Deacon Blue — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 40 Deacon Blue setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Stirling City Park, Stirling, United Kingdom.
Deacon Blue live: key facts
Gigvault documents 40 Deacon Blue concerts from 2025 to 2026 in 33 cities across 4 countries.
- Typical set length: 19 songs (median of the last 20 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-09-13 — City Park, Stirling
- Next announced show: 2027-10-10 — Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds
Deacon Blue — artist information
Deacon Blue unfurls on stage like a familiar, comforting tartan blanket woven with threads of anthemic 80s pop and a raw, Scottish rock soul. Their sound is a potent brew of soaring melodies and driving rhythms, igniting a shared euphoria that sweeps through the crowd. The air crackles with an infectious energy, each song a communal singalong echoing the vibrant heart of their homeland. This is music that doesn't just get played; it's *felt*, a joyous, unified experience.
Genres: 80s, scottish, pop, rock.
Deacon Blue setlist — Stirling City Park, Stirling, United Kingdom (2026-09-13)
7 songs, in the order played:
- Late '88
- Queen of the New Year
- Real Gone Kid
- The Great Western Road
- Dignity
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- That's What We Can Do
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Earlier Deacon Blue setlists
Deacon Blue setlist — Emo Village, Emo Court, Ireland (2026-07-25)
11 songs, in the order played:
- Rock The Boat (intro) / Late '88
- Wages Day
- Queen of the New Year
- Loaded
- When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) / Have You Seen Her?
- Real Gone Kid
- The Great Western Road
- The Believers
- Dignity
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- That's What We Can Do
Deacon Blue setlist — Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (2026-07-17)
20 songs, in the order played:
- Rock The Boat (intro)
- Late '88
- Queen of the New Year
- Wages Day
- Much Too Close To Love
- Chocolate Girl
- Loaded
- Your Town
- People Come First
- Springsteen
- Bethlehem's Gate
- When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) / Have You Seen Her?
- How We Remember It
- Twist and Shout
- Real Gone Kid
- The Believers
- Dignity
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- That's What We Can Do
- Keep Me in Your Heart
Deacon Blue setlist — Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Scarborough, United Kingdom (2026-07-10)
18 songs, in the order played:
- Rock The Boat (intro) / Late '88
- Queen of the New Year
- Wages Day
- Much Too Close To Love
- Chocolate Girl / I'm Stone in Love with You
- Loaded
- Your Town
- People Come First
- Springsteen / Bethlehem's Gate
- When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) / Have You Seen Her?
- How We Remember It
- Twist and Shout
- Real Gone Kid
- The Believers
- Dignity
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- That's What We Can Do
- I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Deacon Blue setlist — The Piece Hall, Halifax, United Kingdom (2026-07-09)
19 songs, in the order played:
- Rock The Boat (intro)
- Late '88
- Queen of the New Year
- Wages Day
- Chocolate Girl
- Your Swaying Arms
- Loaded
- Your Town
- People Come First
- Springsteen / Bethlehem's Gate
- Love and Regret
- The Great Western Road
- Twist and Shout
- Real Gone Kid
- The Believers
- Dignity
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- That's What We Can Do
- I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Deacon Blue setlist — Llangollen Pavilion, Llangollen, United Kingdom (2026-07-04)
18 songs, in the order played:
- Late '88
- Queen of the New Year
- Wages Day
- Much too close to love
- Loaded
- Your Town
- People Come First
- City of Love
- When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)
- The Great Western Road
- Twist and Shout
- The Hipsters
- Real Gone Kid
- The Believers
- Dignity
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- That's What We Can Do
- I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Deacon Blue setlist — Bedford Park, Bedford, United Kingdom (2026-07-02)
19 songs, in the order played:
- Late '88
- Queen of the New Year
- Wages Day
- Much too close to love
- Circus Lights
- Loaded
- People Come First
- Chocolate Girl
- Springsteen
- Bethlehem's Gate
- The Great Western Road
- Twist and Shout
- The Hipsters
- Real Gone Kid
- The Believers
- Dignity
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- That's What We Can Do
- I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Deacon Blue setlist — Guildhall Square, Southampton, United Kingdom (2026-06-27)
19 songs, in the order played:
- Late '88
- Queen of the New Year
- Wages Day
- Much too close to love
- Circus Lights
- Loaded
- People Come First
- Chocolate Girl
- Springsteen
- Bethlehem's Gate
- The Great Western Road
- Your Swaying Arms
- Twist and Shout
- Real Gone Kid
- The Believers
- Dignity
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- That's What We Can Do
- I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Deacon Blue setlist — Lincoln Castle, Lincoln, United Kingdom (2026-06-26)
19 songs, in the order played:
- Late '88
- Queen of the New Year
- Wages Day
- Much too close to love
- Loaded
- Your Town
- People Come First
- City of Love
- Bethlehem's Gate
- Love and Regret
- The Great Western Road
- Cover From the Sky
- Twist and Shout
- Real Gone Kid
- The Believers
- Dignity
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- That's What We Can Do
- I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Deacon Blue setlist — Westonbirt Arboretum, Tetbury, United Kingdom (2026-06-25)
18 songs, in the order played:
- Late '88
- Queen of the New Year
- Wages Day
- Much too close to love
- Loaded
- Your Town
- People Come First
- City of Love
- Bethlehem's Gate
- Love and Regret
- The Great Western Road
- Twist and Shout
- Real Gone Kid
- The Believers
- Dignity
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- That's What We Can Do
- I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Deacon Blue setlist — Bruce Mason Centre, Auckland, New Zealand (2026-02-15)
22 songs, in the order played:
- Turn Up Your Radio!
