The Experience
The SHOW
The Folsom Prison Experience
I hear the train a comin’
A full-throttle trip back in time, built for lifelong Johnny Cash fans and brand-new ones alike.
What Is Folsom Prison Experience?
What to Expect
as an Inmate
From the moment you walk through “intake,” the line between audience and atmosphere blurs
Get Processed, Inmate!
Get your mugshot taken and meet fellow cellmates.
His Eyes are Everywhere!
Experience the Electricity!
As Johnny Cash, June Carter, the Statler Brothers, and the Tennessee Three bring the music to life.
Don’t worry; we won’t touch you or pull you on stage. This is immersive, not interactive. You’ll stay safe in your seat while the drama unfolds all around you. And, if you’re coming to a show, don’t forget to report early for intake! Before the show begins, step inside our jail cell photo booth for your official inmate mugshot. It’s your first stop behind the gates, and one of the fan-favorite moments of the night.
The Day Cash
Bet It All
By 1968, Johnny Cash’s career was on the ropes.
The hits had slowed, his personal battles were front-page news, and Nashville had all but written him off. So he gambled big: a live recording at California’s Folsom Prison.
On that cold January morning, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Guards were tense. Inmates were restless. But when Cash walked onstage and roared, “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash,” the prison erupted.
The result was At Folsom Prison, an album that revived his career, cemented his legend, and changed music history forever.
How to Book a Show
Want to bring the intensity of Folsom Prison Experience to your venue? We partner with theaters, casinos, festivals, and more to recreate this legendary night.
Booking a show means your audience gets to:
- Step inside a piece of relived history.
- Witness the drama, the music, and the story behind one of America’s greatest live albums.
- Leave with a memory they’ll talk about for years.