Michael Franti — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History
The last 19 Michael Franti setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Glide Memorial Church, San Francisco, United States.
Michael Franti live: key facts
Gigvault documents 21 Michael Franti concerts from 2009 to 2026 in 13 cities across 2 countries.
- Most played city: San Francisco (3 shows)
- Typical set length: 8 songs (median of the last 19 recorded setlists)
- Last documented show: 2026-10-14 — Park West, Chicago
Michael Franti — artist information
Michael Franti's live show is a tidal wave of positive energy, a joyous eruption of reggae grooves, funk-infused rhythms, and sharp hip-hop lyricism. The air crackles with a palpable sense of unity as the music washes over the crowd, compelling even the most reserved to sway and sing along. It's an immersive, feel-good experience where every note is a call to dance, every beat a shared heartbeat. This isn't just a concert; it's a communal celebration, a vibrant, vocal testament to hope and togetherness.
Genres: reggae, funk, hip-hop, political.
Michael Franti setlist — Glide Memorial Church, San Francisco, United States (2024-05-12)
2 songs, in the order played:
- I Hope I Come Back as a Song
- Brighter Day
Earlier Michael Franti setlists
Michael Franti setlist — August Hall, San Francisco, United States (2021-10-03)
15 songs, in the order played:
- This Is How We Living
- I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)
- SOS
- All My Friends
- People Need People
- Life Is Amazing
- Life Is Better With You
- Lay It All Down
- Sun and Moon
- I Got You
- Good Day For A Good Day
- Just to Say I Love You
- Life Reminds Us We're Alive
- Say Hey (I Love You)
- My Lord
Michael Franti setlist — Festival Venue, Unknown City, United States (2021-03-20)
1 song, in the order played:
- Tryin' to Keep the Lights On
Michael Franti setlist — Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland, United States (2020-07-23)
1 song, in the order played:
- I'm on Your Side
Michael Franti setlist — Riverfront Park, Peoria, United States (2017-08-15)
18 songs, in the order played:
- Hey Hey Hey
- Yell Fire!
- Stay Human (All the Freaky People)
- The Sound of Sunshine
- I Got Love for You
- My Favorite Wine Is Tequila
- Hello Bonjour
- Good to Be Alive Today
- Summertime Is In Our Hands
- Get Myself To Saturday
- We Are All Earthlings
- Life Is Better With You
- Enjoy Every Second
- I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)
- 11.59
- I Don't Belong
- Say Hey (I Love You)
- My Lord
Michael Franti setlist — PlayStation Theater, New York, United States (2017-06-26)
3 songs, in the order played:
- Television: The Drug of the Nation
- 11:59
- Sunday Bloody Sunday
Michael Franti setlist — Woodfordia, Woodford, Australia (2015-12-29)
14 songs, in the order played:
- Stay Human (All the Freaky People)
- Yell Fire!
