Papa Roach live in concert.
ON TOUR

Papa Roach

118
critic concert reviews
metal

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
118
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
78
%
Based on 
12
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 118 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Papa Roach is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Papa Roach concert reviews describe live shows and performances as delightful, dramatic, and breathtaking.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Papa Roach concerts? Papa Roach concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Papa Roach? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Papa Roach range from $40,000 - $500,000, with Papa Roach's current estimated booking fee to be around $300,000.

On tour

RAC Arena, Perth, WA, Australia (April 4); Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, Australia (April 6); Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia (April 8); Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, Australia (April 10); Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (April 12); Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand (April 15); Napa Valley Expo, Napa, CA, United States (May 22); Val de Moine, Clisson, France (June 18); Southside Festival Gelände, Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany (June 19); Eichenring, Scheeßel, Germany (June 19); Olpe am Biggesee, Olpe-Sondern, Germany (June 3); Zeppelinfeld, Nuremberg, Germany (June 5); Nürburgring, 53520 Nürburg, Germany (June 5); Budapest Park, Budapest, Hungary (June 9); Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Ciudad de México, Mexico (September 12)

Artist Info

Genre
metal
Origin
Vacaville, United States (1993 - present)
Bio
Papa Roach is a hard rock band from Vacaville, California. Formed in 1993, it consists of Jacoby Shaddix (vocals), Jerry Horton (guitar), Tobin Esperance (bass), and Tony Palermo (drums).
Has Performed With
Hollywood Undead, Seether, Nothing More, Ho99o9, Coldrain, Don Broco, Dance Gavin Dance, The Used
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

V13 (Canada)

December 6, 2025
%
The Used and Papa Roach celebrate 25 years of music at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, along with openers Sleep Theory.

The Arts STL (USA)

October 1, 2025
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The Rise of the Roach Tour delivered a rock powerhouse lineup that shook the rafters at Saint Louis Music Park. Despite the misty rain, the venue was nearly packed and fully ready to rock.

Louder Sound

September 12, 2025
90
%
Papa Roach deliver a career-defining headline set at Germany's legendary Wacken Open Air festival

XS Noize (Northern Ireland)

February 12, 2025
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A long-time advocate for mental health awareness, Shaddix has always used his platform to encourage resilience and hope. Papa Roach’s music has consistently carried themes of perseverance and finding light in the darkest of times, and that spirit was on full display throughout the night.

V13 (Canada)

February 12, 2025
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It has been 25 years in the making, 25 years since the release of Papa Roache’s iconic record Infest. On January 7, 2024 the influential metalers brought their Rise of the Roach tour to Wembley with Wage War in tow.

V13 (Canada)

February 12, 2025
%
It has been 25 years in the making, 25 years since the release of Papa Roache's iconic record Infest. On January 7, 2024 the influential metalers brought their Rise of the Roach tour to Wembley with Wage War in tow.

Louder Sound

February 10, 2025
90
%
Papa Roach prove why they’re one of their era’s most enduring and celebrated bands

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Image Credit

Andreas Lawen [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Wake Up Calling (28 January 2026)