"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
82
%
Based on
14
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 103 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Madness is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth watching. Madness concert reviews describe live shows and performances as powerful, raucous, enjoyable, and resonant. Madness is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Madness concerts? Madness concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to two hours.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book Madness? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Madness range from $500,000 - $750,000, with Madness's current estimated booking fee to be around $500,000.
On tour
Old Park Farm, Port Talbot, United Kingdom (May 22); Weston-super-Mare Beach, Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom (June 6); The Piece Hall, Halifax, United Kingdom (June 11); Stadtpark Freilichtbühne, Hamburg, Germany (July 4); Kunst!rasen Gronau, Bonn, Germany (July 9); La Grande Scène, Aulnoye-Aymeries, France (July 10); Minnewater Park, Brugge, Belgium (July 10); Matterley Estate; Royal Windsor Racecourse; Earlham Park, Winchester, United Kingdom; Windsor, United Kingdom; Norwich, United Kingdom (August 12; Aug 13; Aug 23)
The latest Madness winter tour is appropriately titled Hit Parade and, possibly more than any other still active British band, they have an enviable back catalogue of songs that hold a special place in many people’s hearts. There is also a Hit Parade compilation that came out last year with 45 singles
You know that it is nearly Christmas when the Nutty Boys make an appearance as they did at the Motorpoint Arena on Saturday night when they brought an early festive party atmosphere to a packed crowd, as they blasted out dozens of their hit songs which have been enjoyed over the years
Suggs struggled through a disappointing show in Sheffield on the opening night of the band's traditional Christmas tour, despite a setlist packed with hits
There’s something about Madness that defies time. Maybe it’s the brass, maybe it’s Suggs’ irrepressible charm, or maybe it’s just the sheer joy they radiate, but standing in the Eden Project on a warm July evening, surrounded by 6,000 skanking souls, we felt like we’d stepped into a time machine powered by ska
