In April 2025, Eric Clapton returned to the stage of Nippon Budokan for the first time in two years, performing a total of eight shows. In this article, we compile the full setlists from each night, highlight the differences between performances, and analyze trends in the song selections. We also provide playlists that recreate each show’s setlist for easy listening.
Date: : April 14 (Monday), 16 (Wednesday), 18 (Friday), 19 (Saturday), 21 (Monday), 24 (Wednesday), 2025; additional performances on 26 (Saturday) and 27 (Sunday), 2025Venue: Nippon Budokan (2-3 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)Tour Name: ：ERIC CLAPTON 2025 JAPAN TOURTicket Prices (Reference): S Seat ¥25,000 / A Seat ¥24,000Presented by: The "M" in "M" is a combination of "M" and "A":UDO Artists, Inc. Note: Clapton’s first Japan tour in two years. His outstanding guitar play at 80 was still going strong.
ERIC CLAPTON 2025 JAPAN TOUR｜Setlists for Each Concert (Including the Additional 4 Shows in the Latter Half)
April 27, 2025 (Sun) Setlist *Final Show of the 8 Concerts
Start time: 17:00 (Doors open: 16:00)
April 27, 2025 (Sun) Setlist
White Room (Cream song)
Key to the Highway (Charles Segar cover)
I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon cover)
Sunshine of Your Love (Cream song)
Kind Hearted Woman Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
Golden Ring
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (Jimmy Cox cover)
Can't Find My Way Home (Blind Faith song)
Tears in Heaven
Badge (Cream song)
Wonderful Tonight
Old Love
Cross Road Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
Little Queen of Spades (Robert Johnson cover)
That song everyone sang along to
Encore:.
Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley cover)
Differences from other dates’ setlists
Same as April 26.
Includes “Golden Ring”
Includes “Can’t Find My Way Home（Blind Faith song）"
Includes “Wonderful Tonight"
April 26, 2025 (Sat) Setlist
Start time: 18:00 (Doors open: 17:00)
April 26, 2025 (Sat) Setlist
White Room (Cream song)
Key to the Highway (Charles Segar cover)
I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon cover)
Sunshine of Your Love (Cream song)
Kind Hearted Woman Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
Golden Ring
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (Jimmy Cox cover)
Can't Find My Way Home (Blind Faith song)
Tears in Heaven
Badge (Cream song)
Old Love
Wonderful Tonight
Cross Road Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
Little Queen of Spades (Robert Johnson cover)
That song everyone sang along to
Encore:.
Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley cover)
Differences from other dates’ setlists
Same as April 24.
Includes “Golden Ring”
Includes “Can’t Find My Way Home（Blind Faith song）"
Includes “Wonderful Tonight"
April 24, 2025 (Wed) Setlist
Start time: 19:00 (Doors open: 18:00)
April 24, 2025 (Wed) Setlist
White Room (Cream song)
Key to the Highway (Charles Segar cover)
I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon cover)
Sunshine of Your Love (Cream song)
Kind Hearted Woman Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
Golden Ring
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (Jimmy Cox cover)
Can't Find My Way Home (Blind Faith song)
Tears in Heaven
Badge (Cream song)
Old Love
Wonderful Tonight
Cross Road Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
Little Queen of Spades (Robert Johnson cover)
That song everyone sang along to
Encore:.
Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley cover)
Differences from other dates’ setlists
Includes “Golden Ring”
Includes “Can’t Find My Way Home（Blind Faith song）"
Includes “Wonderful Tonight"
The Call / Motherless Child / Driftin’ Blues not performed
April 21, 2025 (Mon) Setlist
Start time: 19:00 (Doors open: 18:00)
April 21, 2025 (Mon) Setlist
White Room (Cream song)
Key to the Highway (Charles Segar cover)
I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon cover)
Sunshine of Your Love (Cream song)
Driftin’ Blues (Johnny Moore's Three Blazers cover)
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (Jimmy Cox cover)
Can't Find My Way Home (Blind Faith song)
Tears in Heaven
Badge (Cream song)
Old Love
Wonderful Tonight
Cross Road Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
Little Queen of Spades (Robert Johnson cover)
That song everyone sang along to
Encore:.
Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley cover)
Differences from other dates’ setlists
Golden Ring/The Call/Motherless Child not performed
Includes “Driftin’ Blues"
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ERIC CLAPTON 2025 JAPAN TOUR｜Complete Setlist Overview for Each Concert (First 4 Shows)
April 19, 2025 (Sat) Setlist
Start time: 17:00 (Doors open: 16:00)
April 19, 2025 (Sat) Setlist
White Room (Cream song)
Key to the Highway (Charles Segar cover)
I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon cover)
Sunshine of Your Love (Cream song)
Kind Hearted Woman Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
The Call
Golden Ring
Can't Find My Way Home (Blind Faith song)
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (Jimmy Cox cover)
Tears in Heaven
Badge (Cream song)
Old Love
Cross Road Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
Little Queen of Spades (Robert Johnson cover)
That song everyone sang along to
Encore:.
Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley cover)
Differences from other dates’ setlists
Includes “Golden Ring”
Includes “The Call"
"Motherless Child" not performed
Includes “Nobody Knows You～"
April 18, 2025 (Fri) Setlist
Start time: 19:00 (Doors open: 18:00)
April 18, 2025 (Fri) Setlist
White Room (Cream song)
Key to the Highway (Charles Segar cover)
I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon cover)
Sunshine of Your Love (Cream song)
Kind Hearted Woman Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
The Call
Motherless Child (Robert Hicks cover)
Can't Find My Way Home (Blind Faith song)
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (Jimmy Cox cover)
Tears in Heaven
Badge (Cream song)
Old Love
Cross Road Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
Little Queen of Spades (Robert Johnson cover)
That song everyone sang along to
Encore:.
Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley cover)
Differences from other dates’ setlists
"Motherless Child" not performed
Includes “The Call"
Includes “Motherless Child"
Includes “Nobody Knows You～"
"Wonderful Tonight" not performed
April 16, 2025 (Wed) Setlist
Start time: 19:00 (Doors open: 18:00)
April 16, 2025 (Wed) Setlist
White Room (Cream song)
Key to the Highway (Charles Segar cover)
I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon cover)
Sunshine of Your Love (Cream song)
Kind Hearted Woman Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
The Call
Motherless Children (Traditional cover)
Can't Find My Way Home (Blind Faith song)
Tears in Heaven
Badge (Cream song)
Old Love
Wonderful Tonight
Cross Road Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
Little Queen of Spades (Robert Johnson cover)
That song everyone sang along to
Encore:.
Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley cover)
Differences from other dates’ setlists
"Motherless Child" not performed
Includes “The Call"
Includes “Motherless Child"
"Nobody Knows You～" not performed
Includes “Wonderful Tonight"
April 14, 2025 (Mon) Setlist
Start time: 19:00 (Doors open: 18:00)
April 14, 2025 (Mon) Setlist
White Room (Cream song)
Key to the Highway (Charles Segar cover)
I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon cover)
Sunshine of Your Love (Cream song)
Kind Hearted Woman Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
The Call
Motherless Children (Traditional cover)
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out (Jimmy Cox cover)
Golden Ring
Tears in Heaven
Badge (Cream song)
Old Love
Wonderful Tonight
Cross Road Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
Little Queen of Spades (Robert Johnson cover)
That song everyone sang along to
Encore:.
Before You Accuse Me (Bo Diddley cover)
Differences from other dates’ setlists
Includes “Golden Ring”
Includes “The Call"
Includes “Motherless Child"
Includes “Nobody Knows You～"
ERIC CLAPTON 2025 JAPAN TOUR | Comparison of Setlists and Different Songs
Common Parts Across All Concerts
The setlist for the ERIC CLAPTON 2025 JAPAN TOUR slightly changed between the first half (April 14–19) and the second half. However, there was a basic structure common to all shows, with about three songs varying from performance to performance.
Basic Structure (Common to All Shows)
White Room (Cream)
Key to the Highway (Charles Segar cover)
I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man (Willie Dixon cover)
Sunshine of Your Love (Cream)
Tears in Heaven
Badge (Cream)
Old Love
Cross Road Blues (Robert Johnson cover)
Little Queen of Spades (Robert Johnson cover)
That song everyone sang along to
Before You Accuse Me（Bo Diddley cover）→encore
These songs were performed at all eight concerts.
Differences Between the First and Second Halves, Setlist Variations & Surprise Songs
First Half (April 14–19)
“The Call” and “Motherless Child” were performed → Later removed in the middle of the set.
“Golden Ring” included or omitted depending on the show.
“Wonderful Tonight” included or omitted depending on the show.
Second Half (April 21–27)
“Golden Ring” was fixed in the setlist.
“Can’t Find My Way Home” was basically included.
“The Call,” “Motherless Child,” and “Driftin’ Blues” were removed.
“Wonderful Tonight” was basically included. (Performed on April 24, 26, and 27)
."The Call ", "Motherless Child 」was only performed in the first half. As the tour progressed, the setlist seemed to become more solidified, and the latter half of the setlistfinal version gave the impression of being finalized.
However, only April 21 featured a surprise,Driftin’ Blues was performed exclusively on that day.
Eric Clapton’s Next Concert
Eric Clapton’s next tour will be in the United States, scheduled as a limited tour from September 8 to September 20, 2025. Starting in Nashville, Tennessee, the tour will visit New York and Connecticut, with a total of six shows planned.
The tour details are as follows
September 8, 2025: Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, Tennessee) [Ticket]Ticket
September 11, 2025: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse (Cleveland, Ohio) [Ticket]Ticket
September 13, 2025: Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) [Ticket]Ticket
September 16, 2025: TD Garden (Boston, Massachusetts) [Ticket]Ticket
September 19, 2025: Madison Square Garden (New York, New York) [Ticket]Ticket
September 20, 2025: Mohegan Sun Arena (Uncasville, Connecticut) [Ticket]Ticket
For more details about the shows, please checkEric Clapton’s official website. please check..
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