Habib Koité — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 5 Habib Koité setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Centralstation, Darmstadt, Germany.
Habib Koité live: key facts
Gigvault documents 6 Habib Koité concerts from 1996 to 2026 in 6 cities across 5 countries.
- Typical set length: 9 songs (median of the last 5 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-10-23 — The Lantern at Bristol Beacon, Bristol
Habib Koité — artist information
The air crackles with the infectious pulse of West Africa as Habib Koité’s ensemble unfurls a tapestry of rhythm. Guitars weave intricate melodies, a shimmering counterpoint to the percussive heartbeat that compels even the most reserved to sway. Each performance is a vibrant exchange, a communal celebration where the joyous spirit of Mali washes over the crowd, leaving them breathless and uplifted. It’s an immersion, a sonic journey that resonates long after the final note fades.
Genres: mali, african, world, world music.
Habib Koité setlist — Centralstation, Darmstadt, Germany (2025-10-25)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Mansa Cisse
- Fimani
- Mandé
- Batoumanbe
- Contrevent
- Kora Kuma
- Forever
- L.A.
- Foro Bana
Earlier Habib Koité setlists
Habib Koité setlist — Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River, United States (2024-11-16)
13 songs, in the order played:
- Massan Cisse
- Benkan
- Fimani
- Habib Koité solo
- Man De
- Batoumanbe
- Contre Vent
- Lamine Cissokho Solo
- Forever
- Tequila
- Foro Bana
- Aly Keïta Solo
- Kunfeta
Habib Koité setlist — Irvine Barclay Theatre, Irvine, United States (2024-11-03)
14 songs, in the order played:
- Mamy Wata
- Massan Cisse
- Benkan
- Fimani
- Man De
- Batoumanbe
- Kora Kuma
- Contre Vent
- Forever
- L.A.
- Habib solo song
- Foro Bana
- Koulandian
- Kunfeta
Habib Koité setlist — De Oosterpoort, Groningen, Netherlands (2018-05-19)
5 songs, in the order played:
- Terere
- Foro Bana
- L.A.
- Ngoni Fola
- Africa
Habib Koité setlist — Miles Davis Hall, Montreux, Switzerland (1996-07-18)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Koulandian
- Nanale
- Musoko
- Fatma
- Denko
- Nimato
- Ikabarra
- Cigarette
- Kunfeta
50 Habib Koité setlists are known in total; the most recent 5 are shown here.
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Songs Habib Koité plays most often live
Across the last 5 Habib Koité concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foro Bana | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Batoumanbe | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Fimani | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Forever | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Kunfeta | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| L.A. | 3 of 5 | 60% |
| Benkan | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Contre Vent | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Kora Kuma | 2 of 5 | 40% |
| Koulandian | 2 of 5 | 40% |
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Habib Koité played?
Habib Koité shows on Gigvault are documented in 6 cities, including Bristol, Darmstadt, Fall River, Groningen and Irvine. Venues include Centralstation in Darmstadt, De Oosterpoort in Groningen, Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine and Miles Davis Hall in Montreux.
When did Habib Koité last play?
The most recent Habib Koité show on record is 2026-10-23 at The Lantern at Bristol Beacon, Bristol, United Kingdom.
How many Habib Koité concerts are on Gigvault?
6 Habib Koité concerts are documented, from 1996 to 2026 across 6 cities.
When is Habib Koité playing live next?
No Habib Koité dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-10-23 at The Lantern at Bristol Beacon, Bristol, United Kingdom; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find Habib Koité setlists?
5 setlists by Habib Koité 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 Habib Koité play live?
Habib Koité typically plays 9 songs — most concerts land between 9 and 13 across the last 5 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Habib Koité open with?
Habib Koité varies the opener — 5 different opening songs across the last 5 concerts, most often "Koulandian" (1 times).
What song does Habib Koité close with?
Habib Koité closed 3 of the last 5 concerts with "Kunfeta".
Which songs does Habib Koité always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 5 Habib Koité concerts. The closest is "Foro Bana" at 4 of 5.
What rare songs has Habib Koité played recently?
19 songs appeared only once across the last 5 concerts, among them Africa, Aly Keïta Solo, Cigarette, Contrevent, Denko, Fatma, Habib Koité solo, Habib solo song.