"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
82
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Based on
8
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 106 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
SGC HALL ARIAKE, 東京都, Japan (May 5); duo MUSIC EXCHANGE, 東京都, Japan (May 6); Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, United Kingdom (June 12); Opera House, Blackpool, United Kingdom (June 15); Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth, United Kingdom (June 17); Bristol Beacon, Bristol, United Kingdom (June 18); Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom (June 20)
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
Spectrum Culture (USA)
September 30, 2025
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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.
Sparks had their biggest hometown show ever at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles this past Sunday night. The triumphant finale of their 2023 world tour found the Mael brothers on the same stage as the show that had first kindled their passion for pop music.
