Pixies live in concert.
ON TOUR

Pixies

447
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

82
%
Based on 
447
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
84
%
Based on 
35
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critics Consensus

Based on 447 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Pixies is rated as a superb live performer, with remarkable shows that are worth seeing. Pixies concert reviews describe live shows and performances as surreal, playful, noisy, magical, stirring, thrilling, and amazing. Pixies is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Pixies concerts? Pixies concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Pixies? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Pixies range from $150,000 - $300,000, with Pixies's current estimated booking fee to be around $150,000.

On tour

The Filinvest Tent, Muntinlupa City, Philippines (May 10); Catton Park, Walton-on-Trent, United Kingdom (May 20); The Barbican Centre, York, United Kingdom (May 20); Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline, United Kingdom (May 21); The Hall, Aviva Studios, Manchester, United Kingdom (May 24); Aviva Studios, Manchester, United Kingdom (May 25); Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom (May 29); King John's Castle, Limerick, Ireland (May 31); Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland (June 2); Eden Project, St Austell, United Kingdom (June 26); The Mount, Reading, United Kingdom (June 27); Zitadelle Spandau, Berlin, Germany (June 30); Passeio Marítimo de Algés, Oeiras, Portugal (July 9); Parco della Musica Novegro, Segrate (Milano), Italy (July 14); Parco della Musica Novegro, Segrate (Milano), Italy (July 14); Château de Beauregard, Hérouville Saint-Clair, France (July 1); Parkbühne Clara Zetkin Park, Leipzig, Germany (July 1); Werchter, Werchter, Belgium (July 2); Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt am Main, Germany (July 2)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Boston, United States (1986 - present)
Bio
Pixies are an American alternative rock band which formed in Boston, Massachusetts, United States in 1986. The band consists of Charles (Black Francis) Thompson IV (vocals, guitar; also known as ''Frank Black''), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), David Lovering (drums) and Paz Lenchantin (bass, vocals).
Has Performed With
Weezer, The Orwells, The Jezabels, Public Access TV, Best Coast, Modest Mouse
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

November 24, 2025
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Last night the Pixies delivered their Bossanova & Trompe Le Monde set to the Town Hall with an almost frightening intensity.

Backseat Mafia

November 13, 2025
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Live Gallery: Pixies at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion 13.11.2025

Spectrum Culture (USA)

September 14, 2025
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Black Francis didn’t say a word to the crowd before, during or after The Pixies’ mighty 90-minute powerhouse of a set at Pittsburgh’s Stage AE Friday night.

Strange Carolinas (USA)

September 13, 2025
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About halfway through their 2025 world tour, Pixies stopped by Asheville Yards on a clear night. With help from Spoon and Fazerdaze, Pixies created a stacked and rocking bill.

Houston Press (USA)

September 2, 2025
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After Almost 40 Years, the Pixies Can Still Conjure Up Some Fairy Dust

Live in Limbo (Canada)

August 23, 2025
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Pixies Live In Concert

Boston.com (USA)

July 19, 2025
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The Pixies, with origins at the University of Massachusetts, played the first of two nights at MGM Friday.

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Image Credit

Angie Garrett [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Demos (The Purple Tape '87) (15 October 2025)