Fairport Convention — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 13 Fairport Convention setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Cropredy Festival Field, Cropredy, United Kingdom.
Fairport Convention live: key facts
Gigvault documents 15 Fairport Convention concerts in 2026 in 13 cities across 2 countries.
- Typical set length: 18 songs (median of the last 13 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-10-07 — Crookes Social Club, Sheffield
Fairport Convention — artist information
A tapestry of tradition woven with electric threads, Fairport Convention conjures a sound that feels both ancient and immediate. Their live performance is an aural journey, shifting from the intimate whisper of a ballad to the driving pulse of a fiddle reel that sets feet tapping. The air buzzes with a shared reverence for craft, as generations of folk melodies are reanimated with a raw, earthy energy. It’s a communal celebration where the past dances with the present, leaving the audience steeped in a resonant, timeless spirit.
Genres: folk, folk rock, british, british folk, folk-rock.
Fairport Convention setlist — Cropredy Festival Field, Cropredy, United Kingdom (2026-08-15)
24 songs, in the order played:
- Walk Awhile
- Crazy Man Michael
- Rui's Guitar
- The Rough with the Smooth
- Fotheringay
- Bankruptured
- The Fossil Hunter
- One Too Many Mornings
- Flowers of the Forest
- Sloth
- The Year of Fifty Nine
- White Dress
- The Hiring Fair
- Rising for the Moon
- Portmeirion
- Cider Rain
- Little Sparrow
- My Love Is in America
- Rosie
- Claudy Banks
- I'm Already There
- Mercy Bay
- Matty Groves
- Meet on the Ledge
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Earlier Fairport Convention setlists
Fairport Convention setlist — Cropredy Festival Field, Cropredy, United Kingdom (2026-08-13)
4 songs, in the order played:
- The Festival Bell
- Banks of the Sweet Primroses
- The Happy Man
- Travelling by Steam
Fairport Convention setlist — The Mill Arts Centre, Banbury, United Kingdom (2026-08-10)
21 songs, in the order played:
- Walk Awhile
- Crazy Man Michael
- Rui's Guitar
- Fotheringay
- Bankruptured
- The Fossil Hunter
- Flowers of the Forest
- Sloth
- The Year of Fifty Nine
- The Hiring Fair
- Rising for the Moon
- Portmeirion
- Cider Rain
- My Love Is in America
- Rosie
- Claudy Banks
- I'm Already There
- Mercy Bay
- John Gaudie
- Matty Groves
- Meet on the Ledge
Fairport Convention setlist — Emerald Radiance, Porto, Portugal (2026-07-23)
13 songs, in the order played:
- The Festival Bell
- The Happy Man
- Fotheringay
- Rising for the Moon
- Cider Rain
- John Condon
- Spring Song
- Lalla Rookh
- Portmeirion
- The Year of Fifty Nine
- Around the Wild Cape Horn
- John Gaudie
- Who Knows Where the Time Goes?
Fairport Convention setlist — Kidderminster Town Hall, Kidderminster, United Kingdom (2026-04-11)
18 songs, in the order played:
- Little Sparrow
- Ye Mariners All
- Crazy Man Michael
- Rising for the Moon
- I'm Already There
- Bankruptured
- Flowers of the Forest
- Sloth
- Polly on the Shore
- Spring Song
- The Rose Hip
- Claudy Banks
- Lalla Rookh
- Moondust and Solitude
- John Condon
- John Gaudie
- Matty Groves
- Meet on the Ledge
Fairport Convention setlist — Lowther Pavilion, Lytham St Annes, United Kingdom (2026-04-10)
18 songs, in the order played:
- Little Sparrow
- Ye Mariners All
- Crazy Man Michael
- Rising for the Moon
- I'm Already There
- Bankruptured
- Flowers of the Forest
- Sloth
- Spring Song
- Fotheringay
- The Rose Hip
- Claudy Banks
- Farewell, Farewell
- Moondust and Solitude
- John Condon
- John Gaudie
- Matty Groves
- Meet on the Ledge
Fairport Convention setlist — Eric Morecambe Centre, Harpenden, United Kingdom (2026-04-05)
18 songs, in the order played:
- Little Sparrow
- Ye Mariners All
- Crazy Man Michael
- Rising for the Moon
- I'm Already There
- Bankruptured
- Flowers of the Forest
- Sloth
- Spring Song
- Fotheringay
- The Rose Hip
- Claudy Banks
- Farewell, Farewell
- Banbury Fair
- John Condon
- John Gaudie
- Matty Groves
- Meet on the Ledge
Fairport Convention setlist — Colyer-Fergusson Music Building, Canterbury, United Kingdom (2026-04-02)
18 songs, in the order played:
- Ye Mariners All
- Crazy Man Michael
- Rising for the Moon
- I'm Already There
- Bankruptured
- Flowers of the Forest
- Sloth
- Happy Birthday to You
- Spring Song
- Fotheringay
- The Rose Hip
- Claudy Banks
- Farewell, Farewell
- Banbury Fair
- John Condon
- John Gaudie
- Matty Groves
- Meet on the Ledge
Fairport Convention setlist — Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton, United Kingdom (2026-03-31)
18 songs, in the order played:
- Little Sparrow
- Ye Mariners All
- Crazy Man Michael
- Rising for the Moon
- I'm Already There
- Bankruptured
- Flowers of the Forest
- Sloth
