The War On Drugs live in concert.
ON TOUR

The War On Drugs

260
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
260
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
78
%
Based on 
18
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 260 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The War On Drugs is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. The War On Drugs concert reviews describe live shows and performances as mesmerising, easygoing, powerful, emotive, dynamic, pleasing, and effortless.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The War On Drugs concerts? The War On Drugs concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to over two hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The War on Drugs? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The War on Drugs range from $75,000 - $150,000, with The War on Drugs's current estimated booking fee to be around $75,000.

On tour

London Stadium, London, United Kingdom (June 6); St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (June 14); St James' Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (June 15)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Philadelphia, United States (2005 - present)
Bio
The War on Drugs is an American indie rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Band member Adam Granduciel (born Adam Granofsky in Dover, Massachusetts) moved from Oakland, California to Philadelphia in 2003, where he met Kurt Vile and began playing music with him.
Has Performed With
White Laces, Weird Dreams, Caveman, Califone, Amen Dunes, Spoon
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

V13 (Canada)

October 8, 2024
%
The National and The War On Drugs along with openers Lucius impressed at the Vancouver stop of their “Zen Diagram Tour” at Rogers Arena.

Exclaim (Canada)

September 21, 2024
%
The War on Drugs and the National Brought Polished Perfection and Chaotic Theatricality to Toronto

Boston.com (USA)

September 15, 2024
%
On Saturday at the Xfinity Center, The National showed how to make being a bummer into a life-affirming experience.

WhyNow (UK)

July 15, 2024
100
%
The War On Drugs brought their ethereal rock sound to life at The Royal Albert Hall, captivating fans with a mix of classic tracks and stunning visuals.

Scenestr (Australia)

December 12, 2023
%
As the sun dips below the horizon, welcoming a cool breeze that lowers the temperature to 'just bearable', Brisbane has put on a weather-charm offensive for Americans The War On Drugs and Spoon's concert at The Riverstage (9 December).

The Music (Australia)

December 10, 2023
%
"Next time it’s going to be a completely different scene – bench pressing amps, alcohol free, just protein shakes."

The AU Review (Australia)

December 6, 2023
90
%
The War on Drugs at their very best at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt

Past critic reviews published in

Rolling Stone (Australia), The 13th Floor (New Zealand), V13 (Canada), Brighton Source (UK), Exclaim (Canada) and more

Image Credit

DigBoston [CC BY 2.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

Live Drugs Again (13 September 2024)