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AMC is bringing a new live concert experience to local movie theaters

LA Times · May 5, 2026, 10:04 PM

Key takeaways

  • Movie theaters are no longer just for watching stories — they’re becoming live entertainment portals.
  • Unlike the static concert films of the past, the new tech allows artists on a remote stage to see, hear, and respond to the theater audience, effectively turning your local cinema into a stadium.
  • Pop stars Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, Kim Petras and Maren Morris are the first headliners for the concert series hitting AMC screens this June.

California Crowds at the AMC 16 theatre in Burbank in July 2025. (David Butow / For the Times) By Cerys Davies Staff Writer Follow May 5, 2026 3:04 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.

Movie theaters are no longer just for watching stories — they’re becoming live entertainment portals. In a pivot toward live music entertainment, AMC is launching a real-time, interactive concert experience across 300 of its locations.

Unlike the static concert films of the past, the new tech allows artists on a remote stage to see, hear, and respond to the theater audience, effectively turning your local cinema into a stadium.

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