The Futureheads — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 38 The Futureheads setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, United Kingdom.

The Futureheads live: key facts

Gigvault documents 38 The Futureheads concerts from 2021 to 2026 in 28 cities.

The Futureheads — artist information

The Futureheads erupt onstage, a sonic tidal wave of sharp, angular guitar riffs and urgent, layered vocals that surge and recede like a restless sea. Their performances are a visceral jolt, a relentless punk-infused energy that propels the crowd into a unified frenzy. Each song builds with an almost architectural precision, culminating in cathartic explosions of communal shouting and dancing. It's a pure, unadulterated live experience, a vital connection forged in the shared thrill of raw, intelligent indie rock.

Genres: indie rock, indie, british, rock.

The Futureheads setlist — Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, United Kingdom (2026-07-25)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Beginning of the Twist
  2. Robot
  3. Decent Days and Nights
  4. Struck Dumb
  5. Meantime
  6. The Old Dun Cow
  7. I Can Do That
  8. Good Night Out
  9. Hounds of Love
  10. Man Ray

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier The Futureheads setlists

The Futureheads setlist — Winter Gardens, Blackpool, United Kingdom (2026-07-24)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Beginning of the Twist
  2. Robot
  3. Decent Days and Nights
  4. Meantime
  5. The Old Dun Cow
  6. Carnival Kids
  7. Hounds of Love

Source: setlist.fm

The Futureheads setlist — Lake Stage, Nottingham, United Kingdom (2026-07-18)

10 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Beginning of the Twist
  2. Robot
  3. Decent Days and Nights
  4. Meantime
  5. I Can Do That
  6. Worry About It Later
  7. The Old Dun Cow
  8. Carnival Kids
  9. Hounds of Love
  10. Man Ray

Source: setlist.fm

The Futureheads setlist — Independent, Sunderland, United Kingdom (2026-05-08)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. Yes/No
  2. Robot
  3. Area
  4. Decent Days and Nights
  5. Heartbeat Song
  6. Meantime
  7. Back to the Sea
  8. Skip to the End
  9. Worry About It Later
  10. The Beginning of the Twist
  11. I Can Do That
  12. Radio Heart
  13. Jekyll
  14. Carnival Kids
  15. Hounds of Love
  16. The Return of the Berserker
  17. Man Ray

Source: setlist.fm

The Futureheads setlist — Kanteena, Lancaster, United Kingdom (2026-02-21)

16 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Beginning of the Twist
  2. Robot
  3. Decent Days and Nights
  4. Struck Dumb
  5. Meantime
  6. I Can Do That
  7. Heartbeat Song
  8. Area
  9. Skip to the End
  10. Worry About It Later
  11. Beeswing
  12. Good Night Out
  13. Carnival Kids
  14. Hounds of Love
  15. Old Dun Cow
  16. Man Ray

Source: setlist.fm

The Futureheads setlist — EartH Theatre, Hackney, United Kingdom (2025-12-22)

17 songs, in the order played:

  1. Carol of the Bells
  2. The Beginning of the Twist
  3. Decent Days and Nights
  4. What's This?
  5. I Can Do That
  6. Meantime
  7. Stop the Cavalry
  8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  9. 2000 Miles
  10. Beeswing
  11. Good Night Out
  12. Carnival Kids
  13. Christmas Was Better in the 80's
  14. Hounds of Love
  15. Heartbeat Song
  16. Old Dun Cow
  17. The Twelve Days of Christmas

Source: setlist.fm

The Futureheads setlist — Òran Mór, Glasgow, United Kingdom (2025-12-08)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. Carol of the Bells
  2. Decent Days and Nights
  3. What's This?
  4. I Can Do That
  5. Meantime
  6. Stop the Cavalry
  7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  8. 2000 Miles
  9. Beeswing
  10. Good Night Out
  11. Carnival Kids
  12. Hounds of Love
  13. Christmas Was Better in the 80's
  14. Old Dun Cow
  15. The Twelve Days of Christmas

Source: setlist.fm

The Futureheads setlist — Victoria Park, London, United Kingdom (2025-08-24)

8 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Beginning of the Twist
  2. Decent Days and Nights
  3. Meantime
  4. I Can Do That
  5. Good Night Out
  6. Carnival Kids
  7. Hounds of Love
  8. Man Ray

Source: setlist.fm

The Futureheads setlist — Peak District National Park, Pikehall, United Kingdom (2025-08-01)

