Madness — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 5 Madness setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury, United Kingdom.
Madness live: key facts
Gigvault documents 7 Madness concerts from 2025 to 2026 in 5 cities.
- Most played city: Brighton (3 shows)
- Typical set length: 19 songs (median of the last 5 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-08-09 — The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury
- Next announced show: 2027-03-12 — Spark Arena, Auckland
Madness — artist information
The stage erupts in a joyful explosion of horns and skittering rhythms, a sonic embodiment of pure, unadulterated fun. A kaleidoscope of bright suits and infectious smiles, the collective energy is a palpable force, sweeping everyone into a jubilant, knees-up frenzy. Their distinctive blend of ska-infused pop and raw, energetic new wave ignites the crowd, turning every venue into an impromptu street party. The air crackles with shared exhilaration, a testament to the enduring power of their irrepressible live spirit.
Genres: ska, british, new wave, 80s.
Madness setlist — The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury, United Kingdom (2026-08-09)
19 songs, in the order played:
- One Step Beyond
- Embarrassment
- The Prince
- NW5
- My Girl
- The Sun and the Rain
- Return of the Los Palmas 7
- Wings of a Dove
- Grey Day
- Lovestruck
- Shut Up
- Mr. Apples
- Bed and Breakfast Man
- House of Fun
- Baggy Trousers
- Our House
- It Must Be Love
- Madness
- Night Boat to Cairo
Full setlist page for this show
Earlier Madness setlists
Madness setlist — Brighton Electric, Brighton, United Kingdom (2026-07-25)
17 songs, in the order played:
- With Rob as My Witness
- White Shark Cafe
- Taunt
- Call Me What You Like
- Normal People Things
- Perfect Blue
- Baptism
- Alphabet (Wasted Summer)
- Foxholes
- Scoundrels
- Snake Oil
- One Day
- The Fall
- Portrait of a Blank Slate
- Monochrome
- Fatal
- Pay & Display
Madness setlist — Newmarket Racecourse, Newmarket, United Kingdom (2026-07-17)
17 songs, in the order played:
- One Step Beyond
- Embarrassment
- The Prince
- NW5
- My Girl
- The Sun and the Rain
- Return of the Los Palmas 7
- Wings of a Dove
- Lovestruck
- Bed and Breakfast Man
- Shut Up
- House of Fun
- Baggy Trousers
- Our House
- It Must Be Love
- Madness
- Night Boat to Cairo
- 2026-07-24 — Brighton Beach, Brighton, United Kingdom
One Step Beyond · Embarrassment · The Prince · NW5 · My Girl · The Sun and the Rain · Return of the Los Palmas 7 · Wings of a Dove · Lovestruck · Grey Day … +9 more - 2026-07-23 — Brighton Beach, Brighton, United Kingdom
One Step Beyond · Embarrassment · The Prince · NW5 · My Girl · The Sun and the Rain · Return of the Los Palmas 7 · Wings of a Dove · Lovestruck · Grey Day … +9 more
1856 Madness setlists are known in total; the most recent 5 are shown here.
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Songs Madness plays most often live
Across the last 5 Madness concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Baggy Trousers | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Bed and Breakfast Man | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Embarrassment | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| House of Fun | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| It Must Be Love | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Lovestruck | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Madness | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| My Girl | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| Night Boat to Cairo | 4 of 5 | 80% |
| NW5 | 4 of 5 | 80% |
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Artists related to Madness
These acts have played the same venues or festival line-ups as Madness on the shows tracked here.
Upcoming Madness shows on Gigvault
1 announced date for Madness, with the venue and city. Mark the ones you go to and they join your concert history the same night.
- 2027-03-12 — Spark Arena, Auckland
Cities where Madness played
Logged Madness shows span 2025–2027.
Venues where Madness played
Festivals Madness played
Madness appears in the line-up of 8 festivals tracked on Gigvault.
- Boomtown Chapter 5: Radical Redesign 2026
- Cruel World 2025
- Glastonbury Festival 2025
- Lakefest 2026
- Rock am Ring 2027
- Roskilde 2026
- Victorious 2026
- Y Not 2026
Upcoming Madness tour dates
9 announced dates for Madness, with venue and city.
- 2027-03-13 — Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch
- 2027-06-19 — Delamere Forest, Northwich
- 2027-06-20 — High Lodge, Thetford Forest, Thetford
- 2027-06-25 — The Racecourse, Cartmel, Cumbria
- 2027-06-26 — Cannock Chase Forest, Rugeley
- 2027-06-27 — Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire
- 2027-07-02 — Bedford Park, Bedford
- 2027-07-23 — YORK RACECOURSE, York
- 2027-07-24 — Gunnersbury Park, London
Past Madness shows
1 past show by Madness, kept on Gigvault after the ticketing sources dropped them.
- 2026-08-23 — Earlham Park, Norwich
Who has opened for Madness?
These acts have played as support on Madness shows tracked on Gigvault.
- Ocean Colour Scene
- Squeeze
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Madness played?
Madness shows on Gigvault are documented in 6 cities, including Brighton, Auckland, Belfast, Canterbury and Cardiff. Venues include Brighton Beach in Brighton, Belsonic in Belfast, Brighton Electric in Brighton and Newmarket Racecourse in Newmarket.
When did Madness last play?
The most recent Madness show on record is 2026-08-09 at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence, Canterbury, United Kingdom.
How many Madness concerts are on Gigvault?
7 Madness concerts are documented, from 2025 to 2027 across 6 cities.
Which festivals has Madness played?
Madness appears in the line-up of 8 festivals tracked on Gigvault: Boomtown Chapter 5: Radical Redesign 2026, Cruel World 2025, Victorious 2026, Rock am Ring 2027, Glastonbury Festival 2025 and Roskilde 2026.
Who has Madness shared a stage with?
On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, Madness has appeared alongside Ocean Colour Scene, Antony Szmierek, Ashnikko, Big Special, Brutalismus 3000 and Elvana.
When is Madness playing live next?
The next announced Madness date is 2027-03-13 at Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch. 9 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.
Where can I find Madness setlists?
5 setlists by Madness 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 Madness play live?
Madness typically plays 19 songs — most concerts land between 17 and 19 across the last 5 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Madness open with?
Madness opened 4 of the last 5 concerts with "One Step Beyond".
What song does Madness close with?
Madness closed 4 of the last 5 concerts with "Night Boat to Cairo".
Which songs does Madness always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 5 Madness concerts. The closest is "Baggy Trousers" at 4 of 5.
What rare songs has Madness played recently?
17 songs appeared only once across the last 5 concerts, among them Alphabet (Wasted Summer), Baptism, Call Me What You Like, Fatal, Foxholes, Monochrome, Normal People Things, One Day.