The Format — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 40 The Format setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater and Event Center, Saint Charles, United States.

The Format live: key facts

Gigvault documents 38 The Format concerts from 2025 to 2026 in 29 cities across 2 countries.

The Format — artist information

The Format descends upon the stage like a confetti cannon of pure, unadulterated euphoria. Their sound is a sunshine-drenched kaleidoscope of indie pop, each note a vibrant brushstroke on a canvas of infectious melodies. The crowd sways, a unified sea of grins, lost in the band's whimsical storytelling and anthemic choruses. It’s a jubilant explosion of energy, leaving you buzzing with an irrepressible, foot-tapping joy long after the final chord fades.

Genres: indie, indie pop, indie rock, alternative.

The Format setlist — Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater and Event Center, Saint Charles, United States (2026-08-01)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. If Work Permits
  2. Tie the Rope
  3. The Compromise
  4. She Doesn't Get It
  5. Shot in the Dark
  6. Sore Thumb
  7. Holy Roller
  8. Dog Problems
  9. Oceans
  10. The First Single

Source: setlist.fm

Full setlist page for this show

Earlier The Format setlists

The Format setlist — The Bottleneck, Lawrence, United States (2026-07-30)

19 songs, in the order played:

  1. If Work Permits
  2. Tune Out
  3. The Compromise
  4. Depressed
  5. Give It Up
  6. She Doesn't Get It
  7. Shot in the Dark
  8. Sore Thumb
  9. Holy Roller
  10. Snails
  11. Dog Problems
  12. Big Empty
  13. The First Single
  14. Boycott Heaven
  15. On Your Porch
  16. Right Where I Belong
  17. Time Bomb
  18. Tie the Rope
  19. Oceans

Source: setlist.fm

The Format setlist — HI-FI Indy, Indianapolis, United States (2026-07-28)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. If Work Permits
  2. Tie the Rope
  3. Depressed
  4. Tune Out
  5. The Compromise
  6. Give It Up
  7. Shot in the Dark
  8. Sore Thumb
  9. Dog Problems
  10. On Your Porch
  11. Big Empty
  12. Holy Roller
  13. Oceans
  14. She Doesn't Get It
  15. Janet
  16. Boycott Heaven
  17. The First Single

Source: setlist.fm

The Format setlist — Elevation, Grand Rapids, United States (2026-07-26)

20 songs, in the order played:

  1. Matches
  2. I'm Actual
  3. Wait, Wait, Wait
  4. The Compromise
  5. She Doesn't Get It
  6. Tune Out
  7. Depressed
  8. Pick Me Up
  9. Give It Up
  10. Snails
  11. Sore Thumb
  12. Holy Roller
  13. Dog Problems
  14. Big Empty
  15. The First Single
  16. Boycott Heaven
  17. On Your Porch
  18. Shot in the Dark
  19. Tie the Rope
  20. Oceans

Source: setlist.fm

The Format setlist — Hart Park, Wauwatosa, United States (2026-07-25)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. Depressed
  2. Tune Out
  3. The Compromise
  4. A Mess to Be Made
  5. She Doesn't Get It
  6. Let's Make This Moment a Crime
  7. Janet
  8. Dog Problems
  9. Leave It Alone (Till the Morning)
  10. The Bar Is Set So Low

Source: setlist.fm

The Format setlist — The Rave Bar, Milwaukee, United States (2026-07-25)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. Tune Out
  2. The Compromise
  3. Holy Roller
  4. Dog Problems
  5. Sore Thumb
  6. Shot in the Dark
  7. Give It Up
  8. Snails
  9. Tie the Rope
  10. Big Empty
  11. Inches and Falling
  12. Boycott Heaven
  13. Oceans
  14. On Your Porch
  15. If Work Permits
  16. Leave It Alone (Till the Morning)
  17. The First Single

Source: setlist.fm

The Format setlist — SOMA, San Diego, United States (2026-04-19)

24 songs, in the order played:

  1. Occapella
  2. She Doesn't Get It
  3. Tune Out
  4. Pick Me Up
  5. Give It Up
  6. Shot in the Dark
  7. Let's Make This Moment a Crime
  8. Sore Thumb
  9. Forever
  10. Snails
  11. Dog Problems
  12. Janet
  13. Depressed
  14. The Compromise
  15. Right Where I Belong
  16. Losing My Religion
  17. Tie the Rope
  18. Boycott Heaven
  19. Oceans
  20. On Your Porch
  21. If Work Permits
  22. Holy Roller
  23. The First Single
  24. A Save Situation

Source: setlist.fm

The Format setlist — Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, United States (2026-04-18)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Compromise
  2. Depressed
  3. Janet
  4. Snails
  5. The First Single
  6. She Doesn't Get It
  7. American Music
  8. Give It Up
  9. Does Your Cat Have a Mustache?
  10. Leave It Alone (Till the Morning)
  11. Tie the Rope
  12. On Your Porch
  13. Holy Roller
  14. If Work Permits

