Primal Scream live in concert.
ON TOUR

Primal Scream

147
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

79
%
Based on 
147
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
79
%
Based on 
16
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 147 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Primal Scream is rated as an impressive live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Primal Scream concert reviews describe live shows and performances as high-energy, uplifting, raucous, aggressive, magical, abrasive, and invigorating.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Primal Scream concerts? Primal Scream 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 Primal Scream? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Primal Scream range from $80,000 - $120,000, with Primal Scream's current estimated booking fee to be around $80,000.

On tour

Fermasa, Feria de Muestras de Armilla, Armilla (Granada), Spain (May 15); Jardins De Vivers, Valencia, Spain (May 22); Hill Farm, Steventon, United Kingdom (July 23); the castle fields, southsea, portsmouth, United Kingdom (August 28)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Glasgow, United Kingdom (1982 - present)
Bio
Primal Scream are an alternative rock band from Glasgow, Scotland, originally formed in 1982 by Bobby Gillespie and Jim Beattie.
Has Performed With
The Delta Riggs
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Louder Sound

December 9, 2025
80
%
Primal Scream deliver storming run through 2000's XTRMNTR at special Roundhouse show

Leftlion (UK)

April 15, 2025
%
Primal Scream at Rock City

Evening Standard (UK)

April 12, 2025
80
%
Bobby Gillespie and co seem more resonant than ever in a night of high energy rock ‘n' roll

The Upcoming (UK)

April 11, 2025
60
%
Primal Scream at Hammersmith Apollo

Music-News.com (UK)

April 11, 2025
80
%
On a surprisingly balmy April evening under the West Way, Gen X were out in full force for a brilliant Thursday night Primal Scream show at the Hammersmith Apollo.

The Arts Desk (UK)

April 9, 2025
80
%
Bobby Gillespie and Andrew Innes aren't ready to join the heritage circuit yet

Rolling Stone (Australia)

January 21, 2025
%
“This is momentous for us,” Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie stated during the band’s recent Fremantle Prison show

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Latest Release

Come Ahead The Remixes Volume Two Dubs (17 November 2025)