"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 1/30/26)
77
%
Based on
27
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 293 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Darkness is rated as a remarkable live performer, with impressive shows that are worth watching. The Darkness concert reviews describe live shows and performances as memorable, charismatic, upbeat, raunchy, ebullient, amazing, and high-energy. The Darkness is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers.
How long are their concerts?
How long are The Darkness concerts? The Darkness concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.
How much to book?
On tour
Enmore theatre, Sydney , Australia (February 27); Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide, Australia (February 28); Stade municipal Jos Péron, Penmarc'h, France (June 12); Knebworth Park, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (July 11); Fistral Beach, Newquay, United Kingdom (August 5)
The Darkness have always been a band of gleeful contradiction—self-aware glam theatrics mixed with genuine, airtight musicianship—and their show at the Fillmore on November 13 proved they’re still masters of that balance. If anything, they’ve only doubled down.
The Darkness returned to Southern California in support of their eighth studio album Dreams On Toast. The sold-out Wiltern was jam-packed with loyal fans on fire in anticipation of this performance.
Simply put, The Darkness are, without a doubt, one of the best bands you can ever see live. And I don’t say that lightly because, as you probably know, I catch hundreds of bands every year.
