Ben Kweller — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 40 Ben Kweller setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Brygga Kultursal, Halden, Norway.

Ben Kweller live: key facts

Gigvault documents 43 Ben Kweller concerts from 2025 to 2026 in 35 cities across 4 countries.

Ben Kweller — artist information

When Ben Kweller takes the stage, a timeless hum fills the air, weaving sun-drenched melodies with an undercurrent of genuine, unvarnished emotion. His live energy radiates a compelling blend of youthful abandon and seasoned craft, inviting the crowd into an intimate, yet joyfully raucous, singalong. Guitars shimmer with pop clarity, then churn with an indie-rock grit that moves feet and stirs hearts. It’s an infectious, feel-good catharsis, leaving audiences buoyant and humming long after the last chord fades.

Genres: indie, singer-songwriter, indie rock, indie pop.

Ben Kweller setlist — Brygga Kultursal, Halden, Norway (2026-05-30)

12 songs, in the order played:

  1. Thirteen
  2. Falling
  3. Full Circle
  4. Family Tree
  5. Oh Dorian
  6. Sundress
  7. Penny on the Train Track
  8. On My Way
  9. Don’t Cave
  10. Commerce, TX
  11. Optimystic
  12. Wasted & Ready

Source: setlist.fm

Full setlist page for this show

Earlier Ben Kweller setlists

Ben Kweller setlist — Lido, Berlin, Germany (2026-05-27)

19 songs, in the order played:

  1. Thirteen
  2. Falling
  3. Full Circle
  4. Family Tree
  5. Make It Up
  6. Killer Bee
  7. Trapped
  8. Sundress
  9. On My Way
  10. Lizzy
  11. Park Harvey Fire Drill
  12. Oh Dorian
  13. Tylenol
  14. Commerce, TX
  15. Optimystic
  16. Penny on the Train Track
  17. In Other Words
  18. Dollar Store
  19. Wasted & Ready

Source: setlist.fm

Full setlist page for this show

Ben Kweller setlist — Gebäude 9, Cologne, Germany (2026-05-26)

19 songs, in the order played:

  1. Thirteen
  2. Falling
  3. Full Circle
  4. Family Tree
  5. Make It Up
  6. Killer Bee
  7. Trapped
  8. Sundress
  9. On My Way
  10. Park Harvey Fire Drill
  11. Oh Dorian
  12. Starz
  13. Tylenol
  14. Commerce, TX
  15. Optimystic
  16. Penny on the Train Track
  17. In Other Words
  18. Dollar Store
  19. Wasted & Ready

Source: setlist.fm

Ben Kweller setlist — Desert Stage, Salt Lake City, United States (2026-05-16)

11 songs, in the order played:

  1. Full Circle
  2. Penny on the Train Track
  3. Make It Up
  4. Sundress
  5. Falling
  6. In Other Words
  7. Dollar Store
  8. Tylenol
  9. Commerce, TX
  10. Optimystic
  11. Wasted & Ready

Source: setlist.fm

Ben Kweller setlist — Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, United States (2026-05-12)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Falling
  2. Commerce, TX
  3. Optimystic
  4. Wasted & Ready
  5. Dollar Store
  6. Sundress
  7. Penny on the Train Track

Source: setlist.fm

Ben Kweller setlist — The Bridge, Santa Fe, United States (2026-05-11)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. Thirteen
  2. Falling
  3. Full Circle
  4. Family Tree
  5. Make It Up
  6. Killer Bee
  7. Trapped
  8. Sundress
  9. On My Way
  10. Kids Killing Time
  11. Park Harvey Fire Drill
  12. Oh Dorian
  13. Starz
  14. Commerce, TX
  15. Optimystic
  16. In Other Words
  17. Dollar Store
  18. Wasted & Ready

Source: setlist.fm

Ben Kweller setlist — House of Blues, Dallas, United States (2026-04-07)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Park Harvey Fire Drill
  2. Falling
  3. Commerce, TX
  4. Optimystic
  5. Wasted & Ready
  6. Dollar Store
  7. Make It Up
  8. Starz
  9. Sundress
  10. Penny on the Train Track

Source: setlist.fm

Ben Kweller setlist — Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, United States (2026-04-03)

8 songs, in the order played:

  1. Park Harvey Fire Drill
  2. Commerce, TX
  3. Wasted & Ready
  4. Sundress
  5. Starz
  6. Optimystic
  7. Dollar Store
  8. Penny on the Train Track

