Garbage

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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191

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 191 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Garbage is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Garbage concert reviews describe live shows and performances as playful, memorable, powerful, electrifying, flawless, charismatic, and danceable.

How long are their concerts?

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

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On tour

Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul, United States (July 18); Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX, United States (August 2); Hard Rock Live, Orlando, FL, United States (September 3); Jannus Live, St. Petersburg, FL, United States (September 6); The Eastern, Atlanta, United States (September 8); The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN, United States (September 10); Agora Theatre & Ballroom, Cleveland, OH, United States (September 12); Masonic Cathedral Theatre, Detroit, United States (September 13); Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia, United States (September 16); Brooklyn Paramount, Brooklyn, United States (September 20); Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA, United States (September 23); HISTORY, Toronto, Canada (September 24); The Salt Shed, Chicago, IL, United States (September 29); MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport, KY, United States (September 30)

Festivals in 2025

Ohana Festival 2025

September 26 - 28, 2025

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Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Madison, United States (1994 - present)

Bio

Garbage is a Scottish-American alternative rock band formed in 1994 in Madison, Wisconsin, USA. The group members are Shirley Manson (vocals, guitars), Steve Marker (guitars, keyboards), Duke Erikson (guitars, keyboards, bass), and Butch Vig (drums, percussion).

Has Performed With

Blondie, IO Echo, Cigarettes After Sex, Tears For Fears, Noel Gallagher, Metric

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Telegraph (UK)

July 21, 2024

The final, cracking gig of the Scottish-American alt-rockers was a richly deserved victory lap that offered far more than mere nostalgia

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Manchester Evening News (UK)

July 20, 2024

Garbage at Manchester Apollo command the stage with electric return to city after six years

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RockShot Magazine (UK)

July 20, 2024

Garbage Push It At Wembley Arena

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The Guardian (UK)

July 15, 2024

The Edinburgh-born singer is captivating and gleefully confrontational in this set from the veteran band that blends candy-coloured pop with gothic heaviness

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Nippertown (USA)

July 10, 2023

Growing up in the 90s, certain bands became the soundtrack to my life and the lives of my peers. One of those bands was Oasis, which was formed by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher.

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