Arab Strap

How good are they LIVE?

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 36 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Arab Strap is rated as an entertaining live performer, with many notable strengths. Arab Strap concert reviews describe live shows and performances as seamless and transcendent.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Arab Strap concerts? Arab Strap concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

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On tour

Whelan's, Dublin, Ireland (October 12); Band on the Wall, Manchester, United Kingdom (October 13); Heaven, London, United Kingdom (October 14); Howard Assembly Room, Leeds, United Kingdom (October 15); The Georgian Theatre, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom (October 16); Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, United Kingdom (October 17);MeetFactory, Praha, Czech Republic (November 22); A38 Hajó, Budapest, Hungary (November 23); Vintage Industrial Bar, Zagreb, Croatia (November 24); Zappa Baza, Belgrade, Serbia (November 25); Control Club, Bucuresti, Romania (November 26); Zorlu PSM %100 Studio, İstanbul, Turkey (November 27); Eightball Club, Thessaloniki, Greece (November 28);Teatro Girolamo Magnani, Fidenza (PR), Italy (December 13)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Falkirk, United Kingdom (1995 - 2006)

Bio

Arab Strap is an independent rock band from Falkirk, Scotland, UK, signed for the majority of their albums to independent record label Chemikal Underground.

Has Performed With

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Critic Concert Reviews

Leftlion (UK)

August 18, 2025

Arab Strap at Rescue Rooms, with Stuart Pearce

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GoldenPlec (Ireland)

September 15, 2024

Arab Strap at Dolan’s, Limerick

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XS Noize (Northern Ireland)

May 27, 2024

Since reforming in 2016, frontman Aidan Moffat has shifted his songwriting from autobiographical narratives to exploring a broader range of issues and topics that pique his interest. Arab Strap is confident that their post-2016 material represents an evolution in their sound

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The Scotsman (Scotland)

December 11, 2023

Arab Strap Live In Concert In Scotland

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Scenestr (Australia)

June 7, 2022

It's been 21 years since Arab Strap played to a sweaty, packed crowd at Fitzroy's Punters Club – a set that was released on the Scottish band's Bandcamp in 2020.

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