12 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Beginning of the Twist
  2. Robot
  3. Decent Days and Nights
  4. Struck Dumb
  5. Heartbeat Song
  6. Meantime
  7. I Can Do That
  8. Skip to the End
  9. Old Dun Cow
  10. Good Night Out
  11. Carnival Kids
  12. Hounds of Love

Source: setlist.fm

The Futureheads setlist — The Nest, Steventon, United Kingdom (2025-07-27)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Decent Days and Nights
  2. Robot
  3. Meantime
  4. I Can Do That
  5. The Beginning of the Twist
  6. Area
  7. Radio Heart
  8. Skip to the End
  9. Heartbeat Song
  10. First Day
  11. Carnival Kids
  12. Good Night Out
  13. Hounds of Love
  14. Man Ray

Source: setlist.fm

The Futureheads setlist — The Leadmill Stage, Sheffield, United Kingdom (2025-07-26)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Beginning of the Twist
  2. Decent Days and Nights
  3. Meantime
  4. Area
  5. Hounds of Love
  6. Man Ray

Source: setlist.fm

The Futureheads setlist — Lamex Stadium, Stevenage, United Kingdom (2025-05-25)

15 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Beginning of the Twist
  2. Robot
  3. Struck Dumb
  4. Decent Days and Nights
  5. Heartbeat Song
  6. Good Night Out
  7. Meantime
  8. Radio Heart
  9. Worry About It Later
  10. Skip to the End
  11. Area
  12. Carnival Kids
  13. Hounds of Love
  14. I Can Do That
  15. Man Ray

Source: setlist.fm

The Futureheads setlist — Boiler Shop, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (2025-03-02)

18 songs, in the order played:

  1. The Beginning of the Twist
  2. Struck Dumb
  3. Decent Days and Nights
  4. Radio Heart
  5. Meantime
  6. I Can Do That
  7. Area
  8. Worry About It Later
  9. Beeswing
  10. Skip to the End
  11. Heartbeat Song
  12. Good Night Out
  13. A to B
  14. Carnival Kids
  15. Hounds of Love
  16. First Day
  17. Old Dun Cow
  18. Man Ray

Source: setlist.fm

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Songs The Futureheads plays most often live

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

SongPlayed atShare
Decent Days and Nights20 of 20100%
Hounds of Love20 of 20100%
Meantime19 of 2095%
The Beginning of the Twist19 of 2095%
Carnival Kids17 of 2085%
Good Night Out16 of 2080%
I Can Do That16 of 2080%
Man Ray14 of 2070%
Heartbeat Song13 of 2065%
Skip to the End12 of 2060%

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Frequently asked questions

Where has The Futureheads played?

The Futureheads shows on Gigvault are documented in 28 cities, including London, Sunderland, Leeds, Hartlepool and Newcastle upon Tyne. Venues include Pop Recs Ltd in Sunderland, 26 Leake Street in London, Banquet Records in Kingston upon Thames and Boiler Shop in Newcastle upon Tyne.

When did The Futureheads last play?

The most recent The Futureheads show on record is 2026-07-25 at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, United Kingdom.

How many The Futureheads concerts are on Gigvault?

38 The Futureheads concerts are documented, from 2021 to 2026 across 28 cities.

Which festivals has The Futureheads played?

The Futureheads appears in the line-up of 6 festivals tracked on Gigvault: Kendal Calling 2026, Rockaway Beach 2026, Reading Festival 2026, Leeds Festival 2026, Splendour 2026 and Y Not 2026.

Who has The Futureheads shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, The Futureheads has appeared alongside 808 State, Alfie Templeman, Arctic Numpties, Arkayla, Ash and beaux.

When is The Futureheads playing live next?

No The Futureheads dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-07-25 at Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, United Kingdom; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.

Where can I find The Futureheads setlists?

38 setlists by The Futureheads 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 Futureheads play live?

The Futureheads typically plays 16 songs — most concerts land between 10 and 18 across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does The Futureheads open with?

The Futureheads opened 15 of the last 20 concerts with "The Beginning of the Twist".

What song does The Futureheads close with?

The Futureheads closed 14 of the last 20 concerts with "Man Ray".

Which songs does The Futureheads always play?

2 songs were on the setlist at all 20 of the last recorded The Futureheads concerts: Decent Days and Nights, Hounds of Love.

What rare songs has The Futureheads played recently?

5 songs appeared only once across the last 20 concerts: A Picture of Dorian Gray, Back to the Sea, I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday, The Return of the Berserker, Yes/No.

Does The Futureheads play the same setlist every night?

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

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