Michael Kiwanuka live in concert.
ON TOUR

Michael Kiwanuka

105
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

77
%
Based on 
105
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
81
%
Based on 
12
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 105 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Michael Kiwanuka is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Michael Kiwanuka concert reviews describe live shows and performances as soulful, charming, magical, heartfelt, cinematic, dazzling, and effortless.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Michael Kiwanuka concerts? Michael Kiwanuka concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to just over an hour and 40 minutes.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Michael Kiwanuka? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Michael Kiwanuka range from $25,000 - $150,000, with Michael Kiwanuka's current estimated booking fee to be around $75,000.

On tour

Knežev Arsenal, Kragujevac, Serbia (June 26); Arena Sofia - Velodrome, Sofia, Bulgaria (June 27); Théâtre Antique, Vienne, France (July 3); Kobetamendi, Bilbao, Spain (July 10); Auditorio Natural de Lanuza, Lanuza (Huesca), Spain (July 11); Curraghmore House, Co. Waterford, Ireland (July 31); Óbudai-Sziget, Budapest, Hungary (August 6); Bonus Parkorman, İstanbul, Turkey (August 10); Festivalweide, Kiewit, Belgium (August 14); Southsea Common, Portsmouth, United Kingdom (August 22)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Muswell Hill, United Kingdom (5/3/1987)
Bio
Michael Samuel Kiwanuka (born 3 May 1987) is an English soul musician who is signed to Communion Records. He has been compared to Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers, Randy Newman, Terry Callier, and Otis Redding, as well as Van Morrison and the Temptations.
Has Performed With
Bedouine, Ainslie Wills
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Upcoming (UK)

March 11, 2025
100
%
Michael Kiwanuka at Hammersmith Apollo

WhyNow (UK)

March 11, 2025
100
%
Michael Kiwanuka's stunning Eventim Apollo performance reaffirmed his status as a true modern classic, delivering an intimate, soulful set that felt as timeless as the music itself.

Melodic Magazine

December 3, 2024
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Michael Kiwanuka’s captivating hometown show

Leftlion (UK)

November 28, 2024
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Michael Kiwanuka at The Level

Country Standard Time (USA)

September 30, 2024
%
Kiwanuka, Williams shine; Howard? Not so much

NME (UK)

August 5, 2024
100
%
Wilderness Festival 2024 review: surrealism and a sensational Michael Kiwanuka

Backseat Mafia

July 3, 2024
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Michael Kiwanuka – The Piece Hall, Halifax, 27.06.24

Past critic reviews published in

RockShot Magazine (UK), The Skinny (UK), The Upcoming (UK), NME (UK), Evening Standard (UK) and more

Image Credit

Paul Carless [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Small Changes (15 November 2024)