BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Legendary rock back Foo Fighters announced a surprise show for Monday night in Bakersfield.

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The Nile Theater’s marquee displaying the Foo Fighters Nov. 3 show date after a surprise announcement on social media on Sunday.

The Nile Theater’s marquee displaying the Foo Fighters Nov. 3 show date after a surprise announcement on social media on Sunday.

The band is set to perform Monday at the Nile Theater in downtown Bakersfield. The band made the surprise announcement on social media on Sunday morning with tickets immediately going on sale in-person at noon.

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Tickets, of course, went fast. Hundreds of people made their way to the Fox Theater box office for their chance to see the band at the recently renovated Nile Theater.

Doors to the show open at approximately 6 p.m., but lines to get in will begin at 3 p.m.

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