Martin McAloon — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 30 Martin McAloon setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at The Academy, Dublin, Ireland.

Martin McAloon live: key facts

Gigvault documents 34 Martin McAloon concerts from 2023 to 2026 in 22 cities across 3 countries.

Martin McAloon — artist information

The stage becomes a tapestry woven with unexpected sonic threads, each performance a journey through uncharted musical landscapes. A spectral energy emanates, pulling the audience into an intimate, shared exploration. Melodies shimmer and shift, defying easy categorization, while rhythms pulse with a captivating, understated urgency. It's an experience that lingers, a quiet hum of wonder long after the final note fades.

Martin McAloon setlist — The Academy, Dublin, Ireland (2026-05-29)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Looking for Atlantis
  2. Cowboy Dreams
  3. Life of Surprises
  4. Appetite
  5. When Love Breaks Down
  6. Cars and Girls
  7. The King of Rock 'n' Roll

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Martin McAloon setlists

Martin McAloon setlist — O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, United Kingdom (2026-05-21)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Faron Young
  2. Looking for Atlantis
  3. Cowboy Dreams
  4. Johnny Johnny
  5. Moving the River
  6. Life of Surprises
  7. Appetite
  8. When Love Breaks Down
  9. Cars and Girls
  10. The King of Rock 'n' Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Martin McAloon setlist — Palais, Nottingham, United Kingdom (2026-05-19)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Faron Young
  2. Looking for Atlantis
  3. Cowboy Dreams
  4. Johnny Johnny
  5. Moving the River
  6. Life of Surprises
  7. When Love Breaks Down
  8. Appetite
  9. Cars and Girls
  10. The King of Rock 'n' Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Martin McAloon setlist — O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom (2026-05-16)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Faron Young
  2. Looking for Atlantis
  3. Cowboy Dreams
  4. Johnny Johnny
  5. Moving the River
  6. Life of Surprises
  7. When Love Breaks Down
  8. Appetite
  9. Cars and Girls
  10. The King of Rock 'n' Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Martin McAloon setlist — O2 Ritz, Manchester, United Kingdom (2026-05-15)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Faron Young
  2. Looking for Atlantis
  3. Cowboy Dreams
  4. Johnny Johnny
  5. Moving the River
  6. When Love Breaks Down
  7. Appetite
  8. Cars and Girls
  9. The King of Rock 'n' Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Martin McAloon setlist — Star and Shadow Cinema, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (2026-03-08)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Cowboy Dreams
  2. Looking for Atlantis
  3. Cue Fanfare
  4. Goodbye Lucille #1
  5. Johnny Johnny
  6. When Love Breaks Down
  7. Appetite
  8. Cars and Girls
  9. The King of Rock 'n' Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Martin McAloon setlist — Billboard Live TOKYO, Tokyo, Japan (2026-02-19)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. Faron Young
  2. Bonny
  3. Appetite
  4. When Love Breaks Down
  5. Goodbye Lucille #1
  6. Hallelujah
  7. Moving the River
  8. Horsin’ Around
  9. Desire As
  10. Blueberry Pies
  11. When the Angels
  12. Carnival 2000
  13. Cruel
  14. Cars and Girls
  15. The King of Rock 'n' Roll

Source: setlist.fm

Martin McAloon setlist — The Continental, Preston, United Kingdom (2025-10-31)

26 songs, in the order played:

  1. Faron Young
  2. Bonny
  3. Appetite
  4. When Love Breaks Down
  5. Goodbye Lucille #1
  6. Hallelujah
  7. Moving the River
  8. Horsin’ Around
  9. Desire As
  10. Blueberry Pies
  11. When the Angels
  12. Snowy Rents a Dog
  13. Cowboy Dreams
  14. Hey Manhattan!
  15. Cue Fanfare
  16. We Let the Stars Go
  17. Cruel
  18. Carnival 2000
  19. Nancy (Let Your Hair Down for Me)
  20. The Golden Calf
  21. Life of Surprises
  22. Nightingales
  23. Looking for Atlantis
  24. Machine Gun Ibiza
  25. The King of Rock 'n' Roll
  26. Cars and Girls

Source: setlist.fm

Martin McAloon setlist — The Parade Ground, Sunderland, United Kingdom (2025-08-01)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Looking for Atlantis
  2. Cue Fanfare
  3. When Love Breaks Down
  4. Life of Surprises
  5. Bonny
  6. The King of Rock 'n' Roll
  7. Cars and Girls

Source: setlist.fm

Martin McAloon setlist — Sidney & Matilda, Sheffield, United Kingdom (2025-03-21)

22 songs, in the order played:

  1. Faron Young
  2. Moving the River
  3. Cowboy Dreams
  4. Looking for Atlantis
  5. Nightingales
  6. Carnival 2000
  7. Don't Sing
  8. Hallelujah
  9. When Love Breaks Down
  10. I Remember That
  11. Electric Guitars
  12. The Sound of Crying
  13. Cue Fanfare
  14. Horsin’ Around
  15. Cruel
  16. Nancy (Let Your Hair Down for Me)
  17. Hey Manhattan!
  18. Appetite
  19. The King of Rock 'n' Roll
  20. Bonny
  21. Goodbye Lucille #1
  22. Cars and Girls

