The Yeah Yeah Yeahs kicked off their highly anticipated theater tour in California on Tuesday. Check out the footage from the live show and their complete setlist below.
The “Hidden In Pieces Tour,” announced in March, celebrates the 25th anniversary of the iconic New York band. Fans can expect an exciting mix of rare tracks and fresh arrangements of beloved songs, with upcoming performances scheduled in London, Manchester, and Mexico City, alongside various stops across the U.S. in July. Scroll down for detailed dates and ticket information.
The opening concert took place at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, California, where the band performed ‘Little Shadow’ from their 2009 album It’s Blitz! for the first time ever. They also played ‘Mars’ from their latest album, Cool It Down, and the demo version of ‘Let Me Know,’ which was a B-side for the 2006 single ‘Gold Lion.’
In addition to their signature hits, the band covered Björk’s ‘Hyperballad.’ Classic tracks like ‘Maps,’ ‘Y Control,’ and ‘Zero’ were part of the thrilling setlist. Watch fan-recorded footage from the show here:
A fan shared their excitement on Twitter after the performance:
“Saw one of my favorite bands ever in RIVERSIDEEEEEEEE! I love the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the 951.” [Twitter link]
The Setlist Included:
- ‘Blacktop’
- ‘Mystery Girl’
- ‘Gold Lion’
- ‘Let Me Know’
- ‘Hyperballad’
- ‘Cheated Hearts’
- ‘Warrior’
- ‘Isis’
- ‘Runaway’
- ‘Little Shadow’
- ‘Spitting Off The Edge Of The World’
- ‘Mars’
- ‘Our Time’
- ‘Maps’
- ‘And Control’
- ‘Burning’
- ‘Zero’
For those interested in attending the rest of the tour, you can find remaining UK tickets here and international tickets here.
Remaining Dates for the ‘Hidden In Pieces’ 2025 Tour:
JUNE
- 16 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
- 18 – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall
- 19 – London, UK – Royal Albert Hall
- 30 – Mexico City, MX – Metropolitan Theater
JULY
- 01 – Mexico City, MX – Metropolitan Theater
- 09 – Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre
- 10 – Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre
- 11 – Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre
- 14 – San Francisco, CA – Davies Symphony Hall
- 15 – San Francisco, CA – Davies Symphony Hall
- 18 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
- 19 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
- 22 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theater
- 23 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theater
- 29 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
- 30 – New York, NY – Beacon Theatre
The band expressed their excitement about the tour, saying, “Hi, we’ve missed you! Our connection to our band family and you, our cherished fans, inspired the YYYs to embark on this special series of concerts.”
They continued, “In the spirit of the dearly departed David Lynch, ‘All you need to do is turn on the light and the darkness goes.’ We’ll be exploring our back catalog, performing rarely heard songs alongside fan favorites with fresh arrangements. Expect acoustic guitars and strings, too.”
Join them for these intimate performances in iconic venues as they celebrate 25 years of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. With no bad seats in the house, it promises to be a memorable experience!
