Indie Event Details

Jukebox the Ghost: HalloQueen

When

Friday, October 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

Where

9:30 Club
Washington, U Street

Address

815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Listing checked

Aug 28, 2026

EARLY SHOW Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of 9:30 Club / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows. Opening acts, door times, and set times are always subject to change. Jukebox the Ghost On Halloween, piano-pop trio Jukebox the Ghost puts on a particular kind of costume: a 'musical costume' . Dubbing it "HalloQueen" , Jukebox the Ghost has turned their admiration of Queen into a holiday spectacular and a music festival in miniature. They perform two sets: one full set of Jukebox the Ghost originals (followed by brief intermission with a costume contest), and a second set of Queen's greatest hits, complete with Queen regalia and an arena-sized performance to match. Since they started the annual tradition in 2015, HalloQueen has ballooned into a perennially sold out traveling festival that fans fly to attend from all around the world, often dressing in homemade DIY costumes related to Jukebox the Ghost extensive song catalogue or band-related inside jokes. Ben Thornewill's (piano/vocals) Freddie Mercury impression is an impressive homage without devolving into a caricature, and he throws in plenty of his own piano flourishes as a classically-trained pianist. Since Jukebox the Ghost is just a trio trying to emulate the massive sound of Queen, guitarist/singer Tommy Siegel is tasked with emulating both John Deacon and Brian May, sometimes in the same song -- and succeeds in delivering both, particularly May's grandiose shredding interludes and playful guitar solos. Jesse Kristin (drums/vocals) does a thunderous take on Roger Taylor, and the band breaks form to have him lead the crowd in a rowdy take on "Fat Bottomed Girls" . It's not a true 'cover band' performance, but in a refreshing way -- it's Jukebox the Ghost taking Queen classics out for a lap, with a sly wink. Piano-rock trio Jukebox the Ghost formed in 2006 and has been a steadily growing cult favorite and a globally touring band ever since. Composed of Ben Thornewill (piano/vocals), Tommy Siegel (guitar/bass/vocals) and Jesse Kristin (drums/vocals), they have played over 1,000 shows around the world over the course of their career. In addition to countless headlining tours, they have also toured as openers alongside Ingrid Michaelson, Ben Folds, Guster, Motion City Soundtrack, A Great Big World and Jack’s Mannequin, among others. In addition to festivals like Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Bonnaroo, and Bottlerock, Jukebox the Ghost has also performed on The Late Show with David Letterman and Conan.