Shonen Knife — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 37 Shonen Knife setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at The United Theater on Broadway, Los Angeles, United States.

Shonen Knife live: key facts

Gigvault documents 38 Shonen Knife concerts from 2025 to 2026 in 35 cities across 6 countries.

Shonen Knife — artist information

The air crackles with a primal joy as Shonen Knife unleashes their brand of effervescent punk-pop. Their music is a sugar rush of distorted guitars and driving rhythms, a relentless wave of infectious melodies that compels movement. The stage pulses with an undeniable, unpretentious energy, a vibrant kaleidoscope of pure, unadulterated rock and roll fun that washes over the audience in a joyful deluge. It's a sonic celebration, an embrace of the simple, exhilarating power of a perfectly crafted, three-chord anthem.

Genres: japanese, punk, j-rock, rock.

Shonen Knife setlist — The United Theater on Broadway, Los Angeles, United States (2026-08-20)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)
  2. Twist Barbie
  3. Flying Jelly Attack
  4. Vamos Taquitos
  5. Sushi Bar Song
  6. Sweet Candy Power
  7. Banana Chips
  8. Riding on the Rocket
  9. Antonio Baka Guy

Source: setlist.fm

Full setlist page for this show

Earlier Shonen Knife setlists

Shonen Knife setlist — The Mountain Winery, Saratoga, United States (2026-08-19)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)
  2. Twist Barbie
  3. Flying Jelly Attack
  4. Vamos Taquitos
  5. Sushi Bar Song
  6. Sweet Candy Power
  7. Banana Chips
  8. Riding on the Rocket
  9. Antonio Baka Guy

Source: setlist.fm

Shonen Knife setlist — Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City, United States (2026-08-17)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)
  2. Twist Barbie
  3. Flying Jelly Attack
  4. Vamos Taquitos
  5. Sushi Bar Song
  6. Sweet Candy Power
  7. Banana Chips
  8. Riding on the Rocket
  9. Antonio Baka Guy

Source: setlist.fm

Shonen Knife setlist — Remlinger Farms, Carnation, United States (2026-08-14)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)
  2. Twist Barbie
  3. Flying Jelly Attack
  4. Vamos Taquitos
  5. Sushi Bar Song
  6. Sweet Candy Power
  7. Banana Chips
  8. Riding on the Rocket
  9. Antonio Baka Guy

Source: setlist.fm

Shonen Knife setlist — Harrah's Stir Cove, Council Bluffs, United States (2026-08-08)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)
  2. Twist Barbie
  3. Flying Jelly Attack
  4. Vamos Taquitos
  5. Sushi Bar Song
  6. Sweet Candy Power
  7. Banana Chips
  8. Riding on the Rocket
  9. Antonio Baka Guy

Source: setlist.fm

Shonen Knife setlist — Grossinger Motors Arena, Bloomington, United States (2026-08-06)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)
  2. Twist Barbie
  3. Flying Jelly Attack
  4. Vamos Taquitos
  5. Sushi Bar Song
  6. Sweet Candy Power
  7. Banana Chips
  8. Riding on the Rocket
  9. Antonio Baka Guy

Source: setlist.fm

Shonen Knife setlist — HI-FI Indy, Indianapolis, United States (2026-08-04)

26 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Main Title)
  2. I Wanna Be Sedated
  3. Beat on the Brat
  4. Chinese Rocks
  5. Sheena Is a Punk Rocker
  6. The KKK Took My Baby Away
  7. Rock 'n' Roll High School
  8. Scattergun
  9. She's the One
  10. Rockaway Beach
  11. Psycho Therapy
  12. Blitzkrieg Bop
  13. Pinhead
  14. Welcome To The Rock Club
  15. Twist Barbie
  16. Flying Jelly Attack
  17. Bear Up Bison
  18. Black Bass
  19. Cycling Is Fun
  20. I Am a Cat
  21. Sweet Candy Power
  22. Banana Chips
  23. Riding on the Rocket
  24. Antonio Baka Guy
  25. Lazybone
  26. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)

Source: setlist.fm

Shonen Knife setlist — Evans Amphitheater, Cleveland Heights, United States (2026-08-02)

8 songs, in the order played:

  1. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)
  2. Twist Barbie
  3. Flying Jelly Attack
  4. Vamos Taquitos
  5. Sushi Bar Song
  6. Sweet Candy Power
  7. Riding on the Rocket
  8. Antonio Baka Guy

Source: setlist.fm

Shonen Knife setlist — Le Poisson Rouge, New York, United States (2026-07-31)

25 songs, in the order played:

