Richard Thompson live in concert.
ON TOUR

Richard Thompson

116
critic concert reviews
folk

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

76
%
Based on 
116
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
76
%
Based on 
9
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 116 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Richard Thompson is rated as an entertaining live performer, with many notable strengths. Richard Thompson concert reviews describe live shows and performances as joyful, inspiring, lively, consistent, spellbinding, and extraordinary.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Richard Thompson concerts? Richard Thompson concerts usually last an hour and a half.

How much to book?

On tour

Parish Church of St George, Beckenham, United Kingdom (August 21)

Artist Info

Genre
folk
Origin
Notting Hill, United Kingdom (4/3/1949)
Bio
Richard Thompson OBE (born 3 April 1949, Notting Hill, London) is a British singer/songwriter and guitarist. Highly regarded for his guitar techniques.
Has Performed With
Richard Thompson Trio
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Scotsman (Scotland)

June 11, 2026
80
%
Richard Thompson Live In Concert In Edinburgh, Scotland

Spectrum Culture (USA)

April 16, 2026
%
Just before Richard Thompson began his show at Portland’s Revolution Hall, someone in the crowd shouted, “How’s your ribs?” Thompson, caught off guard, put his hands to his sides, paused and then played “Stony Ground” from his 2013 album

Americana (UK)

April 25, 2025
%
There are gigs, and then there are memorable gigs.

The Telegraph (UK)

June 9, 2024
80
%
The enduring folk-rocker celebrated his birthday in style, with a little help from his illustrious family and friends

Music-News.com (UK)

June 9, 2024
80
%
Richard Thompson has been on the road promoting his 19th solo album, Ship to Shore. He is also celebrating his 75th birthday year.

Buzz Magazine (UK)

June 7, 2024
80
%
Folk-rock virtuoso RICHARD THOMPSON delivers age-defying performance in Cardiff

The Guardian (UK)

May 29, 2024
80
%
In a sublime concert full of banter, storytelling and guitar virtuosity, the 75-year-old surrenders himself completely to each moment

Past critic reviews published in

Nippertown (USA), Americana Highways (USA), Nippertown (USA), Grateful Web (USA), Nippertown (USA) and more

Image Credit

Bryan Ledgard [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

The Daily Insight - Single (26 June 2026)