- Late '88
- Queen of the New Year
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- Raintown
- Mid Century Modern
- That's What We Can Do
- Cover From the Sky
- How We Remember It
- Chocolate Girl
- Your Swaying Arms
- Wages Day
- Ashore
- Your Town
- Loaded
- When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)
- The Great Western Road
- The Hipsters
- Real Gone Kid
- Curve of the Line
- Dignity
- Keep Me in Your Heart
Deacon Blue setlist — Forum Theatre, Melbourne, Australia (2026-02-08)
21 songs, in the order played:
- Turn Up Your Radio!
- Late '88
- Queen of the New Year
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- Raintown
- Mid Century Modern
- That's What We Can Do
- Love and Regret
- How We Remember It
- Chocolate Girl / I'm Stone in Love with You
- Twist and Shout
- Wages Day
- Your Town
- Loaded
- Underneath the Stars
- When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) / If Not For You
- Real Gone Kid
- Curve of the Line
- Dignity
- People Come First
- Keep Me in Your Heart
Deacon Blue setlist — Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Australia (2026-02-05)
21 songs, in the order played:
- Turn Up Your Radio!
- Late '88
- Queen of the New Year
- Fergus Sings the Blues
- Raintown
- Mid Century Modern
- That's What We Can Do
- Cover From the Sky
- How We Remember It
- Chocolate Girl
- Your Swaying Arms
- Wages Day
- Ashore
- Your Town
- Loaded
- When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring)
- The Great Western Road
- The Hipsters
- Real Gone Kid
- People Come First
- Keep Me in Your Heart
- 2026-07-08 — The Piece Hall, Halifax, United Kingdom
Rock The Boat (intro) · Late '88 · Queen of the New Year · Wages Day · Much too close to love · Loaded · Your Town · People Come First · City of Love · When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) / Have You Seen Her? … +9 more - 2026-02-07 — Forum Theatre, Melbourne, Australia
Turn Up Your Radio! · Late '88 · Queen of the New Year · Fergus Sings the Blues · A New House · That's What We Can Do · Cover From the Sky · How We Remember It · Chocolate Girl / I'm Stone in Love with You · Your Swaying Arms … +12 more - 2026-02-04 — Anita's Theatre, Wollongong, Australia
Turn Up Your Radio! · Late '88 · Queen of the New Year · Fergus Sings the Blues · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Cover From the Sky · How We Remember It · Chocolate Girl … +12 more - 2026-01-30 — Astor Theatre, Perth, Australia
Turn Up Your Radio! · Queen of the New Year · Fergus Sings the Blues · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Cover From the Sky · How We Remember It · Chocolate Girl · Twist and Shout … +13 more - 2026-01-29 — Astor Theatre, Perth, Australia
Late '88 · Queen of the New Year · Bound to Love · Fergus Sings the Blues · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Cover From the Sky · How We Remember It · Chocolate Girl · Your Swaying Arms … +11 more - 2026-01-28 — Astor Theatre, Perth, Australia
Late '88 · Up Hope · Bound to Love · Fergus Sings the Blues · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Cover From the Sky · How We Remember It · Chocolate Girl · Your Swaying Arms … +11 more - 2026-01-18 — Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, United Kingdom
A miners life is like a sailors · The Freedom Come All Ye - 2025-10-11 — The OVO Hydro, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Bound to Love · Fergus Sings the Blues · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Queen of the New Year · Cover From the Sky · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-10-10 — The OVO Hydro, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Late '88 · Fergus Sings the Blues · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Wages Day · Love and Regret · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-10-08 — 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Bethlehem Begins · Fergus Sings the Blues · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Queen of the New Year · Cover From the Sky · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-10-06 — Utilita Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Bethlehem Begins · Fergus Sings the Blues · Raintown · Circus Lights · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Love and Regret · How We Remember It … +14 more - 2025-10-05 — Connexin Live Arena, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Bound to Love · Fergus Sings the Blues · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Queen of the New Year · Cover From the Sky · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-10-03 — OVO Arena Wembley, London, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Bound to Love · Fergus Sings the Blues · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Queen of the New Year · Wages Day · Cover From the Sky … +16 more - 2025-10-01 — AO Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Bound to Love · Fergus Sings the Blues · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Wages Day · I Will and I Won't · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-09-29 — Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Bound to Love · Fergus Sings the Blues · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Queen of the New Year · Cover From the Sky · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-09-28 — Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Raintown · Fergus Sings the Blues · The Day That Jackie Jumped the Jail · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Queen of the New Year · Cover From the Sky · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-09-26 — Utilita Arena Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · A New House · Fergus Sings the Blues · Circus Lights · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Queen of the New Year · Cover From the Sky · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-09-25 — Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · A New House · Fergus Sings the Blues · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Queen of the New Year · Cover From the Sky · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-09-23 — First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Bound to Love · Fergus Sings the Blues · The Day That Jackie Jumped the Jail · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · Love's Great Fears · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-09-22 — Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Bound to Love · Fergus Sings the Blues · The Day That Jackie Jumped the Jail · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · I Will and I Won't · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-09-20 — Brighton Centre, Brighton, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Bound to Love · Fergus Sings the Blues · Circus Lights · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · I Will and I Won't · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-09-19 — M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Up Hope · Bound to Love · Fergus Sings the Blues · Circus Lights · Raintown · Mid Century Modern · That's What We Can Do · I Will and I Won't · How We Remember It … +15 more - 2025-07-18 — Regent Quay, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Turn Up Your Radio! · Queen of the New Year · Fergus Sings the Blues · Loaded · Mid Century Modern · How We Remember It · The Hipsters · Twist and Shout · Wages Day · That's What We Can Do … +9 more - 2025-04-04 — O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, United Kingdom
The Great Western Road · Turn Up Your Radio! · Queen of the New Year · Fergus Sings the Blues · Up Hope · Closing Time · Underneath the Stars · A Brighter Star Than You Will Shine · Loaded · Wages Day … +14 more - 2025-04-03 — Cambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, United Kingdom
The Great Western Road · Turn Up Your Radio! · Queen of the New Year · Fergus Sings the Blues · Up Hope · Closing Time · Wait on Me · A Brighter Star Than You Will Shine · The Very Thing · Wages Day … +14 more - 2025-04-02 — Bristol Beacon, Bristol, United Kingdom
The Great Western Road · Turn Up Your Radio! · Queen of the New Year · Fergus Sings the Blues · Up Hope · Closing Time · Underneath the Stars · A Brighter Star Than You Will Shine · The Very Thing · Wages Day … +14 more - 2025-03-31 — St George's Hall, Bradford, United Kingdom
The Great Western Road · Turn Up Your Radio! · Queen of the New Year · Fergus Sings the Blues · Closing Time · Underneath the Stars · A Brighter Star Than You Will Shine · The Very Thing · Wages Day · Ashore … +13 more
670 Deacon Blue setlists are known in total; the most recent 40 are shown here.
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Songs Deacon Blue plays most often live
Across the last 20 Deacon Blue concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fergus Sings the Blues | 19 of 20 | 95% |
| Real Gone Kid | 19 of 20 | 95% |
| That's What We Can Do | 19 of 20 | 95% |
| Dignity | 18 of 20 | 90% |
| Loaded | 18 of 20 | 90% |
| Queen of the New Year | 18 of 20 | 90% |
| Wages Day | 18 of 20 | 90% |
| Late '88 | 17 of 20 | 85% |
| People Come First | 16 of 20 | 80% |
| The Great Western Road | 16 of 20 | 80% |
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Upcoming Deacon Blue shows on Gigvault
5 announced dates for Deacon Blue, with the venue and city. Mark the ones you go to and they join your concert history the same night.
