Faintest Idea — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 19 Faintest Idea setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at The Crescent Community Venue, York, United Kingdom.

Faintest Idea live: key facts

Gigvault documents 20 Faintest Idea concerts from 2018 to 2026 in 19 cities across 5 countries.

Faintest Idea — artist information

The whirlwind of brass and fury that is Faintest Idea absolutely detonates on stage, a skacore maelstrom where horns slash through blistering punk riffs. Their live show is a relentless, sweat-drenched sprint, each song a joyous assault demanding full body participation from the first note. Expect a pit that’s less mosh and more frantic, unified skank, a cathartic release fueled by breakneck tempos and singalong anthems. It’s a pure, unadulterated energy transfer, leaving the crowd exhilarated and hoarse.

Genres: ska punk, skacore, punk.

Faintest Idea setlist — The Crescent Community Venue, York, United Kingdom (2026-09-24)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Machine Stops
  2. Kill Em Dead
  3. False Prophets
  4. Bull in a China Shop
  5. Not Coming Back
  6. Vranyo
  7. Hauntology
  8. Mutually Assured Confusion
  9. Scream Into the Void
  10. Philanthropoly
  11. Circling the Drain
  12. Nose Dive
  13. War to the Palaces
  14. Youth
  15. Stomp Them Down

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Faintest Idea setlists

Faintest Idea setlist — GLAZART, Paris, France (2026-08-06)

8 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Machine Stops
  2. Kill Em Dead
  3. False Prophets
  4. Bull in a China Shop
  5. Not Coming Back
  6. Nose Dive
  7. War to the Palaces
  8. Stomp Them Down

Source: setlist.fm

Faintest Idea setlist — Exeter Cavern, Exeter, United Kingdom (2026-03-20)

4 songs, in the order played:

  1. Circling the Drain
  2. Stomp Them Down
  3. Kill Em Dead
  4. Nose Dive

Source: setlist.fm

Faintest Idea setlist — Frog & Fiddle, Cheltenham, United Kingdom (2026-01-30)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Machine Stops
  2. Kill Em Dead
  3. Mutually Assured Confusion
  4. Bull in a China Shop
  5. Not Coming Back
  6. Vranyo
  7. Youth
  8. House of Cards
  9. False Prophets
  10. Hauntology
  11. Nose Dive
  12. Scream Into the Void
  13. Mutual Aid
  14. ...Back to the Asylum
  15. The Corporation
  16. Circling the Drain
  17. Stomp Them Down

Source: setlist.fm

Faintest Idea setlist — The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio, Norwich, United Kingdom (2025-12-06)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Machine Stops
  2. Kill Em Dead
  3. Mutually Assured Confusion
  4. Bull in a China Shop
  5. Not Coming Back
  6. Vranyo
  7. Youth
  8. House of Cards
  9. False Prophets
  10. Nose Dive
  11. Scream Into the Void
  12. War to the Palaces
  13. Mutual Aid
  14. ...Back to the Asylum
  15. Circling the Drain
  16. Stomp Them Down

Source: setlist.fm

Faintest Idea setlist — Tent Stage, Koog aan de Zaan, Netherlands (2025-07-20)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Machine Stops
  2. Kill Em Dead
  3. False Prophets
  4. Bull in a China Shop
  5. Vranyo
  6. Circling the Drain
  7. Mutually Assured Confusion
  8. House of Cards
  9. Not Coming Back
  10. Hoods Up Heads Down
  11. Nose Dive
  12. Scream Into the Void
  13. War to the Palaces
  14. Youth
  15. The Corporation
  16. Mutual Aid
  17. Stomp Them Down
  18. Don't You Want Me

Source: setlist.fm

Faintest Idea setlist — Salle Montaigne, Quebec City, Canada (2025-05-12)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Machine Stops
  2. Kill Em Dead
  3. Bull in a China Shop
  4. False Prophets
  5. Vranyo
  6. Circling the Drain
  7. Nose Dive
  8. Scream Into the Void
  9. Stomp Them Down

Source: setlist.fm

Faintest Idea setlist — The Opera House, Toronto, Canada (2025-05-09)

3 songs, in the order played:

  1. Bull in a China Shop
  2. Nose Dive
  3. Stomp Them Down

Source: setlist.fm

Faintest Idea setlist — Schokoladen, Berlin, Germany (2024-05-27)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Machine Stops
  2. Kill Em Dead
  3. Mutually Assured Confusion
  4. Bull in a China Shop
  5. Not Coming Back
  6. Hoods Up Heads Down
  7. Circling the Drain
  8. Shell Shock
  9. War to the Palaces
  10. Nose Dive
  11. Scream Into the Void
  12. Mutual Aid
  13. ...Back to the Asylum
  14. The Corporation
  15. Youth
  16. Stomp Them Down

