Don McLean — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 32 Don McLean setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at House of Blues, Houston, United States.

Don McLean live: key facts

Gigvault documents 37 Don McLean concerts from 2024 to 2026 in 35 cities across 2 countries.

Don McLean — artist information

Don McLean's performance is a seasoned storyteller taking the stage, his voice a weathered instrument that carries the weight of decades. The air fills with the gentle strum of acoustic guitars and the earnest pulse of a rhythm section, painting sonic landscapes that feel both intimately familiar and grandly epic. His songs, steeped in folk tradition and classic rock sensibilities, weave tales that resonate deeply, drawing an audience into a shared contemplation of life's enduring themes. It's a space where time seems to slow, allowing each lyric to land with profound, unhurried impact.

Genres: folk, classic rock, singer-songwriter, 70s.

Don McLean setlist — House of Blues, Houston, United States (2026-08-30)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Believe What You Say
  2. Botanical Gardens
  3. Fool's Paradise
  4. Lovers Love the Spring
  5. A Brand New World
  6. Crying
  7. Folsom Prison Blues
  8. And I Love You So
  9. Vincent
  10. American Boys
  11. The Very Thought of You
  12. A Cottage For Sale
  13. American Pie
  14. The Story of My Life

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Don McLean setlists

Don McLean setlist — Free Stage, Indianapolis, United States (2026-08-22)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. Believe What You Say
  2. Botanical Gardens
  3. The Lucky Guy
  4. A Brand New World
  5. Headroom
  6. Jerusalem
  7. Lovers Love the Spring
  8. And I Love You So
  9. Crossroads
  10. Goin' Down Slow
  11. That's All Right
  12. Vincent
  13. Castles in the Air
  14. Crying
  15. American Boys
  16. This Little Light of Mine
  17. American Pie

Source: setlist.fm

Don McLean setlist — South Park Amphitheater, South Park Township, United States (2026-07-31)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. Believe What You Say
  2. Botanical Gardens
  3. Winterwood
  4. Fool's Paradise
  5. Lovers Love the Spring
  6. The Lucky Guy
  7. Little Sister
  8. And I Love You So
  9. Not Fade Away
  10. Crying
  11. Tulsa Time
  12. Headroom
  13. Jerusalem
  14. Vincent
  15. A Hundred Years From Today
  16. American Boys
  17. American Pie
  18. American Pie reprise

Source: setlist.fm

Don McLean setlist — Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Suquamish, United States (2026-06-13)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. Fool's Paradise
  2. Singing the Blues
  3. Botanical Gardens
  4. The Lucky Guy
  5. And I Love You So
  6. Castles in the Air
  7. I Never Could Say No
  8. Everglades
  9. Crossroads
  10. Tulsa Time
  11. Headroom
  12. Vincent
  13. Folsom Prison Blues
  14. American Boys
  15. This Little Light of Mine
  16. American Pie
  17. Believe What You Say

Source: setlist.fm

Don McLean setlist — Wind Creek Event Center, Bethlehem, United States (2026-05-30)

19 songs, in the order played:

  1. Fool's Paradise
  2. Singing the Blues
  3. Botanical Gardens
  4. Everyday
  5. And I Love You So
  6. Crossroads
  7. The Lucky Guy
  8. Jerusalem
  9. Homeless Brother
  10. Folsom Prison Blues
  11. That's All Right Mama
  12. Hide Nor Hair
  13. Vincent
  14. Castles in the Air
  15. Headroom
  16. American Boys
  17. This Little Light of Mine
  18. American Pie
  19. Believe What You Say

Source: setlist.fm

Don McLean setlist — Circus Maximus Theater, Atlantic City, United States (2026-05-29)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. Fool's Paradise
  2. Botanical Gardens
  3. Tulsa Time
  4. Crossroads
  5. Jerusalem
  6. Not Fade Away
  7. Believe What You Say
  8. Crying
  9. Greenback Dollar
  10. And I Love You So
  11. Castles in the Air
  12. Folsom Prison Blues
  13. That's All Right
  14. American Boys
  15. Headroom
  16. Vincent
  17. This Little Light of Mine
  18. American Pie

Source: setlist.fm

Don McLean setlist — Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, United States (2026-05-28)

19 songs, in the order played:

  1. Headroom
  2. Fool's Paradise
  3. Crossroads
  4. Botanical Gardens
  5. Believe What You Say
  6. And I Love You So
  7. The Lucky Guy
  8. Jerusalem
  9. Crying
  10. Tulsa Time
  11. sometimes
  12. Hide Nor Hair
  13. Vincent
  14. Castles in the Air
  15. The Wrong Thing to Do/When A Good Thing Goes Bad
  16. Prime Time
  17. American Boys
  18. American Pie
  19. American Pie reprise

