Setlist maker: free setlist creator for bands
Type your songs, put them in order, add key, BPM and length, and print the setlist in big letters you can read from the floor. The editor adds up the set length for you. Free and right in your browser; to print, you enter your email once.
No songs yet. Type a title above and press Enter, or paste a list you already have.
How to build your setlist
- Enter band and show (shown at the top of the printout).
- Type a song title and press Enter. Got a list already? Add it in one go with Paste a list.
- Reorder by dragging the handle on the left, or click the handle and move the song with the arrow keys. Encore and Break add dividers.
- Intro and Interlude count towards the set length but get no number. Untick a song to drop it from the set without deleting it, so you can add more songs than you need and build the set to fit your slot.
- Add key, BPM, length and notes. Enter your slot in minutes at the top and you see right away how much time is left.
- The printout updates live next to the list. Below it you pick the font, portrait or landscape, the font size and what goes on the sheet. On Auto everything fits on one page; bigger spreads over several sheets.
- Print / PDF: the sheet shows just your setlist, with a tiny credit at the bottom. Made a mistake? Undo brings back the last state.
What belongs on a good setlist
Big, short song titles, the way your band actually calls them. Plus what really helps in the moment: the key for guitar and keys, the tempo for the drummer and click (tap it with the tap tempo tool) and short notes like “capo 2”, “drop D” or “talk”. Set the encore apart clearly so everyone knows when it’s over.
Print one setlist per person plus one for the FOH engineer and one for lighting. How to send channels and setup to the promoter is covered in How to write a tech rider; build your stage layout in the Stage Plot Builder.
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Setlist FAQ
How do I make a setlist?
Type a song title and press Enter until all songs are in. Reorder by dragging the handle, add key, BPM, length and notes, and drop in an encore or break divider. Then click “Print / PDF”.
How big should the font on a setlist be?
As big as possible. The setlist usually sits on the floor or is taped to the wedge, 1 to 2 metres away and under changing stage lights. The printout updates live on the right. On “Auto” the font gets as big as possible while all songs still fit on one page. Need it even bigger? Drag the slider up and the setlist spreads over 2 or more sheets you lay side by side. Landscape makes short setlists even bigger.
How long is my set?
Enter the length of every song (e.g. 3:45) and the gap between songs. The editor adds up the playing time. Add your slot in minutes and you instantly see how much time is left or if the set runs over. Intro and interludes count, unticked songs don’t.
Is my setlist saved?
Yes, automatically in your browser on this device. Nothing goes to a server and there’s no sign-up. Use “Share link” to send the setlist to your band or to your phone.
Which fonts can I use for my setlist?
Nine fonts that read well from the stage: condensed ones like Barlow Condensed, Bebas Neue, Oswald and Anton for long song titles, a heavy one like Archivo Black, plus Arial, a marker handwriting (Permanent Marker) and a typewriter (Special Elite). The fonts are hosted on our own server, nothing loads from Google.
Can I save the setlist as a PDF?
Yes. “Print / PDF” opens the print dialog, where you choose “Save as PDF”. That gives you a copy for your tablet or to send to the sound and lighting crew. The first time, you enter your email once; after that, printing is unlocked on that device.
Setlist template for Word and Google Docs
Prefer Word or Google Docs? The setlist template is part of the Riderhouse Tour Kit, together with day sheet, guest list, advance sheet and tour budget.
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