Public Enemy live in concert.
ON TOUR

Public Enemy

94
critic concert reviews
rap

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
94
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Based on 
critic concert
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Critics Consensus

Based on 94 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Public Enemy is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Public Enemy concert reviews describe live shows and performances as genuine, lyrical, entertaining, defiant, enjoyable, and nostalgic.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Public Enemy concerts? Public Enemy concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to over two and a half hours long.

How much to book?

On tour

Openluchttheater Rivierenhof, Antwerpen-Deurne, Belgium (June 25); Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom (June 27); Eskelunden, Århus, Denmark (June 29); Dahls Arena, Trondheim, Norway (July 2); Strawberry Arena, Solna, Sweden (July 4); Ratinan Stadion, Tampere, Finland (July 7); Dariaus ir Girėno stadionas, Kaunas, Lithuania (July 10); PGE Narodowy, Warszawa, Poland (July 12); Puskás Aréna, Budapest, Hungary (July 15); Ušće park, Beograd, Serbia (July 18); Winter Gardens, Blackpool, United Kingdom (August 7)

Artist Info

Genre
rap
Origin
Bio
Public Enemy, also known as P.E., is a seminal Golden Age era Hip-Hop group known for their densely layered production and politically charged lyrics demonstrating their interest in the concerns of the African American community. PE formed in Long Island, New York, in 1982 around a WBAU radio show as Spectrum City.
Has Performed With
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Ice Cube, De La Soul
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Mercury News (USA)

May 27, 2025
%
Public Enemy, Bad Nerves among other highlights

Glide Magazine (USA)

September 21, 2024
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Suicidal Tendencies, The Aces, Cypress Hill, Public Enemy, Drug Church, Souls of Mischief Rule Day One at Riot Fest

The Scotsman (Scotland)

May 17, 2019
80
%
Hydro-Quebec Stage, Quebec City, Canada

The Skinny (UK)

May 15, 2019
60
%
Despite a quantity over quality approach, Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy and De La Soul offer enough genuine delights in Gods of Rap to prove that all hope isn't lost just yet

The Guardian (UK)

May 12, 2019
60
%
Gods of Rap review – hip-hop trailblazers take sleepy trip down memory lane 3 / 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars.

Manchester Evening News (UK)

May 12, 2019
60
%
Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy, De La Soul join forces for what feels like a genuine hip hop communion - despite a few gripes

NME (UK)

May 12, 2019
100
%
Gods of Rap tour: Wu-Tang Clan reign supreme as Public Enemy and De La Soul roll back the years

Past critic reviews published in

The Telegraph (UK), The Guardian (UK), Buzz Magazine (UK), The Skinny (UK), Reflections of Darkness (Germany) and more

Image Credit

Alterna2 [CC BY 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Retro House (Sentimental House) (11 August 2023)