- The Sound of Sunshine
- I Got Love for You
- Yes I Will
- Good to Be Alive Today
- Don't Change
- My Favorite Wine Is Tequila
- Hey World (Don't Give Up)
- Say Hey (I Love You)
- Once a Day
- I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)
- My Lord
- Three Little Birds
Michael Franti setlist — Rialto Theatre, Tucson, United States (2015-12-05)
8 songs, in the order played:
- The Sound of Sunshine
- I Got Love for You
- Good to Be Alive Today
- Life Is Better With You
- Say Hey (I Love You)
- I'm Alive
- Once a Day
- My Lord
Michael Franti setlist — Metro, Chicago, United States (2015-01-30)
10 songs, in the order played:
- The Sound of Sunshine
- I Got Love for You
- One Step Closer to You
- 11.59
- Life Is Better With You
- Let It Go
- Love Will Find A Way
- I'm Alive
- Say Hey (I Love You)
- Once a Day
Michael Franti setlist — Doerr-Hosier Center, Aspen, United States (2014-03-27)
3 songs, in the order played:
- Life Is Better With You
- I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like)
- Say Hey (I Love You)
Michael Franti setlist — U.S. Cellular Center, Asheville, United States (2013-12-14)
8 songs, in the order played:
- I Got Love for You
- I Don't Wanna Go
- The Sound of Sunshine
- 11.59
- Let It Go
- Life Is Better With You
- Say Hey (I Love You)
- Hey World
Michael Franti setlist — Hunter Mountain, Hunter, United States (2009-05-31)
18 songs, in the order played:
- Everyone Deserves Music
- Hello Bonjour
- Time to Go Home
- Rude Boys Back in Town
- Welcome to Jamrock
- Sweet Little Lies
- All I Want Is You
- A Little Bit of Riddim
- The Sound of Sunshine
- Anytime You Need Me
- Never Too Late
- Hey World (Remote Control Version)
- Everybody Ona Move
- (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back
- Casey Jones
- (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back
- I Got Love for You
- Say Hey (I Love You)
Michael Franti setlist — Rams Head Live!, Baltimore, United States (2009-02-28)
25 songs, in the order played:
- Everybody Ona Move
- Hello Bonjour
- Time to Go Home
- Rude Boys Back in Town
- Everyone Deserves Music
- There's No Holiday
- Welcome to Jamrock
- All I Want Is You
- Sometimes
- Yes I Will
- Nobody Right Nobody Wrong
- Never Too Late
- Hey World (Remote Control Version)
- We Don't Stop
- (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back
- Casey Jones
- (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back
- Hey World (Don't Give Up)
- I Got Love for You
- Soundsystem
- Barack Obama Song
- Yell Fire!
- Say Hey (I Love You)
- The Lights Are Always On
- Shake It (See You In The Light)
- 2014-03-25 — KSPN Radio Kitchen, Aspen, United States
The Sound of Sunshine · Life Is Better With You · I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like) · Headphones - 2014-02-08 — Fox Theater, Oakland, United States
Life Is Better With You · Say Hey (I Love You) - 2013-07-28 — AT&T Park, San Francisco, United States
The Sound of Sunshine · I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like) · Say Hey (I Love You) - 2009-05-03 — Madison Square Garden, New York, United States
Dear Mr. President - 2009-02-26 — The Orange Peel, Asheville, United States
Stay Human (All the Freaky People) · Hello Bonjour · Time to Go Home · Rude Boys Back in Town · A Little Bit of Riddim · Everyone Deserves Music · There's No Holiday · Coming Over Over Tonight · Welcome to Jamrock · All I Want Is You … +19 more - 2009-02-20 — Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte, United States
Stay Human (All the Freaky People) · We Don't Stop · Time to Go Home · Rude Boys Back in Town · A Little Bit of Riddim · Everyone Deserves Music · There's No Holiday · Coming Over Over Tonight · Welcome to Jamrock · All I Want Is You … +16 more
120 Michael Franti setlists are known in total; the most recent 19 are shown here.
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Songs Michael Franti plays most often live
Across the last 19 Michael Franti concerts with a recorded setlist.
| Song | Played at | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Say Hey (I Love You) | 13 of 19 | 68% |
| I Got Love for You | 9 of 19 | 47% |
| Life Is Better With You | 8 of 19 | 42% |
| The Sound of Sunshine | 8 of 19 | 42% |
| I'm Alive (Life Sounds Like) | 6 of 19 | 32% |
| Yell Fire! | 5 of 19 | 26% |
| (You Gotta Walk) Don't Look Back | 4 of 19 | 21% |
| All I Want Is You | 4 of 19 | 21% |
| Casey Jones | 4 of 19 | 21% |
| Everyone Deserves Music | 4 of 19 | 21% |
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Cities where Michael Franti played
- Concerts in Chicago — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in Charlotte — 2 shows, most recently 2026
- Concerts in San Francisco — 3 shows
- Concerts in Oakland — 2 shows
- Concerts in New York — 2 shows
- Concerts in Tucson
- Concerts in Aspen — 2 shows
- Concerts in Asheville — 2 shows
Recent Michael Franti shows on Gigvault
Venues where Michael Franti played
- Michael Franti at Park West, Chicago
- Michael Franti at The Underground, Charlotte
- Michael Franti at August Hall, San Francisco
- Michael Franti at Yoshi's Oakland, Oakland
- Michael Franti at Metro, Chicago
- Michael Franti at Fox Theater, Oakland
- Michael Franti at Madison Square Garden, New York
- Michael Franti at Rams Head Live!, Baltimore
- Michael Franti at The Orange Peel, Asheville
- Michael Franti at Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte
Past Michael Franti shows
29 past shows by Michael Franti, kept on Gigvault after the ticketing sources dropped them.
