Herbie Hancock — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 28 Herbie Hancock setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, United States.
Herbie Hancock live: key facts
Gigvault documents 28 Herbie Hancock concerts from 2011 to 2026 in 23 cities across 4 countries.
- Most played city: Sydney (3 shows)
- Typical set length: 9 songs (median of the last 20 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-08-19 — Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
Herbie Hancock — artist information
Herbie Hancock commands the stage not just with his fingers dancing across the keys, but with an entire sonic universe unfurling. It's a vibrant tapestry woven from funk-infused grooves that burrow deep into your bones and jazz explorations that soar into unexpected, brilliant territories. The air crackles with a palpable energy, a shared journey as the ensemble navigates intricate passages and launches into joyous, improvisational flights. Melbourne audiences were treated to a masterclass in musical storytelling, where every note felt like a revelation, leaving a lasting imprint of pure, unadulterated sound.
Genres: jazz, funk, fusion, jazz fusion.
Herbie Hancock setlist — Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, United States (2026-08-19)
14 songs, in the order played:
- Springsville
- New Rhumba
- Porgy and Bess Suite
- Miles Ahead
- I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (By Anyone but You)
- So What
- Sorcerer
- My Funny Valentine
- Eighty-One
- Tutu
- In a Silent Way
- Bitches Brew
- Time After Time
- Jean-Pierre
Full setlist page for this show
Earlier Herbie Hancock setlists
Herbie Hancock setlist — Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco, United States (2026-08-17)
10 songs, in the order played:
- Maiden Voyage
- Watermelon Man
- Actual Proof
- Band intros
- Lionel/Felix 2019
- Footprints
- Secret Sauce
- Butterfly
- Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Spider / Rockit
- Chameleon
Herbie Hancock setlist — Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, Davis, United States (2026-08-16)
10 songs, in the order played:
- Maiden Voyage
- Watermelon Man
- Actual Proof
- Piano Introduction
- Phoelix
- Footprints
- Secret Sauce
- Butterfly
- Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Spider / Rockit
- Chameleon
Herbie Hancock setlist — Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City, United States (2026-08-13)
5 songs, in the order played:
- Maiden Voyage
- Actual Proof
- Secret Sauce
- Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Spider / Rockit
- Watermelon Man
Herbie Hancock setlist — Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder, United States (2026-08-12)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Maiden Voyage
- Watermelon Man
- Actual Proof
- Phoelix
- Footprints
- Secret Sauce
- Butterfly
- Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider
- Chameleon
Herbie Hancock setlist — Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kansas City, United States (2026-08-06)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Maiden Voyage
- Watermelon Man
- Actual Proof
- Lionel/Felix 2019
- Footprints
- Secret Sauce
- Butterfly
- Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider
- Chameleon
Herbie Hancock setlist — Murat Theatre, Indianapolis, United States (2026-08-05)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Maiden Voyage
- Watermelon Man
- Actual Proof
- Phoelix
- Footprints
- Secret Sauce
- Butterfly
- Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider
- Chameleon
Herbie Hancock setlist — Fort Adams State Park, Newport, United States (2026-08-02)
4 songs, in the order played:
- Actual Proof
- Footprints
- Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider
- Chameleon
Herbie Hancock setlist — Merrill Auditorium, Portland, United States (2026-08-01)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Maiden Voyage
- Watermelon Man
- Actual Proof
- Lionel/Felix 2019
- Footprints
- Secret Sauce
- Butterfly
- Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider
- Chameleon
Herbie Hancock setlist — Prudential Hall, Newark, United States (2026-07-31)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Maiden Voyage
- Watermelon Man
- Actual Proof
- Lionel/Felix 2019
- Footprints
- Secret Sauce
- Butterfly
- Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Spider / Rockit
- Chameleon
Herbie Hancock setlist — Marian Anderson Hall, Philadelphia, United States (2026-07-29)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Maiden Voyage
- Watermelon Man
- Actual Proof
- Lionel/Felix 2019
- Footprints
- Secret Sauce
- Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Spider / Rockit
- Butterfly
- Chameleon
Herbie Hancock setlist — Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, United States (2026-07-28)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Maiden Voyage
- Watermelon Man
- Actual Proof
- Phoelix
- Footprints
- Secret Sauce
- Butterfly
- Medley:
- Chameleon
Herbie Hancock setlist — Massey Hall, Toronto, Canada (2026-07-26)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Maiden Voyage
- Watermelon Man
- Actual Proof
- Phoelix
- Footprints
- Secret Sauce
- Butterfly
- Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider
- Chameleon
- 2026-08-11 — Chautauqua Auditorium, Boulder, United States
Maiden Voyage · Watermelon Man · Actual Proof · Phoelix · Footprints · Secret Sauce · Butterfly · Hang Up Your Hang Ups · Chameleon · Rockit - 2026-05-24 — 88 Garden Stage, Seoul, South Korea
Watermelon Man · Actual Proof · Lionel/Felix 2019 · Footprints · Secret Sauce · Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider · Chameleon - 2026-05-13 — Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, United States
