Kool & the Gang — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 31 Kool & the Gang setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Orange Memorial Park, South San Francisco, United States.

Kool & the Gang live: key facts

Gigvault documents 33 Kool & the Gang concerts from 2012 to 2026 in 31 cities across 8 countries.

Kool & the Gang setlist — Orange Memorial Park, South San Francisco, United States (2026-09-12)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. Open Sesame
  2. Fresh
  3. Misled
  4. Funky Stuff
  5. Take My Heart
  6. Joanna
  7. Too Hot
  8. Jungle Boogie
  9. Hollywood Swingin'
  10. Cherish
  11. Summer Madness
  12. Caribbean Festival
  13. Ladies Night
  14. Get Down on It
  15. Celebration

Source: setlist.fm

Earlier Kool & the Gang setlists

Kool & the Gang setlist — Downtown Royal Oak, Royal Oak, United States (2026-09-07)

11 songs, in the order played:

  1. Misled
  2. Get Down on It
  3. Too Hot
  4. Fresh
  5. Jungle Boogie
  6. Funky Stuff
  7. Cherish
  8. Ladies' Night
  9. Hollywood Swingin'
  10. Summer Madness
  11. Celebration

Source: setlist.fm

Kool & the Gang setlist — Woodstock Fairgrounds, South Woodstock, United States (2026-09-05)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Too Hot
  2. Jungle Boogie
  3. Joanna
  4. Get Down on It
  5. Cherish
  6. Celebration

Source: setlist.fm

Kool & the Gang setlist — OLG Stage, Niagara Falls, Canada (2026-08-28)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. Open Sesame
  2. Fresh
  3. Misled
  4. Too Hot
  5. Joanna
  6. Take My Heart
  7. Let the Music Take Your Mind
  8. Funky Stuff
  9. Jungle Boogie
  10. Hollywood Swingin'
  11. Summer Madness
  12. Cherish
  13. Ladies' Night
  14. Get Down on It
  15. Celebration

Source: setlist.fm

Kool & the Gang setlist — Hunter Pavilion, Highland Park, United States (2026-08-27)

11 songs, in the order played:

  1. Open Sesame
  2. Fresh
  3. Too Hot
  4. Joanna
  5. Funky Stuff
  6. Jungle Boogie
  7. Hollywood Swingin'
  8. Cherish
  9. Ladies' Night
  10. Get Down on It
  11. Celebration

Source: setlist.fm

Kool & the Gang setlist — Heiternplatz, Zofingen, Switzerland (2026-08-05)

3 songs, in the order played:

  1. Joanna
  2. Celebration
  3. Hollywood Swingin'

Source: setlist.fm

Kool & the Gang setlist — Plænen, Copenhagen, Denmark (2026-07-25)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. Open Sesame
  2. Fresh
  3. Misled
  4. Too Hot
  5. Joanna
  6. Take My Heart
  7. Let the Music Take Your Mind
  8. Jungle Boogie
  9. Hollywood Swingin'
  10. Cherish
  11. Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh, La, La, La)
  12. Ladies' Night
  13. Get Down on It
  14. Drum Solo
  15. Celebration
  16. Spirit of the Boogie

Source: setlist.fm

Kool & the Gang setlist — West Capitol Lawn, Washington, United States (2026-07-03)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. Hollywood Swingin'
  2. Get Down on It
  3. Ladies' Night
  4. Jungle Boogie
  5. Celebration

Source: setlist.fm

Kool & the Gang setlist — Prudential Stage, Napa, United States (2026-05-24)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Open Sesame
  2. Fresh
  3. Too Hot
  4. Joanna
  5. Jungle Boogie
  6. Hollywood Swinging
  7. Ladies' Night
  8. Get Down on It
  9. Celebration

Source: setlist.fm

Kool & the Gang setlist — Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, United States (2026-05-23)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. Open Sesame
  2. Fresh
  3. Misled
  4. Too Hot
  5. Joanna
  6. Take My Heart
  7. Let the Music Take Your Mind
  8. Funky Stuff
  9. Jungle Boogie
  10. Hollywood Swingin'
  11. Summer Madness
  12. Cherish
  13. Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh, La, La, La)
  14. Ladies' Night
  15. Get Down on It
  16. Celebration

