Forget Cripple Creek.
All of Robbie Robertson’s friends and admirers are headed to Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on Thursday, Oct. 17 for the one-night-only ‘Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson’ concert, in honor of the recently deceased Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.
Icons set to take part in the star-studded, Martin Scorsese-produced affair include ’60s and ’70s icons Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Bobby Weir, Mavis Staples and Taj Mahal.
Noah Kahan, Elvis Costello, Eric Church, Nathaniel Rateliff and Margo Price will also pay their respects to The Band founder.
We’re still just getting started.
Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, My Morning Jacket singer Jim James, Lucinda Williams, Warren Haynes and Bruce Hornsby are slated to perform as well.
In total, 23 artists have been confirmed for ‘Life Is a Carnival’ with more on the way.
As for what to expect, “the concert promises to include work from Robertson’s solo career, which began in 1987, as well as selections from the Band’s recordings, which ran from 1968’s “Music From Big Pink” through 1977’s ‘Islands,’” according to Variety.
Fans can purchase tickets for ‘Life Is a Carnival’ on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale is Friday, Aug. 2.
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‘Life Is a Carnival: A Musical Celebration of Robbie Robertson’ tickets
A complete breakdown of all the sections at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum can be found below.
‘Life Is a Carnival’ complete lineup
As of now, 23 (!) acts are scheduled to perform at ‘Life Is a Carnival.’
For a closer look, here’s who you’ll see should you attend the one-off tribute concert.
Huge concerts in 2024
Can’t make it to LA but want to see huge stars from yesteryear on the road these next few months?
Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• America
• Bob Dylan with Willie Nelson
Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of the 52 biggest classic rockers on tour in 2024 to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.