Maiden Voyage · Watermelon Man · Actual Proof · Lionel/Felix 2019 · Footprints · Butterfly · Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider · Chameleon - 2026-05-12 — Peace Concert Hall, Greenville, United States
Maiden Voyage · Watermelon Man · Actual Proof · Lionel/Felix 2019 · Footprints · Secret Sauce · Butterfly · Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider · Chameleon - 2026-05-09 — Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, United States
Maiden Voyage · Watermelon Man · Actual Proof · Lionel/Felix 2019 · Footprints · Secret Sauce · Butterfly · Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider · Chameleon - 2024-10-22 — Perth Concert Hall, Perth, Australia
Overture · Footprints · Actual Proof · Secret Sauce · Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider · Chameleon - 2024-10-20 — Festival Theatre, Adelaide, Australia
Overture · Footprints · Actual Proof · Secret Sauce · Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider · Chameleon - 2024-10-19 — Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, Australia
Overture · Footprints · Actual Proof · Secret Sauce · Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider · Chameleon - 2024-10-17 — Concert Hall, Brisbane, Australia
Overture · Footprints · Actual Proof · Secret Sauce · Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider · Chameleon - 2024-10-16 — City Recital Hall Angel Place, Sydney, Australia
Overture · Footprints · Actual Proof · Secret Sauce · Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider · Chameleon - 2024-10-14 — Canberra Theatre, Canberra, Australia
Overture · Actual Proof · Secret Sauce · Footprints · Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider · Chameleon - 2024-10-12 — Concert Hall, Sydney, Australia
Overture · Footprints · Actual Proof · Secret Sauce · Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider · Chameleon - 2024-10-11 — Concert Hall, Sydney, Australia
Maiden Voyage · Rockit · Footprints - 2011-05-06 — Perth Concert Hall, Perth, Australia
Actual Proof · Imagine · Watermelon Man · Court and Spark · Piano Solo · 'Round Midnight · Dolphin Dance · Speak Like a Child · Cantaloupe Island · Tamatant Tilay / Exodus … +4 more - 2011-04-28 — Concert Hall, Brisbane, Australia
Actual Proof · Imagine · Watermelon Man · Court and Spark · Piano Solo · 'Round Midnight · Dolphin Dance · Speak Like a Child · Cantaloupe Island · Tamatant Tilay / Exodus … +4 more
40 Herbie Hancock setlists are known in total; the most recent 28 are shown here.
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Songs Herbie Hancock plays most often live
Across the last 20 Herbie Hancock concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Actual Proof | 19 of 20 | 95% |
| Chameleon | 18 of 20 | 90% |
| Footprints | 18 of 20 | 90% |
| Secret Sauce | 17 of 20 | 85% |
| Watermelon Man | 16 of 20 | 80% |
| Maiden Voyage | 15 of 20 | 75% |
| Butterfly | 14 of 20 | 70% |
| Hang Up Your Hang Ups / Rockit / Spider | 12 of 20 | 60% |
| Lionel/Felix 2019 | 9 of 20 | 45% |
| Phoelix | 6 of 20 | 30% |
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Cities where Herbie Hancock played
- Concerts in Los Angeles
- Concerts in San Francisco
- Concerts in Salt Lake City
- Concerts in Kansas City
- Concerts in Indianapolis
- Concerts in Portland
- Concerts in Newark
- Concerts in Philadelphia
Venues where Herbie Hancock played
- Herbie Hancock at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
- Herbie Hancock at Massey Hall, Toronto
- Herbie Hancock at Ryman Auditorium, Nashville
- Herbie Hancock at Festival Theatre, Adelaide
- Herbie Hancock at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Herbie Hancock played?
Herbie Hancock shows on Gigvault are documented in 23 cities, including Sydney, Boulder, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. Venues include Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder, Concert Hall in Brisbane, Concert Hall in Sydney and Perth Concert Hall in Perth.
When did Herbie Hancock last play?
The most recent Herbie Hancock show on record is 2026-08-19 at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, United States.
How many Herbie Hancock concerts are on Gigvault?
28 Herbie Hancock concerts are documented, from 2011 to 2026 across 23 cities.
When is Herbie Hancock playing live next?
No Herbie Hancock dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-08-19 at Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, United States; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find Herbie Hancock setlists?
28 setlists by Herbie Hancock 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 Herbie Hancock play live?
Herbie Hancock typically plays 9 songs — most concerts land between 8 and 9 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Herbie Hancock open with?
Herbie Hancock opened 15 of the last 20 concerts with "Maiden Voyage".
What song does Herbie Hancock close with?
Herbie Hancock closed 17 of the last 20 concerts with "Chameleon".
Which songs does Herbie Hancock always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 20 Herbie Hancock concerts. The closest is "Actual Proof" at 19 of 20.
What rare songs has Herbie Hancock played recently?
19 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts, among them Band intros, Bitches Brew, Eighty-One, Hang Up Your Hang Ups, I Don't Wanna Be Kissed (By Anyone but You), In a Silent Way, Jean-Pierre, Medley:.
Does Herbie Hancock play the same setlist every night?
Partly. Two consecutive Herbie Hancock concerts share about 6 of roughly 9 songs — a stable core with a rotating remainder.