Source: setlist.fm

Martin McAloon setlist — Komedia, Brighton, United Kingdom (2024-11-10)

24 songs, in the order played:

  1. Moving the River
  2. Faron Young
  3. Cowboy Dreams
  4. Looking for Atlantis
  5. Nightingales
  6. Don't Sing
  7. Carnival 2000
  8. Hallelujah
  9. When Love Breaks Down
  10. Electric Guitars
  11. I Remember That
  12. The Sound of Crying
  13. Cruel
  14. Here on the Eerie
  15. I Never Play Basketball Now
  16. Cue Fanfare
  17. Horsin’ Around
  18. Nancy (Let Your Hair Down for Me)
  19. Appetite
  20. The King of Rock 'n' Roll
  21. Bonny
  22. Goodbye Lucille #1
  23. Life of Surprises
  24. Cars and Girls

Source: setlist.fm

Martin McAloon setlist — Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, United Kingdom (2024-10-24)

25 songs, in the order played:

  1. Cowboy Dreams
  2. Moving the River
  3. Faron Young
  4. Nightingales
  5. Don't Sing
  6. Hallelujah
  7. Carnival 2000
  8. When Love Breaks Down
  9. Cornfield Ablaze
  10. The Sound of Crying
  11. I Remember That
  12. Electric Guitars
  13. Cruel
  14. Nancy (Let Your Hair Down for Me)
  15. Dublin
  16. Cue Fanfare
  17. Horsin’ Around
  18. Here on the Eerie
  19. Andromeda Heights
  20. Life of Surprises
  21. Appetite
  22. The King of Rock 'n' Roll
  23. Bonny
  24. Goodbye Lucille #1
  25. Cars and Girls

Source: setlist.fm

Martin McAloon setlist — The Belfast Empire Music Hall, Belfast, United Kingdom (2024-10-03)

26 songs, in the order played:

  1. Cowboy Dreams
  2. Looking for Atlantis
  3. Life of Surprises
  4. Cue Fanfare
  5. Carnival 2000
  6. I Remember That
  7. Nightingales
  8. Moving the River
  9. The Sound of Crying
  10. When Love Breaks Down
  11. I Remember That
  12. Couldn't Bear to Be Special
  13. Appetite
  14. Desire As
  15. Cruel
  16. Nancy (Let Your Hair Down for Me)
  17. Hallelujah
  18. Lions in My Own Garden (Exit Someone)
  19. Don't Sing
  20. Wild Horses
  21. Faron Young
  22. The King of Rock 'n' Roll
  23. Bonny
  24. Goodbye Lucille #1
  25. Electric Guitars
  26. Cars and Girls

Source: setlist.fm

46 Martin McAloon setlists are known in total; the most recent 30 are shown here.

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Songs Martin McAloon plays most often live

Across the last 20 Martin McAloon concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
When Love Breaks Down20 of 20100%
Cars and Girls19 of 2095%
The King of Rock 'n' Roll19 of 2095%
Appetite18 of 2090%
Cowboy Dreams18 of 2090%
Looking for Atlantis18 of 2090%
Faron Young16 of 2080%
Life of Surprises15 of 2075%
Bonny12 of 2060%
Moving the River12 of 2060%

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Martin McAloon played?

Martin McAloon shows on Gigvault are documented in 23 cities, including London, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Brighton and Bristol. Venues include Clwb Ifor Bach in Cardiff, O2 City Hall Newcastle in Newcastle upon Tyne, O2 Ritz in Manchester and O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire in London.

When did Martin McAloon last play?

The most recent Martin McAloon show on record is 2026-05-29 at The Academy, Dublin, Ireland.

How many Martin McAloon concerts are on Gigvault?

34 Martin McAloon concerts are documented, from 2023 to 2026 across 23 cities.

Who has Martin McAloon shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, Martin McAloon has appeared alongside Thomas Dolby.

When is Martin McAloon playing live next?

The next announced Martin McAloon date is 2026-11-13 at Kendal Brewery Arts Centre, Cumbria. 2 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.

Where can I find Martin McAloon setlists?

30 setlists by Martin McAloon 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 Martin McAloon play live?

Martin McAloon typically plays 11 songs — most concerts land between 10 and 24 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Martin McAloon open with?

Martin McAloon opened 9 of the last 20 concerts with "Cowboy Dreams".

What song does Martin McAloon close with?

Martin McAloon closed 10 of the last 20 concerts with "Cars and Girls".

Which songs does Martin McAloon always play?

1 song was on the setlist at all 20 of the last recorded Martin McAloon concerts: When Love Breaks Down.

What rare songs has Martin McAloon played recently?

10 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts, among them Andromeda Heights, Cornfield Ablaze, I Never Play Basketball Now, Johnny Jonny, Machine Gun Ibiza, Snowy Rents a Dog, Technique, The Golden Calf.

Does Martin McAloon play the same setlist every night?

Partly. Two consecutive Martin McAloon concerts share about 9 of roughly 14 songs — a stable core with a rotating remainder.

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