Source: setlist.fm

The Format setlist — The Moore Theatre, Seattle, United States (2026-04-13)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. No Gold at the Top
  2. Tie the Rope
  3. Tune Out
  4. She Doesn't Get It
  5. Pick Me Up
  6. Give It Up
  7. Shot in the Dark
  8. I'm Ready, I Am
  9. The Compromise
  10. Forever
  11. Dog Problems
  12. Sore Thumb
  13. Holy Roller
  14. On Your Porch
  15. If Work Permits
  16. Boycott Heaven
  17. The First Single
  18. Losing My Religion
  19. No You Don’t
  20. Janet
  21. Oceans

Source: setlist.fm

The Format setlist — The Union Event Center, Salt Lake City, United States (2026-04-11)

20 songs, in the order played:

  1. Matches
  2. I'm Actual
  3. Tie the Rope
  4. Depressed
  5. The Compromise
  6. She Doesn't Get It
  7. Tune Out
  8. Shot in the Dark
  9. Give It Up
  10. Snails
  11. Sore Thumb
  12. Holy Roller
  13. On Your Porch
  14. If Work Permits
  15. Boycott Heaven
  16. Oceans
  17. Back to Life
  18. Dog Problems
  19. Hey Jealousy
  20. The First Single

Source: setlist.fm

The Format setlist — Mission Ballroom, Denver, United States (2026-04-10)

22 songs, in the order played:

  1. If Work Permits
  2. Tie the Rope
  3. Depressed
  4. Tune Out
  5. Shot in the Dark
  6. Pick Me Up
  7. Give It Up
  8. She Doesn't Get It
  9. Sore Thumb
  10. Forever
  11. Dog Problems
  12. Janet
  13. Holy Roller
  14. On Your Porch
  15. Losing My Religion
  16. The Compromise
  17. Boycott Heaven
  18. Oceans
  19. Snails
  20. Inches and Falling
  21. The First Single
  22. A Save Situation

Source: setlist.fm

The Format setlist — ACL Live at The Moody Theater, Austin, United States (2026-04-08)

22 songs, in the order played:

  1. If Work Permits
  2. Wait, Wait, Wait
  3. The Compromise
  4. Tune Out
  5. She Doesn't Get It
  6. Depressed
  7. I'm Ready, I Am
  8. A Mess to Be Made
  9. Shot in the Dark
  10. Pick Me Up
  11. Give It Up
  12. Dog Problems
  13. Tie the Rope
  14. Holy Roller
  15. Right Where I Belong
  16. Losing My Religion
  17. Sore Thumb
  18. Oceans
  19. On Your Porch
  20. Janet
  21. Boycott Heaven
  22. The First Single

Source: setlist.fm

The Format setlist — House of Blues, Dallas, United States (2026-04-07)

19 songs, in the order played:

  1. Tie the Rope
  2. The Compromise
  3. Depressed
  4. Tune Out
  5. She Doesn't Get It
  6. Sore Thumb
  7. Shot in the Dark
  8. Give It Up
  9. Dog Problems
  10. Janet
  11. Forever
  12. Holy Roller
  13. On Your Porch
  14. If Work Permits
  15. Boycott Heaven
  16. The First Single
  17. Snails
  18. Hey Jealousy
  19. Oceans

Source: setlist.fm

570 The Format setlists are known in total; the most recent 40 are shown here.

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Songs The Format plays most often live

Across the last 20 The Format concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
The Compromise19 of 2095%
Holy Roller18 of 2090%
She Doesn't Get It18 of 2090%
The First Single18 of 2090%
Tie the Rope18 of 2090%
Dog Problems17 of 2085%
Give It Up16 of 2080%
If Work Permits16 of 2080%
Oceans16 of 2080%
On Your Porch16 of 2080%

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Upcoming The Format tour dates

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Frequently asked questions

Where has The Format played?

The Format shows on Gigvault are documented in 30 cities, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, New York and Phoenix. Venues include Castro Theatre in San Francisco, ACL Live at The Moody Theater in Austin, Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater and Event Center in Saint Charles and Boston Common in Boston.

When did The Format last play?

The most recent The Format show on record is 2026-10-09 at Radio City Music Hall, New York, United States.

How many The Format concerts are on Gigvault?

38 The Format concerts are documented, from 2025 to 2026 across 30 cities.

Who has The Format shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, The Format has appeared alongside Jimmy Eat World.

When is The Format playing live next?

The next announced The Format date is 2026-12-04 at 1884 Lounge, Memphis. 4 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.

Where can I find The Format setlists?

40 setlists by The Format 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 The Format play live?

The Format typically plays 20 songs — most concerts land between 17 and 21 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does The Format open with?

The Format opened 8 of the last 20 concerts with "If Work Permits".

What song does The Format close with?

The Format varies the closing song — 7 different closers across the last 20 concerts, most often "Oceans" (7 times).

Which songs does The Format always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 20 The Format concerts. The closest is "The Compromise" at 19 of 20.

What rare songs has The Format played recently?

5 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts: Does Your Cat Have a Mustache?, No You Don’t, Occapella, The Bar Is Set So Low, The First Single / Depressed.

Does The Format play the same setlist every night?

No — The Format changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 8 of roughly 18 songs.

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