Idlewild

How good are they LIVE?

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 70 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Idlewild is rated as a remarkable live performer, with impressive shows that are worth watching. Idlewild concert reviews describe live shows and performances as genuine and defiant. Idlewild is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Idlewild concerts? Idlewild concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to three hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Idlewild? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Idlewild range from $15,000 - $50,000, with Idlewild's current estimated booking fee to be around $35,000.

On tour

Circuit, Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom, (October 3); Cavern Club, 10 Mathew Street, L2 6RE, Liverpool, United Kingdom, (October 5); Saint Luke's & The Winged Ox, Glasgow, United Kingdom, (October 7); Project House, Leeds, United Kingdom, (October 11); The Halls Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, (October 12); Cambridge Junction, Cambridge, United Kingdom, (October 14); O2 Academy Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom, (October 15); Koko, London, United Kingdom, (October 17); Livehouse, Dundee, United Kingdom, (December 6); Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, (December 7); New Century Hall, Manchester, United Kingdom, (October 18);

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Bio

Has Performed With

Sorren Maclean

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

XS Noize (Northern Ireland)

October 20, 2025

Yet that tour also reminded everyone that Idlewild are far more than a single classic album — mixing in B-sides like “A Distant History,” early cuts from Captain, and tracks from their ninth LP, Interview Music, with effortless conviction.

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Music-News.com (UK)

October 19, 2025

Idlewild arrived at KOKO for a sold-out show with Roddy Woomble at the helm sounding as good as ever.

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musicOMH (UK)

October 17, 2025

Idlewild at KOKO, London review: “A duality of sound”

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XS Noize (Northern Ireland)

December 19, 2022

Having an anniversary tour when a band’s significant album reached a poignant milestone is hardly an original concept. Still, with more artists doing these anniversary tours, they can be considered modern and part of the zeitgeist.

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Backseat Mafia

August 5, 2022

9pm and Idlewild walk out on stage to a huge cheers, its seem there is a large number in the crowd that have came from Scotland to follow the band on the 3 Irish shows as I heard a few mention they were at last nights Galway show and how smaller the venue was there.

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The Scotsman (Scotland)

May 6, 2019

Seattle, USA

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The Skinny (UK)

June 25, 2018

100

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of seminal record The Remote Part, Idlewild perform a knockout performance in Summerhall's courtyard with more than a few surprises along the way

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