Hollywood Bowl continues with another phenomenal summer season for 2026. This is one of the best venues in LA. I just love it. Guests can enjoy a 360° immersive L-Acoustics sound system, and the newly renamed John Williams Stage debut this year. Visit our sister site EatTravelGo.com to read many reviews on our Music Reviews Page.
2026 Hollywood Bowl Season
Photo provided courtesy of the LA Philharmonic Association
While many guest-produced events by Live Nation and Netflix is a Joke Presents have already began, official LA Philharmonic shows start on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Moreover, this is Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel’s final summer leading the LA Phil after 17 years. Organizers have created a four-night tribute honoring Dudamel titled Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl as a farewell send-off.
LA Phil Collaborations
In June the LA Phil and Blue Note Los Angeles collaborate to present the Blue Note Jazz Festival. It will be hosted by Arsenio Hall, and feature artists such as Patti LaBelle, Wyclef Jean, Gregory Porter, and Samara Joy.
- 4th of July – The Beach Boys with fireworks July 2,3,4
Longtime partnership with KCRW will bring the KCRW World Festival showcasing international, alternative, and experimental artists. - The Foo Fighters will join the LA Phil and YOLA in a large-scale orchestral collaboration.
- Jazz Plus nights offer a wide-ranging trip through the world of jazz and beyond, with the LA Phil’s Creative Chair for Jazz Herbie Hancock at the helm.
Coming Up at the Bowl
On Monday, August 17, 2026, one of my favorite bands the GRAMMY Award-winning Tedschi Trucks Band is co-headlining with Rock Icons the Black Crowes. Whiskey Myers is also on the bill. You know I’ll be there for that one! – See ETG Instagram for videos!
Also Wednesday August 19,2026: Herbie Hancock celebrates Miles Davis. This too will be incredible – See ETG Instagram SOON for videos.
Then at the end of August (28 & 29), the legend David Byrne performs for 2 nights. Guests can also expect to see Broadway showcases, classical evenings, jazz programs, and also multimedia concerts during the 2026 season. Furthermore, it will include guest-produced pop, rock, jazz, and film music events that expand the venue’s broad cultural reach.
Image by Mathew Imaging / LA Phil
Additional Highlights
- Series honoring Composer in Focus Joe Hisaishi
- St. Vincent with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
- Bowl’s annual tribute to John Williams
- ABBA Tribute Band
- Movies Night
- Jazz on Sundays
Tickets for the Hollywood Bowl 2026 summer season will be available online on the website or via phone at 323 850 2000. You can purchase a subscription or “create your own.” Find out more on http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/
