Deftones

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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197

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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critic concert
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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 197 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Deftones is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth seeing. Deftones concert reviews describe live shows and performances as thunderous, emotional, flawless, jubilant, melodic, ethereal, and exciting. Deftones is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

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

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Deftones? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Deftones range from $175,000 - $250,000, with Deftones's current estimated booking fee to be around $175,000.

On tour

METAStadt Open Air, Vienna, Austria (August 16); Parkbühne Wuhlheide, Berlin, Germany (August 18); Festivalweide, Kiewit, Belgium (August 20); Square Bayard, Charleville-Mézières, France (August 20); Victoria Park, London, United Kingdom (August 23); Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin, Ireland (August 25); Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, Saint-Cloud, France (August 26); Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, United States (October 24);Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (August 27); Victoria Park, London, United Kingdom (August 28); Parque Da Bela Vista, Lisboa, Portugal (August 28)

Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

Sacramento, United States (1988 - present)

Bio

Deftones is an American alternative metal band from Sacramento, California, formed in 1988, consisting of Chino Moreno (lead vocals and guitar), Stephen Carpenter (guitar), Sergio Vega (bass), Frank Delgado (keyboards and turntables), and Abe Cunningham (drums and percussion).

Has Performed With

Yelawolf, Mnemic, Letlive, Karnivool, Incubus, Glassjaw, AFI, Gojira, System Of A Down

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Scenestr (Australia)

May 6, 2026

Pablo Picasso famously said "learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist".

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The Music (Australia)

May 4, 2026

After ten long years starved of a proper Deftones Australia tour, Sydney couldn’t have been more ready to welcome back the alternative metal pioneers, who shared an unrelenting gauntlet of songs, both old and new.

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