The Smashing Pumpkins live in concert.
ON TOUR

The Smashing Pumpkins

283
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

71
%
Based on 
283
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
73
%
Based on 
27
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 283 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Smashing Pumpkins is rated as a decent live performer, with shows that lack distinction. The Smashing Pumpkins concert reviews describe live shows and performances as expansive, alluring, incredible, masterful, mesmerizing, psychedelic, and meaningful.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Smashing Pumpkins concerts? The Smashing Pumpkins concerts usually last from two hours to up to three hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Smashing Pumpkins? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Smashing Pumpkins range from $500,000 - $700,000, with The Smashing Pumpkins's current estimated booking fee to be around $500,000.

On tour

Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines, (September 29); Hall A2 JIEXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta, Indonesia, (October 3);

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Chicago, United States (1988 - present)
Bio
The Smashing Pumpkins are an alternative rock band, formed in Chicago, Illinois, USA, in 1988. Billy Corgan and James Iha met in a record store, and began performing in local nightclubs with their bassist, D'arcy Wretzky, using a drum machine.
Has Performed With
Marilyn Manson, Wolfmother, Metric, Gerard Way, City Riots, Anberlin, Jane's Addiction, Weezer, Green Day
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

RockShot Magazine (UK)

September 12, 2025
%
The Smashing Pumpkins Are A Heavy Metal Machine In Gunnersbury Park

Backseat Mafia

August 20, 2025
%
Smashing Pumpkins / White Lies / Rocket – Piece Hall, Halifax 12.08.2025

V13 (Canada)

August 19, 2025
%
Check out this coverage of alt-rock superstars the Smashing Pumpkins, who made their Piece Hall debut with a hit-laden setlist.

The Upcoming (UK)

August 11, 2025
80
%
The Smashing Pumpkins Live In Concert

Boston.com (USA)

June 10, 2025
%
Within a smaller club setting, Corgan and the Machines of God delivered a 26-song set to the Pumpkins faithful.

Star Tribune (USA)

August 18, 2024
%
Billie Joe Armstrong’s trio played two of its albums in full for the sold-out Target Field crowd.

Chicago Tribune (USA)

August 15, 2024
%
Green Day brings new urgency to its Wrigley Field concert with Smashing Pumpkins

Past critic reviews published in

Chicago Concert Reviews (USA), Music-News.com (UK), Rolling Stone (USA), Reflections of Darkness (Germany), Buzz Magazine (UK) and more

Image Credit

Kriss Likes [CC BY 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Sighommi (30 August 2024)