Here’s what the jazz-fusion icon is playing on his 2026 world tour
If you’re heading along to Masayoshi Takanaka’s SUPER TAKANAKA WORLD LIVE 2026 run, the good news is: the setlist is locked in, and it’s stacked.
Across recent April shows in LA, Chicago and London, Takanaka has been sticking to a tight, career-spanning set that leans heavily on his late ‘70s–early ‘80s golden era.
It’s a smooth ride through sun-soaked fusion, with plenty of room for shredding, grooves, and a few playful curveballs – and yes – the surfboard guitar is back.
Here’s the latest setlist:
Masayoshi Takanaka 2026 setlist
Blue Lagoon
Radio Rio
Blue Curacao
Brasilian Skies
Oh! Tengo Suerte
Tokyo Reggie
Europa (Earth’s Cry, Heaven’s Smile) (Santana cover)
Jungle Jane
The Raiders March (John Williams cover)
Shake It
Nagisa Moderato
Saudade
Beleza Pula
Tropic Birds
Ready To Fly
Encore:
Jumping Take Off
You Can Never Come To This Place
What to expect on this tour
One of the biggest crowd moments comes mid-set, when Takanaka brings out his signature surfboard guitar — usually for a wild take on The Raiders March. It’s equal parts gimmick and genuinely impressive musicianship, and it hasn’t lost its charm.
The whole show also doubles as a 50th anniversary celebration, which explains the heavy focus on classics from his most beloved era.
Worth noting: the setlist has been almost identical at every stop so far.
If you’re catching one of the Australian dates, you can expect this exact run, barring the odd tweak.
And honestly, when it’s this perfect, there’s not much reason to mess with it.