Source: setlist.fm

Don McLean setlist — Honeywell Center, Wabash, United States (2026-05-16)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. Headroom
  2. Botanical Gardens
  3. And I Love You So
  4. The Lucky Guy
  5. Crossroads
  6. Jerusalem
  7. Believe What You Say
  8. Little Sister
  9. American Boys
  10. Love Me
  11. Crying
  12. Hide Nor Hair
  13. Vincent
  14. Busted
  15. I Never Could Say No to You
  16. American Pie
  17. Heartbreak Hotel
  18. American Pie reprise

Source: setlist.fm

Don McLean setlist — Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, United States (2026-04-11)

3 songs, in the order played:

  1. This Is America (Eisenhower)
  2. And I Love You So
  3. American Pie

Source: setlist.fm

Don McLean setlist — Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee, Immokalee, United States (2026-03-20)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Headroom
  2. Fool's Paradise
  3. Botanical Gardens
  4. The Lucky Guy
  5. And I Love You So
  6. Tapestry
  7. Hide Nor Hair
  8. Crossroads
  9. Jerusalem
  10. Crying
  11. Paralyzed
  12. Homeless Brother
  13. Vincent
  14. American Pie

Source: setlist.fm

Don McLean setlist — Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara, United States (2026-02-06)

2 songs, in the order played:

  1. American Boys
  2. American Pie

Source: setlist.fm

Don McLean setlist — Plaza Theatre, Palm Springs, United States (2026-01-30)

13 songs, in the order played:

  1. Botanical Gardens
  2. Jerusalem
  3. Crying
  4. The Lucky Guy
  5. Vincent
  6. American Boys
  7. American Pie
  8. Heartbreak Hotel
  9. And I Love You So
  10. Crossroads
  11. Vacant Luxury
  12. Castles in the Air
  13. Dreidel

Source: setlist.fm

Don McLean setlist — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Bristol, United States (2026-01-16)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. Headroom
  2. Winterwood
  3. Fool's Paradise
  4. The Lucky Guy
  5. Botanical Gardens
  6. And I Love You So
  7. Crying
  8. Hide Nor Hair
  9. You've Got Such Beautiful Eyes
  10. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
  11. I'm Ready
  12. Vincent
  13. Castles in the Air
  14. American Boys
  15. American Pie

Source: setlist.fm

805 Don McLean setlists are known in total; the most recent 32 are shown here.

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Songs Don McLean plays most often live

Across the last 20 Don McLean concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
American Pie20 of 20100%
American Boys18 of 2090%
And I Love You So18 of 2090%
Botanical Gardens17 of 2085%
Vincent17 of 2085%
Headroom15 of 2075%
The Lucky Guy15 of 2075%
Crying14 of 2070%
Crossroads12 of 2060%
Fool's Paradise12 of 2060%

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Upcoming Don McLean tour dates

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Don McLean played?

Don McLean shows on Gigvault are documented in 36 cities, including Alexandria, Sydney, Adelaide, Arlington and Atlantic City. Venues include The Birchmere in Alexandria, 3Arena in Dublin, Arcada Theatre in St. Charles and Arlington Music Hall in Arlington.

When did Don McLean last play?

The most recent Don McLean show on record is 2026-10-23 at Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, Australia.

How many Don McLean concerts are on Gigvault?

37 Don McLean concerts are documented, from 2024 to 2027 across 36 cities.

When is Don McLean playing live next?

The next announced Don McLean date is 2026-11-05 at Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach. 12 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.

Where can I find Don McLean setlists?

32 setlists by Don McLean 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 Don McLean play live?

Don McLean typically plays 16 songs — most concerts land between 14 and 18 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Don McLean open with?

Don McLean opened 10 of the last 20 concerts with "Headroom".

What song does Don McLean close with?

Don McLean varies the closing song — 9 different closers across the last 20 concerts, most often "American Pie" (7 times).

Which songs does Don McLean always play?

1 song was on the setlist at all 20 of the last recorded Don McLean concerts: American Pie.

What rare songs has Don McLean played recently?

28 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts, among them A Cottage For Sale, Busted, Dreidel, Drinking Again, Everglades, Everyday, Goin' Down Slow, Happy Birthday to You.

Does Don McLean play the same setlist every night?

No — Don McLean changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 6 of roughly 14 songs.

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