Blue Öyster Cult — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 40 Blue Öyster Cult setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Cape May Convention Hall, Cape May, United States.

Blue Öyster Cult live: key facts

Gigvault documents 39 Blue Öyster Cult concerts from 2025 to 2026 in 37 cities across 2 countries.

Blue Öyster Cult — artist information

When Blue Öyster Cult takes the stage, a thundering tide of classic rock mystique washes over the crowd, weaving intricate guitar tapestries with relentless, heavy rhythm. Their sound conjures a dark, progressive energy that grips the venue, a palpable force resonating through every bone. The air crackles with an almost ritualistic power, inviting the audience into a sonic labyrinth where hard rock anthems become immersive journeys. Each note builds to a fever pitch, creating a live experience that feels both timeless and electrifyingly present.

Genres: hard rock, classic rock, progressive rock, rock.

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — Cape May Convention Hall, Cape May, United States (2026-08-23)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. Transmaniacon MC
  2. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  3. Golden Age of Leather
  4. That Was Me
  5. Burnin' for You
  6. Cagey Cretins
  7. ME 262
  8. Shooting Shark
  9. Hot Rails to Hell
  10. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
  11. Tainted Blood
  12. Then Came the Last Days of May
  13. Godzilla
  14. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
  15. I Love the Night
  16. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Blue Öyster Cult setlists

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — American Music Theatre, Lancaster, United States (2026-08-21)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. Dr. Music
  2. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  3. Golden Age of Leather
  4. That Was Me
  5. Burnin' for You
  6. Cagey Cretins
  7. ME 262
  8. Harvest Moon
  9. Hot Rails to Hell
  10. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
  11. Tainted Blood
  12. Then Came the Last Days of May
  13. Godzilla
  14. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
  15. The Red & the Black
  16. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — Grand Sierra Resort, Reno, United States (2026-08-07)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. Dr. Music
  2. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  3. Golden Age of Leather
  4. That Was Me
  5. Burnin' for You
  6. Cagey Cretins
  7. ME 262
  8. Shooting Shark
  9. Hot Rails to Hell
  10. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
  11. Tainted Blood
  12. Then Came the Last Days of May
  13. Godzilla
  14. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
  15. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — Stafford Centre, Stafford, United States (2026-08-01)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. Transmaniacon MC
  2. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  3. Golden Age of Leather
  4. That Was Me
  5. Cagey Cretins
  6. Burnin' for You
  7. Dancin' in the Ruins
  8. ME 262
  9. Harvest Moon
  10. Hot Rails to Hell
  11. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
  12. Tainted Blood
  13. Then Came the Last Days of May
  14. Godzilla
  15. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
  16. The Red & the Black
  17. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — Arlington Music Hall, Arlington, United States (2026-07-31)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. Dr. Music
  2. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  3. Golden Age of Leather
  4. That Was Me
  5. Burnin' for You
  6. Cagey Cretins
  7. ME 262
  8. Shooting Shark
  9. Hot Rails to Hell
  10. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
  11. Tainted Blood
  12. Then Came the Last Days of May
  13. Godzilla
  14. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
  15. Tattoo Vampire
  16. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — Pine Creek Lodge, Livingston, United States (2026-07-26)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. Transmaniacon MC
  2. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  3. Golden Age of Leather
  4. That Was Me
  5. Burnin' for You
  6. Cagey Cretins
  7. Harvest Moon
  8. The Vigil
  9. Hot Rails to Hell
  10. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
  11. Then Came the Last Days of May
  12. Godzilla
  13. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
  14. Tattoo Vampire
  15. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene, United States (2026-07-24)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Dr. Music
  2. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  3. Golden Age of Leather
  4. That Was Me
  5. Burnin' for You
  6. ME 262
  7. Harvest Moon
  8. The Vigil
  9. Hot Rails to Hell
  10. Buck's Boogie
  11. Then Came the Last Days of May
  12. Godzilla
  13. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
  14. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — Event Production Systems Sunset Stage, Kimberly, United States (2026-07-18)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  2. Burnin' for You
  3. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
  4. Golden Age of Leather
  5. That Was Me
  6. Buck's Boogie
  7. Harvest Moon
  8. The Vigil
  9. Hot Rails to Hell
  10. Then Came the Last Days of May
  11. Tainted Blood
  12. Godzilla
  13. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
  14. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, Garrettsville, United States (2026-06-20)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  2. Burnin' for You
  3. That Was Me
  4. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
  5. Then Came the Last Days of May
  6. Godzilla

