James McVey — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 14 James McVey setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at The Poetry Club, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
James McVey live: key facts
Gigvault documents 14 James McVey concerts in 2024 in 12 cities across 4 countries.
- Typical set length: 9 songs (median of the last 14 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2024-12-04 — The Poetry Club, Glasgow
James McVey — artist information
From the first chord, a current of infectious pop-rock energy surges through the venue, instantly connecting with the crowd. McVey's set is a masterclass in dynamic performance, shifting effortlessly between driving rhythms and soaring melodic hooks that feel tailor-made for communal singalongs. The atmosphere crackles with an exhilarating joy, as every strum and vocal inflection ignites a palpable electricity, leaving the Amsterdam audience buzzing long after the final note. It’s a pure, unadulterated shot of vibrant sound.
Genres: pop, rock.
James McVey setlist — The Poetry Club, Glasgow, United Kingdom (2024-12-04)
15 songs, in the order played:
- Blood and Bones
- All The Things
- State of Mine
- strength in numbers
- Antarctica
- Hate How I Hurt You
- Hallelujah
- thick and thin
- Hold On To The Times
- Strangers
- Sometimes
- Protocol
- dance or die
- 30,000 Feet
- dancing on the head of a needle
Full setlist page for this show
Earlier James McVey setlists
James McVey setlist — Albert Hall, Manchester, United Kingdom (2024-10-31)
7 songs, in the order played:
- Lover
- All The Things
- Can We Dance
- Antarctica
- dance or die
- Somebody to You
- 30,000 Feet
James McVey setlist — O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom (2024-10-29)
7 songs, in the order played:
- Lover
- All The Things
- Can We Dance
- Antarctica
- Somebody to You
- Strangers
- 30,000 Feet
James McVey setlist — Upstairs, Amsterdam, Netherlands (2024-05-16)
13 songs, in the order played:
- Blood and Bones
- Sometimes
- strength in numbers
- Can We Dance
- All The Things
- Strangers
- Same to You
- 30,000 Feet
- thick and thin
- Iris
- Antarctica
- dancing on the head of a needle
- dance or die
James McVey setlist — YUCA, Cologne, Germany (2024-05-15)
13 songs, in the order played:
- Blood and Bones
- Sometimes
- strength in numbers
- Can We Dance
- All The Things
- Strangers
- Same to You
- 30,000 Feet
- thick and thin
- Iris
- Antarctica
- dancing on the head of a needle
- dance or die
James McVey setlist — Oporto, Leeds, United Kingdom (2024-05-07)
13 songs, in the order played:
- Blood and Bones
- Sometimes
- strength in numbers
- can we dance
- All The Things
- Strangers
- same to you
- 30,000 Feet
- thick and thin
- Iris
- Antarctica
- dancing on the head of a needle
- dance or die
James McVey setlist — O2 Institute3, Birmingham, United Kingdom (2024-05-04)
12 songs, in the order played:
- Blood and Bones
- Sometimes
- strength in numbers
- can we dance
- All The Things
- same to you
- 30,000 Feet
- thick and thin
- Iris
- Antarctica
- dancing on the head of a needle
- dance or die
James McVey setlist — Lafayette, London, United Kingdom (2024-05-03)
12 songs, in the order played:
- Blood and Bones
- Sometimes
- Can We Dance
- All The Things
- Strangers
- Same to You
- 30,000 Feet
- thick and thin
- Iris
- Antarctica
- dancing on the head of a needle
- dance or die
James McVey setlist — TramShed Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom (2024-03-25)
9 songs, in the order played:
- Sometimes
- Blood and Bones
- Somebody to You
- All The Things
- Iris
- Antarctica
- Anti-Hero / We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
- Strangers
- 30,000 Feet
James McVey setlist — Pandora, Utrecht, Netherlands (2024-03-10)
8 songs, in the order played:
- Sometimes
- Blood and Bones
- Somebody to You
- All The Things
- Anti-Hero / We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
- Antarctica
- Strangers
- 30,000 Feet
James McVey setlist — Ideal Bar, Copenhagen, Denmark (2024-03-03)
7 songs, in the order played:
- Sometimes
- Blood and Bones
- Somebody to You
- Antarctica
- Anti-Hero/WANGBT
- Strangers
- 30,000 Feet
James McVey setlist — Kent Club, Hamburg, Germany (2024-03-01)
7 songs, in the order played:
- Sometimes
- Somebody to You
- Blood and Bones
- Antarctica
- Anti-Hero/WANGBT
- Strangers
- 30,000 Feet
- 2024-03-16 — Leeds Beckett Students' Union, Leeds, United Kingdom
Sometimes · Blood and Bones · Somebody to You · All The Things · Anti-Hero / We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together · Antarctica · Strangers · 30,000 Feet - 2024-02-29 — Pandora, Utrecht, Netherlands
Blood and Bones · Somebody to You · Anti-Hero / We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together · Strangers · 30,000 Feet
