Last night, Foo Fighters announced their surprise live return, which is happening tonight at San Luis Obispo's Fremont Theater. It's the band's first concert in over a year, and it's their first with drummer Ilan Rubin replacing the fired Josh Freese and first since frontman Dave Grohl announced he had fathered a child outside of his marriage, which halted the band's touring plans.
Grohl has been making surprise live appearances all year, including at FireAid and SNL50: The Homecoming Concert with his former Nirvana bandmates, at Coachella with Gustavo Dudamel, and at shows by Kim Deal in London and Chevy Metal in Agoura Hills. He also covered LCD Soundsystem at a benefit for Oakwood School in the spring. Foos, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary, released two songs this year too: a cover of Minor Threat's "I Don’t Wanna Hear It" and the original "Today's Song." They'd been teasing rehearsal photos on social media this week, but this pop-up show is a surprise; their live return was expected to be at Carnaval Ancol in Jakarta, Indonesia on Oct. 2 (Interestingly they'll have special permission to swear and drink onstage in the country).
Tickets for the all-ages show go on sale 8am PT in person only at the box office, and fans can line up an hour prior. The capacity of the venue is only 900. See the instructions for getting in below per the venue's website.
• In person box office sales only. You may line up to purchase tickets at the venue beginning at 7am PT on Saturday, September 13th. Please be courteous of neighboring businesses and the community. Do not line up before this time.
• Fremont Theater is located at 1035 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
• Sales begin at approximately 8am PT on Saturday, September 13th , no earlier.
• The person attending the event must be present at the time of the purchase with their physical ID and credit card.
• Tickets will be $30 per ticket.
• No Cash. No Contactless or Digital Cards. Physical Credit and Debit Cards Only.
• There is a 2-ticket limit per person.
• Please notify venue staff at the time of purchase if you require accessible accommodations.
• You may line up to enter for the event starting at 5pm PT.
• When doors open for the event, your physical ID is required to enter the venue. No Exceptions.
• At the entry point, we check your ID and match it to the order in our system. Entry into the venue is dependent on your physical ID matching the order in our system.
• If you purchased 2 tickets, you and your guest must enter the venue together. If you enter without your guest, your second ticket may be forfeited.
• After your identity is verified, you will go through security and directly into the venue. Please review the venue FAQs and permitted items here.
• Once you enter the venue, there is absolutely no re-entry after you exit. That means no ins-and-outs. No Exceptions.
• The event is General Admission Standing in the front of the venue with limited first come, first served seating in the back. Please plan accordingly.
• For this event: Bags that are 4.5”x6” and smaller are permitted. No Cameras (Phones are OK). No Gum. No Sharpies. No Outside Food or Drink.
