Ella Langley Setlist to Know 2026
I made this guide because I got tired of hunting through scattered posts every time a new tour leg started. If you’re going to the Dandelion Tour in 2026, this is the one place I want you to have open before you walk into the venue.
I’m pulling this together from the most consistent 2026 set patterns being reported show to show (especially Setlist.fm averages), plus the tour details that have been widely circulated for the Dandelion era. Setlists can change nightly, but the core structure has been very steady.
At a glance: what to expect at an Ella Langley show in 2026
Ella’s 2026 Dandelion Tour is built like a real headliner set. If you’ve only seen her on festival bills or as support, this is a different experience.
Quick stats table
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Typical show length |
About 90 minutes |
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Typical song count |
16 to 18 songs |
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Most common opener |
weren’t for the wind |
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Most common closer |
you look like you love me |
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Vibe |
High energy start, a mid show acoustic style breather, then a big singalong finish |
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Main era featured |
Dandelion album era, mixed with the fan staples |
If you’re the kind of fan who likes to “study” a setlist (I am), focus on the opener, the closer, and the 3 to 5 songs that consistently create the loudest crowd moments.
The expected Ella Langley setlist 2026 (Dandelion Tour)

The core run of songs you’re most likely to hear
Below is the most common backbone of the Dandelion Tour set. Order can shift and a couple songs rotate, but this is the safest “learn these before you go” list.
- weren’t for the wind
- Country Boy’s Dream Girl
- nicotine
- better be tough
- Here for the Party (cover)
- love you tonight
- girl you’re taking home
- Never Met Anyone Like You
- Dandelion
- Choosin’ Texas
- 20-20
- paint the town blue
- That’s Why We Fight
- hungover
- Hell at Night
- you look like you love me
If you only have time to really know five songs, I’d personally pick these because they’re the ones you’ll feel in your chest when everyone around you is screaming them:
- weren’t for the wind
- Choosin’ Texas
- nicotine
- Dandelion
- you look like you love me
Setlist flow, explained like a fan (so you know when to breathe)
One thing I appreciate about Ella’s 2026 headlining set is that it’s paced. It doesn’t feel like 18 random tracks. It feels like a story with chapters.
Typical set “sections”
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Opening punch |
Fast start, no warmup, she hits the stage like she means it |
weren’t for the wind, Country Boy’s Dream Girl |
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Main run |
Big hooks, crowd favorites, high movement |
nicotine, better be tough, paint the town blue |
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Mid show reset |
Stripped back, quieter moments, more connection |
nicotine often anchors the acoustic style moment |
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Final stretch |
Back to big energy, biggest choruses, phones up everywhere |
Choosin’ Texas, you look like you love me |
If you’re going with a friend who’s not as deep into her catalog, this structure helps. Tell them “first 15 minutes are loud, middle gets more intimate, ending is pure singalong.”
The songs you absolutely need to know (and why they hit live)
Choosin’ Texas
This one has become the “everyone knows it” moment of 2026. It’s been widely reported as a major chart topper, and whether you care about charts or not, the live impact is obvious.
What to listen for before your show:
- The chorus timing, because the crowd tends to jump in hard
- The little melodic turns in the hook, because that’s where people get tripped up when singing
My honest advice: if you learn one song perfectly before you go, make it Choosin’ Texas. It’s a cornerstone track in both the headlining set and shorter appearances.
you look like you love me
This is the closer at most Dandelion Tour headlining dates, and it plays like a finale on purpose.
A big question I always see is “Will Riley Green show up?” More on that below, but even without a guest, this song might be the loudest crowd participation moment of the entire night. Fans sing the duet parts back. It’s one of those chills moments.
If you want to be ready, learn:
- The chorus (obviously)
- The duet call and response sections, because that’s where the crowd becomes the “feature”
weren’t for the wind
This song is commonly used as the opener, which tells you everything. It sets the tone fast. No easing into it.
The acoustic segment: what to expect mid show
Most headlining nights include a stripped down section that feels more intimate than the rest of the set. It’s usually where you hear the room go quiet in a way that’s actually respectful, not bored.
From what’s consistently shown up in 2026 patterns, nicotine is a frequent anchor point in this “pull it back” moment. The effect in an arena or amphitheater is real: you suddenly hear her voice differently, and the lyrics land harder.
If you’re bringing someone who thinks country shows are only party music, this is the segment that changes their mind.
Dandelion album songs in the 2026 setlist
Since the tour is built around the Dandelion era, you should expect the title track Dandelion in the main body of the set. Other newer material can appear and rotate as the tour continues and as fan favorites become clear.
Dandelion era cheat sheet
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Title track |
Very likely, very consistent |
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Newer deep cuts |
Rotate in and out depending on the night |
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Fan favorites from earlier releases |
Still heavily represented, not replaced |
If you love the album and want the best experience, listen front to back a few times before your show. Even if a deep cut doesn’t show up, you’ll catch the references and the “era” of the night feels more complete.
Does Riley Green appear on the Dandelion Tour?
As of the commonly reported Dandelion Tour setups, Riley Green is not listed as a regular guest on these headlining dates.
What actually happens is honestly cooler in a different way: Ella performs you look like you love me solo most nights, and the crowd sings Riley’s parts. If you’ve never experienced an arena full of people confidently taking the duet lines, you’re in for it.
My tip: don’t be shy during the duet parts. That’s the moment everyone is waiting for.
If you’re seeing Ella as support in 2026 (shorter set)
Ella’s headlining Dandelion Tour set is the full experience, but her support and festival appearances are a different format.
Typical 2026 set lengths by appearance type
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Headlining Dandelion Tour |
About 90 minutes |
16 to 18 |
Full story, more album cuts, acoustic segment |
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Support slot (big tour dates) |
About 40 to 45 minutes |
10 to 12 |
Biggest hits, fastest pacing |
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Festivals |
About 35 to 55 minutes |
Varies |
Most recognizable hooks, fewer slow moments |
If you’re catching her on a support slot, you should still know these because they tend to survive every shortened version:
- Choosin’ Texas
- you look like you love me
- Country Boy’s Dream Girl
- paint the town blue
Full Dandelion Tour schedule (dates list)

