Patti Smith: set list from the 50th anniversary concert of "Horses" at the Olympia in Paris

Four years after her memorable concerts at the Grand Rex in Paris in October 2021, Patti Smith is delighted to return to the French capital, the city she loves so much.

This time, the American artist and author is setting up shop atthe Olympia to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her legendary album,Horses. Unsurprisingly, her two concerts scheduled for October 20 and 21 are sold out. And, unsurprisingly, Patti Smith and her loyal band took the opportunity to play this sublime album in its entirety.

But the American singer, Lenny Kaye, and the others also played other songs, including a cover of The Smashing Pumpkins. So, what songs were performed on Monday, October 20, 2025, atthe Olympia?

We were lucky enough to attend the first of two shows by Patti Smith and her band in Paris. This gives us the opportunity to reveal the setlist played on Monday evening, which should be (almost) the same on October 21. However, it's worth noting that the New York artist likes to change one or two songs depending on the night. Please note: if you prefer to keep the surprise for yourself, we advise you not to read any further. For those who are curious, now is the time to discover the songs performed by Patti Smith and her band on October 20 at the Olympia.

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Patti Smith: set list from her concert on October 20, 2025, at the Olympia in Paris

Gloria
RedondoBeach
FreeMoney
Birdland
Kimberly
Break ItUp
Elegie
Land: Horses / Land of a Thousand Dances / Gloria

See No Evil ( cover of Television) - band only, without Patti Smith
Friction ( cover of Television) - band only, without Patti Smith
Marquee Moon ( cover of Television) - band only, without Patti Smith

Dancing Barefoot
Pissing In a River
Bullet With Butterfly Wings (cover of The Smashing Pumpkins)
Peaceable Kingdom
Because the Night

Encore
People Have the Power

Patti Smith electrifies the Olympia for the 50th anniversary of 'Horses': we were there, and here's our
reportThe years go by, but the album 'Horses' still evokes the same emotion. On Monday, October 20, 2025, Patti Smith gave the first of her two Paris concerts at the Olympia, celebrating the 50th anniversary of her legendary debut album. Let's take a look back at this incredible rock 'n' roll communion! [Read more]