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Sam Reid is stepping back into Lestat’s shoes — and this time, he’s taking the vampire’s music to the stage. The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE brings the actor’s season three performance to a special concert event featuring six original songs from composer Daniel Hart.
Filmed at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on June 2, the standing-room-only concert saw Reid perform in character as Lestat. The evening began with a screening of the first episode of The Vampire Lestat before the actor took the stage for the musical performance.
At a Glance: Where to Watch ‘The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE‘
How To Watch ‘The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE’ Online
The full concert special will be available to stream on AMC+ beginning Sunday (Aug. 23). The special is an AMC+ exclusive, but viewers don’t necessarily have to subscribe through the standalone AMC+ app.
Fans can also access AMC+ through participating services including DirecTV, Philo, Sling, Prime Video and Apple TV. Those who already have one of these services can check their account for an AMC+ add-on. Depending on the platform and current promotions, eligible new subscribers may also be able to sign up for a free trial and watch the concert without committing to a full month.
DirecTV
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New subscribers can sign up for a five-day free trial and watch at no cost.
DirecTV offers new subscribers a five-day free trial, while its Entertainment plan includes more than 90 live channels for $59.99 for the first month, followed by $89.99 per month. AMC+ is required to stream The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE, but some DirecTV packages include AMC+ with ads at no additional charge. If you have a qualifying plan, such as MyEntertainment Pack, simply open On Demand, select Networks and choose AMC+ to watch.
Sling TV
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Sling offers a lower-cost way to access The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE through its AMC+ add-on. You can subscribe to AMC+ directly through Sling for $5 for the first month, with the regular price set at $9.99 per month, without purchasing a Sling Orange or Blue plan. For live TV, Sling Orange and Sling Blue both start at $45.99 per month, while the combined Orange + Blue plan starts at $69.99. Once AMC+ is active, use the Sling app’s search bar or Premium networks section to find the concert.
Philo
Philo
Plans start at $25 per month for 70+ channels.
Philo is an easy way to stream the Lestat concert, especially for new subscribers. Its Core plan includes more than 70 channels, unlimited DVR and AMC+ at no additional cost. Plans start at $25 per month, and new users can also sign up for a seven-day free trial to watch without paying upfront. On Aug. 23, search for the concert in the Philo app or navigate to the AMC+ network page to start streaming.
Apple TV
Apple TV
Get seven days of AMC+ free on Apple TV.
For Apple TV users, AMC+ can be added directly through the Apple TV app, so there’s no need to download a separate streaming app. Eligible new subscribers can take advantage of a seven-day free trial. Open Apple TV, search for AMC+, select the AMC+ Channel and click Try It Free to sign up. Once your subscription is active, you can stream the Lestat concert on Aug. 23.
Amazon Prime
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AMC+ is available as a premium channel through Prime Video.
You don’t need a separate AMC+ app if you prefer watching through Amazon. Add AMC+ as a Prime Video Channel and eligible new subscribers can get a seven-day free trial. To get started, open Prime Video, search for AMC+ or The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE and choose Watch with AMC+ (start your free trial). From there, you can stream the concert and other AMC+ movies and shows directly through your Prime Video account.
The six-song setlist includes music written specifically for The Vampire Lestat by Hart, including “The Loneliness” and “Brutal Love.” Hart has said “The Loneliness” is his favorite song he wrote for season three because of its varied rhythms.
The concert arrives after season three’s run and ahead of the series’ next chapter, Anne Rice’s Queen of the Damned, which was announced as season four during San Diego Comic-Con in July.
