The “Music of Hey Arnold! Live” tour has been announced to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the show’s debut with composer Jim Lang set to lead the performances with his band the PS118 AllStars. The 20-date tour kicks off on October 26th in Pioneertown, California at Pappy and Harriet’s. “The Music of Hey Arnold! Live” stops include New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Houston, and Philadelphia. The tour wraps up December 2nd in Los Angeles at The Belasco.
The tour will feature a special guest appearance by series creator Craig Bartlett. Lang composed the music for Hey Arnold!, drawing from jazz, hip-hop, blues, R&B, and funk. The show combines the series’ music with multimedia visuals, nostalgic moments, and stories from behind the music, a press release said.
Tour Dates and Tickets
An artist ticket pre-sale begins on Wednesday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. local time. The general on-sale begins Friday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. local time. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the tour’s official website.
The Hey Arnold! animated series focused on the titular 4th grader who attends P.S. 118 school, ran on Nickelodeon from 1996 to 2004 and spawned two films, 2002’s Hey Arnold!: The Movie and 2017’s made for television feature Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie.
Revival Talks
The tour comes as talks about a Hey Arnold! revival are happening, according to remarks made by the show’s producer and writer Joe Purdy at MultiCon 2026 during an early August interview with The Direct. Purdy said talks are “absolutely” happening with decision-makers at Nickelodeon’s owner Paramount.
“The Music of Hey Arnold! Live” Tour 2026 Dates:
10/26 — Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy and Harriet’s
10/29 — Philadelphia, PA @ City Winery Philadelphia
11/01 — Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
11/02 — Boston, MA @ The Wilbur
11/03 — New York, NY @ (Le) Poisson Rouge
11/04 — Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
11/06 — Nashville, TN @ City Winery Nashville
11/07 — Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
11/09 — Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
11/10 — Saint Louis, MO @ The Pageant
11/12 — New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans
11/16 — Houston, TX @ House of Blues
11/17 — Dallas, TX @ Texas Theatre
11/18 — Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
11/22 — Seattle, WA @ The Neptune
11/24 — San Francisco, CA @ The Castro Theatre
11/28 — Fresno, CA @ Tower Theatre
11/29 — Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory
11/30 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
12/02 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
The “Music of Hey Arnold! Live” tour is a must-see event for fans of the classic Nickelodeon show. With its unique blend of music, visuals, and behind-the-scenes stories, the tour promises to be a nostalgic and entertaining experience. As the show’s 30th anniversary approaches, the tour is a great way to celebrate the enduring legacy of Hey Arnold!. With Craig Bartlett and Jim Lang on board, fans can expect an authentic and engaging experience that will leave them feeling nostalgic and energized.
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