Belle and Sebastian

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Live Rating

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 190 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Belle and Sebastian is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Belle and Sebastian concert reviews describe live shows and performances as charming, nostalgic, vibrant, eclectic, expansive, glorious, and intricate.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Belle and Sebastian concerts? Belle and Sebastian concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

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On tour

Auditorio Marina Norte, Valencia, Spain (July 18); Coliseu dos Recreios, Lisboa, Portugal (July 21); Dreamland, Margate, United Kingdom (July 31);Harbour Green, North berwick, United Kingdom (August 6);Kanadevia Hall; Great Hall Cardiff University Students Union, 東京都, Japan; Cardiff, United Kingdom (September 24; Dec 13); Kanadevia Hall; Bristol Beacon, 東京都, Japan; Bristol, United Kingdom (September 25; Dec 15); Mountford Hall, Liverpool, United Kingdom (December 18); Sheffield City Hall, Shieffield, United Kingdom (December 19); Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, United Kingdom (December 21); Palais Theatre, St.Kilda, Melbourne, Australia (September 12); Enmore theatre, Sydney , Australia (September 13); Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, Australia (September 15); The Astor Theatre, Mount Lawley, Perth, Australia (September 17); Astor Theatre, Mt Lawley, Australia (September 18); Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore, Singapore (September 20);

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Glasgow, United Kingdom (1996 - present)

Bio

Belle and Sebastian is a band from Glasgow. Led by guitarist/vocalist Stuart Murdoch, the seven-piece band has an intimate, majestic sound that is equal parts folk-rock and '60s pop.

Has Performed With

Spoon, Real Estate, Julien Baker

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Guardian (UK)

April 9, 2026

On a tour playing Tigermilk and If You’re Feeling Sinister in full on alternate nights, Stuart Murdoch and co wittily reanimate their world of aesthetes and misfits

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The Skinny (UK)

February 23, 2026

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Warming up for a summer celebrating thirty years of their first two albums, Belle and Sebastian present an energised, exultant take on If You're Feeling Sinister at the Ayrshire seaside

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Scenestr (Australia)

August 26, 2024

On a Sunday night (or bath night, as it was called in 1970s Glasgow), it was a time for celebration and remembrance, as two of novelist Nick Hornby's favourite "sad bastard" acts, Belle and Sebastian and Badly Drawn Boy, delivered an all-time-desert-island Top 5 concert to an Adelaide audience

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The Music (Australia)

August 24, 2024

Belle And Sebastian may be a legacy act, but they know it, we know they know it, and everyone loves it.

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Backseat Mafia

August 22, 2024

Belle & Sebastian at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney 22.08.2024

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The Skinny (UK)

August 8, 2024

The Saturday of Belle & Sebastian's Glasgow Weekender festival brings sets from CMAT, The Vaselines, Monica Queen, Callum Easter and more to SWG3

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

May 20, 2024

It appears Stuart Murdoch wants to escape the past. Even though most bands comment on Portland’s Revolution Hall feeling like school – one of the city’s best venues did once serve as Washington High School’s auditorium – Murdoch just couldn’t let go of the room’s history.

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