If you’re a true music enthusiast, on November 23, 2025, John5 brought his electrifying tour to the historic Arcada Theatre. Renowned for his jaw-dropping guitar skills and genre-defying performances, John5 delivers a show that’s nothing short of unforgettable. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his music, this was a moment to witness technical mastery and raw energy in an intimate setting.
The Arcada Theatre’s unique atmosphere enhances every note, making it the perfect venue to experience John5’s signature blend of metal, rock, and experimental sounds. Don’t miss out on any rare future opportunity to witness John5. The evening was filled with mind-blowing solos and musical innovation that will leave you inspired long after the final encore. What made the night memorable wasn’t just speed or flash, but the sense that John 5 was in total control of the room’s energy. He’d build a wall of sound with tightly stacked delay lines, then kill everything but a dry, spanky rhythm part to reset the tension.
Little visual touches—playing behind his head for a bar, or fretting a run with his picking hand- were sprinkled in like punctuation, never overstaying their welcome. Sharing the bill with Richie Kotzen, the show became less a competition and more a conversation between two very different, and very serious guitar voices, and at the Arcada that Sunday, John 5 answered every phrase with a grin and a burst of fireworks.
