Free set list maker for bands
Add songs, look up covers with AI, drag them into order, and see your run time. Free, no account needed.
Name as many covers as you like in one go, or describe a vibe ("10 upbeat 90s bar covers"). Key, tempo and length fill in for you.
Add your first song above.
Free. Keeps these songs for future set lists, then add chords and lyrics, record rehearsal takes, and share the set with your band.
BANDANA's free set list maker lets you build a gig set list right in your browser with no account: type in songs or let the AI cover lookup add several at once with key, tempo and length, drag them into running order, park undecided songs in a Maybe section, and watch the total run time update. Save it to BANDANA to keep every song for future sets and share the list with your whole band.
How do you make a set list for a gig?
Start with the slot length the venue gave you, pick an opener that grabs the room, and end on your strongest song. Fill the middle by varying tempo and key so the set breathes, and keep a few backups in a Maybe section in case you run long or get an encore.
- Type a song title to add it, or name several covers in the AI lookup at once
- Drag songs into order — the run time updates as you go
- Songs without a length count as 5:00 so the total is always realistic
- Tap a song to edit its artist, original or cover, key, tempo, time signature, length and notes
How many songs are in a 30, 45 or 60-minute set?
Most bands average 3:30 to 4:30 per song including the gaps, so plan roughly 7–8 songs for 30 minutes, 10–12 for 45 minutes and 13–16 for an hour. Use the run time on the builder to check your real number — it adds up each song's length, and the Maybe section stays out of the total.
How should you order songs in a set list?
Avoid stacking three songs in the same key or tempo. Put a familiar cover or your catchiest original early, place slower songs where the room can catch its breath, and save the big singalong for the end. Seeing key and BPM on each song card makes the shape of the set obvious while you build it.
Keep your sets with your band
Saving to BANDANA turns this into your band's shared workspace. Every song lands in your library, so the next set list is a few taps away instead of retyping titles.
- Reuse songs across every future set list
- Add chords and lyrics to each song, then transpose to any key
- Record rehearsal takes right on the song
- Every member sees the same list update live; a public share link works for subs, sound engineers and the venue
- Hands-free auto-scroll of lyrics and chords on stage, with a speed slider
- PDF export with chords over lyrics, and offline reading in the iOS app
- Stats under each song show how often you've played it, when, where and its average set position
Common questions
What's the best free set list maker for bands?
BANDANA is a free set list maker for bands: build a set in your browser with no account, add covers with AI lookup, drag songs into order, see the run time, and keep undecided songs in a Maybe section. Save it to share with your band, add chords and lyrics, and export a PDF — no per-member charge.
Can I make a set list online without signing up?
Yes. BANDANA's set list builder works without an account. You only need an email if you want to save the set list, which also saves every song to your band's library for future sets.
How many songs should be in a 45-minute set?
BANDANA's builder counts about 10–12 songs for a 45-minute set at 3:30–4:30 per song. Add your songs and the total run time shows exactly how long your set is; songs without a length count as 5:00.
How do I add a bunch of cover songs to a set list quickly?
Type the songs into BANDANA's AI lookup in one line — for example "Hound Dog, Pride and Joy, Red House" — and it adds each one with artist, key, tempo and length. You can also describe a vibe like "10 upbeat 90s bar covers" and pick from the suggestions.
What is a Maybe section in a set list?
In BANDANA, the Maybe section holds songs you might play — encores, backups if you finish early, or songs the band hasn't agreed on. They stay out of the run time until you drag them into the main set.
How do you order a set list so the energy doesn't drop?
BANDANA shows each song's key and tempo on its card so you can avoid long runs of the same key or BPM. Open strong, place slower songs as breathers, and close with your biggest crowd-pleaser.
Can my whole band see and edit the same set list?
Yes. Once saved to BANDANA, every band member sees the set list update live, and a public read-only share link lets subs, sound engineers and venues open it with no account.
Can I print a set list or export it as a PDF?
Yes. BANDANA exports songs as clean PDFs with chords above the lyrics in whatever key you've transposed to, ready for the music stand or a group chat.
Is there a set list app that shows lyrics and chords on stage?
Yes. Tap any song in a BANDANA set list to see its lyrics with chords above them, with hands-free auto-scroll and a speed slider. In the iOS app, songs you've opened stay readable offline.
Is BANDANA's set list maker free?
Yes. Building, saving, sharing and exporting set lists is free, with no per-member charge and no trial period.