Interpol didn’t get to play CBGB Festival thanks to its severe weather cancelation, but they still snuck in a New York City concert over the weekend. Just a few days before the festival was supposed to take place, the band announced a major underplay show at Mercury Lounge, a 250-capacity venue they hadn’t played since 2001. That made the club show Interpol’s only non-festival New York date of this year, and after that Nor’easter blew away all hopes of the weekend’s three planned festivals, this was one of the city’s hottest tickets.
As part of their ongoing tour, the tiny concert came in support of the band’s new album, This Mirror Weighs a Ton. The gig fittingly opened with the record’s title track — but only featured three other new songs (“Iron City,” “See Out Loud,” and “Wings on Fire”). The rest of the 19-song set focused on classics from Antics (“C’mere,” “Evil,” “Slow Hands,” “NARC”) and Turn On the Bright Lights (“Obstacle 1,” “PDA,” and obviously, “NYC”), and the rest of the band’s beloved discography.
Setlist and Photos
Check out the complete setlist below, as well as exclusive photos from Interpol’s Mercury Lounge show. Find tickets to the rest of their upcoming dates here.
Interpol at New York City’s Mercury Lounge, Sept. 27th, 2026 Setlist:
This Mirror Weighs a Ton
C’mere
No I in Threesome
NARC
All the Rage Back Home
Rest My Chemistry
See Out Loud
Wings on Fire
The Rover
Evil
Pioneer to the Falls
Obstacle 1
Iron City
The New
Not Even Jail
PDA
NYC
Take You on a Cruise
Slow Hands
In conclusion, Interpol’s surprise show at Mercury Lounge was a special treat for fans, offering a unique opportunity to see the band in an intimate setting. With a setlist that balanced new and old material, the concert was a testament to the band’s enduring appeal and their ability to craft compelling live performances. As Interpol continues their ongoing tour, fans can look forward to experiencing their energetic and captivating shows in cities around the world.
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