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Deets: The LA Phil announces the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season with performances at the world-renowned amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills from June to September 2026. The Hollywood Bowl 2026 season marks the LA Phil’s 104th season at the storied venue.
For the 2026 Hollywood Bowl season, the LA Phil continues its tradition of presenting classical concerts with LA Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel conducting the orchestra and a star-studded roster of guest artists spanning classical, pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, rap, blues, Broadway and more, as well as celebrations of beloved film music.
Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl
Beethoven 9 | Thursday, August 20 @ 8PM: Gustavo Dudamel leads a massive ensemble in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony alongside a world premiere by Michael Giacchino featuring lyrics by poet Amanda Gorman.
Dudamel’s Playlist | Friday, August 21 @ 8PM: Gustavo acts as host for this one-night-only celebration, inviting a surprise-filled roster of his favorite artists for unique collaborative performances.
Foo Fighters with the LA Phil and YOLA | Saturday, August 22 @ 8PM: The Foo Fighters join forces with a full orchestra and YOLA to perform their era-defining rock hits with symphonic power and grace.
A Musical Legacy | Sunday, August 23 @ 8PM: Gustavo Dudamel concludes the festivities with a genre-spanning concert showcasing his 17-year tenure through the worlds of classical, pop, and Latin music.
Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl | Saturday, June 20 @ 8PM: Principal Conductor Thomas Wilkins leads a Broadway salute featuring show-stopping hits, choreography, and fireworks to benefit the LA Phil’s Learning and Community Programs.
Blue Note Jazz Festival | Saturday, June 13 & Sunday, June 14 @ 7PM: Arsenio Hall hosts a powerhouse two-day takeover featuring jazz legends and modern stars like Patti LaBelle, Wyclef Jean, Gregory Porter, and Samara Joy.
July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular | July 2, 3, & 4 @ 7:30PM: The Beach Boys and special guest John Stamos celebrate America’s 250th birthday and the 60th anniversary of Pet Sounds with sun-soaked hits and a patriotic fireworks finale.
Hollywood Bowl Orchestra & LA Phil Highlights
Wilkins Conducts Bernstein & Ellington | Wednesday, July 8 @ 8PM: Thomas Wilkins leads an all-American program featuring jazz standards, Broadway classics, and a new song cycle from the Tony-winning musical Suffs.
The Classical World Cup | Thursday, July 9 @ 8PM: Tito Muñoz makes his debut with a soccer-themed program featuring the world premiere of Adam Schoenberg’s Art of the Goal.
Tchaikovsky & Beethoven | Tuesday, July 14 @ 8PM: Leonidas Kavakos joins conductor Cristian Măcelaru for Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto followed by Beethoven’s buoyant Seventh Symphony.
Mozart & Brahms | Thursday, July 16 @ 8PM: Pianist Mao Fujita and conductor Roberto González-Monjas make their Bowl debuts with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 19 and Brahms’ Fourth Symphony.
Rhapsody in Blue & Shostakovich | Tuesday, July 28 @ 8PM: Marin Alsop conducts a high-energy program featuring pianist Conrad Tao on Gershwin’s jazz-age masterpiece.
Pictures at an Exhibition | Thursday, July 30 @ 8PM: Conductor Emmanuel Tjeknavorian leads a colorful Russian program culminating in Mussorgsky’s majestic musical gallery tour.
Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks | Friday, July 31 & Saturday, August 1 @ 8PM: This beloved tradition features Troupe Vertigo’s acrobats, the USC Trojan Marching Band, and the 1812 Overture with live cannons and fireworks.
Mendelssohn & Haydn | Tuesday, August 4 @ 8PM: Louis Langrée leads a lyrical evening of Austro-German masterworks featuring violinist Marc Bouchkov.
Brahms & Bizet | Thursday, August 6 @ 8PM: Violinist Augustin Hadelich performs Brahms’ brilliant concerto alongside vibrant selections from Bizet’s Carmen.
