Pixies

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

Based on

447

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified

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

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

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Backseat Mafia

November 13, 2025

Live Gallery: Pixies at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion 13.11.2025

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

September 14, 2025

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.

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Strange Carolinas (USA)

September 13, 2025

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.

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