Source: setlist.fm

Faintest Idea setlist — Glashaus Bayreuth, Bayreuth, Germany (2024-05-24)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Machine Stops
  2. Kill Em Dead
  3. Mutually Assured Confusion
  4. False Prophets
  5. Bull in a China Shop
  6. Not Coming Back
  7. Hoods Up Heads Down
  8. Circling the Drain
  9. Shell Shock
  10. House of Cards
  11. War to the Palaces
  12. Nose Dive
  13. Scream Into the Void
  14. Mutual Aid
  15. ...Back to the Asylum
  16. The Corporation
  17. Youth
  18. Stomp Them Down

Source: setlist.fm

Faintest Idea setlist — The Parish, Huddersfield, United Kingdom (2024-03-02)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Machine Stops
  2. Kill Em Dead
  3. False Prophets
  4. Bull in a China Shop
  5. Not Coming Back
  6. Circling the Drain
  7. House of Cards
  8. Nose Dive
  9. Mutual Aid
  10. Stomp Them Down

Source: setlist.fm

Faintest Idea setlist — Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, United Kingdom (2024-02-24)

12 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Machine Stops
  2. Kill Em Dead
  3. Mutually Assured Confusion
  4. False Prophets
  5. Bull in a China Shop
  6. Not Coming Back
  7. Circling the Drain
  8. House of Cards
  9. War to the Palaces
  10. Nose Dive
  11. Mutual Aid
  12. Stomp Them Down

Source: setlist.fm

Faintest Idea setlist — Live-Club, Bamberg, Germany (2023-05-29)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Machine Stops
  2. Kill Em Dead
  3. Bull in a China Shop
  4. False Prophets
  5. House of Cards
  6. Hoods Up Heads Down
  7. Mutually Assured Confusion
  8. Circling the Drain
  9. War to the Palaces
  10. Not Coming Back
  11. Nose Dive
  12. Scream Into the Void
  13. Mutual Aid
  14. The Corporation
  15. Youth
  16. Stomp Them Down

Source: setlist.fm

78 Faintest Idea setlists are known in total; the most recent 19 are shown here.

Setlist data powered by setlist.fm.

Songs Faintest Idea plays most often live

Across the last 19 Faintest Idea concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Bull in a China Shop18 of 1995%
Stomp Them Down16 of 1984%
Circling the Drain15 of 1979%
Kill Em Dead15 of 1979%
Nose Dive14 of 1974%
False Prophets13 of 1968%
The Machine Stops13 of 1968%
House of Cards12 of 1963%
Mutual Aid12 of 1963%
Youth11 of 1958%

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Faintest Idea played?

Faintest Idea shows on Gigvault are documented in 19 cities, including Bristol, Manchester, Bamberg, Bayreuth and Berlin. Venues include Brudenell Social Club in Leeds, Exchange in Bristol, Exeter Cavern in Exeter and Fleece in Bristol.

When did Faintest Idea last play?

The most recent Faintest Idea show on record is 2026-09-24 at The Crescent Community Venue, York, United Kingdom.

How many Faintest Idea concerts are on Gigvault?

20 Faintest Idea concerts are documented, from 2018 to 2026 across 19 cities.

Who has Faintest Idea shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, Faintest Idea has appeared alongside Riskee and the Ridicule.

When is Faintest Idea playing live next?

No Faintest Idea dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-09-24 at The Crescent Community Venue, York, United Kingdom; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.

Where can I find Faintest Idea setlists?

19 setlists by Faintest Idea 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 Faintest Idea play live?

Faintest Idea typically plays 9 songs — most concerts land between 6 and 16 across the last 19 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Faintest Idea open with?

Faintest Idea opened 13 of the last 19 concerts with "The Machine Stops".

What song does Faintest Idea close with?

Faintest Idea closed 13 of the last 19 concerts with "Stomp Them Down".

Which songs does Faintest Idea always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 19 Faintest Idea concerts. The closest is "Bull in a China Shop" at 18 of 19.

What rare songs has Faintest Idea played recently?

2 songs appeared only once across the last 19 concerts: Don't You Want Me, Philanthropoly.

Does Faintest Idea play the same setlist every night?

No — Faintest Idea changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 6 of roughly 11 songs.

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