The Kooks

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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162

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 162 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Kooks is rated as an entertaining live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. The Kooks concert reviews describe live shows and performances as vibrant, dreamy, effortless, incredible, raucous, nostalgic, and career-spanning.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Kooks concerts? The Kooks concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to three hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Kooks? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Kooks range from $75,000 - $150,000, with The Kooks's current estimated booking fee to be around $110,000.

On tour

Co-op Live, Manchester, United Kingdom, (October 3); Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, (October 10); The O2: Millenium Dome, London, United Kingdom, (October 11); Estadio 3 De Marzo, Zapopan, JAL, Mexico, (November 6); Ancienne Belgique, Brussels, Belgium, (February 9); AFAS Live, Amsterdam, Netherlands, (February 17); Forum Karlín, Praha, Czech Republic, (February 25); Razzmatazz; Sala Riviera, Barcelona, Spain; Madrid, Spain, (March 3; Mar 4);

Artist Info

Genre

electronic

Origin

Brighton, United Kingdom (2004 - present)

Bio

British indie rock band - formed in Brighton, England, United Kingdom in 2004. The band currently consists of Luke Pritchard (vocals, guitar), Hugh Harris (guitar), and Alexis Nunez (drums).

Has Performed With

The Griswolds, Larrikin Love, Glass Towers, Dash and Will, Barns Courtney

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

September 1, 2025

The Kooks extend the summer with their boisterous tunes at Electric Picnic

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Riff Magazine (USA)

June 19, 2025

The Kooks stay cool, full of swagger at the Fox

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Scenestr (Australia)

March 10, 2025

There is nothing quite like the grit and groove of iconic indie rock to invoke that feeling of youthful angst and heartfelt nostalgia from our troublesome teen years.

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Scenestr (Australia)

March 7, 2025

Almost 20 years ago I was introduced to The Kooks as they played their first Isle of Wight Festival in June 2006, hot off the heels of releasing debut album 'Inside In / Inside Out' in January of the same year.

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