"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 6/15/26)
90
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Based on
31
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 221 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Idles is rated as an incredible live performer, with spectacular shows that are worth seeing. Idles concert reviews describe live shows and performances as empowering, aggressive, raucous, electrifying, exciting, enthralling, and glorious. Idles is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 1% of all live performers.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Idles concerts? Idles concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book Idles? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Idles range from $40,000 - $55,000, with Idles's current estimated booking fee to be around $40,000.
On tour
Victoria Park, London, United Kingdom (August 23); Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin, Ireland (August 25); Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (August 27); Victoria Park, London, United Kingdom (August 28)
Idles are a heavy post-hardcore/punk band from Bristol, London and Newport. The success of the band's debut EP "Welcome" did not go unnoticed and so it happened that BBC Introducing in the Southwest honoured the group as "Band of The Year" in 2012.
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Critic Concert Reviews
Scenestr (Australia)
January 23, 2025
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After keeping their legion of fans waiting two long years, beloved UK punk band IDLES have returned to Australian shores to tour off the back of last year's album 'Tangk'.
UK soulful punks IDLES brought their LOVE IS THE FING tour to Tamaki Makauarau tonight. This is their fourth visit to Aotearoa, with a lineup that has remained stable since 2015, another Glastonbury appearance and a Grammy nominated album Tangk in 2024 under their belts.
