Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent What's On Guide. Not a venue or box office.
Latest Events, Information & Tickets. Independent What's On Guide. Not a venue or box office.
Oct
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Oct
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Toyota Oakdale Theatre
Lethal mosh pits are calling all fervent metalheads throughout Wallingford! W.A.S.P. & KK's Priest is performing live at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre on Thursday 1st October 2026. The concert will be part of the band's much-awaited "1984 to Headless Tour" national tour, which launches this fall and will run throughout the entirety of October across the US and Canada. On top of that - the killer show will deliver anthems as W.A.S.P. celebrates their first four albums, including classic hits like "I Wanna Be Somebody," "Wild Child," and "The Headless Children." Prepare for a heavy metal showcase of fire beats as W.A.S.P., led by frontman Blackie Lawless, also serves you their all-time favorite tracks, while special guests KK's Priest - featuring legendary Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing and vocalist Tim 'Ripper' Owens - bring their powerful sound from their latest album "The Sinner Rides Again" (2023). Applauded as one of the most influential metal groups in generations, W.A.S.P. has achieved consecutive awards for their mind-blowing sets, with their first two albums certified gold by the RIAA and over 12 million records sold worldwide. Call your comrades and direct yourself to the one of a kind Toyota Oakdale Theatre, a historic venue that has been hosting legendary concerts since 1954, to experience the greatest live event in all of Connecticut! The countdown has officially begun, and tickets are vanishing fastly like a drum solo! Ensure you're engaged at the forefront of this dynamic metal frenzy by booking your passes as soon as possible!
The crowds at W.a.s.p. & Kk's Priest's shows are always electrifying, so it makes sense they choose to have the 1984 to Headless Tour at Toyota Oakdale Theatre this fall. Situated in just outside of Wallingford, the tour will have W.a.s.p. & Kk's Priest go on the map, including a stop over at Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford Connecticut on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
W.A.S.P. has been dominating the heavy metal scene since 1982, and hasn't really slowed down since. They found their stride in LA's metal scene, and it was always clear they were destined for metal mega-stardom. Over their career, they've seen acclaim from all major metal magazines, and with multiple gold hits like "I Wanna Be Somebody," "Wild Child," and "The Headless Children" already under their belt, this concert celebrating their first four albums is just a once in a lifetime set. Joined by special guests KK's Priest - featuring former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing and vocalist Tim 'Ripper' Owens, fresh off their latest album The Sinner Rides Again (2023) - you need to be there.
Toyota Oakdale Theatre is will always be iconic, and their lineup of shows this fall just cements that. Connecticut's number 1 place for out of this world shows across the globe, there is tons of parking in the area (lots open at 4:00 PM), an easy walk up to the entrance. And the friendly staff will always have your favorite snack ready for you when you reach the counter as the show starts and the band takes center stage. Please note this is a cashless venue.
Tickets are purchasable and starting at $46 for the show. Doors open at approximately 7:00 PM with showtime at 8:00 PM. Passes are going to sell out quickly. Grab yours now, and let's rock! See you there!
Toyota Oakdale Theatre, Wallingford, Connecticut, 06492, US