Aldous Harding

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Critics Consensus

Based on 66 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Aldous Harding is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Aldous Harding concert reviews describe live shows and performances as minimalist, atmospheric, spooky, haunting, stirring, cheerful, and raucous.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Aldous Harding concerts? Aldous Harding concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and 15 minutes.

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On tour

Praia Fluvial do Taboão, Paredes de Coura, Portugal (August 12); Fort de Saint Père, Saint-Père, France (August 12); Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Crickhowell, United Kingdom (August 20); Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Crickhowell, United Kingdom (August 20);Underground Arts, Philadelphia, United States (September 9); Howard Theatre, Washington, United States (September 11); Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, United States (September 12); The Sinclair, Boston, United States (September 14); Le National, Montreal, Canada (September 15); The Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, Canada (September 16); Thalia Hall, Chicago, United States (September 18); Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis, United States (September 19); Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO, United States (September 21); The Commonwealth Room, Salt Lake City, UT, United States (September 22); Revolution Hall, Portland, OR, United States (September 24); Hollywood Theatre, Vancouver, Canada (September 25); Pacific Electric, Los Angeles, CA, United States (October 1)

Artist Info

Genre

folk

Origin

Auckland, New Zealand (1990)

Bio

Aldous Harding (Hanna Claynails Harding) is a singer/songwriter from Lyttelton, New Zealand.

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Critic Concert Reviews

The Skinny (UK)

June 5, 2026

Aldous Harding took to Kelvingrove Bandstand as part of the Big Nights Out summer series. The singer-songwriter's performance was full of strangeness and atmosphere, but we wonder if she would have been better served in a more intimate venue

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

February 7, 2026

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds played two shows in Wellington with Aldous Harding supporting…The 13th Floor’s John Bradbury was on the scene…here is his report.

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The Music (Australia)

May 25, 2024

Aldous Harding Live In Concert

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Buzz Magazine (UK)

May 5, 2023

100

Emotional Performance By Aldous Harding And H. Hawkline Leaves Cardiff Audience Spellbound

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Americana (UK)

April 28, 2023

There was a moment in the closing encore ‘Swell Does the Skull', when Aldous Harding sings “I don't want to be a sinner,” that the brain, ever alert for double meanings and enigmatic obliquities, decides that she is really stating “I don't want to be a singer.”

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The Guardian (UK)

April 17, 2023

There’s an almost David Byrneish awkwardness to the singer’s self-presentation, but the tunes are straightforwardly winning; Sign up to; Get music news, bold reviews and unexpected extras. Every genre, every era, every week; after newsletter promotion; Aldous Harding plays Manchester Albert Hall, 20 April

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

October 27, 2022

Aldous Harding took over the Auckland Town Hall last night putting on a show that was equal parts brilliant and awkward. The 13th Floor’s Michael Grunfeld files this report.

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