"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
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Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 98 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Jens Lekman is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Jens Lekman concert reviews describe live shows and performances as charming, aggressive, genuine, glorious, meaningful, and funky.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Jens Lekman concerts? Jens Lekman concerts usually last from 45 minutes to just over an hour.
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On tour
Varbergs Teater, Varberg, Sweden (February 26); DR Koncerthuset, Copenhagen, Denmark (March 7); Gretchen, Berlin, Germany (March 8); Gebäude 9, Köln, Germany (March 9); Strange Brew, Bristol, United Kingdom (March 12); Howard Assembly Room, Leeds, United Kingdom (March 13); EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney), London, United Kingdom (March 14); EartH Theatre Hackney, London, United Kingdom (March 15); Mežaparka Zaļais teātris, Rīga, Latvia (July 7)
Angered, Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden (2/6/1981)
Bio
Jens Martin Lekman (born February 6, 1981 in Angered, Sweden) is a Swedish musician. He has released four albums and several EPs since 2003.
Has Performed With
Taken By Trees, Geoffrey O'Connor
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
Spectrum Culture (USA)
December 4, 2025
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How do you feel about concerts where the performer is, in their own way, doing a bit? Your definition of “bit” may vary, so we’ll simplify: How do you feel about artists who are doing a performance, in every sense of the word? Think of the Decemberists playing
Its interior resembles a dimly-lit wooden cabin with animal heads mounted to the walls, and Swedish troubadour Jens Lekman was besotted with the place.
Gauging attendances to ever-decreasing numbers of cheers, the Swedish songwriter lists out his Whelan’s appearances backwards as far as 2007 to check who was here.
Then again, live musical acts, especially for musicians who have toured for years, possess a special sleight of hand that makes you feel like this one specific performance of that one specific song is the most special, most meaningful ever.
