Billy Idol

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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Last 12 Months Rating

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Critics Consensus

Based on 136 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Billy Idol is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Billy Idol concert reviews describe live shows and performances as theatrical, glorious, commanding, nostalgic, genuine, and thundering.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Billy Idol concerts? Billy Idol concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to three hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Billy Idol? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Billy Idol range from $125,000 - $500,000, with Billy Idol's current estimated booking fee to be around $300,000.

On tour

Moody Center ATX, Austin, United States (May 4); Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Alpharetta, GA, United States (May 9); Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL, United States (May 13); PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte NC, United States (May 16); Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, United States (May 17); Budweiser Stage, Toronto, Canada (May 23); Refshaleoen, Kobenhavn, Denmark (June 18); The National Bowl, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom (June 22); Kunst!rasen Gronau, Bonn, Germany (June 29); Brita Arena, Wiesbaden, Germany (July 2); Park, Budapest, Hungary (July 8)

Festivals in 2025

Copenhell Festival 2025

June 18 - 21, 2025

Forever Now Festival 2025

22-Jun-25

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Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

Stanmore, United Kingdom (11/30/1955)

Bio

Billy Idol (born William Michael Albert Broad on November 30, 1955 in Middlesex, England) is an English musician. Idol lived in Worthing before attending Sussex University for only a year before joining the Bromley Contingent of keen Sex Pistols fans.

Has Performed With

Blondie, Bryan Adams, Cheap Trick, Slash, Steve Stevens, Killing Joke, Toyah

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Soundcheck SF (USA)

February 9, 2024

Billy Idol’s electrifying performance at The Venue at Thunder Valley on February 9, 2024, marked yet another chapter in the storied career of one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most enduring icons.

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The Aquarian Weekly (USA)

September 27, 2023

Billy Idol at the Kings Theatre / September 12, 2023

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Backseat Mafia

September 15, 2023

Billy Idol – Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, NY 12.09.2023

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The Scotsman (Scotland)

October 25, 2022

Billy Idol Live In Concert In Glasgow, Scotland

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Backseat Mafia

October 24, 2022

The cult punk pop singer was on top form as was the 64 year old Toyah Wilcox who clearly knows how to project herself on the stage thundering through the set with old classics ‘Thunder in the Mountains’ and a cover version of Echo Beach’.

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