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2. Black Sabbath

Final Show: February 4, 2017, at Genting Arena, Birmingham, England

Black Sabbath, known as the pioneers of heavy metal, returned to their hometown of Birmingham for their farewell concert. The setlist was a fitting tribute to their storied career, featuring many of their classic tracks that defined the genre.

  • Black Sabbath
  • Fairies Wear Boots
  • Under the Sun/Every Day Comes and Goes
  • After Forever
  • Into the Void
  • Snowblind
  • War Pigs
  • Behind the Wall of Sleep
  • Bassically/N.I.B.
  • Hand of Doom
  • Supernaut/Sabbath Bloody Sabbath/Megalomania
  • Rat Salad
  • Iron Man
  • Dirty Women
  • Children of the Grave
  • Paranoid

3. The Beatles

Final Show: August 29, 1966, at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, USA

The Beatles’ final concert marked the end of an era. Although they continued to record music, the Candlestick Park performance was their last public show. The setlist featured a mix of their early hits and newer material, leaving a lasting impact on fans and the music world.

  • Rock and Roll Music
  • She’s a Woman
  • If I Needed Someone
  • Day Tripper
  • Baby’s in Black
  • I Feel Fine
  • Yesterday
  • I Wanna Be Your Man
  • Nowhere Man
  • Paperback Writer
  • Long Tall Sally

4. Slayer

Final Show: November 30, 2019, at The Forum, Los Angeles, USA

Slayer, the thrash metal giants, concluded their farewell tour with an explosive show in Los Angeles. Known for their intense performances, their final setlist was a relentless barrage of speed and aggression, celebrating their legacy in the metal community.

  • Repentless
  • Mandatory Suicide
  • World Painted Blood
  • Postmortem
  • Hate Worldwide
  • War Ensemble
  • Stain of Mind
  • Disciple
  • When the Stillness Comes
  • Born of Fire
  • Payback
  • Seasons in the Abyss
  • Jesus Saves
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Hell Awaits
  • South of Heaven
  • Show No Mercy
  • Raining Blood
  • Dead Skin Mask
  • Angel of Death

5. Rush

Final Show: August 1, 2015, at The Forum, Los Angeles, USA

Rush, the Canadian rock trio known for their complex compositions and virtuosic musicianship, played their last show in Los Angeles. Their final setlist was a journey through their extensive catalog, showcasing their progressive rock brilliance.

  • The Anarchist
  • Headlong Flight
  • Far Cry
  • The Main Monkey Business
  • One Little Victory
  • Animate
  • Roll the Bones
  • Distant Early Warning
  • Subdivisions
  • Tom Sawyer
  • The Spirit of Radio
  • Jacob’s Ladder
  • Cygnus X-1/The Story So Far
  • Closer to the Heart
  • Xanadu
  • 2112
  • Lakeside Park
  • Anthem
  • What You’re Doing
  • Working Man

6. Nirvana

Final Show: March 1, 1994, at Terminal Einz, Munich, Germany

Nirvana’s final performance in Munich was an emotional moment for fans, coming just weeks before Kurt Cobain’s death. The setlist captured the raw energy and angst that defined the grunge movement, leaving an indelible mark on music history.

  • Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
  • Drain You
  • Breed
  • Serve the Servants
  • Come as You Are
  • Smells Like Teen Spirit
  • Sliver
  • Dumb
  • In Bloom
  • About a Girl
  • Lithium
  • Pennyroyal Tea
  • School
  • Polly
  • Very Ape
  • Lounge Act
  • Rape Me
  • Territorial Pissings
  • All Apologies
  • On a Plain
  • Scentless Apprentice
  • Heart-Shaped Box