One week after turning 79, John Waters looks ahead to big 8-0
Even though John Waters just turned 79, he’s already given serious thought to next milestone, 80, and how to avoid becoming an “old fart.”
baltimorefishbowl.comI don’t have live access to up-to-the-minute news right now. Here’s a quick summary of recent publicly reported coverage about John Waters’ birthday up to now:
- Notable milestone: John Waters celebrated his 80th birthday on April 22, 2026, and has been touring a one-man show titled Going to Extremes to commemorate his career.[2][4][5]
- Birthday events: Reports note birthday-related performances and events in various venues, including clubs in Oakland and Berkeley, with media coverage highlighting his signature style and status as a cult figure in cinema.[3][5]
- Ongoing work: Despite touring, there are ongoing discussions about his next film Liarmouth and other projects, with Waters continuing to perform spoken-word shows and celebrate anniversaries of his films.[4][2]
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest articles about his birthday and provide links with brief excerpts. I can also pull a quick timeline of key birthday-related events over the last year. Let me know your preference.