Josh Ritter — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 40 Josh Ritter setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Dawes Park, Evanston, United States.

Josh Ritter live: key facts

Gigvault documents 40 Josh Ritter concerts from 2025 to 2026 in 35 cities across 2 countries.

Josh Ritter — artist information

On stage, Josh Ritter is a conjurer of intimate narratives, weaving tales of love, loss, and wonder with a voice that can hush a room or ignite a singalong. The collective pulse of his band provides a rich, acoustic tapestry, occasionally punctuated by soaring melodies that feel both timeless and intensely personal. His performances are a shared excavation of emotion, where every chord struck and every lyric delivered feels like a direct whisper to the soul of the audience. It's a gathering, a communal breath held and released with each powerful chorus.

Genres: folk, singer-songwriter, acoustic, indie, Alt-country.

Josh Ritter setlist — Dawes Park, Evanston, United States (2026-09-13)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)
  2. To the Dogs or Whoever
  3. Kathleen
  4. Deputy Blues No. 2
  5. Girl in the War
  6. The Throne

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Josh Ritter setlists

Josh Ritter setlist — Cecil D. Andrus Park, Boise, United States (2026-07-04)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Joy to You Baby
  2. Feels Like Lightning
  3. Me & Jiggs
  4. Long Shadows
  5. Monster Ballads
  6. Where the Night Goes
  7. Only a River
  8. Lantern
  9. Kathleen
  10. Idaho

Source: setlist.fm

Josh Ritter setlist — The Orange Peel, Asheville, United States (2026-05-21)

24 songs, in the order played:

  1. Thunderbolt's Goodnight
  2. New Lover
  3. Feels Like Lightning
  4. Joy to You Baby
  5. Wolves
  6. Father's War
  7. Kudzu Vines
  8. Folk Bloodbath
  9. Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)
  10. Honeydew (No Light)
  11. Moon River
  12. Change of Time
  13. The Curse
  14. Kathleen
  15. Only a River
  16. Deputy Blues No. 2
  17. Henrietta, Indiana
  18. Rhythm of My Heart
  19. All Some Kind of Dream
  20. Getting Ready to Get Down
  21. Dedication
  22. Homecoming
  23. The Throne
  24. The Parting Glass

Source: setlist.fm

Josh Ritter setlist — Haw River Ballroom, Saxapahaw, United States (2026-05-19)

24 songs, in the order played:

  1. A Certain Light
  2. For Your Soul
  3. Joy to You Baby
  4. Losing Battles
  5. Father's War
  6. Where the Night Goes
  7. Monster Ballads
  8. Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)
  9. Honeydew (No Light)
  10. You Don't Make It Easy Babe
  11. Just a Little Bit of Rain
  12. The Curse
  13. Kathleen
  14. Deputy Blues No. 2
  15. All Some Kind of Dream
  16. Henrietta, Indiana
  17. Wild Ways
  18. Make Someone Happy
  19. Theophany
  20. Getting Ready to Get Down
  21. Dedication
  22. Homecoming
  23. The Throne
  24. Raglan Road

Source: setlist.fm

Josh Ritter setlist — Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, United States (2026-05-02)

19 songs, in the order played:

  1. A Certain Light
  2. For Your Soul
  3. Losing Battles
  4. Father's War
  5. Monster Ballads
  6. Miles Away
  7. The Curse
  8. Honeydew (No Light)
  9. Strangers
  10. Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)
  11. Deputy Blues No. 2
  12. Myrna Loy
  13. Thunderbird
  14. Getting Ready to Get Down
  15. Kathleen
  16. Homecoming
  17. The Throne
  18. Girl in the War
  19. Raglan Road

Source: setlist.fm

Josh Ritter setlist — The Heights Theater, Houston, United States (2026-04-30)

20 songs, in the order played:

  1. A Certain Light
  2. For Your Soul
  3. Losing Battles
  4. Father's War
  5. Monster Ballads
  6. Miles Away
  7. The Curse
  8. Honeydew (No Light)
  9. Strangers
  10. Where the Night Goes
  11. Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)
  12. Deputy Blues No. 2
  13. Myrna Loy
  14. Thunderbird
  15. Getting Ready to Get Down
  16. Kathleen
  17. Homecoming
  18. The Throne
  19. Girl in the War
  20. Raglan Road

Source: setlist.fm

Josh Ritter setlist — Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas, United States (2026-04-29)

20 songs, in the order played:

  1. A Certain Light
  2. For Your Soul
  3. Losing Battles
  4. Father's War
  5. Joy to You Baby
  6. Miles Away
  7. The Curse
  8. Honeydew (No Light)
  9. Myrna Loy
  10. Where the Night Goes
  11. Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)
  12. Deputy Blues No. 2
  13. Strangers
  14. Thunderbird
  15. Kathleen
  16. Getting Ready to Get Down
  17. Homecoming
  18. The Throne
  19. Girl in the War
  20. Snow Is Gone

Source: setlist.fm

Josh Ritter setlist — Paramount Theatre, Austin, United States (2026-04-28)

