"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/15/25)
75
%
Based on
11
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 134 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Willie Nelson is rated as an entertaining live performer, with many notable strengths. Willie Nelson concert reviews describe live shows and performances as jubilant, memorable, entertaining, dazzling, charming, inventive, and masterful.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Willie Nelson concerts? Willie Nelson concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book Willie Nelson? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Willie Nelson range from $250,000 - $300,000, with Willie Nelson's current estimated booking fee to be around $250,000.
On tour
Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, St. Louis, United States (June 28); Germania Insurance Amphitheater, Del Valle, TX, United States (July 4); Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, GA, United States (July 25); Darien Lake Ampitheater, Darien Center, New york, United States (August 8)
Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 29, 1933) is an American musician, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger (1975) and Stardust (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music.
Has Performed With
Willie Nelson and Friends, Willie Nelson and Family, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Alison Krauss, ZZ Top, Bob Dylan
Wilco honored Jerry Garcia on his birthday, Lucinda Williams covered the Beatles, Bob Dylan dug deep into his back catalog, and Willie Nelson closed out the night in stunning fashion
Many lazy journalists have ascribed the “national treasure” label to musicians who’ve hardly earned the title. However, when it comes to Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, 92 and 84, respectively, that sentiment is indisputable.
Julien Baker & Torres, Arcade Fire, Lucinda Williams, and the nearly 92-year-old host himself turned in dazzling performances on Nelson's ranch just outside of Austin
It’s an occasion any time two of the greatest living songwriters share a stage. When that stage happens to be one of the most beautiful venues in the country, there’s bound to be a little magic.
