Paul Simon

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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203

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 203 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Paul Simon is rated as an outstanding live performer, with spectacular shows that are worth seeing. Paul Simon concert reviews describe live shows and performances as satisfying, intoxicating, adventurous, charismatic, inspirational, emotional, and extraordinary. Paul Simon is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 1% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Paul Simon concerts? Paul Simon concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to three hours long.

How much to book?

On tour

Kongresové Centrum, Praha, Czech Republic (April 9); Kongresové Centrum, Praha, Czech Republic (April 10); Kongresové Centrum, Praha, Czech Republic (April 12); Uber Eats Music Hall, Berlin, Germany (April 15); Uber Eats Music Hall, Berlin, Germany (April 16); Falkonersalen, Kopenhagen, Denmark (April 18); Falkonersalen, Kopenhagen, Denmark (April 19); AFAS Live, Amsterdam, Netherlands (April 22); M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, United Kingdom (May 7); Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom (May 14); London Palladium, London, United Kingdom (May 17); 3Arena, Dublin , Ireland (May 20); AFAS Live, Amsterdam, Netherlands (April 24); AFAS Live, Amsterdam, Netherlands (April 25); Blossom Music Center, Cleveland, United States (June 23)

Artist Info

Genre

folk

Origin

Newark, United States (10/13/1941)

Bio

Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He first gained world-wide recognition as the writing talent behind the popular American folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel formed with fellow musician Art Garfunkel.

Has Performed With

Sting, Simon and Garfunkel, Art Garfunkel

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Seattle Times (USA)

August 1, 2025

It’s been 60 years since “The Sound of Silence” vaulted to No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart, and although political tumult is still America’s panic du jour — that song emerged from the shadow of JFK’s assassination, during a widely televised era of the Civil Rights struggle

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Variety (USA)

July 12, 2025

At L.A.’s Disney Hall, Paul Simon’s Triumphant Comeback Tour Proves Quietly Unretiring Was the Right Move: Concert Review

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The Orange County Register (USA)

July 9, 2025

Paul Simon Live In Concert

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The Aquarian Weekly (USA)

June 20, 2025

A Quiet Celebration: The Opening Night of Paul Simon at the Beacon Theatre / June 16, 2025

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Rolling Stone (UK)

June 17, 2025

Despite his weathered voice, the songwriter delivered a remarkable performance that mixed hits and deep cuts with a complete performance of his 2023 LP, Seven Psalms

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Boston.com (USA)

June 11, 2025

Combining a full performance of his latest, "Seven Psalms," and a collection of classics, Simon honored over a half-century of music with a quiet celebration.

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