"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
80
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Based on
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critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 260 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Elvis Costello is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth seeing. Elvis Costello concert reviews describe live shows and performances as breathtaking, euphoric, satisfying, pleasing, versatile, career-spanning, and intricate. Elvis Costello is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Elvis Costello concerts? Elvis Costello concerts usually last from one hour to up to over two and a half hours long.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book Elvis Costello? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Elvis Costello range from $100,000 - $500,000, with Elvis Costello's current estimated booking fee to be around $300,000.
On tour
Cirkus, Stockholm, Sweden (June 7); Arènes de Nîmes, Nîmes, France (June 22); Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, United Kingdom (June 29); Blackweir Fields, Cardiff, United Kingdom (July 5); Evenemententerrein Noord, Weert, Netherlands (July 8)
Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus on 25 August 1954) is an internationally known English singer-songwriter. Gaining prominence as an early participant in London's pub rock scene in the mid-70s, he burst into fame with his critically acclaimed 1977 debut 'My Aim Is True', still one of the most successful debuts of all time.
Has Performed With
The Imposters, Blondie, The Sugarcanes, The Roots, Ray Davies, Larkin Poe, Nick Lowe, Steve Nieve, Daryl Hall
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
Glide Magazine (USA)
October 17, 2025
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Elvis Costello & The Imposters Revisit Iconic Early Material At Chicago Theater
Elvis Costello is an unreliable narrator. Five songs into the Portland concert, he riffed on the title of his latest tour, Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello.
