Ian Gillan — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 34 Ian Gillan setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at MHP Arena, Ludwigsburg, Germany.

Ian Gillan live: key facts

Gigvault documents 34 Ian Gillan concerts from 2012 to 2019 in 26 cities across 10 countries.

Ian Gillan — artist information

The stage becomes a crucible of raw, scorched-earth blues-rock, where high-frequency screams pierce through the thick, tectonic rumble of distorted organs and heavy percussion. There is a primal, unyielding electricity in the air, fueled by a vocal range that defies age and cuts through the arena like a razor blade. Fans are caught in a rhythmic trance, anchored by thunderous, groove-heavy riffs that shudder through the floorboards. It is a visceral, sweat-soaked collision of classic intensity and relentless, high-decibel swagger that leaves the audience physically spent.

Genres: hard rock, classic rock, rock, deep purple family.

Ian Gillan setlist — MHP Arena, Ludwigsburg, Germany (2019-03-16)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Highway Star
  2. Black Night
  3. Anya
  4. When a Blind Man Cries
  5. Perfect Strangers
  6. Hush
  7. Smoke on the Water

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Ian Gillan setlists

Ian Gillan setlist — S.Oliver Arena, Würzburg, Germany (2019-03-15)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Highway Star
  2. Black Night
  3. Anya
  4. When a Blind Man Cries
  5. Perfect Strangers
  6. Hush
  7. Smoke on the Water

Source: setlist.fm

Ian Gillan setlist — Ratiopharm Arena, Neu-Ulm, Germany (2019-03-14)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Highway Star
  2. Black Night
  3. Anya
  4. When a Blind Man Cries
  5. Hush
  6. Smoke on the Water

Source: setlist.fm

Ian Gillan setlist — Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany (2019-03-10)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Highway Star
  2. Black Night
  3. Anya
  4. When a Blind Man Cries
  5. Perfect Strangers
  6. Hush
  7. Smoke on the Water

Source: setlist.fm

Ian Gillan setlist — Saturn-Arena, Ingolstadt, Germany (2019-03-09)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Highway Star
  2. Black Night
  3. Anya
  4. When a Blind Man Cries
  5. Perfect Strangers
  6. Hush
  7. Smoke on the Water

Source: setlist.fm

Ian Gillan setlist — Brose Arena, Bamberg, Germany (2019-03-07)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Highway Star
  2. Black Night
  3. Anya
  4. When a Blind Man Cries
  5. Perfect Strangers
  6. Hush
  7. Smoke on the Water

Source: setlist.fm

Ian Gillan setlist — Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland (2019-03-06)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Highway Star
  2. Black Night
  3. Anya
  4. When a Blind Man Cries
  5. Perfect Strangers
  6. Hush
  7. Smoke on the Water

Source: setlist.fm

Ian Gillan setlist — Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt, Germany (2019-03-03)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Highway Star
  2. Black Night
  3. Anya
  4. When a Blind Man Cries
  5. Perfect Strangers
  6. Hush
  7. Smoke on the Water

Source: setlist.fm

Ian Gillan setlist — Arena Nürnberger Versicherung, Nuremberg, Germany (2019-03-02)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Highway Star
  2. Black Night
  3. Anya
  4. When a Blind Man Cries
  5. Perfect Strangers
  6. Hush
  7. Smoke on the Water

Source: setlist.fm

Ian Gillan setlist — Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany (2019-03-01)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Highway Star
  2. Black Night
  3. Anya
  4. When a Blind Man Cries
  5. Perfect Strangers
  6. Hush
  7. Smoke on the Water

Source: setlist.fm

Ian Gillan setlist — Dreiländerhalle, Passau, Germany (2019-02-27)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Highway Star
  2. Black Night
  3. Anya
  4. When a Blind Man Cries
  5. Perfect Strangers
  6. Hush
  7. Smoke on the Water

Source: setlist.fm

Ian Gillan setlist — Progresja, Warsaw, Poland (2016-11-19)

20 songs, in the order played:

  1. Hang Me Out to Dry
  2. Pictures of Home
  3. No Lotion for That
  4. Strange Kind of Woman
  5. Razzle Dazzle
  6. A Day Late and a Dollar Short
  7. Lazy
  8. Rapture of the Deep
  9. When a Blind Man Cries
  10. You're Gonna Ruin Me Baby
  11. Candy Floss
  12. Ain't No More Cane on the Brazos
  13. Difficult to Cure
  14. Anya
  15. Perfect Strangers
  16. Hell to Pay
  17. Demon's Eye
  18. Smoke on the Water
  19. Hush
  20. Black Night

Source: setlist.fm

Ian Gillan setlist — BKZ Oktyabrsky, Saint Petersburg, Russia (2016-11-17)

20 songs, in the order played:

  1. Hang Me Out to Dry
  2. Pictures of Home
  3. No Lotion for That
  4. Strange Kind of Woman
  5. Razzle Dazzle
  6. A Day Late and a Dollar Short
  7. Lazy
  8. Rapture of the Deep
  9. When a Blind Man Cries
  10. You're Gonna Ruin Me Baby
  11. Candy Floss
  12. Ain't No More Cane on the Brazos
  13. Difficult to Cure
  14. Anya
  15. Perfect Strangers
  16. Hell to Pay
  17. Demon's Eye
  18. Smoke on the Water
  19. Hush
  20. Black Night

Source: setlist.fm

332 Ian Gillan setlists are known in total; the most recent 34 are shown here.

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Songs Ian Gillan plays most often live

Across the last 20 Ian Gillan concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Anya20 of 20100%
Black Night20 of 20100%
Hush20 of 20100%
Smoke on the Water20 of 20100%
When a Blind Man Cries20 of 20100%
Perfect Strangers19 of 2095%
Highway Star11 of 2055%
A Day Late and a Dollar Short9 of 2045%
Ain't No More Cane on the Brazos9 of 2045%
Candy Floss9 of 2045%

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Ian Gillan played?

Ian Gillan shows on Gigvault are documented in 27 cities, including Munich, Würzburg, Berlin, Frankfurt and Ingolstadt. Venues include Olympiahalle in Munich, S.Oliver Arena in Würzburg, Hallenstadion in Zurich and Jahrhunderthalle in Frankfurt.

When did Ian Gillan last play?

The most recent Ian Gillan show on record is 2019-03-16 at MHP Arena, Ludwigsburg, Germany.

How many Ian Gillan concerts are on Gigvault?

34 Ian Gillan concerts are documented, from 2012 to 2027 across 27 cities.

When is Ian Gillan playing live next?

One Ian Gillan date is announced: 2027-05-06 at York Barbican, York.

Where can I find Ian Gillan setlists?

34 setlists by Ian Gillan 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 Ian Gillan play live?

Ian Gillan typically plays 7 songs — most concerts land between 7 and 20 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Ian Gillan open with?

Ian Gillan opened 11 of the last 20 concerts with "Highway Star".

What song does Ian Gillan close with?

Ian Gillan closed 11 of the last 20 concerts with "Smoke on the Water".

Which songs does Ian Gillan always play?

5 songs were on the setlist at all 20 of the last recorded Ian Gillan concerts: Anya, Black Night, Hush, Smoke on the Water, When a Blind Man Cries.

Does Ian Gillan play the same setlist every night?

Almost. Two consecutive Ian Gillan concerts share about 12 of roughly 13 songs, so the set barely changes from night to night.

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