Bad Religion

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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118

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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critic concert
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Critics Consensus

Based on 118 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Bad Religion is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Bad Religion concert reviews describe live shows and performances as graceful, nostalgic, inspiring, confident, melodic, exhilarating, and incredible.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Bad Religion concerts? Bad Religion concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Bad Religion? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Bad Religion range from $40,000 - $60,000, with Bad Religion's current estimated booking fee to be around $40,000.

On tour

Bilbao Exhibition Centre, Barakaldo, Spain (May 9); Coliseum, A Coruna, Spain (May 10); Sala Tejo, Lisboa, Portugal (May 11); Palacio De Los Deportes, Madrid, Spain, Spain (May 13); Sala Paris 15, Malaga, Spain (May 14); Auditorio Marina Norte, Valencia, Spain (May 16); Poble Espanyol, Barcelona, Spain (May 17); Dune Peninsula, Tacoma, WA, United States (July 24); The Fox Theater, Oakland, CA, United States (July 29); The Bank of New Hampshire Pavillion, Gilford, NH, United States (August 16)

Festivals in 2025

Punk in the Park Chandler 2025

12-Apr-25

Punk in the Park Denver 2025

July 18 - 20, 2025

When We Were Young Festival 2025

18-Oct-25

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Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

Los Angeles, United States (1980 - present)

Bio

Bad Religion is a punk rock band from Los Angeles, California, known for the social commentary in their lyrics. The band was formed in 1979 by high school students Greg Graffin (vocals), Jay Bentley (bass guitar), Jay Ziskrout (drums), and Brett Gurewitz (guitar).

Has Performed With

Off, Against Me, Social Distortion

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

New Noise Magazine (USA)

May 22, 2024

Bad Religion, Social Distortion, and Lovecrimes at the Salt Shed in Chicago, IL

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QRO Magazine

May 13, 2024

Punks both young and old joined together Friday night at Stage AE in Pittsburgh for a sold-out performance of the co-headlining tour featuring punk legends Bad Religion and Social Distortion

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA)

May 11, 2024

Bad Religion, Social Distortion keep punk alive at Stage AE

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The Santa Barbara Independent (USA)

April 16, 2024

Patented Punk Bands of the ‘80s and ‘90s Bring Out the Mosh Pit in Bowl’s Season Opener

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Nippertown (USA)

October 27, 2023

Bad Religion brought their “2023 ‘Merica Tour” to a sold-out Empire Live on Wednesday night. Formed in Los Angeles in 1980, Bad Religion has been recording and touring for over four decades.

Full Review

Scenestr (Australia)

February 21, 2023

Social Distortion and Bad Religion's co-headline Australian tour arrived at The Riverstage last Friday (17 February).

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The Music (Australia)

February 20, 2023

"Bad Religion may have been playing last but judging by the number of Social Distortion shirts in the audience, this was a genuine double-headliner situation."

Full Review

Past critic reviews published in

The 13th Floor (New Zealand), Reflections of Darkness (Germany), New Noise Magazine (USA), The Aquarian Weekly (USA), The 13th Floor (New Zealand) and more