- Spring Song
- Fotheringay
- The Rose Hip
- Claudy Banks
- Farewell, Farewell
- Banbury Fair
- John Condon
- John Gaudie
- Matty Groves
- Meet on the Ledge
Fairport Convention setlist — Union Chapel, London, United Kingdom (2026-03-28)
17 songs, in the order played:
- Little Sparrow
- Ye Mariners All
- Rising for the Moon
- I'm Already There
- Bankruptured
- Flowers of the Forest
- Sloth
- Spring Song
- Fotheringay
- The Rose Hip
- Claudy Banks
- Farewell, Farewell
- Banbury Fair
- John Condon
- John Gaudie
- Matty Groves
- Meet on the Ledge
Fairport Convention setlist — The Forum, Bath, United Kingdom (2026-03-27)
17 songs, in the order played:
- Ye Mariners All
- Crazy Man Michael
- Rising for the Moon
- I'm Already There
- Bankruptured
- Flowers of the Forest
- Sloth
- Spring Song
- Fotheringay
- The Rose Hip
- Claudy Banks
- Farewell, Farewell
- Banbury Fair
- John Condon
- John Gaudie
- Matty Groves
- Meet on the Ledge
Fairport Convention setlist — Corn Exchange, Exeter, United Kingdom (2026-03-26)
18 songs, in the order played:
- Little Sparrow
- Ye Mariners All
- Crazy Man Michael
- Rising for the Moon
- I'm Already There
- Bankruptured
- Flowers of the Forest
- Sloth
- Spring Song
- Fotheringay
- The Rose Hip
- Claudy Banks
- Farewell, Farewell
- Banbury Fair
- John Condon
- John Gaudie
- Matty Groves
- Meet on the Ledge
- 2026-07-20 — Emerald Radiance, Porto, Portugal
Walk Awhile · Crazy Man Michael · Cider Rain · My Love Is in America · I'm Already There · Honour and Praise · The Hiring Fair · Slip Jigs and Reels · Banks of the Sweet Primroses · Bankruptured … +2 more
2494 Fairport Convention setlists are known in total; the most recent 13 are shown here.
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Songs Fairport Convention plays most often live
Across the last 13 Fairport Convention concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bankruptured | 11 of 13 | 85% |
| I'm Already There | 11 of 13 | 85% |
| Matty Groves | 11 of 13 | 85% |
| Meet on the Ledge | 11 of 13 | 85% |
| Rising for the Moon | 11 of 13 | 85% |
| Claudy Banks | 10 of 13 | 77% |
| Crazy Man Michael | 10 of 13 | 77% |
| Flowers of the Forest | 10 of 13 | 77% |
| Fotheringay | 10 of 13 | 77% |
| John Gaudie | 10 of 13 | 77% |
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Cities where Fairport Convention played
- Concerts in Sheffield
- Concerts in Manchester
- Concerts in Porto — 2 shows
- Concerts in Southampton
- Concerts in London
Venues where Fairport Convention played
- Fairport Convention at Crookes Social Club, Sheffield
- Fairport Convention at Manchester New Century Hall, Manchester
- Fairport Convention at Union Chapel, London
Upcoming Fairport Convention tour dates
1 announced date for Fairport Convention, with venue and city.
- 2027-02-26 — Bath Forum, Bath
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Fairport Convention played?
Fairport Convention shows on Gigvault are documented in 13 cities, including Cropredy, Porto, Banbury, Bath and Canterbury. Venues include Cropredy Festival Field in Cropredy, Emerald Radiance in Porto, Colyer-Fergusson Music Building in Canterbury and Corn Exchange in Exeter.
When did Fairport Convention last play?
The most recent Fairport Convention show on record is 2026-10-07 at Crookes Social Club, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
How many Fairport Convention concerts are on Gigvault?
15 Fairport Convention concerts are documented, from 2026 across 13 cities.
When is Fairport Convention playing live next?
One Fairport Convention date is announced: 2027-02-26 at Bath Forum, Bath.
Where can I find Fairport Convention setlists?
13 setlists by Fairport Convention 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 Fairport Convention play live?
Fairport Convention typically plays 18 songs — most concerts land between 17 and 18 across the last 13 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Fairport Convention open with?
Fairport Convention opened 6 of the last 13 concerts with "Little Sparrow".
What song does Fairport Convention close with?
Fairport Convention closed 11 of the last 13 concerts with "Meet on the Ledge".
Which songs does Fairport Convention always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 13 Fairport Convention concerts. The closest is "Bankruptured" at 11 of 13.
What rare songs has Fairport Convention played recently?
10 songs appeared only once across the last 13 concerts, among them Around the Wild Cape Horn, Happy Birthday to You, Honour and Praise, One Too Many Mornings, Polly on the Shore, Slip Jigs and Reels, The Rough with the Smooth, Travelling by Steam.
Does Fairport Convention play the same setlist every night?
No — Fairport Convention changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 10 of roughly 17 songs.