Sam Reid as The Vampire Lestat. Photo: AMC
If you’ve ever hoped that Sam Reid would do a live performance as The Vampire Lestat, well, your wishes have been granted. During AMC Global Media’s April 29 upfront presentation, it was announced that Reid will perform composer Daniel Hart’s original music from the upcoming new season of the series. Not only that, but fans will be treated to a screening of the first episode of The Vampire Lestat ahead of the June 7 season premiere.
You can read the full press release below:
NEW YORK, NY – April 29, 2026 – AMC Global Media announced today at this year’s Upfront Content
Showcase that the Vampire Lestat, the world’s first immortal rock star, will make his final tour stop
at the famed Beacon Theatre in New York City on June 2 for The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only –
LIVE. Played by Sam Reid, Lestat will take the stage to perform original music by series Composer
Daniel Hart for a live performance following a special screening of the premiere episode. The event
will be open to fans with complimentary tickets available, beginning Wednesday, May 6 at 12am
midnight ET.
The premiere event kicks off a fan-first campaign for The Vampire Lestat, premiering Sunday, June 7
at 9pm ET/PT on AMC and AMC+, with custom partnerships spanning the season. Joining Lestat on
“tour” are two standout partners, each bringing the show’s high-voltage style to life in distinct ways:
POM Wonderful and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
POM Wonderful pairs perfectly with The Vampire Lestat, acting as a wellness companion to
the larger-than-life rockstar vampire himself. Powered by Content Room, AMC Global Media’s
award-winning brand entertainment studio, POM will be woven into the new season through bold, fan-forward creative content. This will include enticing ad campaigns featuring Lestat sporting the
bold, ruby red elixir as a nod to POM’s Antioxidant Superpower and the Immortal Universe’s
signature aesthetic.
As previously announced, Fender will have a series of four custom Player II Modified Stratocaster
guitars – the Fender® Limited Edition LeStrat Stratocaster® HSS – unveiled in the show as Lestat’s
rock star era unfolds.
“Interview with the Vampire has one of the most devoted fandoms in television, and this season’s
campaign is built for them. The Beacon event is one of many touchpoints designed to celebrate the
deep connection they have to these characters and the world they love,” said Kim Granito, Chief
Marketing Officer, AMC Global Media. “We are thrilled to collaborate with POM and Fender to further
elevate the Vampire Lestat’s rock star persona. These partnerships are another example of Content
Room’s commitment to creating fan-driven opportunities that connect brands authentically with the
stories and shows audiences crave.”
Fans can visit The Vampire Lestat One Night Only Live, which will be live on Wednesday, May 6 at
12am midnight, for a chance to request tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime performance. Please note:
tickets are limited and certain age restrictions apply. Travel and accommodations are not provided.
Fans have been able to get a taste of what to expect from Reid’s performance with the release of the singles “Long Face,” “All Fall Down” and a cover of Billy Idol’s “Dancing With Myself.”
The Vampire Lestat premieres Sunday, June 7 on AMC.
