Hollywood Bowl 8:00 PM
See Danny Elfman step back into the role of Jack Skellington for a live performance and screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas at the Hollywood Bowl.
The concert has become somewhat of a staple in L.A.: Elfman staged similar shows at the Hollywood Bowl in 2015, ’16 and ’18, and over at what’s now BMO Stadium in 2021—before heading back to the Bowl in ’23, where the voice behind the Pumpkin King will return once again for this Halloween tradition.
The concert-meets-movie event is set to bring a costume contest and trick-or-treating in tow, as well a slate of special guests, including Janelle Monáe (Sally), Keith David (Oogie Boogie), Riki Lindhome (Shock) and John Stamos (Lock). Conductor John Mauceri leads a full orchestra and choir.
Tickets go on sale September 5; a portion of each will support the L.A. County Parks Foundation in restoring parks damaged by this year’s wildfires.