Monty Python fans, this just might be your holy grail.
John Cleese recently unveiled dates for his ‘Not Dead Yet! John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50 tour.’ As of now, the 85-year-old sketch comedian has 17 shows lined up at theaters, halls and performing arts centers all over North America this fall.
That includes a stop at New York City’s Town Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
At all shows, Cleese will screen the seminal 1975 film, take part in a moderated conversation and participate in an audience Q&A “where he’ll share behind the scenes stories, wit, and wisdom- assuming he remembers any of it” a press release reads.
The very existence of this tour may come as a bit of a surprise to fans of the “Fawlty Towers” funnyman. In 2023, he embarked on his ‘An Evening with the Late John Cleese Tour,’ which appeared to be his swan song.
“Don’t miss your last chance to see me before I die!” he wrote on Instagram in a tour announcement at the time. Clearly, the acerbic comic may have pulled a fast one.
If you want to see Cleese live this time — who knows if this is the last time he hits the road — tickets are available for all shows.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $67 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Other shows have seats starting anywhere from $71 to $246 before fees.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about John Cleese’s 2025 ‘Not Dead Yet Tour’ below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
John Cleese tour schedule 2025
A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found here:
| John Cleese tour dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Sept. 9 at The Grove of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA | $163 (fees included) |
| Sept. 10 at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego, CA | $164 (fees included) |
| Sept. 11 at the Fred Kavli Theatre in Thousand Oaks, CA | $105 (fees included) |
| Sept. 13 at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey, CA | $175 (fees included) |
| Sept. 14 at the San Jose Civic in San Jose, CA | $158 (fees included) |
| Sept. 18 at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, TX | $124 |
| Sept. 19 at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land, TX | $211 |
| Sept. 21 at the Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, TX | $246 |
| Sept. 25 at the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola, FL | $109 |
| Sept. 28 at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, FL | $71 |
| Sept. 30 at the Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, NC | $91 |
| Oct. 1 at the Carolina Theatre in Durham, NC | $180 |
| Oct. 2 at the Charleston Music Hall in Charleston, SC | $122 |
| Oct. 8 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts in Bloomington, IL | $71 |
| Oct. 15 at Town Hall in New York, NY | $67 |
| Oct. 16 at the Stamford Center for the Arts in Stamford, CT | $99 |
| Oct. 17 at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH | $180 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
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How to watch “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”
Been a minute since you caught one of the greatest comedies of all time?
Honestly, us too. If you want to check in with King Arthur the knights who say “Ni,” the film is available on Tubi, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime and a host of other streaming services.
John Cleese controversy
Over the years, Cleese has spoken out against cancel culture.
“If you’re worried about offending people and constantly thinking of that, you are not going to be very creative,” Cleese said. He called “Roxanne” and “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” the last great comedies.
You can read more about his inflammatory remarks at the 2022 FreedomFest in the New York Post.
Comedians on tour in 2025
Many of the biggest names in funny around are hitting venues all over North America these next few months.
Here are just five of our favorites.
• Steve Martin and Martin Short
• Weird Al
Who else is on the road? Check out our list of all the biggest comedians on tour in 2025 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
