"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/15/25)
68
%
Based on
5
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are "Real Live Certified" if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critics Consensus
Based on 95 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Zola Jesus is rated as a decent live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Zola Jesus concert reviews describe live shows and performances as haunting, operatic, stirring, mysterious, emotional, cinematic, and abrasive.
How long are their concerts?
How long are Zola Jesus concerts? Zola Jesus concerts usually last from 45 minutes to just over an hour.
How much to book?
How much does it cost to book Zola Jesus? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Zola Jesus range from $15,000 - $25,000, with Zola Jesus's current estimated booking fee to be around $15,000.
On tour
National Sawdust, Brooklyn, United States, (September 27); National Sawdust, Brooklyn, NY, United States, (September 27);
Zola Jesus is the stage name of Russian-American singer-songwriter Nika Roza Danilova (born 11 April 1989 in Phoenix, Arizona and raised in Merrill, Wisconsin, USA). Her music style combines electronic, industrial, classical, goth, and experimental rock influences.
Has Performed With
Miss Blanks, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Artist Website
Critic Concert Reviews
Spectrum Culture (USA)
June 18, 2025
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Towards the end of her stirring solo piano concert, Nika Roza Danilova—who records under the name Zola Jesus—suddenly became very chatty. She had kept the banter to a minimum for the first hour, almost as if she was afraid to break the spell of silence that hung over the audience.
Appearing at Ottawa's 27 Club (formerly Zaphod Beebelbrox) Zola Jesus was joined by hometown musician Matt Radich, who performs a blend of synth pop and lo-fi indie rock under the moniker Townes.
Many great performances have taken place on that stage throughout the gallery’s Up-Late programme, with performers often crammed among their instruments.
But that didn’t stop Brooklyn’s summer space House of Vans from opening for a special visual installation, ‘Paradox’, by Abby Portner, along with performances by Zola Jesus and Yves Tumor on Friday night, February 23rd.