Mozart Under the Stars | Tuesday, August 11 @ 8PM: Nicolas Ellis and the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra join pianist Angela Hewitt for an all-Mozart evening featuring the "Jupiter" Symphony.
Gershwin, Bernstein & More | Tuesday, August 18 @ 8PM: The National Symphony Orchestra makes its Bowl debut with a sweeping celebration of iconic American orchestral music.
Beethoven’s Fifth | Thursday, August 25 @ 8PM: Conductor Anna Handler leads the world’s most famous symphony following a performance of Beethoven’s Triple Concerto.
Rachmaninoff & Adams | Thursday, August 27 @ 8PM: Gemma New conducts a propulsive program featuring pianist Jeneba Kanneh-Mason in her LA Phil debut.
Dvořák & Bruch | Tuesday, September 1 @ 8PM: Violinist Bomsori and conductor Anja Bihlmaier reunite for Bruch’s seductive concerto and Dvořák’s euphoric Eighth Symphony.
Los Angeles Ballet at the Bowl | Tuesday, September 8 @ 8PM: The Los Angeles Ballet makes its historic Bowl debut in a first-ever collaboration with the LA Phil.
Ravel, Debussy & Saint-Saëns | Thursday, September 10 @ 8PM: French masterworks take center stage as pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet joins conductor Philippe Jordan for a night of Gallic flair.
Cinematic Celebrations
Music from the Films of Wes Anderson | Friday, July 10 & Saturday, July 11 @ 8PM (Encore Sunday, July 12 @ 7PM): Special guests and the LA Phil celebrate the quirky, curated musical worlds of director Wes Anderson.
Joe Hisaishi’s Film Music Concert | Tuesday, July 21, Wednesday, July 22 & Thursday, July 23 @ 8PM: The legendary Composer in Focus conducts his iconic Studio Ghibli scores accompanied by film clips.
How to Train Your Dragon | Sunday, August 9 @ 7:30PM: Experience the Academy Award-nominated film in HD while the orchestra performs the thrilling score live-to-picture.
Top Gun: Maverick in Concert | Saturday, August 15 @ 8PM: Composer Lorne Balfe conducts the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in a live performance of the film's pulse-pounding score.
Amadeus in Concert | Thursday, September 3 @ 8PM: The LA Phil and Pacific Chorale perform Mozart’s greatest works live alongside a screening of the multi-Oscar-winning film.
Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams | Friday, Sept 4 – Sunday, Sept 6 @ 8PM/7:30PM: David Newman leads a massive celebration of John Williams' legendary film scores with 50 minutes of cinematic clips.
The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long | Saturday, September 26 @ 6:30PM: Don a costume and join the annual tradition of singing along to the Oscar-winning film hosted by Melissa Peterman.
Star-Studded Evenings
Juneteenth with Chance The Rapper | Friday, June 19 @ 8PM: The three-time Grammy winner headlines a powerful one-night-only celebration of Black music and independence.
Reggae Night XXIV | Sunday, June 21 @ 7PM: Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear unite for a legendary night of rhythms reflecting the spirit of reggae.
A Roots Picnic Experience | Saturday, June 27 @ 7:30PM: The Roots return to host a massive hip-hop celebration featuring Nas, T.I., De La Soul, and more.
Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass | Sunday, July 5 @ 7:30PM: Trumpet legend Herb Alpert brings his signature blend of jazz and Latin pop to the Bowl to celebrate his iconic hits.
Salsa Night: Nathy Peluso & Grupo Niche | Wednesday, July 15 @ 8PM: Latin Grammy winner Nathy Peluso and Colombian icons Grupo Niche lead a high-energy night of contemporary and classic salsa.
Let the Sunshine In: The Music of '69 | Friday, July 17 @ 8PM: Award-winning vocalists and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra celebrate the rebellious, era-defining sounds of Woodstock and the Harlem Cultural Festival.
Blues Traveler • Gin Blossoms • Spin Doctors | Saturday, July 18 @ 8PM: Three '90s alternative rock giants team up for a nostalgic night of chart-topping hits and Grammy-winning favorites.
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