The Los Angeles Philharmonic has unveiled its 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season, stacking the calendar with orchestral milestones and genre-spanning collaborations. The legendary Los Angeles venue once again becomes a gathering place for classical masterworks, rock anthems, reggae celebrations and cinematic tributes, all anchored by Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel.
A special four-night “Celebrating Gustavo” series runs August 20 through 23. Highlights include Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with the LA Phil, musicians of YOLA and the Los Angeles Master Chorale, plus the world premiere of a new orchestral work by Michael Giacchino featuring lyrics by Amanda Gorman. The week also includes Dudamel’s curated “Playlist” evening and a performance by Foo Fighters with full orchestral accompaniment.
Beyond the Dudamel tribute, the season delivers marquee moments across the calendar. The July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular welcomes The Beach Boys with special guest John Stamos. Juneteenth is marked with Chance The Rapper, Reggae Night XXIV features Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear, and Al Green performs with The Womack Sisters. Herb Alpert also brings his Tijuana Brass catalog to the Bowl.
Film and Broadway favorites return with Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams and a Rodgers & Hammerstein The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long. With classical pillars, rock icons and cultural celebrations sharing the same stage, the 2026 Hollywood Bowl season captures the full spectrum of live music under the stars.