The Darkness live in concert.
ON TOUR

The Darkness

284
critic concert reviews
metal

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

80
%
Based on 
284
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
76
%
Based on 
18
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 284 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Darkness is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. The Darkness concert reviews describe live shows and performances as memorable, charismatic, upbeat, raunchy, ebullient, amazing, and high-energy.

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

Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium, (September 30); Poppodium 013, Tilburg, Netherlands, (October 2); Fabrik, Hamburg, Germany, (October 3); Metropol, Berlin, Germany, (October 10); Backstage Werk, Munich, Germany, (October 14); Sala Apolo, Barcelona, Spain, (October 21); Sala Riviera, Madrid, Spain, (October 22); LAV - Lisboa Ao Vivo, Lisbon, Portugal, (October 24); Santana 27, Bilbao, Spain, (October 26); Elysée Montmartre, Paris, France, (October 29); Live Music Hall, Cologne, Germany, (October 30); The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, (February 20); Enmore theatre, Sydney , Australia, (February 27); Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide, Australia, (February 28); Knebworth Park, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, (July 11);

Artist Info

Genre
metal
Origin
Lowestoft, United Kingdom (2000 - present)
Bio
Has Performed With
Voodoo Sons, Push Push, Nine Sons Of Dan, Foxy Shazam, Diarrhea Planet, Ash, Apes, Danko Jones, Black Stone Cherry
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Louder Sound

September 12, 2025
80
%
The Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins and writer Pat Carty worked together as apprentice joiners in the 1990s: 30 years on, we put them together again

The Arts STL (USA)

September 4, 2025
%
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.

Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

June 26, 2025
70
%
The Darkness Live In Concert

V13 (Canada)

March 22, 2025
%
The Darkness host a night of rowdy birthday celebrations at York Barbican with support from '90s Britrock faves Ash.

Birmingham Live (UK)

March 15, 2025
%
As a special treat, they threw in a surprise cover of Harry Belafonte’s Jump In The Line, adding an unexpected twist to the night. While Ash’s sound leans more toward the radio rock side of the spectrum compared to The Darkness’s flamboyant theatrics, once the headliners hit the stage

Music-News.com (UK)

March 12, 2025
80
%
Glam returns to Guildford, thanks to The Darkness! Bringing their trademark flamboyance and electrifying rock god energy to one of their many sold out gigs on their UK tour.

RockShot Magazine (UK)

March 10, 2025
%
The Darkness Leave Their Home County Toasted At Second Ipswich Regent Theatre Show

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Latest Release

The Longest Kiss - Single (18 September 2024)