The Mountain Goats

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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139

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 139 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Mountain Goats is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth seeing. The Mountain Goats concert reviews describe live shows and performances as anthemic, upbeat, funky, haunting, spirited, ambitious, and seamless. The Mountain Goats is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Mountain Goats concerts? The Mountain Goats concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Mountain Goats? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Mountain Goats range from $25,000 - $40,000, with The Mountain Goats's current estimated booking fee to be around $25,000.

On tour

Mickey's Black Box, Lititz, United States (August 20); The NorVa, Norfolk, United States (August 21);Kuudes Linja, Helsinki, Finland (October 5); Nalen, Stockholm, Sweden (October 7); Vulkan Arena, Oslo, Norway (October 8); Metropol, Berlin, Germany (October 11); Christianskirche, Hamburg, Germany (October 12); De Centrale, Ghent, Belgium (October 13); TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands (October 14); Albert Hall, Manchester, United Kingdom (October 16); Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland (October 18); Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow, United Kingdom (October 19); St John-at-Hackney Church, London, United Kingdom (October 21)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Claremont, United States (1991 - present)

Bio

The Mountain Goats is the musical project of singer-songwriter, novelist, pianist and guitarist John Darnielle. He has the distinction of being named by the The New Yorker magazine as 'America's best non-hip-hop lyricist'; in its June 2006 issue, Paste magazine dubbed Darnielle one of the '100 Best Living Songwriters'.

Has Performed With

Oh Pep, Catherine Traicos, Blank Range

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Melodic Magazine

June 2, 2026

A sanctuary of collective healing: The Mountain Goats sell out the legendary 40 Watt Club in Athens, GA

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Local Spins (USA)

May 23, 2026

Summer Kickoff: Mountain Goats launch Bell’s series; view dozens of Michigan show schedules

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The Music (Australia)

April 18, 2026

All the action from the Melbourne date of the Mountain Goats' long-overdue Australian return.

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Scenestr (Australia)

April 17, 2026

There are bands with deep catalogues. Then there is The Mountain Goats.

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Backseat Mafia

April 13, 2026

The Mountain Goats reclaim Sydney after nine years away 13.04.2026

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

April 11, 2026

With Vaianu visiting the next day, 13th Floor scribe Simon Coffey, slipped one in by catching returning American lofi, indie folk group The Mountain Goats, on their first visit in 16 years at his favourite Tamaki Makaurau venue – The Powerstation.

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

December 11, 2025

The ingredients felt right for an elemental performance. An atmospheric river drenched Oregon, triggering floods in parts of the state. Meanwhile, John Darnielle and the Mountain Goats came to town promoting their new record

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