  1. I Wanna Be Sedated
  2. Beat on the Brat
  3. Chinese Rocks
  4. Sheena Is a Punk Rocker
  5. The KKK Took My Baby Away
  6. Rock 'n' Roll High School
  7. Scattergun
  8. She's the One
  9. Rockaway Beach
  10. Psycho Therapy
  11. Blitzkrieg Bop
  12. Pinhead
  13. Welcome To The Rock Club
  14. Twist Barbie
  15. Flying Jelly Attack
  16. Bear Up Bison
  17. Black Bass
  18. Cycling Is Fun
  19. I Am a Cat
  20. Sweet Candy Power
  21. Banana Chips
  22. Riding on the Rocket
  23. Antonio Baka Guy
  24. Top of the World
  25. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)

Source: setlist.fm

Shonen Knife setlist — Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, United States (2026-07-29)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)
  2. Twist Barbie
  3. Flying Jelly Attack
  4. Vamos Taquitos
  5. Sushi Bar Song
  6. Sweet Candy Power
  7. Banana Chips
  8. Riding on the Rocket
  9. Antonio Baka Guy

Source: setlist.fm

Shonen Knife setlist — Whittemore Center Arena, Durham, United States (2026-07-28)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)
  2. Twist Barbie
  3. Flying Jelly Attack
  4. Vamos Taquitos
  5. Sushi Bar Song
  6. Sweet Candy Power
  7. Banana Chips
  8. Riding on the Rocket
  9. Antonio Baka Guy

Source: setlist.fm

Shonen Knife setlist — South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset, United States (2026-07-26)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)
  2. Twist Barbie
  3. Flying Jelly Attack
  4. Vamos Taquitos
  5. Sushi Bar Song
  6. Sweet Candy Power
  7. Banana Chips
  8. Riding on the Rocket
  9. Antonio Baka Guy

Source: setlist.fm

Shonen Knife setlist — Masonic Temple Theatre, Detroit, United States (2026-07-24)

9 songs, in the order played:

  1. Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)
  2. Twist Barbie
  3. Flying Jelly Attack
  4. Vamos Taquitos
  5. Sushi Bar Song
  6. Sweet Candy Power
  7. Banana Chips
  8. Riding on the Rocket
  9. Antonio Baka Guy

Source: setlist.fm

1420 Shonen Knife setlists are known in total; the most recent 37 are shown here.

Setlist data powered by setlist.fm.

Songs Shonen Knife plays most often live

Across the last 20 Shonen Knife concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
Banana Chips19 of 2095%
Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)19 of 2095%
Riding on the Rocket19 of 2095%
Sweet Candy Power19 of 2095%
Twist Barbie19 of 2095%
Antonio Baka Guy18 of 2090%
Vamos Taquitos18 of 2090%
Flying Jelly Attack17 of 2085%
Sushi Bar Song16 of 2080%
Bear Up Bison3 of 2015%

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Recent Shonen Knife shows on Gigvault

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Past Shonen Knife shows

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Shonen Knife played?

Shonen Knife shows on Gigvault are documented in 38 cities, including Cleveland Heights, Indianapolis, Osaka, Atlanta and Bangor. Venues include HI-FI Indy in Indianapolis, Umeda CLUB QUATTRO in Osaka, BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove in Southaven and Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco.

When did Shonen Knife last play?

The most recent Shonen Knife show on record is 2026-10-30 at Keystone 1889, Sydney, Australia.

How many Shonen Knife concerts are on Gigvault?

38 Shonen Knife concerts are documented, from 2025 to 2027 across 38 cities.

When is Shonen Knife playing live next?

No Shonen Knife dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-10-30 at Keystone 1889, Sydney, Australia; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.

Where can I find Shonen Knife setlists?

37 setlists by Shonen Knife 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 Shonen Knife play live?

Shonen Knife plays 9 songs at a typical concert, measured across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Shonen Knife open with?

Shonen Knife opened 16 of the last 20 concerts with "Buttercup (I'm a Super Girl)".

What song does Shonen Knife close with?

Shonen Knife closed 15 of the last 20 concerts with "Antonio Baka Guy".

Which songs does Shonen Knife always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 20 Shonen Knife concerts. The closest is "Banana Chips" at 19 of 20.

What rare songs has Shonen Knife played recently?

11 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts, among them Afternoon Tea, Capybara, Concrete Animals, E.S.P., Jump Into the New World, Konnichiwa, Minami no Shima, MUJINTO Rock.

Does Shonen Knife play the same setlist every night?

Partly. Two consecutive Shonen Knife concerts share about 8 of roughly 11 songs — a stable core with a rotating remainder.

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