The Format

The Format will perform at Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C. on October 2, 2026, with special guests The Get Up Kids. The event is sold out. The show marks a significant reunion for the indie-pop duo of Nate Ruess and Sam Means, who are releasing their third album *Boycott Heaven*—their first new music in nearly 20 years—and have already played sold‑out reunion gigs in Phoenix, Los Angeles, and New York. The Format will donate $1 from every ticket sold to help fight food insecurity, support marginalized communities, and fund local animal shelters through the Catalyst Philanthropy Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

When: Friday, October 2, 2026.

Showtimes: Doors open at 6:00 pm; the show begins at 7:30 pm.

Tickets: Sold out. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for resale may be cancelled at the discretion of Lincoln Theatre / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows.

Lineup: The Format (Nate Ruess and Sam Means) with opening act The Get Up Kids. Opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change.

Run time: Not specified in the available information.

Ages: Not specified in the available information.

Venue: Lincoln Theatre, Washington, D.C.

Note: The Format’s new album *Boycott Heaven*, produced by Brendan O’Brien (Pearl Jam, The Killers, Bruce Springsteen), was recorded at Henson Recording Studios and draws on alt‑rock, grunge, and pop‑punk influences. The band’s reunion follows a long hiatus that began in 2008; Ruess went on to form fun. and collaborate with other artists, while Means ran the merchandise company Hello Merch. The performance is expected to feature songs from the new album alongside earlier material from *Interventions + Lullabies* and *Dog Problems*.