26 James McVey setlists are known in total; the most recent 14 are shown here.
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Songs James McVey plays most often live
Across the last 14 James McVey concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 30,000 Feet | 14 of 14 | 100% |
| Antarctica | 13 of 14 | 93% |
| Blood and Bones | 12 of 14 | 86% |
| Strangers | 12 of 14 | 86% |
| All The Things | 11 of 14 | 79% |
| Sometimes | 11 of 14 | 79% |
| Somebody to You | 8 of 14 | 57% |
| dance or die | 7 of 14 | 50% |
| dancing on the head of a needle | 6 of 14 | 43% |
| Iris | 6 of 14 | 43% |
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These acts have played the same venues or festival line-ups as James McVey on the shows tracked here.
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Cities where James McVey played
- Concerts in Amsterdam — 2 shows, most recently 2024
- Concerts in Glasgow
- Concerts in Manchester
- Concerts in Bristol
- Concerts in Cologne
- Concerts in Leeds — 2 shows
- Concerts in Birmingham
- Concerts in London
Recent James McVey shows on Gigvault
Venues where James McVey played
- James McVey at Melkweg, Amsterdam
- James McVey at The Poetry Club, Glasgow
- James McVey at Albert Hall, Manchester
- James McVey at O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol
- James McVey at YUCA, Cologne
- James McVey at Oporto, Leeds
- James McVey at Lafayette, London
- James McVey at Leeds Beckett Students' Union, Leeds
- James McVey at Kent Club, Hamburg
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Frequently asked questions
Where has James McVey played?
James McVey shows on Gigvault are documented in 12 cities, including Leeds, Utrecht, Amsterdam, Birmingham and Bristol. Venues include Pandora in Utrecht, Albert Hall in Manchester, Ideal Bar in Copenhagen and Kent Club in Hamburg.
When did James McVey last play?
The most recent James McVey show on record is 2024-12-04 at The Poetry Club, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
How many James McVey concerts are on Gigvault?
14 James McVey concerts are documented, from 2024 across 12 cities.
When is James McVey playing live next?
No James McVey dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2024-12-04 at The Poetry Club, Glasgow, United Kingdom; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find James McVey setlists?
14 setlists by James McVey 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 James McVey play live?
James McVey typically plays 9 songs — most concerts land between 7 and 13 across the last 14 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does James McVey open with?
James McVey opened 7 of the last 14 concerts with "Blood and Bones".
What song does James McVey close with?
James McVey closed 8 of the last 14 concerts with "30,000 Feet".
Which songs does James McVey always play?
1 song was on the setlist at all 14 of the last recorded James McVey concerts: 30,000 Feet.
What rare songs has James McVey played recently?
5 songs appeared only once across the last 14 concerts: Hallelujah, Hate How I Hurt You, Hold On To The Times, Protocol, State of Mine.
Does James McVey play the same setlist every night?
Partly. Two consecutive James McVey concerts share about 7 of roughly 10 songs — a stable core with a rotating remainder.