"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 6/15/26)
79
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Based on
7
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 29 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Tommy Emmanuel is rated as a remarkable live performer, with worthwhile shows overall. Tommy Emmanuel concert reviews describe live shows and performances as ingenious, dramatic, and effortless.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Tommy Emmanuel concerts? Tommy Emmanuel concerts usually last about an hour.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book Tommy Emmanuel? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Tommy Emmanuel range from $35,000 - $50,000, with Tommy Emmanuel's current estimated booking fee to be around $35,000.
On tour
Vicar Street, Dublin, Ireland (November 2); Sava Centar, Belgrad, Serbia (November 8)
Tommy Emmanuel (born May 31, 1955) is an Australian virtuoso guitarist, best known for his fine art of "fingerpicking". He is considered by some as the greatest fingerpicker in the world today.
Has Performed With
Martin Taylor
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
The 13th Floor (New Zealand)
May 18, 2026
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Aussie acoustic guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel is back tearing up New Zealand with his new record Living In The Light. This five stop tour, hitting Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, and Christchurch, kicked off its first night by smashing into the Auckland Town Hall.
It’s been a guitar-heavy spring in Kansas City, with Bill Frisell, Pat Metheny and Tommy Emmanuel all playing shows within the space of a few weeks. All around the same age (Frisell, the oldest, recently celebrated his 75th birthday), the three eclectic maestros leaned heavily into their signature sounds
