John Carpenter To Play One-Night-Only Show in New York City!
Legendary director and composer John Carpenter has announced a special one-night-only show ahead of his highly anticipated residency in Los Angeles this October. But before he takes over L.A., he’s making a stop in the Big Apple for a rare performance in New York City! We've got all the details on how to grab your tickets below.
The Master of Horror himself, John Carpenter, is set to return to the stage later this year with a series of concerts in Los Angeles. But for East Coast fans feeling left out, fear not—Carpenter has just announced a special one-night-only performance in New York City on October 10th, 2025. This marks his first live show since 2018, making it a must-see event for longtime fans. Tickets go on sale March 12th, 2025, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone!
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE:
Following enormous demand for four Halloween-time performances in L.A., film and music icon John Carpenter will play a single night at the Knockdown Center in New York this October, offering fans on the East Coast a chance to see his first musical performances in more than six years.
Pre-sale for tickets to the one-night-only HORRORMEISTER will be available to the general public beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 12 with general admission tickets available the following day. Tickets can be purchased at https://theofficialjohncarpenter.com/tour/.
Featuring Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies, this single-night concert performance on Oct. 10 will feature music from many of Carpenter’s 20 films and his five albums, offering a galvanizing musical tour of Carpenter’s astonishing imagination and visions.
“As soon as we announced my four-night L.A. residency, the response was incredible, and I wanted to offer my fans on the East Coast a chance to hear our music without having to fly across the country,” Carpenter said. “With a one-night show, we’ll get to really dig deep into our musical souls, which is something I can’t wait to share.”
The just-announced New York show and the L.A. residency at the Belasco Theatre mark the first time Carpenter has performed live since 2018.
HORRORMEISTER is produced by Storm King Productions, the production company founded and led by Sandy King. For more about John Carpenter’s music and cinematic legacy, visit his official website at https://theofficialjohncarpenter.com.
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At nearly 80 years old, John Carpenter remains a living legend, and these upcoming shows could very well be the last time he graces the stage. If you have the chance to see him live, don’t miss it. Carpenter isn’t just a master of horror—he’s a cinematic icon, one of the rare directors who also composes his own film scores. From the haunting theme of “Halloween” in 1978 to his more recent compositions like his “Lost Themes” albums, his music has left an undeniable mark on film history. As longtime fans who have collected many of his scores, we can confidently say they are some of the best listening experiences out there. We’re hoping to catch a few of his shows in Los Angeles, and if you’re a fan, we highly recommend you do the same.
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