Radiohead Returns to Stage in madrid After Seven-Year Hiatus,Signals Shift with Extensive Setlist
Madrid,Spain – Radiohead performed its frist concert since 2018 last night,November 4,2025,at the WiZink Center in Madrid,marking a meaningful moment for both the band and its devoted fanbase. The return to live performance,nearly seven years in the making,was nearly derailed by a confluence of personal and political challenges,including grief,mental health concerns,and internal disagreements stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The Madrid show signaled a potential turning point in the band’s approach to live performance, notably with a willingness to embrace their extensive back catalog. For years, Radiohead resisted consistently playing older, more popular material, but last night’s 65-song rehearsal list-and the resulting dynamic set-indicated a purposeful change. While some might view the move as a commercial decision, the band has demonstrated financial independence in recent years, suggesting the Madrid performance was primarily a gesture toward fans.
The concert commenced with “Let Down” and continued through a diverse selection spanning their discography, including “2 + 2 = 5,” “Sit down. Stand Up,” “Bloom,” and “Lucky.” The main set also featured deeper cuts like “Ful Stop,” “The Gloaming,” “Myxomatosis,” and “Videotape,” alongside well-known tracks such as “No Surprises,” “Weird Fishes/Arpeggi,” and “Idioteque.”
An extensive encore followed, delivering fan favorites like ”fake Plastic Trees,” “Paranoid Android,” “How to Disappear Completely,” and “Karma Police.” The band reportedly intends to vary the setlist each night of the tour, a departure from their previous concert strategies.
Thom yorke’s reported comment, “Fair enough,” has been interpreted by some as an acknowledgement of the band’s evolving status within the landscape of classic rock. The Madrid performance offered a compelling indication that Radiohead is navigating its legacy while continuing to engage with its audience.
Radiohead Set List: Nov. 4, 2025
“Let Down”
“2 + 2 = 5”
“Sit Down. Stand Up.”
“Bloom”
“Lucky”
“Ful Stop”
“The Gloaming”
“Myxomatosis”
“No Surprises”
“Videotape”
“Weird Fishes/Arpeggi”
“Everything in Its Right Place”
“15 Step”
“The National Anthem”
“Daydreaming”
“A Wolf at the Door”
“bodysnatchers”
“Idioteque”
Encore:
“Fake Plastic Trees”
“subterranean”
“Paranoid Android”
“How to Disappear Completely”
“You And Whose Army?”
“There There”
“karma Police”