Legendary filmmaker John Waters throws lewd 80th birthday bash in Berkeley
The "Pope of Trash" held true to his filthy reputation.
www.sfgate.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.