Ches Smith — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 8 Ches Smith setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at The Stone at the New School, New York, United States.
Ches Smith live: key facts
Gigvault documents 7 Ches Smith concerts from 2024 to 2026 in 7 cities across 2 countries.
- Typical set length: 3 songs (median of the last 8 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-11-01 — Quasimodo, Berlin
Ches Smith — artist information
Watching this ensemble perform feels like witnessing a masterclass in controlled chaos, where the boundaries of percussion are stretched until they hum with kinetic tension. The air in the room thickens as jagged rhythms collide with hushed, experimental textures, forcing the audience into a state of breathless, rhythmic suspension. There is a palpable grit to the sound—a percussive architecture that shifts from skeletal minimalism to thunderous, layered complexity without warning. Each strike resonates with intentionality, pulling the crowd into a deep, meditative trance fueled by unpredictable sonic patterns.
Genres: jazz, experimental, drums, percussion.
Ches Smith setlist — The Stone at the New School, New York, United States (2026-01-09)
1 song, in the order played:
- Abrade With Me
Earlier Ches Smith setlists
Ches Smith setlist — Jazzclub Unterfahrt, Munich, Germany (2025-11-27)
1 song, in the order played:
- Town Down
Ches Smith setlist — The Joe Henderson Lab, San Francisco, United States (2025-10-16)
6 songs, in the order played:
- Ready Beat
- Abrade With Me
- Clone Row
- Town Down
- Play Bell (For Nick)
- Sustained Nightmare
Ches Smith setlist — Royal Room, Seattle, United States (2025-10-11)
3 songs, in the order played:
- Ready Beat
- Clone Row
- Sustained Nightmare
Ches Smith setlist — Kerrytown Concert House, Ann Arbor, United States (2025-10-09)
6 songs, in the order played:
- Ready Beat
- Abrade With Me
- Clone Row
- Town Down
- Heart Breakthrough
- Sustained Nightmare
Ches Smith setlist — The Standard, Knoxville, United States (2024-03-24)
8 songs, in the order played:
- Unyielding Daydream Welding
- Remote Convivial
- Sweatered Webs (Hey Mom)
- Shaken, Stirred Silence
- Winter Sprung
- Minimalism
- Disco Inferred
- Exit Shivers
- 2025-10-16 — The Joe Henderson Lab, San Francisco, United States
Ready Beat · Clone Row · Sustained Nightmare - 2025-10-11 — Royal Room, Seattle, United States
Ready Beat · Clone Row · Sustained Nightmare
102 Ches Smith setlists are known in total; the most recent 8 are shown here.
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Songs Ches Smith plays most often live
Across the last 8 Ches Smith concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Clone Row | 5 of 8 | 63% |
| Ready Beat | 5 of 8 | 63% |
| Sustained Nightmare | 5 of 8 | 63% |
| Abrade With Me | 3 of 8 | 38% |
| Town Down | 3 of 8 | 38% |
| Disco Inferred | 1 of 8 | 13% |
| Exit Shivers | 1 of 8 | 13% |
| Heart Breakthrough | 1 of 8 | 13% |
| Minimalism | 1 of 8 | 13% |
| Play Bell (For Nick) | 1 of 8 | 13% |
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Cities where Ches Smith played
- Concerts in Berlin
- Concerts in New York
- Concerts in Munich
- Concerts in San Francisco — 2 shows
- Concerts in Seattle — 2 shows
- Concerts in Knoxville
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Ches Smith played?
Ches Smith shows on Gigvault are documented in 7 cities, including Ann Arbor, Berlin, Knoxville, Munich and New York. Venues include Jazzclub Unterfahrt in Munich, Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor, Quasimodo in Berlin and Royal Room in Seattle.
When did Ches Smith last play?
The most recent Ches Smith show on record is 2026-11-01 at Quasimodo, Berlin, Germany.
How many Ches Smith concerts are on Gigvault?
7 Ches Smith concerts are documented, from 2024 to 2026 across 7 cities.
When is Ches Smith playing live next?
No Ches Smith dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-11-01 at Quasimodo, Berlin, Germany; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find Ches Smith setlists?
8 setlists by Ches Smith 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 Ches Smith play live?
Ches Smith typically plays 3 songs — most concerts land between 3 and 6 across the last 8 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Ches Smith open with?
Ches Smith opened 5 of the last 8 concerts with "Ready Beat".
What song does Ches Smith close with?
Ches Smith closed 5 of the last 8 concerts with "Sustained Nightmare".
Which songs does Ches Smith always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 8 Ches Smith concerts. The closest is "Clone Row" at 5 of 8.
What rare songs has Ches Smith played recently?
10 songs appeared only once across the last 8 concerts, among them Disco Inferred, Exit Shivers, Heart Breakthrough, Minimalism, Play Bell (For Nick), Remote Convivial, Shaken, Stirred Silence, Sweatered Webs (Hey Mom).