The iconic animated series is brought to stages nationwide this fall
The Music of Hey Arnold! Live featuring Jim Lang and the PS118 AllStars with special guest Craig Bartlett will embark on a 20-city U.S. tour this fall, celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of television’s most beloved animated series. Additionally, Day After Day Productions (DADP) is proud to announce its exclusive agency representation of the live show.
Presales start tomorrow (Wed, Aug 19th), ahead of the general sale on Friday, August 21st, at 10 am local time. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the tour’s official website, where you an also pick up some exclusive merchandise.
Led by original Hey Arnold! composer Jim Lang, the live concert brings the music that helped define the series to the stage, featuring its unforgettable themes, original songs, and signature score. Lang’s distinctive sound—drawing from jazz, hip-hop, blues, R&B, and funk—gave Hey Arnold! its heart, warmth, humor, and soul, creating a musical identity that remains as memorable and influential 30 years later.
Performed live by Lang and the PS118 AllStars, the show combines the series’ beloved music with multimedia visuals, nostalgic moments, and stories from behind the music. The performance will also feature a special guest appearance by series creator Craig Bartlett, giving fans a rare opportunity to experience the world of Hey Arnold! through the artists who helped create it.
Whether audiences grew up watching Hey Arnold! or are discovering its music for the first time, The Music of Hey Arnold! Live offers a chance to hear one of animation’s most distinctive scores performed live by the composer who created it—alongside the creator who brought the series and its unforgettable characters to life.
The extensive trek kicks off on Monday, October 26th at Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown, CA, making stops in major markets including New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, and Nashville, before wrapping up on Wednesday, December 2nd at The Belasco in Los Angeles, CA.
The responsible agents for the tour are Jordan Dempsey, Head of Touring at Day After Day Productions, and Andy Zumberge, and the show is managed by Zach Felber at Overland Arts.
“The music from Hey Arnold! has been hiding in plain sight for 30 years, showing up in bits and pieces in odd corners of the internet,” Lang shares. “All that time I’ve dreamed of pulling it all together, playing the score on stage with a live band. Well, now the PS 118 AllStars are bringing that dream to life! I’m thrilled to give our longtime fans a chance to experience the iconic music from the series played by the musicians from the original score along with Craig Bartlett, the creator of Hey Arnold!, who is joining us on the road to sing some of Dino Spumoni’s greatest hits. Thanks to the dedicated team at DADP we’re hitting 20 cities across the country in the fall. We’re looking forward to sharing the music with packed houses every night!”
The Music of Hey Arnold! Live featuring Jim Lang and the PS118 AllStars with special guest Craig Bartlett Dates:
- Oct 26 – Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy and Harriet’s
- Oct 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ City Winery Philadelphia
- Nov 01 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
- Nov 02 – Boston, MA @ The Wilbur
- Nov 03 – New York, NY @ (Le) Poisson Rouge
- Nov 04 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
- Nov 06 – Nashville, TN @ City Winery Nashville
- Nov 07 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
- Nov 09 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
- Nov 10 – Saint Louis, MO @ The Pageant
- Nov 12 – New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans
- Nov 16 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston
- Nov 17 – Dallas, TX @ Texas Theatre
- Nov 18 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
- Nov 22 – Seattle, WA @ The Neptune
- Nov 24 – San Francisco, CA @ The Castro Theatre
- Nov 28 – Fresno, CA @ Tower Theatre
- Nov 29 – Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory
- Nov 30 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
- Dec 02 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
Fans can also purchase an VIP upgrade, which includes added extras:
VIP Experience for The Music of Hey Arnold Live!Come celebrate thirty years of Hey Arnold with Craig Bartlett, the creator of the show, and Jim Lang, the composer behind its iconic music. This VIP experience gives fans a close up moment with Craig and Jim, with stories about making the show, creating the music, and memories from along the way. You will also have the chance to ask questions and enjoy a relaxed hang with the team behind Hey Arnold.VIP EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:• Signed exclusive print by Jim Lang and Craig Bartlett• Exclusive VIP laminate• VIP tote bag• 25-minute Q&A with Jim Lang and Craig Bartlett• Early venue access• Early access to the merch store• Vinyl signing session• Photo / Autograph opportunity with Jim Lang and Craig Bartlett• Special moment where you may even be able to convince Jim and Craig to play a song or two
Hey Arnold!, the animated series focused on the titular 4th grader who attends P.S. 118 school, ran on Nickelodeon from 1996 to 2004 and spawned two films, 2002’s Hey Arnold!: The Movie and 2017’s made for television feature Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie.
The tour comes as talks about a Hey Arnold! revival are happening, according to remarks made by the show’s producer and writer Joe Purdy at MultiCon 2026 during an early August interview with The Direct. Purdy said talks are “absolutely” happening with decision-makers at Nickelodeon’s owner Paramount.
This is HUGE. The music of Hey Arnold! is officially going on tour. Jim Lang & the PS 118 All Stars are hitting the road this fall, with Craig Bartlett joining as special guest. The actual music of Hillwood, performed LIVE. 🎷🏈Source: ps118allstars on Instagram pic.twitter.com/nbfpbfBDwq
— Hey Arnold Perfect Shots (@heyarnoldshots) August 18, 2026
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Originally published: August 19, 2026.
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