Source: setlist.fm

Kool & the Gang setlist — Legends Theater, Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, United States (2026-05-02)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. Fresh
  2. Misled
  3. Too Hot
  4. Joanna
  5. Take My Heart
  6. Let the Music Take Your Mind
  7. Funky Stuff
  8. Jungle Boogie
  9. Hollywood Swingin'
  10. Summer Madness
  11. Cherish
  12. Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh, La, La, La)
  13. Ladies' Night
  14. Get Down on It
  15. Celebration

Source: setlist.fm

Kool & the Gang setlist — Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York, United States (2025-11-27)

1 song, in the order played:

  1. Celebration

Source: setlist.fm

Kool & the Gang setlist — ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood, United States (2025-11-22)

13 songs, in the order played:

  1. Open Sesame
  2. Fresh
  3. Misled
  4. Too Hot
  5. Joanna
  6. Take My Heart
  7. Let the Music Take Your Mind
  8. Jungle Boogie
  9. Hollywood Swinging
  10. Cherish
  11. Ladies' Night
  12. Get Down on It
  13. Celebration

Source: setlist.fm

1701 Kool & the Gang setlists are known in total; the most recent 31 are shown here.

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Songs Kool & the Gang plays most often live

Across the last 20 Kool & the Gang concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Celebration20 of 20100%
Get Down on It18 of 2090%
Jungle Boogie18 of 2090%
Joanna16 of 2080%
Ladies' Night16 of 2080%
Too Hot16 of 2080%
Fresh15 of 2075%
Hollywood Swingin'15 of 2075%
Cherish14 of 2070%
Open Sesame13 of 2065%

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Upcoming Kool & the Gang shows on Gigvault

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Recent Kool & the Gang shows on Gigvault

Logged Kool & the Gang shows span 2012–2026.

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Festivals Kool & the Gang played

Kool & the Gang appears in the line-up of 1 festival tracked on Gigvault.

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Kool & the Gang played?

Kool & the Gang shows on Gigvault are documented in 8 cities — New York, Niagara Falls, Adelaide, Albuquerque and Anderson. Venues include OLG Stage in Niagara Falls, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, AO Arena in Manchester and ArtsPark at Young Circle in Hollywood.

When did Kool & the Gang last play?

The most recent Kool & the Gang show on record is 2026-09-12 at Orange Memorial Park, South San Francisco, United States.

How many Kool & the Gang concerts are on Gigvault?

6 Kool & the Gang concerts are documented, from 2012 to 2026 across 8 cities.

Which festivals has Kool & the Gang played?

Kool & the Gang appears in the line-up of 1 festival tracked on Gigvault: BOTTLEROCK 2026.

Who has Kool & the Gang shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, Kool & the Gang has appeared alongside Van Halen, Absolutely, AJR, almost monday, Backstreet Boys and Better Than Ezra.

When is Kool & the Gang playing live next?

No Kool & the Gang dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-09-12 at Orange Memorial Park, South San Francisco, United States; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.

Where can I find Kool & the Gang setlists?

31 setlists by Kool & the Gang 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.

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How many songs does Kool & the Gang play live?

Kool & the Gang typically plays 15 songs — most concerts land between 9 and 16 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Kool & the Gang open with?

Kool & the Gang opened 10 of the last 20 concerts with "Open Sesame".

What song does Kool & the Gang close with?

Kool & the Gang closed 16 of the last 20 concerts with "Celebration".

Which songs does Kool & the Gang always play?

1 song was on the setlist at all 20 of the last recorded Kool & the Gang concerts: Celebration.

What rare songs has Kool & the Gang played recently?

4 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts: Caribbean Festival, Drum Solo, Ladies Night, Opening.

Does Kool & the Gang play the same setlist every night?

No — Kool & the Gang changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 6 of roughly 12 songs.

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