The Waterboys live in concert.
ON TOUR

The Waterboys

77
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

78
%
Based on 
77
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
80
%
Based on 
5
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 77 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that The Waterboys is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. The Waterboys concert reviews describe live shows and performances as energetic, powerful, polished, grandiose, anthemic, electrifying, and exhilarating.

How long are their concerts?

How long are The Waterboys concerts? The Waterboys concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book The Waterboys? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for The Waterboys range from $35,000 - $50,000, with The Waterboys's current estimated booking fee to be around $35,000.

On tour

de Bijloke, Gent, Belgium (July 4); Historical Bijloke site, Gent, Belgium (July 5); Lindisfarne, Northumberland, United Kingdom (August 23); SPOT/De Oosterpoort, Groningen, Netherlands (August 25); Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands (August 26); Tivoli Vredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands (August 27); Théâtre Beanfield (Théâtre Corona), Montreal, QC, Canada (September 10)

Artist Info

Genre
rock
Origin
Edinburgh, United Kingdom (1982 - present)
Bio
The Waterboys is a British celtic band formed in 1983 by Scottish musician Mike Scott. Their songs, largely written by Scott, often contain literary references and are frequently concerned with spirituality.
Has Performed With
Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Music-News.com (UK)

June 1, 2025
80
%
The Waterboys are back on the road, and this time they're bringing with them a bold new album, Life, Death and Dennis Hopper. With over four decades of music behind them, Mike Scott and his ever-evolving lineup continue to deliver performances that blend nostalgia with fearless reinvention.

Leftlion (UK)

May 12, 2025
%
The Waterboys at Rock City

The Telegraph (UK)

May 2, 2025
80
%
The British rockers are still going, and still terrific – and the modest-sized Anvil in Basingstoke suited them to a tee

The Scotsman (Scotland)

October 10, 2023
80
%
The Waterboys Live In Concert In Scotland

Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

July 17, 2023
%
On a day dominated by rainfall, The Waterboys cleared the clouds and let the sun shine on the Iveagh Gardens on Friday evening.

The Scotsman (Scotland)

November 1, 2021
100
%
The first of two Waterboys performances at the Barrowland saw Mike Scott and Co on freewheeling form, writes Fiona Shepherd

Americana Highways (USA)

October 17, 2019
%
Still, I figured The Waterboys were basically one-hit wonders. Until last Saturday.

Past critic reviews published in

The Guardian (UK), The Scotsman (Scotland), The Upcoming (UK), The Arts Desk (UK), Music-News.com (UK) and more

Image Credit

The Super Mat [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

1985 (23 February 2024)