Father John Misty (Solo) at the Fonda Theatre

Joshua Tillman, the songwriter who records as Father John Misty, is stripping his band away for a night. On October 6, 2026, he plays a solo show at the Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, backed by nothing but his own catalog, with Omar Velasco opening. It's the kind of date that makes the list of things to do in Los Angeles this weekend for anyone who has followed him from the wry folk-rock of "Fear Fun" through the orchestral turns on later records: no full band to hide behind, just the songs.

What to expect

A solo set from Father John Misty reads differently than his full-band shows. Stripped of the arrangements, his lyrics do more of the work, and his between-song banter tends to loosen up without a band waiting on a cue. Expect a set pulled from across his catalog rather than a tour built around a single new album, since this is one of the rarer formats he's played in over a decade. Omar Velasco opens the night, so plan to arrive in time to catch the first set.

The Fonda Theatre itself is part of the draw. It's one of Hollywood's classic rooms: a sloped main floor, a balcony with its own bar, and sightlines that work well for an artist playing without a full stage setup. For anyone building out a calendar of concerts in Los Angeles this fall, a solo night in a room this size is a different experience than catching the same artist at a festival or an arena.

When and where

When: October 6, 2026, 8:00 PM Where: The Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Support: Omar Velasco Tickets: Via Ticketmaster (see link below)

Getting there and practical info

The Fonda sits on Hollywood Boulevard, walking distance from the Hollywood/Vine Metro Red Line stop, which is the easiest way in if you want to skip the parking search along Hollywood Boulevard on a show night. Metered street parking and nearby lots fill up fast once a Fonda show lets out, so budget extra time either way.

This is one of the harder-to-find tickets among LA concerts this month; it's been selling out quickly, so check availability before making plans around it. If you're searching for things to do near me on a Tuesday night in Hollywood, a solo show from an artist of this stature doesn't come around often, and it's worth building the evening around rather than treating as a stop on the way to something else.

For more on what's playing nearby, browse our concerts listings or see what else is happening in the Los Angeles area this month.