John Illsley — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 18 John Illsley setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Theater Markant, Uden, Netherlands.

John Illsley live: key facts

Gigvault documents 18 John Illsley concerts from 2019 to 2025 in 18 cities across 3 countries.

John Illsley — artist information

The stage lights catch the seasoned musicians, a palpable hum of anticipation in the air. A rich, resonant bassline anchors melodies that weave through familiar classic rock anthems and introspective singer-songwriter passages. The collective performance is a masterclass in understated power, drawing the audience into a shared journey of timeless rock. Each note feels earned, each crescendo a release, building a warm, enveloping atmosphere that speaks to decades of shared musical language.

Genres: rock, singer-songwriter, classic rock.

John Illsley setlist — Theater Markant, Uden, Netherlands (2025-12-05)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. Down to the Waterline
  2. Walk of Life
  3. So Far Away
  4. Romeo and Juliet
  5. Railway Tracks
  6. Lady Writer
  7. Expresso Love
  8. Private Investigations
  9. Sultans of Swing
  10. Calling Elvis
  11. It’s a Long Way Back
  12. Why Worry
  13. Wild One
  14. Tunnel of Love
  15. On Every Street
  16. Money for Nothing
  17. Brothers in Arms
  18. Where Do You Think You're Going?

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier John Illsley setlists

John Illsley setlist — Stage 1, Haarlem, Netherlands (2025-12-03)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. Walk of Life
  2. Down to the Waterline
  3. So Far Away
  4. Romeo and Juliet
  5. Railway Tracks
  6. Lady Writer
  7. Old Amsterdam
  8. Private Investigations
  9. Sultans of Swing
  10. Calling Elvis
  11. It’s a Long Way Back
  12. Why Worry
  13. Wild One
  14. Tunnel of Love
  15. On Every Street
  16. Money for Nothing
  17. Brothers in Arms
  18. Where Do You Think You're Going?

Source: setlist.fm

John Illsley setlist — Grolsch Zaal, Alkmaar, Netherlands (2025-12-01)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. Walk of Life
  2. Down to the Waterline
  3. So Far Away
  4. Romeo and Juliet
  5. Railway Tracks
  6. Lady Writer
  7. Old Amsterdam
  8. Private Investigations
  9. Sultans of Swing
  10. Calling Elvis
  11. It’s a Long Way Back
  12. Why Worry
  13. Wild One
  14. Tunnel of Love
  15. On Every Street
  16. Money for Nothing
  17. Brothers in Arms
  18. Where Do You Think You're Going?

Source: setlist.fm

John Illsley setlist — The Witham, Barnard Castle, United Kingdom (2025-11-15)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Down to the Waterline
  2. Wild West End
  3. Romeo and Juliet
  4. Private Investigations
  5. Sultans of Swing
  6. Walk of Life
  7. So Far Away
  8. It’s a Long Way Back
  9. Money for Nothing
  10. Where Do You Think You're Going?

Source: setlist.fm

John Illsley setlist — Dorking Halls, Dorking, United Kingdom (2025-11-10)

1 song, in the order played:

  1. Down to the Waterline

Source: setlist.fm

John Illsley setlist — City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds, United Kingdom (2025-11-03)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Brothers in Arms
  2. Walk of Life
  3. Private Investigations
  4. So Far Away
  5. Sultans of Swing
  6. Romeo and Juliet
  7. Money for Nothing
  8. Walk of Life
  9. Down to the Waterline

Source: setlist.fm

John Illsley setlist — Theatre Royal Winchester, Winchester, United Kingdom (2025-10-24)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Down to the Waterline
  2. Wild West End
  3. Lady Writer
  4. Romeo and Juliet
  5. It’s a Long Way Back
  6. Private Investigations
  7. Sultans of Swing
  8. Walk of Life
  9. So Far Away
  10. Why Worry
  11. Money for Nothing
  12. Brothers in Arms
  13. Where Do You Think You're Going?
  14. The Bug

Source: setlist.fm

John Illsley setlist — Rodlease, Boldre, Lymington, United Kingdom (2024-09-22)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. Down to the Waterline
  2. Walk of Life
  3. Lady Writer
  4. So Far Away
  5. Romeo and Juliet
  6. Railway Tracks
  7. Sultans of Swing
  8. Private Investigations
  9. Calling Elvis
  10. It’s a Long Way Back
  11. On Every Street
  12. Wild One
  13. Tunnel of Love
  14. Money for Nothing
  15. Brothers in Arms
  16. The Bug

