King Kurt — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 13 King Kurt setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at The Underground, Hanley, United Kingdom.
King Kurt live: key facts
Gigvault documents 13 King Kurt concerts from 1983 to 2024 in 12 cities across 3 countries.
- Typical set length: 3 songs (median of the last 13 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2024-12-07 — The Underground, Hanley
King Kurt — artist information
A King Kurt gig isn't just music; it's a glorious, gleeful primal scream. The stage erupts in a chaotic alchemy of snarling punk, untamed rockabilly, and psychobilly wildness that grabs you by the throat and drags you to the dancefloor. Bodies crash, beer flies, and a collective, manic grin spreads through the crowd, intoxicated by the sheer, unbridled energy. Each thumping beat and distorted riff conjures a glorious, sweaty mayhem, leaving you exhilarated and utterly dishevelled.
Genres: psychobilly, rockabilly.
King Kurt setlist — The Underground, Hanley, United Kingdom (2024-12-07)
14 songs, in the order played:
- Road to Rack n Ruin
- Goats & Monkeys
- She's as Hairy
- Bo Diddley Goes East
- Horatio
- Mack the Knife
- Zulu Beat
- Rockin' Kurt
- My Business
- Banana Banana
- You Gotta Have Friends
- Destination Zululand
- Gather Your Limbs
- Wreck a Party
Full setlist page for this show
Earlier King Kurt setlists
King Kurt setlist — Winter Gardens, Blackpool, United Kingdom (2024-08-03)
13 songs, in the order played:
- Road to Rack n Ruin
- Goats & Monkeys
- She's as Hairy
- Bo Diddley Goes East
- Big Black Cadillac
- Horatio
- Do the Rat
- Zulu Beat
- Rockin' Kurt
- Banana Banana
- Destination Zululand
- Gather Your Limbs
- Wreck a Party
King Kurt setlist — AMP, Stockport, United Kingdom (2023-06-18)
6 songs, in the order played:
- Rockin' Kurt
- Destination Zululand
- Mack the Knife
- Gather Your Limbs
- Zulu Beat
- Wreck a Party
King Kurt setlist — The Clubhouse Music Venue, Corby, United Kingdom (2022-04-30)
19 songs, in the order played:
- Road to Rack n Ruin
- Goats & Monkeys
- She's as Hairy
- Rockin' Kurt
- Big Black Cadillac
- Bo Diddley Goes East
- Horatio
- Do the Rat
- You Gotta Have Friends
- Zulu Beat
- Move On
- Riders in the Sky
- My Business
- Banana Banana
- Destination Zululand
- Pumpin’ Pistons
- Gather Your Limbs
- Lonesome Train
- Wreck a Party
King Kurt setlist — The Ruby Lounge, Manchester, United Kingdom (2017-12-16)
15 songs, in the order played:
- Shark
- She's as Hairy
- Road to Rack n Ruin
- Do the Rat
- Rockin' Kurt
- Bo Diddley Goes East
- Pumpin’ Pistons
- Zulu Beat
- Big Black Cock
- Horatio
- Move On
- My Business
- Riders in the Sky
- Destination Zululand
- Gather Your Limbs
King Kurt setlist — Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom (1995-12-18)
1 song, in the order played:
- Destination Zululand
King Kurt setlist — Zeche, Bochum, Germany (1984-03-02)
1 song, in the order played:
- Destination Zululand
King Kurt setlist — Casino Chalet, Lucerne, Switzerland (1984-02-25)
3 songs, in the order played:
- Mack the Knife
- Telstar
- When The Saints Go Marchin In
King Kurt setlist — Ratinger Hof, Dusseldorf, Germany (1984-01-27)
2 songs, in the order played:
- Destination Zululand
- Mack the Knife
King Kurt setlist — Lyceum Ballroom, London, United Kingdom (1983-12-28)
15 songs, in the order played:
- Gather Your Limbs
- Rockin' Kurt
- Bo Diddley Goes East
- She's as Hairy
- Lonesome Train
- Destination Zululand
- Banana Banana
- Wreck a Party
- Oedipus Rex
- Riders in the Sky
- Mack the Knife
- Horatio
- Do the Rat
- Hound Dog
- Zulu Beat
King Kurt setlist — Glen Pavilion, Dunfermline, United Kingdom (1983-12-17)
1 song, in the order played:
- Destination Zululand
King Kurt setlist — Gala Ballroom, Norwich, United Kingdom (1983-11-25)
1 song, in the order played:
- Destination Zululand
- 2013-11-23 — The Ruby Lounge, Manchester, United Kingdom
Bo Diddley Goes East
88 King Kurt setlists are known in total; the most recent 13 are shown here.
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Songs King Kurt plays most often live
Across the last 13 King Kurt concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Destination Zululand | 11 of 13 | 85% |
| Bo Diddley Goes East | 6 of 13 | 46% |
| Gather Your Limbs | 6 of 13 | 46% |
| Rockin' Kurt | 6 of 13 | 46% |
| Zulu Beat | 6 of 13 | 46% |
| Horatio | 5 of 13 | 38% |
| Mack the Knife | 5 of 13 | 38% |
| She's as Hairy | 5 of 13 | 38% |
| Wreck a Party | 5 of 13 | 38% |
| Banana Banana | 4 of 13 | 31% |
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Cities where King Kurt played
- Concerts in Blackpool
- Concerts in Manchester — 2 shows
- Concerts in Bochum
- Concerts in London
- Concerts in Norwich
Venues where King Kurt played
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Frequently asked questions
Where has King Kurt played?
King Kurt shows on Gigvault are documented in 12 cities, including Manchester, Blackpool, Bochum, Corby and Dunfermline. Venues include The Ruby Lounge in Manchester, AMP in Stockport, Casino Chalet in Lucerne and Gala Ballroom in Norwich.
When did King Kurt last play?
The most recent King Kurt show on record is 2024-12-07 at The Underground, Hanley, United Kingdom.
How many King Kurt concerts are on Gigvault?
13 King Kurt concerts are documented, from 1983 to 2024 across 12 cities.
When is King Kurt playing live next?
No King Kurt dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2024-12-07 at The Underground, Hanley, United Kingdom; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find King Kurt setlists?
13 setlists by King Kurt 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 King Kurt play live?
King Kurt typically plays 3 songs — most concerts land between 1 and 14 across the last 13 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does King Kurt open with?
King Kurt varies the opener — 7 different opening songs across the last 13 concerts, most often "Destination Zululand" (5 times).
What song does King Kurt close with?
King Kurt varies the closing song — 7 different closers across the last 13 concerts, most often "Destination Zululand" (4 times).
Which songs does King Kurt always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 13 King Kurt concerts. The closest is "Destination Zululand" at 11 of 13.
What rare songs has King Kurt played recently?
6 songs appeared only once across the last 13 concerts: Big Black Cock, Hound Dog, Oedipus Rex, Shark, Telstar, When The Saints Go Marchin In.
Does King Kurt play the same setlist every night?
No — King Kurt changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 3 of roughly 7 songs.