Jukebox the Ghost: HalloQueen
Jukebox the Ghost brings their beloved Halloween tradition HalloQueen to the 9:30 Club for an early show on Friday, October 30, 2026. The piano-rock trio transforms the evening into a mini music festival, splitting the night into two distinct sets: a full performance of their own original material, followed by a second set celebrating the greatest hits of Queen. Between sets, a costume contest encourages audience participation. The band dons Queen regalia and delivers an arena-sized tribute—Ben Thornewill’s piano and vocals channel Freddie Mercury with classically-trained flourishes, while guitarist Tommy Siegel covers both John Deacon and Brian May’s roles, and drummer Jesse Kristin roars through Roger Taylor’s parts, including a crowd-led “Fat Bottomed Girls.” Started in 2015, HalloQueen has grown into a perennially sold-out traveling event that draws fans from around the world in homemade costumes inspired by Jukebox the Ghost’s catalog and inside jokes. The band itself formed in 2006 and has played over 1,000 shows globally, touring with acts like Ingrid Michaelson, Ben Folds, and Guster, and appearing on *The Late Show with David Letterman* and *Conan*.
When: Friday, October 30, 2026.
Showtimes: Doors open at 6 PM. Set times are not specified and are always subject to change.
Tickets: Price not listed. Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours before the show. Any tickets suspected of being purchased solely for resale may be cancelled at the discretion of the venue and Ticketmaster.
Lineup: Jukebox the Ghost (Ben Thornewill on piano/vocals, Tommy Siegel on guitar/bass/vocals, Jesse Kristin on drums/vocals). No opening act is listed.
Run time: Not specified. The evening includes two full sets with a brief intermission and costume contest between them.
Ages: Age restrictions are not provided. Most 9:30 Club shows allow all ages unless otherwise noted; check with the venue for specifics.
Venue: 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC 20001.
Note: This is an early show. All door and set times are subject to change. The event is listed as "HalloQueen," a Halloween-themed tribute to Queen performed by Jukebox the Ghost.