"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
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Critics Consensus
Based on 19 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Fairport Convention is rated as an entertaining live performer, with many notable strengths. Fairport Convention concert reviews describe live shows and performances as haunting.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Fairport Convention concerts? Fairport Convention concerts usually last around two hours.
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On tour
New Century Hall, Manchester, United Kingdom (March 20); The Haymarket, Basingstoke, United Kingdom (April 1); The Old Market, Brighton, United Kingdom (April 3)
Fairport Convention is often credited with being one of the first English folk rock bands. Formed in 1967, Fairport rapidly developed from playing cover versions of American 'west coast' music to an individual style which melded rock music with traditional English folk tunes and songs.
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Critic Concert Reviews
Americana (UK)
October 26, 2025
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A legendary band at an historic venue – for this is not a pub or theatre space named after the famous tea clipper, but a gig held under the very hull of the prime sailing vessel on display in London’s historic district of Greenwich.
Going to see Fairport Convention is like catching up with old friends. It certainly is for this reviewer who tonight was nine days short of a half century since his first Fairport gig.
Released in 1969, Fairport Convention’s fourth album, Liege & Lief, is generally held up as the start of English folk-rock, and the band’s sound still lingers in British music from Steeleye Span to Mumford & Sons.
The second half of the evening treats us to a haunting rendition of Farewell, Farewell and a rollicking performance of Matty Groves, set off beautifully by Nicol’s rich baritone and Ric Sander’s adept fiddle playing.
