Billy Idol live in concert.
ON TOUR

Billy Idol

140
critic concert reviews
metal

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
140
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
77
%
Based on 
5
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critics Consensus

Based on 140 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Billy Idol is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Billy Idol concert reviews describe live shows and performances as theatrical, glorious, commanding, nostalgic, genuine, and thundering.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Billy Idol concerts? Billy Idol concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to three hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Billy Idol? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Billy Idol range from $125,000 - $500,000, with Billy Idol's current estimated booking fee to be around $300,000.

On tour

Festivalgelände Austrasse, Grenchen, Switzerland (June 26); Königsplatz, Munich, Germany (June 27); Kunst!rasen Gronau, Bonn, Germany (June 29); Brita Arena, Wiesbaden, Germany (July 2); Clam Rock Festival, Klam, Austria (July 4); Schlosspark Esterhazy, Eisenstadt, Austria (July 5); Park, Budapest, Hungary (July 8); Donji grad, Kalemegdan, Belgrade, Serbia (July 9); Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, Tinley Park, United States (August 14); The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, United States (August 16); Broadview Stage at SPAC (Saratoga Performing Arts Center), Saratoga Springs, NY, United States (August 17); Madison Square Garden, Nova York, United States (August 20); The Anthem, Washington, D.C., United States (August 22); XFINITY Center, Mansfield, MA, United States (August 23); Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, United States (August 26); Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI, United States (August 28); Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, United States (August 30); American Family Insurance Amphitheater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (August 31)

Artist Info

Genre
metal
Origin
Stanmore, United Kingdom (11/30/1955)
Bio
Billy Idol (born William Michael Albert Broad on November 30, 1955 in Middlesex, England) is an English musician. Idol lived in Worthing before attending Sussex University for only a year before joining the Bromley Contingent of keen Sex Pistols fans.
Has Performed With
Blondie, Bryan Adams, Cheap Trick, Slash, Steve Stevens, Killing Joke, Toyah
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Strange Carolinas (USA)

May 19, 2025
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On May 16th, Billy Idol brought his It's A Nice Day To... Tour Again! tour to Charlotte's PNC Music Pavilion and we were there to soak in the glorious sights and sounds.

Dallas Observer (USA)

May 8, 2025
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In Fort Worth at Dickies Arena, thousands of fans cried "more, more, more" to Billy Idol.

Houston Press (USA)

May 4, 2025
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Billy Idol and Joan Jett Kick Off A Season of Rock at The Woodlands

AzCentral.com (USA)

May 1, 2025
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Billy Idol, Joan Jett's Phoenix tour launch: MTV fever dream comes alive in the best way

Soundcheck SF (USA)

February 9, 2024
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Billy Idol’s electrifying performance at The Venue at Thunder Valley on February 9, 2024, marked yet another chapter in the storied career of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most enduring icons.

The Aquarian Weekly (USA)

September 27, 2023
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Billy Idol at the Kings Theatre / September 12, 2023

Backseat Mafia

September 15, 2023
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Billy Idol – Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, NY 12.09.2023

Past critic reviews published in

The Scotsman (Scotland), Backseat Mafia, Backseat Mafia, Buzz Magazine (UK), The Upcoming (UK) and more

Image Credit

Possan [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Rebel Yell (Expanded Edition) (26 April 2024)