James

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

Based on

153

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

Based on

critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 153 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that James is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth watching. James concert reviews describe live shows and performances as psychedelic, jubilant, poetic, extraordinary, fierce, vibrant, and seamless. James is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are James concerts? James concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and 45 minutes.

How much to book?

On tour

Bee’s Wing Farm, Emo, Ireland (July 24);Earlham Park, Norwich, United Kingdom (August 20)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Bio

Has Performed With

The Charlatans, Nadeah, Echo and The Bunnymen, The Psychedelic Furs

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Upcoming (UK)

April 18, 2026

100

James at the O2 Arena

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Leftlion (UK)

April 17, 2026

James at Motorpoint Arena

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V13 (Canada)

April 12, 2026

Indie legends James deliver a career-spanning set to a packed Leeds First Direct Bank Arena on their latest headline tour.

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The Guardian (UK)

April 5, 2026

100

A talismanic Tim Booth is the pied-piper through a set that covers the five decades of this unique band’s beloved back catalogue alongside some fresh bangers

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

October 5, 2025

Sometimes false advertising isn’t a bad thing. When buying tickets for the James concert at McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, fans were promised “An evening of James performing

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