The Flaming Lips

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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327

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reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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critic concert
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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 327 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Flaming Lips is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. The Flaming Lips concert reviews describe live shows and performances as magical, nostalgic, psychedelic, joyous, entertaining, theatrical, and mesmerizing.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Flaming Lips concerts? The Flaming Lips concerts usually last from one hour to up to three hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Flaming Lips? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Flaming Lips range from $100,000 - $150,000, with The Flaming Lips's current estimated booking fee to be around $100,000.

On tour

Dreamland, Margate, United Kingdom (July 18); The Halls Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom (July 21); The Piece Hall, Halifax, United Kingdom (July 23); Henham Park, Southwold, Sunrise Coast, Suffolk, United Kingdom (July 23); Somerset House, London, United Kingdom (July 25); Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre, Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, G3 7LH, United Kingdom (July 27); DEPOT, Cardiff, United Kingdom (July 29); Dolina Trzech Stawów, Katowice, Poland (August 7); Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), Jakarta, Indonesia (August 22);Preston Park, Brighton, United Kingdom (July 31);Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, United States (September 24)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Oklahoma City, United States (1983 - present)

Bio

The Flaming Lips are an American neo-psychedelic band, formed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States in 1983.

Has Performed With

The Go Team, Tame Impala, Spoon, Mac DeMarco, Le Butcherettes, Klangstof, Beck, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Dinosaur Jr, Weezer

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Santa Barbara Independent (USA)

September 16, 2025

It’s Summertime' Tour Brings a Dazzling Evening of Loose Fun Under the Stars

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Grateful Web (USA)

September 9, 2025

Psychedelic Alt-Rock with The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse in Berkeley

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Mercury News (USA)

September 8, 2025

Flaming Lips cover Black Sabbath in Berkeley

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA)

August 10, 2025

Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse is an indie-rock dream bill at Stage AE

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Strange Carolinas (USA)

August 4, 2025

The Flaming Lips brought their summer tour with Modest Mouse to Raleigh's Red Hat Amphitheater on Saturday night. It was an unseasonably cool night and the crowd was ready for some rock 'n' roll weirdness and Wayne Coyne and crew were more than happy to oblige.

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The Upcoming (UK)

April 27, 2025

The Flaming Lips at Brixton Academy

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Scenestr (Australia)

February 7, 2025

If you've never been to a Flaming Lips concert, it can be a little difficult to fathom why diehard fans – me included – lavish Wayne Coyne and his intrepid band of musicians with such praise.

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