Here’s the Dandelion Tour schedule that’s been circulating for the 2026 run. Always double check your specific venue listing in case of time changes, added openers, or date adjustments.
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Date |
City |
Venue |
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May 7 |
Toledo, OH |
Huntington Center |
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May 8 |
St. Louis, MO |
Chaifetz Arena |
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May 14 |
Estero, FL |
Hertz Arena |
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May 15 |
Savannah, GA |
Enmarket Arena |
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June 18 |
Oklahoma City, OK |
Zoo Amphitheatre |
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June 19 |
Independence, MO |
Cable Dahmer Arena |
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June 25 |
Salem, VA |
Salem Civic Center |
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June 26 |
Wilmington, NC |
Live Oak Bank Pavilion |
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July 16 |
Hamilton, ON |
TD Coliseum |
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July 23 |
Pikeville, KY |
Appalachian Wireless Arena |
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July 24 |
Cary, NC |
Koka Booth Amphitheatre |
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July 25 |
North Charleston, SC |
North Charleston Coliseum |
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July 30 |
Gilford, NH |
BankNH Pavilion |
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July 31 |
Canandaigua, NY |
CMAC |
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Aug. 13 |
Austin, TX |
Moody Center |
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Aug. 14 |
Corpus Christi, TX |
Hilliard Center |
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Aug. 15 |
Fort Worth, TX |
Dickies Arena |
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Aug. 20 |
Green Bay, WI |
Resch Center |
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Aug. 21 |
Springfield, IL |
Illinois State Fairgrounds Grandstand |
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Aug. 22 |
North Little Rock, AR |
Simmons Bank Arena |
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Aug. 28 |
Auburn, AL |
Neville Arena |
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Aug. 29 |
Auburn, AL |
Neville Arena |
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Sept. 10 |
Newark, NJ |
Prudential Center |
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Sept. 11 |
State College, PA |
Bryce Jordan Center |
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Sept. 12 |
Charleston, WV |
Charleston Coliseum |
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Sept. 17 |
Oxford, MS |
SJB Pavilion at Ole Miss |
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Sept. 18 |
Athens, GA |
Akins Ford Arena at The Classic Center |
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Sept. 19 |
Jacksonville, FL |
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena |
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Sept. 24 |
Knoxville, TN |
Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center |
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Sept. 25 |
Columbus, OH |
Schottenstein Center |
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Sept. 26 |
Moline, IL |
Vibrant Arena at The MARK |
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Oct. 7 |
Morrison, CO |
Red Rocks Amphitheatre |
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Oct. 9 |
Tulsa, OK |
BOK Center |
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Oct. 10 |
Lubbock, TX |
United Supermarkets Arena |
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Oct. 13 |
Los Angeles, CA |
The Greek Theatre |
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Oct. 14 |
Los Angeles, CA |
The Greek Theatre |
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Oct. 29 |
Des Moines, IA |
Casey’s Center at Iowa Events Center |
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Oct. 30 |
Lincoln, NE |
Pinnacle Bank Arena |
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Oct. 31 |
Saint Paul, MN |
Grand Casino Arena |
Openers
Openers have been rotating across dates. Names that have been associated with various stops include:
- Kameron Marlowe
- Dylan Marlowe
- Kaitlin Butts
- Gabriella Rose
- Laci Kaye Booth
For your exact night, check your venue event page because opener lineups can change by market.
My practical fan tips (so you enjoy the night, not just the setlist)

1. Get inside earlier than you think
If weren’t for the wind is your must-catch opener, you do not want to still be scanning tickets when the lights go down.
2. If you want merch, don’t wait until after
Post show merch lines can be brutal, and sizes disappear fast. I try to go during the opener or as soon as doors open.
3. Learn the duet parts for the closer
Even if you don’t usually sing at concerts, you’ll want to during you look like you love me. Everyone does it. It’s part of the show now.
4. Expect small setlist changes
One surprise song or a swapped mid set track is normal. Don’t panic if your favorite isn’t on the printed “expected” list.
Ella Langley setlist FAQs (2026)
What song does Ella Langley usually open with in 2026?
Most nights, she opens with weren’t for the wind based on 2026 setlist trends. It can change, but it’s the most common start.
How long is an Ella Langley concert on the Dandelion Tour?
About 90 minutes for headlining dates, usually landing around 16 to 18 songs.
Does Ella Langley perform Choosin’ Texas live?
Yes. Choosin’ Texas appears in nearly every 2026 set format and is treated like a centerpiece track.
What does Ella Langley close with?
Most headlining dates end with you look like you love me.
Will Riley Green come out during you look like you love me?
He is not listed as a regular guest for the Dandelion Tour. The crowd usually covers the duet parts.
