Radiohead Returns After Seven Years: Here’s Every Song on the New Tour Setlist

Radiohead ended a seven-year absence from the stage with a powerful comeback performance at Madrid's Movistar Arena. The three-time Grammy winners delivered a 25-song set from a central circular stage, enveloping the crowd in a rich, immersive soundscape. The concert spanned their entire discography, featuring material from albums such as 'The Bends' (1995), 'OK Computer' (1997), 'Kid A' (2000), 'Amnesiac' (2001), 'Hail to the Thief' (2003), 'In Rainbows' (2007), 'The King of Limbs' (2011), and their last studio release, 2016's 'A Moon Shaped Pool'.

Fan response online has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with many highlighting the band's renewed energy and the setlist's impressive scope. This relaxed atmosphere was foreshadowed by bassist Colin Greenwood in a September-released episode of The Adam Buxton Podcast, recorded back in April. Greenwood remarked that, for the first time, the band was approaching shows without new, unfinished material to present, and that rehearsals were minimal, indicating a tour focused purely on celebrating their celebrated back catalogue rather than developing new work.

The tour's structure involves four-night residencies in each city, allowing for a more profound connection with local audiences. Following three additional Madrid dates, the band will appear at Bologna's Unipol Arena before heading to London's The O2. London's O2 Arena, a landmark venue in the Canary Wharf district, is renowned for hosting some of the world's biggest musical acts. The itinerary then continues to Copenhagen's Royal Arena, culminating on December 12th at Berlin's Uber Arena.

The opening night's setlist provided a comprehensive tour of the band's artistic journey, opening with "Let Down" and "2+2=5" and weaving through atmospheric tracks like "Bloom" and "Videotape." The show built momentum toward a climax with beloved anthems such as "Everything in Its Right Place" and "Idioteque." The encore proved especially potent, featuring "Fake Plastic Trees," "Paranoid Android," and a final, crowd-unifying performance of "Karma Police." Dr. Elena Vance, a music critic who analyzed the setlist, noted, "This curation is a masterclass in balancing deep cuts with iconic hits, designed to satisfy both lifelong devotees and casual listeners—a difficult equilibrium for a band with such a diverse sonic palette." This deliberate sequencing underscores the band's confidence in their existing body of work, demonstrating that their creative legacy remains as potent as ever.