Public Image Ltd

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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117

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 117 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Public Image Ltd is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with some notable strengths. Public Image Ltd concert reviews describe live shows and performances as compelling, thrilling, eccentric, innovative, engaging, and motivational.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Public Image Ltd concerts? Public Image Ltd concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

On tour

Douglass Park, Chicago, IL, United States (September 18); First Avenue, Minneapolis, United States (September 22); Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, Canada (September 26); Webster Hall, New York, United States (September 28); Roxian Theatre, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (September 29);Big Night Live, Boston, MA, United States (October 3); The National, Richmond, VA, United States (October 5); Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh, NC, United States (October 6);Forum Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (January 24); Astor Theatre, Mount Lawley, WA, Perth, Australia (January 27)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Bio

Public Image Ltd. (aka PiL), are an experimental band which formed in 1978 in London, England.

Has Performed With

The Selecter

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Music-News.com (UK)

August 1, 2025

100

He's been the angriest of young men, a reality TV star and a Eurovision Song Contest hopeful.

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UK Music Reviews (UK)

June 28, 2025

The original godfather of British punk John Lydon and the other three members of Public Image Ltd were on blistering form at Rock City on Friday night for the extra date on their This Is Not The Last Tour that was slipped into their schedule because of the cancellation of The Stone Valley, North, South and Midlands

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XS Noize (Northern Ireland)

October 2, 2023

Before PiL took to the stage, politically outspoken Irish avant-garde punk producer Meryl Streek exhibited the confidence and talent of an experienced headline act. Meryl Streek demonstrated the things in society that required howling against and a masterclass on how people can effectively howl in solidarity.

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UK Music Reviews (UK)

June 24, 2022

Widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of the 70's, Public Image Ltd were at Rock City on Thursday night and front man John Lydon didn't hesitate to remind the crowd what PiL is all about.

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