Billy Idol

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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153

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 153 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

Autódromo de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico, (October 25); Vibra São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, (November 8); Arena da Baixada, Curitiba, Brazil, (November 12); Movistar Arena, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, (November 15); Movistar Arena, Santiago, Chile, (November 18); Arena 1, Lima, Peru, (November 22); Movistar Arena, Bogotá, Colombia, (November 25); Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú, Ciudad de México, Mexico, (November 30);

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

RockShot Magazine (UK)

September 12, 2025

Billy Proves He Is No False Idol, But A Truly Authentic One At Wembley Arena

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The Aquarian Weekly (USA)

August 29, 2025

Billy Idol Still Rules the Stage at Madison Square Garden / August 20, 2025

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Music-News.com (UK)

August 26, 2025

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One of the best touring couplings of this summer has been the pairing of Billy Idol and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, as Idol and Jett actually have a lot in common.

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Consequence (USA)

August 22, 2025

Billy Idol Rocks as Hard as Ever at Electrifying Madison Square Garden

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Americana Highways (USA)

August 19, 2025

Both Billy Idol and Joan Jett played impressive performances at SPAC’s Broadview Stage on Sunday August 17, 2025. The pairing of these two artists of the 80s punk-rock scene was appropriate for many reasons.

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