Source: setlist.fm

John Illsley setlist — The King's Hall, Herne Bay, United Kingdom (2022-05-05)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. Down to the Waterline
  2. Wild West End
  3. It’s a Long Way Back
  4. Romeo and Juliet
  5. Private Investigations

Source: setlist.fm

John Illsley setlist — Landmark Arts Centre, Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom (2022-05-04)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Down to the Waterline
  2. Wild West End
  3. Romeo and Juliet
  4. It’s a Long Way Back
  5. Private Investigations
  6. Sultans of Swing
  7. Walk of Life
  8. Lady Writer
  9. I Love You Still
  10. 21st Century
  11. Money for Nothing
  12. Brothers in Arms
  13. On Every Street
  14. Where Do You Think You're Going?

Source: setlist.fm

John Illsley setlist — Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom (2022-04-21)

13 songs, in the order played:

  1. Down to the Waterline
  2. Wild West End
  3. Romeo and Juliet
  4. It’s a Long Way Back
  5. Private Investigations
  6. Sultans of Swing
  7. Walk of Life
  8. So Far Away
  9. I Love You Still
  10. 21st Century
  11. Money for Nothing
  12. Brothers in Arms
  13. On Every Street

Source: setlist.fm

John Illsley setlist — Witham Public Hall, Witham, United Kingdom (2020-03-13)

12 songs, in the order played:

  1. Down to the Waterline
  2. Romeo and Juliet
  3. Old Amsterdam
  4. Private Investigations
  5. Sultans of Swing
  6. Walk of Life
  7. So Far Away
  8. Coming Up for Air
  9. On Every Street
  10. Brothers in Arms
  11. Money for Nothing
  12. Where Do You Think You're Going?

Source: setlist.fm

John Illsley setlist — Huntingdon Hall, Worcester, United Kingdom (2020-03-12)

12 songs, in the order played:

  1. Wild West End
  2. Lady Writer
  3. Romeo and Juliet
  4. Old Amsterdam
  5. Private Investigations
  6. Sultans of Swing
  7. Walk of Life
  8. Coming Up for Air
  9. On Every Street
  10. Brothers in Arms
  11. Money for Nothing
  12. Where Do You Think You're Going?

Source: setlist.fm

176 John Illsley setlists are known in total; the most recent 18 are shown here.

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Songs John Illsley plays most often live

Across the last 18 John Illsley concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Money for Nothing16 of 1889%
Private Investigations16 of 1889%
Romeo and Juliet16 of 1889%
Sultans of Swing16 of 1889%
Brothers in Arms14 of 1878%
Walk of Life14 of 1878%
Down to the Waterline12 of 1867%
On Every Street12 of 1867%
Where Do You Think You're Going?12 of 1867%
Lady Writer11 of 1861%

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Frequently asked questions

Where has John Illsley played?

John Illsley shows on Gigvault are documented in 19 cities, including Alkmaar, Amsterdam, Barnard Castle, Berlin and Cologne. Venues include City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds, Dorking Halls in Dorking, Downtown Bluesclub in Hamburg and Grolsch Zaal in Alkmaar.

When did John Illsley last play?

The most recent John Illsley show on record is 2025-12-05 at Theater Markant, Uden, Netherlands.

How many John Illsley concerts are on Gigvault?

18 John Illsley concerts are documented, from 2019 to 2027 across 19 cities.

When is John Illsley playing live next?

No John Illsley dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2025-12-05 at Theater Markant, Uden, Netherlands; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.

Where can I find John Illsley setlists?

18 setlists by John Illsley 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 John Illsley play live?

John Illsley typically plays 14 songs — most concerts land between 10 and 18 across the last 18 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does John Illsley open with?

John Illsley opened 9 of the last 18 concerts with "Down to the Waterline".

What song does John Illsley close with?

John Illsley closed 10 of the last 18 concerts with "Where Do You Think You're Going?".

Which songs does John Illsley always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 18 John Illsley concerts. The closest is "Money for Nothing" at 16 of 18.

What rare songs has John Illsley played recently?

1 song appeared only once across the last 18 concerts: Lay Me Down.

Does John Illsley play the same setlist every night?

No — John Illsley changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 7 of roughly 13 songs.

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