Source: setlist.fm

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — Country Jam Festival Grounds, Eau Claire, United States (2026-06-19)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  2. Burnin' for You
  3. Golden Age of Leather
  4. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
  5. Harvest Moon
  6. That Was Me
  7. Godzilla
  8. Hot Rails to Hell
  9. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
  10. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar, United States (2026-06-10)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. Blade Runner (End Titles)
  2. Burnin' for You
  3. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  4. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
  5. That Was Me
  6. Golden Age of Leather
  7. Buck's Boogie
  8. Harvest Moon
  9. The Vigil
  10. Hot Rails to Hell
  11. Then Came the Last Days of May
  12. Tainted Blood
  13. Godzilla
  14. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
  15. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — Isleta Casino Showroom, Albuquerque, United States (2026-06-05)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Burnin' for You
  2. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  3. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
  4. That Was Me
  5. Golden Age of Leather
  6. Buck's Boogie
  7. Harvest Moon
  8. The Vigil
  9. Hot Rails to Hell
  10. Then Came the Last Days of May
  11. Tainted Blood
  12. Godzilla
  13. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
  14. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Blue Öyster Cult setlist — Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, United States (2026-05-16)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Burnin' for You
  2. Before the Kiss, a Redcap
  3. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
  4. Golden Age of Leather
  5. That Was Me
  6. Buck's Boogie
  7. Harvest Moon
  8. The Vigil
  9. Hot Rails to Hell
  10. Then Came the Last Days of May
  11. Tainted Blood
  12. Godzilla
  13. (Don't Fear) The Reaper
  14. Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll

Source: setlist.fm

4638 Blue Öyster Cult setlists are known in total; the most recent 40 are shown here.

Setlist data powered by setlist.fm.

Songs Blue Öyster Cult plays most often live

Across the last 20 Blue Öyster Cult concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Before the Kiss, a Redcap20 of 20100%
Burnin' for You20 of 20100%
Godzilla20 of 20100%
(Don't Fear) The Reaper19 of 2095%
Golden Age of Leather19 of 2095%
Hot Rails to Hell18 of 2090%
Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll17 of 2085%
E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)17 of 2085%
Then Came the Last Days of May17 of 2085%
Harvest Moon15 of 2075%

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Festivals Blue Öyster Cult played

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Upcoming Blue Öyster Cult tour dates

12 announced dates for Blue Öyster Cult, with venue and city.

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Blue Öyster Cult played?

Blue Öyster Cult shows on Gigvault are documented in 37 cities, including Fort Lauderdale, Albuquerque, Anaheim, Anna Maria and Arlington. Venues include Agora in Cleveland, American Music Theatre in Lancaster, Arcada Theatre in St. Charles and Arlington Music Hall in Arlington.

When did Blue Öyster Cult last play?

The most recent Blue Öyster Cult show on record is 2026-08-23 at Cape May Convention Hall, Cape May, United States.

How many Blue Öyster Cult concerts are on Gigvault?

39 Blue Öyster Cult concerts are documented, from 2025 to 2026 across 37 cities.

Which festivals has Blue Öyster Cult played?

Blue Öyster Cult appears in the line-up of 1 festival tracked on Gigvault: Wacken Open Air 2027.

Who has Blue Öyster Cult shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, Blue Öyster Cult has appeared alongside 3 Inches Of Blood, Abbath, Accept, Adept, Airbourne and Alcest.

When is Blue Öyster Cult playing live next?

The next announced Blue Öyster Cult date is 2026-11-06 at Rhythm City Casino Resort, Davenport. 12 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.

Where can I find Blue Öyster Cult setlists?

40 setlists by Blue Öyster Cult 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 Blue Öyster Cult play live?

Blue Öyster Cult typically plays 15 songs — most concerts land between 14 and 16 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Blue Öyster Cult open with?

Blue Öyster Cult varies the opener — 6 different opening songs across the last 20 concerts, most often "Dr. Music" (6 times).

What song does Blue Öyster Cult close with?

Blue Öyster Cult closed 16 of the last 20 concerts with "Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll".

Which songs does Blue Öyster Cult always play?

3 songs were on the setlist at all 20 of the last recorded Blue Öyster Cult concerts: Before the Kiss, a Redcap, Burnin' for You, Godzilla.

What rare songs has Blue Öyster Cult played recently?

4 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts: Blade Runner (End Titles), Dancin' in the Ruins, In Thee, OD'd on Life Itself.

Does Blue Öyster Cult play the same setlist every night?

Partly. Two consecutive Blue Öyster Cult concerts share about 9 of roughly 14 songs — a stable core with a rotating remainder.

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