- 2026-10-29 — Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
- 2026-10-28 — Ace of Spades, Sacramento
- 2026-10-27 — Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo
- 2026-10-26 — Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach
- 2026-10-26 — Belly Up, Solana Beach
- 2026-10-25 — House of Blues Anaheim, Anaheim
- 2026-10-23 — Elsinore Theatre, Salem
- 2026-10-22 — Pantages Theater, Tacoma
- 2026-10-21 — Midtown Music Hall, Bend
- 2026-10-18 — The Depot, Salt Lake City
- 2026-10-16 — Warehouse On Broadway, Kansas City
- 2026-10-15 — The Hawthorn-St. Louis, Saint Louis
- 2026-10-13 — Intersection, Grand Rapids
- 2026-10-13 — The Intersection, Grand Rapids
- 2026-10-09 — Bogart's, Cincinnati
- 2026-10-08 — HI-FI Indy and HI-FI Annex, Indianapolis
- 2026-10-07 — District 142, Wyandotte
- 2026-10-06 — Electric City, Buffalo
- 2026-10-04 — House of Blues Cleveland, Cleveland
- 2026-10-03 — Lincoln Hill Farms, Canandaigua
- 2026-10-02 — Roxian Theatre Presented By Citizens, McKees Rocks
- 2026-10-01 — College Street Music Hall, New Haven
- 2026-09-30 — Tarrytown Music Hall, Tarrytown
- 2026-09-29 — Keswick Theatre, Glenside
- 2026-09-28 — Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis
- 2026-09-25 — Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta
- 2026-09-24 — FIVE, Jacksonville
- 2026-09-23 — Jannus Live, St Petersburg
- 2026-09-22 — Revolution Live at the Backyard, Ft Lauderdale
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- Wheeland Brothers
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Frequently asked questions
Where has Michael Franti played?
Michael Franti shows on Gigvault are documented in 13 cities, including San Francisco, Asheville, Aspen, Charlotte and Chicago. Venues include AT&T Park in San Francisco, August Hall in San Francisco, Doerr-Hosier Center in Aspen and Festival Venue in Unknown City.
When did Michael Franti last play?
The most recent Michael Franti show on record is 2026-10-14 at Park West, Chicago, United States.
How many Michael Franti concerts are on Gigvault?
21 Michael Franti concerts are documented, from 2009 to 2026 across 13 cities.
When is Michael Franti playing live next?
No Michael Franti dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-10-14 at Park West, Chicago, United States; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.
Where can I find Michael Franti setlists?
19 setlists by Michael Franti 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 Michael Franti play live?
Michael Franti typically plays 8 songs — most concerts land between 2 and 18 across the last 19 shows with a recorded setlist.
What song does Michael Franti open with?
Michael Franti varies the opener — 13 different opening songs across the last 19 concerts, most often "The Sound of Sunshine" (4 times).
What song does Michael Franti close with?
Michael Franti varies the closing song — 13 different closers across the last 19 concerts, most often "Say Hey (I Love You)" (4 times).
Which songs does Michael Franti always play?
No song appeared at every one of the last 19 Michael Franti concerts. The closest is "Say Hey (I Love You)" at 13 of 19.
What rare songs has Michael Franti played recently?
41 songs appeared only once across the last 19 concerts, among them 11:59, All My Friends, Anytime You Need Me, Barack Obama Song, Brighter Day, Dear Mr. President, Don't Change, Enjoy Every Second.
Does Michael Franti play the same setlist every night?
No — Michael Franti changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 2 of roughly 10 songs.