want Me To Do? & This Is The Sea].

A treasure filled set list played to an enthralled audience.










































☄ 1990 ☄







The Big Top - Ennis, Co. Clare - August 22nd 1990

A set list from the summer 'Room to Roam' tour. Sharon Shannon guested on the last three songs.

Thank you Jack Vervoort.











































The Empire - Liverpool - September 21st 1990

A set list and pass from Liverpool signed and dated by Mike.

Thank you Mark Davies.











































Ancienne Belgique, October 7th Brussels - 1990

A set list from the 'Room To Roam' tour. This show dates from October 7th 1990.

Thank you Jack Vervoort.










































Amsterdam, Netherlands - October 29th 1990

A set list from the Carre Theatre, Amsterdam in 1990. This show dates from October 29th.

Thank you Harry Schets.










































Longford Leisure Centre, December 27th Ireland - 1990

A rare and undocumented set list from the 'Room To Roam' tour. This show dates from December 27th 1990.

Thank you Johnny Cronin.










































☄ 1989 ☄







Olympia Theatre - Dublin - June 22nd 1989

A fine set list from show #1 of the four night stand in the Olympia Theatre. Although not listed, they played two songs in the encore, 'Defying Gravity' (Big Blue Ball) and 'Lost Highway' with guests Seamus Begley and Steve Cooney. This show dates from June 22nd 1989.

Thank you Jack Vervoort.










































Olympia Theatre - Dublin - June 24th 1989

A wonderful set list from show #3 of the four night stand in the Olympia Theatre. Liam O'Maonlai sang lead vocals on 'Big Fat Heart' and 'If You're Happy Lord, Sing About It'. And Mike also sang 'Buckets of Rain' (Bob Dylan) in the encores. This show dates from June 24th 1989.

Thank you Jack Vervoort.










































Paris, France - October 1st 1989

Another great set list from 1989. This show dates from October 1st.

Thank you Harry Schets.










































The Beacon Theatre - New York - October 18th 1989

A superb set list from the extensive tour of the U.S. and Canada in 1989. This show is from the second of two nights in the Beacon and dates from October 18th.

Thank you Harry Schets.










































The Wiltern Theatre, L.A. - November 7th 1989

Another great set list from the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles in 1989. This show dates from November 7th.

Thank you Harry Schets.










































Rockerfeller Oslo - December 7th 1989

A classic set list from the heady days of 1989. This show dates from December 7th.

Thank you Dag Reinert Johansen.










































Barrowlands Ballroom Glasgow - 30th December 1989

Another great set list from the wild days of 1989. The band played a two-night stand. This set list dates from the first show on December 30th.

Thank you Stewart McMillan.










































☄ 1988 ☄







The Top Hat - Dublin - December 30th 1988

Set list from the second night of three sold out shows in the Top Hat, Dublin.

Thank you Darragh Butler.












































☄ 1987 ☄







Olympic Ballroom - Dublin - October 7th 1987

Set list from Night #2 in the Olympic Ballroom. Although not listed on the sheet, they played extra two songs in the encore, 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' and 'Wonderful World'.

Thank you Eoghan O'Neill










































☄ 1985 ☄







The Roxy, Los Angeles, California - November 9th 1985

Setlist from the show The Roxy, Los Angeles, California on November 9th 1985. Thank you Wendy Morgan.









































Wheeler Auditorium, Berkeley, California - November 11th 1985

Karl's setlist from Berkeley. Although not listed on the sheet, they played an extra eight songs over three encores!










































☄ 1984 ☄







Tin Can - Birmingham - April 14th 1984

An early set list from the Tin Can in Birmingham 1984. Encores not listed were 'On My Way to Heaven' and 'I will not Follow'.










































The Warehouse - Leeds, UK - April 16th 1984

Another set list from the next show in the Warehouse, Leeds. Although not listed, they played three songs in the encore, 'I will not Follow' , 'Bury my Heart' and a Bob Dylan cover 'Licence to Kill'.










































☄ 1982 ☄







Funhouse - The Marquee - January 13th 1982

A set list from the first-ever show by Funhouse. The band played a grand total of only five shows. This first gig featured live debut's of 'The Three Day Man', 'December' and 'Bury My Heart'.

Thank you Andy Pritchatt.




































































Back To Top ☝