Vasco Rossi and the setlist for the upcoming tour. Hints on social media ahead of the opening date in Rimini

Ahead of "Vasco live 2026", kicking off on May 30 with the opening date in Rimini, Vasco Rossi continues to stay tight-lipped about the setlist, but has offered some hints about the method behind how he builds his concerts. He did so directly on social media, where in recent days he shared some thoughts on the role of opening and closing songs. 

Every tour starts from a balance between continuity and rotation: a core of "fixed" songs, about a dozen or so, and a more variable block that changes from year to year. The idea, he explains, is to give space over time to the whole repertoire, without giving up the cornerstones. The starting point, however, is always the choice of two key moments: the opening and the closing of the show (before the encores). These are decisions guided not just by technical logic, but also by a more instinctive component, tied to the mood of the moment and the read of the context. It's a combination of planning and instinct that then shapes the whole setlist.

 

 

 

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The structure will be divided into several clearly recognizable sections: a first part heavily focused on the Eighties, packed with rarities and songs rarely played live, and a second, more compact and powerful section, conceived as a "definitive" closing chapter in keeping with the present. 

Right after the setlist is finalized, the job will pass into the hands of Vince Pastano, who will send the musicians the new arrangements to study ahead of rehearsals. For 2026 too, Blasco's headquarters should once again be set up at the Chromie in Castellaneta, Puglia, a venue that has become a symbolic fixture of his tour preparations. Rehearsals are scheduled for the second half of April.

Meanwhile, as always happens when Vasco teases news without giving away details, the usual guessing game over titles has kicked off on social media. Fans are hoping for the return of songs like "Alibi", "La nostra relazione" or "Vivere senza te", tracks that have been missing from the setlists for several years. One clue, however, has come straight from the singer: the 2026 Live show should make room for "Bolle di sapone", taken from "Cosa succede in città", a 1985 album recently reissued in a celebratory edition.

In recent years, Vasco Rossi's approach to setlist-building has resulted in fairly recognizable choices. In 2023 the connecting thread was his relationship with the female universe, and opening with "Dillo alla luna" summed up that idea. In 2024 the focus shifted to social themes, with the show kicking off with "'Blasco' Rossi" and "Asilo Republic". In 2025, however, the concept revolved around the idea of life, and the choice to open with "Vita spericolata" marked a significant departure from tradition, which had it placed at the end alongside "Siamo solo noi" and "Albachiara".

For 2026 there's still no confirmation on the song titles, but Vasco has hinted that the closing track will be "perfect for these times we're living in". As for the rest, the usual approach still applies: no spoilers, just a process of construction carried out with method and sensitivity.

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