19 songs, in the order played:

  1. A Certain Light
  2. For Your Soul
  3. Losing Battles
  4. Father's War
  5. Joy to You Baby
  6. Miles Away
  7. The Curse
  8. Honeydew (No Light)
  9. Myrna Loy
  10. Where the Night Goes
  11. Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)
  12. Deputy Blues No. 2
  13. Strangers
  14. Thunderbird
  15. Getting Ready to Get Down
  16. Kathleen
  17. Homecoming
  18. The Throne
  19. Raglan Road

Source: setlist.fm

Josh Ritter setlist — Central Presbyterian Church, Denver, United States (2026-04-25)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. Joy to You Baby
  2. Where the Night Goes
  3. Honeydew (No Light)
  4. New Lover
  5. Girl in the War
  6. The Curse
  7. Wild Ways
  8. Folk Bloodbath
  9. Kathleen
  10. One More River to Cross
  11. Losing Battles
  12. Thunderbird
  13. Henrietta, Indiana
  14. Myrna Loy
  15. Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)
  16. Dedications 1
  17. The Parting Glass

Source: setlist.fm

Josh Ritter setlist — The State Room, Salt Lake City, United States (2026-04-22)

24 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven Knows
  2. For Your Soul
  3. Joy to You Baby
  4. Losing Battles
  5. Father's War
  6. To the Dogs or Whoever
  7. Lights
  8. Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)
  9. Honeydew (No Light)
  10. The Temptation of Adam
  11. Brothers in Arms
  12. Lantern
  13. Snow Is Gone
  14. Here at the Right Time
  15. Feels Like Lightning
  16. Folk Bloodbath
  17. The Curse
  18. Where the Night Goes
  19. Dreams
  20. Deputy Blues No. 2
  21. Girl in the War
  22. Kathleen
  23. The Throne
  24. Raglan Road

Source: setlist.fm

Josh Ritter setlist — Knitting Factory, Spokane, United States (2026-04-17)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Idaho
  2. Honeydew (No Light)
  3. The Curse
  4. Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)
  5. Kathleen
  6. Where the Night Goes

Source: setlist.fm

Josh Ritter setlist — Terminal 5, New York, United States (2026-04-12)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. For Your Soul
  2. You Won't Dig My Grave
  3. Lantern
  4. I Carried the Flame
  5. Snow Is Gone
  6. This Land Is Your Land

Source: setlist.fm

Josh Ritter setlist — Creekside Theatre, Lake Country, Canada (2026-03-21)

19 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven Knows
  2. For Your Soul
  3. New Lover
  4. Losing Battles
  5. Where the Night Goes
  6. Miles Away
  7. Honeydew (No Light)
  8. Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)
  9. Heart of Heaven
  10. Lights
  11. Myrna Loy
  12. Deputy Blues No. 2
  13. Kathleen
  14. Moon River
  15. Folk Bloodbath
  16. The Curse
  17. Snow Is Gone
  18. The Throne
  19. Raglan Road

Source: setlist.fm

1052 Josh Ritter setlists are known in total; the most recent 40 are shown here.

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Songs Josh Ritter plays most often live

Across the last 20 Josh Ritter concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Kathleen19 of 2095%
Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)18 of 2090%
Honeydew (No Light)17 of 2085%
The Curse17 of 2085%
The Throne16 of 2080%
Deputy Blues No. 215 of 2075%
For Your Soul14 of 2070%
Where the Night Goes14 of 2070%
Father's War12 of 2060%
Getting Ready to Get Down12 of 2060%

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Josh Ritter played?

Josh Ritter shows on Gigvault are documented in 37 cities, including Asheville, Boise, Northampton, Salt Lake City and Saxapahaw. Venues include Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, The Orange Peel in Asheville and The State Room in Salt Lake City.

When did Josh Ritter last play?

The most recent Josh Ritter show on record is 2026-09-13 at Dawes Park, Evanston, United States.

How many Josh Ritter concerts are on Gigvault?

40 Josh Ritter concerts are documented, from 2025 to 2027 across 37 cities.

When is Josh Ritter playing live next?

The next announced Josh Ritter date is 2026-10-24 at Birchmere, Alexandria. 6 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.

Where can I find Josh Ritter setlists?

40 setlists by Josh Ritter 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 Josh Ritter play live?

Josh Ritter typically plays 19 songs — most concerts land between 18 and 20 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Josh Ritter open with?

Josh Ritter opened 8 of the last 20 concerts with "A Certain Light".

What song does Josh Ritter close with?

Josh Ritter closed 9 of the last 20 concerts with "Raglan Road".

Which songs does Josh Ritter always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 20 Josh Ritter concerts. The closest is "Kathleen" at 19 of 20.

What rare songs has Josh Ritter played recently?

22 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts, among them Another New World, At the End of the World Long Ago, Brothers in Arms, Dedications 1, Dreams, Galahad, Heart of Heaven, Here at the Right Time.

Does Josh Ritter play the same setlist every night?

No — Josh Ritter changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 7 of roughly 18 songs.

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