Since their first performance in 1986, Radiohead has played 1,157 documented shows across 36 countries and 356 cities. This comprehensive analysis examines every setlist from nearly four decades of touring, revealing patterns in their live performances, evolution of their setlists, and the songs that define their concert experience.
Using data from setlist.fm, we've analyzed the complete touring history of one of rock's most innovative bands, from their early days as On a Friday through their transformation into alternative rock legends.
The Setlist Staples
These are the songs Radiohead has performed most frequently across their entire touring history. Street Spirit (Fade Out) takes the top spot with an incredible 472 performances.
💡 Key Insight
The Bends era dominates the most-played list with 6 songs in the top 20, showing how foundational that album remains to their live shows even 30+ years later. Notably, "Creep" ranks 8th despite the band's complicated relationship with their breakout hit.
How They Start the Show
First impressions matter. These are the songs Radiohead has chosen to open their concerts with most frequently.
The Final Note
Every great show needs a powerful finale. These are the songs Radiohead uses to end their performances.
Four Decades of Touring
Radiohead's touring intensity has varied dramatically across their career, with the 1990s representing their peak touring years.
Early days as On a Friday
Peak touring era, breakthrough years
Experimental phase, Kid A/Amnesiac tours
Selective touring, festival focus
Limited shows, pandemic impact
📈 Touring Trend
The 1990s account for 60% of all Radiohead shows, with relentless touring following the success of The Bends and OK Computer. Their touring schedule became more selective in the 2000s and beyond, focusing on quality over quantity.
Global Reach
Radiohead has performed in 36 countries across 356 cities, with the US and UK accounting for nearly 60% of all shows.
Top Countries
Top Cities
Rare Gems & Deep Cuts
These songs have been played 10 times or fewer, making them rare treats for dedicated fans lucky enough to catch them live.
🎯 Collector's Items
Songs like "Treefingers" (4 times) and "Hunting Bears" (2 times) are essentially live unicorns. If you were at one of these shows, you witnessed something truly special.
Album Representation in Live Shows
How different eras of Radiohead's discography have been represented across all 1,157 shows.
🎸 Era Dominance
The Bends era remains the most represented in their live shows, averaging 3.6 songs per concert. This is remarkable considering they've released 5 more studio albums since then. The mid-90s catalogue has become the foundation of their live identity.
Data & Methodology
This analysis is based on 1,157 documented Radiohead setlists from 1986 to 2025, sourced from setlist.fm, the world's largest community-driven setlist database.
The dataset includes performances from 36 countries and 356 cities, covering 178 unique songs across Radiohead's entire discography. All statistics are calculated from the complete setlist data, including opening and closing songs, tour information, and venue details.
Data collected: February 2026. Some recent setlists may be incomplete or missing from the database as they rely on fan submissions to setlist.fm.
Data Source: setlist.fm API
Analysis Period: 1986-2025 (39 years)
Last Updated: February 8, 2026