Kurt Elling — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 16 Kurt Elling setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Kino SC, Zagreb, Croatia.

Kurt Elling live: key facts

Gigvault documents 18 Kurt Elling concerts from 2019 to 2026 in 13 cities across 7 countries.

Kurt Elling — artist information

Stepping onto the stage, Kurt Elling crafts a sonic tapestry where his voice becomes the lead instrument, a velvet-edged baritone capable of both searing improvisation and tender, whispered narratives. Each phrase unfurls with an architect's precision, weaving intricate vocal acrobatics with profound emotional depth. The air hums with anticipation as he sculpts melodies and lyrics, inviting the audience into a sophisticated, yet intimately felt, journey through the heart of modern jazz. It’s a masterclass in vocal agility and storytelling, leaving listeners spellbound by the sheer artistry.

Genres: jazz, vocal jazz, jazz vocal, singer-songwriter.

Kurt Elling setlist — Kino SC, Zagreb, Croatia (2025-11-16)

8 songs, in the order played:

  1. Elegant People
  2. A Certain Continuum
  3. A Secret in Three Views
  4. Yellowjackets Feature
  5. Downtown
  6. Current Affairs
  7. Palladium
  8. Time to Say Goodbye (A Remark You Made)

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Kurt Elling setlists

Kurt Elling setlist — Cadogan Hall, London, United Kingdom (2025-11-15)

2 songs, in the order played:

  1. Elegant People
  2. Time to Say Goodbye (A Remark You Made)

Source: setlist.fm

Kurt Elling setlist — Schaeffer Auditorium, Kutztown, United States (2025-04-09)

4 songs, in the order played:

  1. Elegant People
  2. Continuum
  3. Black Market
  4. Current Affairs

Source: setlist.fm

Kurt Elling setlist — Soka Performing Arts Center, Aliso Viejo, United States (2025-02-14)

4 songs, in the order played:

  1. Elegant People
  2. Continuum
  3. Black Market
  4. Current Affairs

Source: setlist.fm

Kurt Elling setlist — Sony Hall, New York, United States (2024-11-25)

3 songs, in the order played:

  1. Since I Fell for You
  2. Spooky
  3. I Remember Clifford

Source: setlist.fm

Kurt Elling setlist — Hyundai Card Understage, Seoul, South Korea (2023-08-19)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Sassy
  2. Dharma Bums
  3. Sticking To My Guns
  4. Baby Hold On
  5. Naughty Number Nine
  6. Manic Panic Epiphanic
  7. Freeman Square
  8. Endless Lawns
  9. The Seed

Source: setlist.fm

Kurt Elling setlist — Memorial Hall, Cincinnati, United States (2022-10-22)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Steppin' Out
  2. Speak No Evil
  3. I Like the Sunrise
  4. You Are Too Beautiful
  5. Lil' Darlin'
  6. Resolution
  7. Embraceable You

Source: setlist.fm

Kurt Elling setlist — Flato Markham Theatre, Markham, Canada (2022-10-06)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Sassy
  2. Dharma Bums
  3. Where To Find It
  4. Manic Panic Epiphanic
  5. Naughty Number Nine
  6. Endless Lawns
  7. The Seed

Source: setlist.fm

Kurt Elling setlist — The Dakota, Minneapolis, United States (2022-06-22)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Sassy
  2. Dharma Bums
  3. Circus
  4. Where To Find It
  5. Manic Panic Epiphanic
  6. Naughty Number Nine
  7. SuperBlue
  8. Endless Lawns
  9. The Seed

Source: setlist.fm

Kurt Elling setlist — New Morning, Paris, France (2022-02-17)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. Sassy
  2. Dharma Bums
  3. UT
  4. Where To Find It
  5. Manic Panic Epiphanic

Source: setlist.fm

Kurt Elling setlist — Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, United States (2019-04-06)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. I Keep Goin' Back to Joe's
  2. Georgia (on My Mind)
  3. Moon and Sand
  4. From this Moment On
  5. Bye Bye Blackbird

Source: setlist.fm

112 Kurt Elling setlists are known in total; the most recent 16 are shown here.

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Songs Kurt Elling plays most often live

Across the last 16 Kurt Elling concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Manic Panic Epiphanic5 of 1631%
Dharma Bums4 of 1625%
Elegant People4 of 1625%
Sassy4 of 1625%
A Secret in Three Views3 of 1619%
Current Affairs3 of 1619%
Endless Lawns3 of 1619%
Naughty Number Nine3 of 1619%
The Seed3 of 1619%
Time to Say Goodbye (A Remark You Made)3 of 1619%

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Kurt Elling played?

Kurt Elling shows on Gigvault are documented in 13 cities, including New York, London, Minneapolis, Aliso Viejo and Berlin. Venues include The Dakota in Minneapolis, Village Vanguard in New York, Birdland in New York and Cadogan Hall in London.

When did Kurt Elling last play?

The most recent Kurt Elling show on record is 2026-10-30 at Zig Zag Jazz Club, Berlin, Germany.

How many Kurt Elling concerts are on Gigvault?

18 Kurt Elling concerts are documented, from 2019 to 2026 across 13 cities.

When is Kurt Elling playing live next?

The next announced Kurt Elling date is 2027-01-13 at Birdland Jazz Club, New York. 10 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.

Where can I find Kurt Elling setlists?

16 setlists by Kurt Elling 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 Kurt Elling play live?

Kurt Elling typically plays 7 songs — most concerts land between 4 and 8 across the last 16 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Kurt Elling open with?

Kurt Elling varies the opener — 10 different opening songs across the last 16 concerts, most often "Elegant People" (4 times).

What song does Kurt Elling close with?

Kurt Elling varies the closing song — 12 different closers across the last 16 concerts, most often "The Seed" (3 times).

Which songs does Kurt Elling always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 16 Kurt Elling concerts. The closest is "Manic Panic Epiphanic" at 5 of 16.

What rare songs has Kurt Elling played recently?

41 songs appeared only once across the last 16 concerts, among them A Certain Continuum, A Happy Thought, A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, All of Me, Baby Hold On, Bebop Santa Claus, Boogie Down, Bye Bye Blackbird.

Does Kurt Elling play the same setlist every night?

No — Kurt Elling changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 1 of roughly 6 songs.

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