The Darkness

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating

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270

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified

Critic Consensus

The Darkness is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers. Based on 270 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that The Darkness is rated as a remarkable live performer, with impressive shows that are worth watching. The Darkness concert reviews describe live shows and performances as memorable, charismatic, upbeat, raunchy, ebullient, amazing, and high-energy.

ON TOUR

New Theatre - Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom (Mar 8); Swansea Arena, Swansea, United Kingdom (Mar 9); Mountford Hall @ Liverpool Guild Of Students, Liverpool, United Kingdom (Mar 14); York Barbican, York, United Kingdom (Mar 17); Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow, United Kingdom (Mar 20); O2 City Hall, Newcastle , United Kingdom (Mar 21); O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom (Mar 22); Portsmouth Guidhall, Portsmouth, United Kingdom (Mar 25); Corn Exchange, Cambridge, United Kingdom (Mar 28); OVO Arena Wembley, London, United Kingdom (Mar 29); Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, United Kingdom (Jun 13); Donington Park, Castle Donington, United Kingdom (Jun 13)

FESTIVALS IN 2025

Download Festival 2025

June 13 - 15, 2025

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Latest Release

The Longest Kiss - Single (18 September 2024)

Artist Info

Genre

metal

Origin

Lowestoft, United Kingdom (2000 - present)

Bio

Has Performed With

Voodoo Sons, Push Push, Nine Sons Of Dan, Foxy Shazam, Diarrhea Planet, Ash, Apes, Danko Jones, Black Stone Cherry

Critic Concert Reviews

Backseat Mafia

February 10, 2024

The Darkness at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney 10.02.2023

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Scenestr (Australia)

February 8, 2024

It's hard not to have high expectations of this line-up at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall.

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The Music (Australia)

February 8, 2024

The Darkness, You Am I @ Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, Australia

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The Music (Australia)

February 6, 2024

The energetic lineup included You Am I performing their Spinal Tap tribute show, DZ Deathrays, Cry Club and a DJ set from Eleven & Denim.

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UK Music Reviews (UK)

December 20, 2023

The Darkness, Britain's beloved heavy rock band, were back at Rock City on Tuesday night to continue the celebrations of the twentieth anniversary of their multi platinum debut album, Permission To Land, and what a celebration it was.

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