The Black Keys

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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273

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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critic concert
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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 273 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Black Keys is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. The Black Keys concert reviews describe live shows and performances as amazing, offbeat, memorable, awe-inspiring, inspiring, psychedelic, and minimalist.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Black Keys concerts? The Black Keys concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Black Keys? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Black Keys range from $650,000 - $1,500,000, with The Black Keys's current estimated booking fee to be around $1,000,000.

On tour

Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA, United States (August 2); MegaCorp Pavillion, Newport, KY, United States (August 4); The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN, United States (August 6); Domaine national de Saint-Cloud, Saint-Cloud, France (August 26); the castle fields, southsea, portsmouth, United Kingdom (August 28); Eventim Apollo, London, United Kingdom (August 31);O2 Academy Brixton, London, United Kingdom (September 1); British Airways ARC, London, United Kingdom (September 2); AFAS Live, Amsterdam, Netherlands (September 4); AFAS Live, Amsterdam, Netherlands (September 5); Palladium, Cologne, Germany (September 6); Festhalle Bea Bern Expo, Berne, Switzerland (September 7); Zenith, München, Germany (September 9); Alcatraz, Milano, Italy (September 10); Palacio De Los Deportes, Madrid, Spain, Spain (September 13); Küçükçiftlik Park, Istanbul, Turkey (September 15);Scotiabank Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (October 14); Place Bell, Montreal, Canada (October 16)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Akron, United States (2001 - present)

Bio

The Black Keys are a two-man blues-rock group from Akron, Ohio, United States which formed in 2001, consisting of singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney. The band name was inspired by a schizophrenic artist and friend in Akron, who used the term "black keys" to describe things he disliked or people he did not trust.

Has Performed With

St Vincent, Royal Headache, Jake Bugg, Cage The Elephant, Arctic Monkeys, Band Of Horses, The Velveteers

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Glide Magazine (USA)

May 29, 2026

The Black Keys Balance Arena-Rock Hits and Vintage Cool Blues Numbers at Edgefield in Troutdale, OR

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Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

September 3, 2025

“No Rain, No Flowers” for The Black Keys, Hunt. Bank Pavilion, plus Gary Clark Jr.’s grooves

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Live in Limbo (Canada)

September 2, 2025

The Black Keys and Gary Clark Jr. delivered one of the summer’s most electrifying double bills on Sunday night at Budweiser Stage. There was an end of summer vibe in the air. The audience was looking to have a good time on the Labour day long weekend.

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