Source: setlist.fm

Ben Kweller setlist — The Salt Shed, Chicago, United States (2026-04-02)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Wasted & Ready
  2. Starz
  3. Optimystic
  4. Falling
  5. Sundress
  6. Make It Up
  7. Penny on the Train Track

Source: setlist.fm

Ben Kweller setlist — Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, United States (2026-03-31)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Park Harvey Fire Drill
  2. Commerce, TX
  3. Optimystic
  4. Wasted & Ready
  5. Dollar Store
  6. Make It Up
  7. Starz
  8. Sundress
  9. Penny on the Train Track

Source: setlist.fm

Ben Kweller setlist — History, Toronto, Canada (2026-03-30)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Park Harvey Fire Drill
  2. Commerce, TX
  3. Optimystic
  4. Wasted & Ready
  5. Dollar Store
  6. Make It Up
  7. Starz
  8. Sundress
  9. Penny on the Train Track

Source: setlist.fm

Ben Kweller setlist — Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia, United States (2026-03-28)

8 songs, in the order played:

  1. Park Harvey Fire Drill
  2. Commerce, TX
  3. Optimystic
  4. Sundress
  5. Starz
  6. Dollar Store
  7. Falling
  8. Wasted & Ready

Source: setlist.fm

Ben Kweller setlist — New Brookland Tavern, Columbia, United States (2026-03-27)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. Thirteen
  2. Falling
  3. Full Circle
  4. Family Tree
  5. Make It Up
  6. Killer Bee
  7. Sundress
  8. On My Way
  9. Park Harvey Fire Drill
  10. Oh Dorian
  11. Starz
  12. Commerce, TX
  13. Optimystic
  14. Penny on the Train Track
  15. Dollar Store
  16. Wasted & Ready

Source: setlist.fm

565 Ben Kweller setlists are known in total; the most recent 40 are shown here.

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Songs Ben Kweller plays most often live

Across the last 20 Ben Kweller concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Sundress19 of 2095%
Wasted & Ready19 of 2095%
Commerce, TX18 of 2090%
Dollar Store18 of 2090%
Optimystic18 of 2090%
Penny on the Train Track18 of 2090%
Falling17 of 2085%
Make It Up15 of 2075%
Park Harvey Fire Drill15 of 2075%
Starz15 of 2075%

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Festivals Ben Kweller played

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Upcoming Ben Kweller tour dates

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Ben Kweller played?

Ben Kweller shows on Gigvault are documented in 35 cities, including Dallas, Chicago, Halden, New York and Salt Lake City. Venues include Beacon Theatre in New York, South Side Ballroom in Dallas, A&R Music Bar in Columbus and Bluebird Theater in Denver.

When did Ben Kweller last play?

The most recent Ben Kweller show on record is 2026-09-27 at South Side Ballroom, Dallas, United States.

How many Ben Kweller concerts are on Gigvault?

43 Ben Kweller concerts are documented, from 2025 to 2026 across 35 cities.

Which festivals has Ben Kweller played?

Ben Kweller appears in the line-up of 1 festival tracked on Gigvault: Kaktus Festival 2026.

Who has Ben Kweller shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, Ben Kweller has appeared alongside Frank Turner, Black Sea Dahu, Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Jonas Alaska, Sean Rowe and Stein Torleif Bjella.

When is Ben Kweller playing live next?

The next announced Ben Kweller date is 2026-12-30 at SPACE, Evanston. 2 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.

Where can I find Ben Kweller setlists?

40 setlists by Ben Kweller are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.

How many songs does Ben Kweller play live?

Ben Kweller typically plays 12 songs — most concerts land between 9 and 21 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Ben Kweller open with?

Ben Kweller opened 10 of the last 20 concerts with "Thirteen".

What song does Ben Kweller close with?

Ben Kweller closed 13 of the last 20 concerts with "Wasted & Ready".

Which songs does Ben Kweller always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 20 Ben Kweller concerts. The closest is "Sundress" at 19 of 20.

What rare songs has Ben Kweller played recently?

7 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts: Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You / It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday, Hospital Bed, Hot Pink Dress, Just for Kids, Kids Killing Time, Lizzy.

Does Ben Kweller play the same setlist every night?

Partly. Two consecutive Ben Kweller concerts share about 9 of roughly 14 songs — a stable core with a rotating remainder.

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