James Blake live in concert.
ON TOUR

James Blake

219
critic concert reviews
electronic

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

79
%
Based on 
219
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
78
%
Based on 
5
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 219 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that James Blake is rated as an impressive live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. James Blake concert reviews describe live shows and performances as upbeat, mesmerizing, inventive, authentic, soulful, mellow, and incendiary.

How long are their concerts?

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

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book James Blake? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for James Blake range from $100,000 - $150,000, with James Blake's current estimated booking fee to be around $100,000.

On tour

O2 Brixton Academy, London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom (September 29); O2 Academy Brixton, London, United Kingdom (September 30);TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands (October 5); TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands (October 6); Cirque Royal / Koninklijk Circus, Brussels, Belgium (October 8); Cirque Royal / Koninklijk Circus, Brussels, Belgium (October 9); Le Grand Rex, Paris, France (October 12); Le Grand Rex, Paris, France (October 13); Astra Kulturhaus, Berlin, Germany (October 15); Astra Kulturhaus, Berlin, Germany (October 16); E-Werk, Köln, Germany (October 18); Galvanizers SWG3, Glasgow, United Kingdom (October 21); The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (October 23); New Century, Manchester, United Kingdom (October 25); Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico (November 20)

Artist Info

Genre
electronic
Origin
Enfield, United Kingdom (9/26/1988)
Bio
James Blake (born 26 September 1988) is a Grammy-nominated electronic musician and singer-songwriter from London, England, United Kingdom. Blake is primarily considered a dubstep producer and is frequently heralded as a leading figure in the "post-dubstep" community, but he is also noted for his prominent soul influences.
Has Performed With
Jonti, FaltyDL
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Evening Standard (UK)

March 25, 2026
80
%
This stripped-back hour-long set felt like a gift to Blake’s fans

The Upcoming (UK)

June 21, 2025
100
%
James Blake Live In Concert

The Concordian (Canada)

October 21, 2023
%
Montreal welcomed James Blake with open arms at a striking concert on Oct. 10.

Soundcheck SF (USA)

October 16, 2023
%
James Blake came to the Masonic stage in San Francisco on October 16, 2023 ready to share his music with a ready and willing crowd.

The Arts Desk (UK)

September 30, 2023
80
%
After all these years Blake’s delicate but powerful voice can still stop you in your tracks.

NME (UK)

May 18, 2022
80
%
Alexandra Palace, May 18: far from focusing only on his latest album 'Friends That Break Your Heart', this set proves the boy wonder's eclecticism.

The AU Review (Australia)

July 25, 2019
100
%
No one wails quite like James Blake.

Past critic reviews published in

The Music (Australia), Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), Scenestr (Australia), Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), The Music (Australia) and more

Image Credit

Bill Ebbesen [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

James Blake: Music Room (17 June 2026)