Radiohead is nearing the end of their 2025 European comeback tour. Below is a summary of their performances so far.
After announcing their first concerts in over seven years in September, Thom Yorke and the band scheduled 20 shows across five cities for this autumn and winter.
The renowned Oxford group decided on a “busking approach” to their setlists, choosing from a selection of about 70 songs and performing in the round at each venue.
Guitarist Jonny Greenwood mentioned there are no plans to introduce new music, a sentiment echoed by bassist Colin Greenwood: “It’s the first time we’re performing without new material as a work in progress.” However, Colin hinted that surprises could occur.
The tour began on November 4 at the Movistar Arena in Madrid. Their 25-song opening set included a mix of deep cuts and fan favorites, starting with ‘Let Down,’ which recently gained popularity on TikTok. The setlist heavily featured tracks from 2003’s ‘Hail To The Thief,’ including ‘Sit Down. Stand Up’ for the first time since 2004.
The second Madrid show on November 5 focused on albums ‘In Rainbows’ and ‘The Bends,’ with ‘Jigsaw Falling Into Place’ and ‘Nice Dream’ performed for the first time since 2009.
On November 7, the band highlighted ‘OK Computer’ and ‘Hail To The Thief,’ playing songs like ‘Let Down,’ ‘Lucky,’ and ‘No Surprises.’ During the encore, they performed ‘Just’ for the first time in 16 years.
On November 8, Radiohead’s final Madrid show included ‘Optimistic’ from ‘Kid A,’ marking its tour debut. The following night in Bologna, the band began with ‘Planet Telex’ and performed a set similar to their third night in Madrid.
On November 17, ‘Kid A’ and ‘Talk Show Host’ made their tour debuts in Bologna. The final night there featured ‘2+2=5’ and an encore with ‘Present Tense’ and ‘The Daily Mail.’
In London on November 21, Radiohead played their first show in the city since 2017, delivering a 25-track setlist. The second night continued with a balanced set, concluding with a seven-song encore.
On November 24, ‘Climbing Up The Walls’ was performed live for the first time since 2018. The final London show on November 25 included ‘Like Spinning Plates’ from ‘Amnesiac.’
On December 4, Radiohead began their Copenhagen shows after rescheduling due to Yorke’s illness. The first night featured a set similar to earlier performances, starting with ‘Planet Telex.’
The band played in Berlin on December 8, with a setlist largely mirroring their first Copenhagen show, except for a swap during the encore.
Radiohead’s tour concludes with two rescheduled dates in Copenhagen later this month. Since their 2016 album ‘A Moon Shaped Pool,’ members have pursued various projects, including The Smile and solo works. Additionally, the band has launched new merchandise for the tour.
