Pixies live in concert.
ON TOUR

Pixies

423
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

81
%
Based on 
423
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
79
%
Based on 
30
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critics Consensus

Pixies is "Real Live Certified" and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 423 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Pixies is rated as a remarkable live performer, with impressive shows that are worth watching. Pixies concert reviews describe live shows and performances as surreal, playful, noisy, magical, stirring, thrilling, and amazing.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Pixies concerts? Pixies concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to two hours.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Pixies? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Pixies range from $150,000 - $300,000, with Pixies's current estimated booking fee to be around $150,000.

On tour

TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands (April 25); Lotto Arena, Antwerp, Belgium (April 26); SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen, Netherlands (April 28); Poppodium 013, Tilburg, Netherlands (April 29); Tempodrom, Berlin, Germany (May 1); Palladium, Cologne, Germany (May 2); Zenith, Munchen, Germany (May 3); Arkea Arena, Floirac, France (May 6); Palacio Municipal de Deportes, Granada, Spain (May 9); Sagres Campo Pequeno, Lisboa, Portugal (May 10); P&J Arena, Aberdeen, United Kingdom (May 13); O2 Academy Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (May 14); O2 Academy Brixton, London, United Kingdom (May 16); 02 Academy Brixton, London, United Kingdom (May 17); O2 Academy Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom (May 19); O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom (May 20); Utilita Arena, Cardiff, United Kingdom (May 21); O2 City Hall, Newcastle , United Kingdom (May 23); The Van Buren, Phoenix, United States (June 16); The Van Buren, Phoenix, United States (June 17)

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Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Boston, United States (1986 - present)
Bio
Pixies are an American alternative rock band which formed in Boston, Massachusetts, United States in 1986. The band consists of Charles (Black Francis) Thompson IV (vocals, guitar; also known as ''Frank Black''), Joey Santiago (lead guitar), David Lovering (drums) and Paz Lenchantin (bass, vocals).
Has Performed With
Weezer, The Orwells, The Jezabels, Public Access TV, Best Coast, Modest Mouse
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Backseat Mafia

November 21, 2024
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An Unforgettable, Intimate Affair as Pixies Play Liberty Hall – Eora/Sydney, 20.11.24

The AU Review (Australia)

November 21, 2024
100
%
Pixies bring two hours of nonstop rock & roll to Sydney’s Liberty Hall

Scenestr (Australia)

November 20, 2024
%
Pixies made a quick pitstop in inner Melbourne for an intimate gig within an expansive arena tour with the legendary grunge band Pearl Jam.

The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

September 11, 2024
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Pearl Jam brought their Dark Matter Tour to Auckland’s Go Media (Mt Smart) Stadium

V13 (Canada)

August 31, 2024
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The iconic alt-rock group Pixies arrive in Halifax to deliver a career-spanning set.

GoldenPlec (Ireland)

August 31, 2024
100
%
Pixies at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, Ireland

Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

August 30, 2024
%
Pixies deliver a short, sharp and sensational set at the RDS

Past critic reviews published in

The Aquarian Weekly (USA), Star Tribune (USA), Strange Carolinas (USA), The Upcoming (UK), Manchester Evening News (UK) and more

Image Credit

Angie Garrett [CC BY-2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

The Night the Zombies Came (25 October 2024)