"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 6/15/26)
82
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Based on
11
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 109 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Sparks is rated as an excellent live performer, with noteworthy shows that are worth seeing. Sparks concert reviews describe live shows and performances as euphoric, ingenious, powerful, whimsical, energetic, eclectic, and infectious. Sparks is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Sparks concerts? Sparks concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to two hours.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book Sparks? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Sparks range from $7,500 - $15,000, with Sparks's current estimated booking fee to be around $7,500.
On tour
Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Crickhowell, United Kingdom (August 20); Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, Crickhowell, United Kingdom (August 20); Square Bayard, Charleville-Mézières, France (August 20); York Barbican, York, United Kingdom (August 25); Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, Saint-Cloud, France (August 26); Southend Cliffs Pavilion, Southend On Sea, United Kingdom (August 26); De Roma, Antwerp, Belgium (August 29)
Sparks are an American rock and pop music band formed in Los Angeles in 1970 by brothers Ron Mael (keyboards) and Russell Mael (vocals), initially under the name Halfnelson.
Has Performed With
Franz Ferdinand
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
Scenestr (Australia)
June 1, 2026
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In my recent article interviewing Sparks singer Russell Mael, I noted: '(Sparks) fans are super fans, and those who aren't simply haven’t discovered them yet.'
Talent Is An Asset, especially if you are Ron and Russell Mael. The Sparks Brothers finally brought their live show to Auckland after nearly 60 years and 28 albums.
It is really, really hard to sit down at a Sparks show. Portland’s Revolution Hall has the capability to exist as both a standing general admission club and a theater with seats (albeit removable, uncomfortable ones). For some inexplicable reason, whoever calls the shots figured people would want to sit during Sparks.