- 2027-10-10 — Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds
- 2027-10-13 — Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Nottingham
- 2027-10-16 — Utilita Arena Cardiff, Cardiff
- 2027-10-20 — Utilita Arena, Birmingham
- 2027-10-22 — Co-op Live, Manchester
Cities where Deacon Blue played
- Concerts in Manchester — 2 shows, most recently 2027
- Concerts in Birmingham — 2 shows, most recently 2027
- Concerts in Cardiff — 2 shows, most recently 2027
- Concerts in Nottingham — 2 shows, most recently 2027
- Concerts in Leeds — 2 shows, most recently 2027
- Concerts in Edinburgh
- Concerts in Scarborough
- Concerts in Halifax — 2 shows
Logged Deacon Blue shows span 2026–2027.
Venues where Deacon Blue played
- Deacon Blue at Co-op Live, Manchester
- Deacon Blue at Utilita Arena, Birmingham — 2 shows, most recently 2027
- Deacon Blue at Utilita Arena Cardiff, Cardiff — 2 shows, most recently 2027
- Deacon Blue at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Nottingham — 2 shows, most recently 2027
- Deacon Blue at Leeds First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds
- Deacon Blue at The Piece Hall, Halifax — 2 shows
- Deacon Blue at Lincoln Castle, Lincoln
- Deacon Blue at Forum Theatre, Melbourne — 2 shows
- Deacon Blue at Enmore Theatre, Sydney
- Deacon Blue at Anita's Theatre, Wollongong
- Deacon Blue at Astor Theatre, Perth — 3 shows
- Deacon Blue at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
Upcoming Deacon Blue tour dates
16 announced dates for Deacon Blue, with venue and city.
- 2027-09-24 — Auditorio Roig Arena, Valencia
- 2027-09-25 — Sala Wagon, Madrid
- 2027-10-06 — The O2 Belfast, Belfast
- 2027-10-07 — 3Arena, Dublin
- 2027-10-09 — M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, Liverpool
- 2027-10-12 — Connexin Live, Hull
- 2027-10-14 — Utilita Arena Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- 2027-10-17 — The Brighton Centre, Brighton
- 2027-10-19 — Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth
- 2027-10-20 — Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham
- 2027-10-24 — Eventim Apollo, London
- 2027-10-25 — Eventim Apollo, London
- 2027-10-27 — P&J Live, Aberdeen, Aberdeen
- 2027-10-29 — OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- 2027-10-30 — OVO Hydro, Glasgow
- 2027-10-31 — OVO Hydro, Glasgow
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Deacon Blue played?
Deacon Blue shows on Gigvault are documented in 33 cities, including Glasgow, Perth, Birmingham, Cardiff and Halifax. Venues include Astor Theatre in Perth, Forum Theatre in Melbourne, The OVO Hydro in Glasgow and The Piece Hall in Halifax.
When did Deacon Blue last play?
The most recent Deacon Blue show on record is 2026-09-13 at City Park, Stirling, United Kingdom.
How many Deacon Blue concerts are on Gigvault?
40 Deacon Blue concerts are documented, from 2025 to 2027 across 33 cities.
When is Deacon Blue playing live next?
The next announced Deacon Blue date is 2027-09-24 at Auditorio Roig Arena, Valencia. 16 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.
Where can I find Deacon Blue setlists?
40 setlists by Deacon Blue 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 Deacon Blue play live?
Deacon Blue typically plays 19 songs — most concerts land between 18 and 21 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Deacon Blue open with?
Deacon Blue opened 8 of the last 20 concerts with "Late '88".
What song does Deacon Blue close with?
Deacon Blue closed 9 of the last 20 concerts with "Keep Me in Your Heart".
Which songs does Deacon Blue always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 20 Deacon Blue concerts. The closest is "Fergus Sings the Blues" at 19 of 20.
What rare songs has Deacon Blue played recently?
9 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts, among them A miners life is like a sailors, A New House, I Will and I Won't, The Freedom Come All Ye, Underneath the Stars, Up Hope, Wait on Me, When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) (Edited excerpt) / If Not For You.
Does Deacon Blue play the same setlist every night?
Partly. Two consecutive Deacon Blue concerts share about 11 of roughly 18 songs — a stable core with a rotating remainder.