On Thursday, September 18, 2025, acclaimed singer-songwriter Father John Misty will appear at the historic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, with Cut Worms serving as the evening’s special guest. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM. Get your tickets here.
Father John Misty’s Saenger Theatre stop comes midway through his 2025 tour, a run that weaves together intimate theatre dates and larger festival slots. The New Orleans performance is expected to showcase material from his latest album alongside fan favorites from across his catalog.
Artist Snapshot: Father John Misty (Josh Tillman)
Born Josh Tillman in 1981 in Baltimore, Maryland, the artist embraced the moniker Father John Misty following time spent working as a drummer—most notably with Fleet Foxes—before reclaiming himself as a solo artist. His stage persona is known for its blend of wry humor, introspective lyricism, and a sound that weaves retro folk and country influences with modern indie sensibilities.
The Father John Misty identity emerged during a kind of existential, psychedelic turning point, resulting in music that’s part old-school country heartache, part clever satire—imbued with a theatrical flair that often evokes comparisons to Nick Cave or Johnny Cash in its presence and delivery.
What to Expect at the Show
Attendees can anticipate a performance that leans into the artist’s unique lyrical wit and genre-blurring style—a blend of sardonic commentary and earnest melodic storytelling. Cut Worms, as the special guest, will open the evening, setting the tone for an engaging live experience. Being a seated show inside the ornate Saenger Theatre, the concert offers an opportunity to experience Father John Misty’s work in an environment that highlights the nuances of his vocal delivery and lyrical depth.
For readers interested in the evolving live footprint of Father John Misty: this appearance in New Orleans is part of an extensive North American and European tour supporting his album Mahashmashana, released in November 2024. The tour recently expanded to include additional summer and fall dates across both continents, joining a lineup of performances that showcase his continued appeal across diverse audiences.
The upcoming show at the Saenger Theatre offers both long-time fans and new listeners a deeper engagement with Father John Misty’s art. In this evening, thoughtful songwriting meets theatrical indie-folk in one of New Orleans’s landmark venues.
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, acclaimed singer-songwriter Father John Misty will appear at the historic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, with Cut Worms serving as the evening’s special guest. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM. Get your tickets here.
Father John Misty’s Saenger Theatre stop comes midway through his 2025 tour, a run that weaves together intimate theatre dates and larger festival slots. The New Orleans performance is expected to showcase material from his latest album alongside fan favorites from across his catalog.
Artist Snapshot: Father John Misty (Josh Tillman)
Born Josh Tillman in 1981 in Baltimore, Maryland, the artist embraced the moniker Father John Misty following time spent working as a drummer—most notably with Fleet Foxes—before reclaiming himself as a solo artist. His stage persona is known for its blend of wry humor, introspective lyricism, and a sound that weaves retro folk and country influences with modern indie sensibilities.
The Father John Misty identity emerged during a kind of existential, psychedelic turning point, resulting in music that’s part old-school country heartache, part clever satire—imbued with a theatrical flair that often evokes comparisons to Nick Cave or Johnny Cash in its presence and delivery.
What to Expect at the Show
Attendees can anticipate a performance that leans into the artist’s unique lyrical wit and genre-blurring style—a blend of sardonic commentary and earnest melodic storytelling. Cut Worms, as the special guest, will open the evening, setting the tone for an engaging live experience. Being a seated show inside the ornate Saenger Theatre, the concert offers an opportunity to experience Father John Misty’s work in an environment that highlights the nuances of his vocal delivery and lyrical depth.
For readers interested in the evolving live footprint of Father John Misty: this appearance in New Orleans is part of an extensive North American and European tour supporting his album Mahashmashana, released in November 2024. The tour recently expanded to include additional summer and fall dates across both continents, joining a lineup of performances that showcase his continued appeal across diverse audiences.
The upcoming show at the Saenger Theatre offers both long-time fans and new listeners a deeper engagement with Father John Misty’s art. In this evening, thoughtful songwriting meets theatrical indie-folk in one of New Orleans’s landmark venues.
Get tickets to Father John Misty in New Orleans.
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