UB40 live in concert.
ON TOUR

UB40

48
critic concert reviews
global

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

74
%
Based on 
48
critic concert
reviews
LAST 12 MONTHS RATING  
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Critic Consensus

Based on 48 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that UB40 is rated as an enjoyable live performer, though not exceptional overall. UB40 concert reviews describe live shows and performances as stunning, magical, feel-good, and energetic.

ON TOUR

Ancienne Belgique, Bruxelles, Belgium (April 1); 3 Arena, Dublin, Ireland (April 4); Singleton Park, Swansea, United Kingdom (July 20); Anselmo Valencia Amphitheater, Tucson, United States (August 4)

Latest release

Red Red Wine - Single (September 2, 2022)

artist info

GENRE
global
ORIGIN
Birmingham, United Kingdom (1978 - present)
BIO
A reggae band formed 1978 in Birmingham, UK. The music grasps from roots reggae and dub to lovers rock and pop.
HAS PERFORMED with
Steel Pulse

CRITIC concert REVIEWS

Loads of Music (Switzerland)

November 11, 2023
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UB40 and Gentleman, both reggae royalty were the perfect choice for the “Reggae Rules” night at Baloise Session this year. UB40’s timeless classics blend seamlessly with Gentleman’s more contemporary flair.

Backseat Mafia

October 2, 2022
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Whilst the band only retains Ali Campbell from the original UB40 lineup, the gathered musicians who go to make up the band turned in a stellar performance, running through much of their greatest hits catalogue while introducing a number of tracks from their latest album, Unprecedented.

Express and Star (UK)

March 6, 2022
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Thousands of UB40 fans were groovin' at the hottest ticket in town - the UB40 'Tribute to Astro' homecoming concert at the Utilita Arena Birmingham.

Birmingham Live (UK)

December 21, 2019
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All-time favourites and loved worldwide UB40 returned to Birmingham for their Christmas Hometown Show, bringing together people of all ages to a very packed venue.

MAGNET Magazine (USA)

October 4, 2019
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UB40? We be a little confused. It’s a tale two UB40s.

Chicago Concert Reviews (USA)

September 18, 2019
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Four reggae-filled decades of UB40 featuring Ali and Astro, plus the sunny Shaggy and sociopolitical Steel Pulse

Nottingham Post (UK)

May 14, 2019
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UB40 are 'magical' as they celebrate 40th anniversary at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall~review and photos

Past critic reviews published in

The Upcoming (UK), Stuff (New Zealand), Yorkshire Evening Post (UK), Gig Junkies (UK), Scenestr (Australia) and more

IMAGE CREDIT

Eva Rinaldi [CC BY 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons