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No summer in Los Angeles is complete without a date at the Hollywood Bowl, and hopefully more than one! 2026 is going to be special in multiple ways, not least of which is because it marks the final act of Gustavo Dudamel as Music & Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
It goes without saying that the schedule of performances and screenings sending the iconic conductor into the sunset is one for the ages. The hardest part as a spectator is the same as it ever was: Trying to figure out how to pick just a few shows to attend when, really, we we want to see them all. But that’s where We Like L.A. comes in, with a big assist from our friends at TodayTix.
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Now, all we have to do is pick out your shows… starting with our ten favorites below.
Juneteenth with Chance the Rapper (June 19)
One night before the official opening night kickoff at the Bowl, Grammy-winner Chance the Rapper returns to the venue for an eloquent Juneteenth celebration of Black musical excellence. Freedom rings, and it’s never sounded this good.
Get tickets starting at $29
Opening Night at the Bowl: The Best of Broadway (June 20)
Broadway’s brightest stars kick off the Hollywood Bowl season (officially) with showstopping anthems, show-tune dancers, and a spectacular fireworks finale. The guest list includes Halle Bailey (The Little Mermaid, The Color Purple) along with Tony-winners Darren Criss (Little Shop of Horrors, Maybe Happy Ending), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton, The Color Purple), Brian Stokes Mitchell (Kiss Me Kate, Ragtime), and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables). Big voices, bigger emotions.
Get tickets starting at $56
Music from the Films of Wes Anderson tickets (July 10-12)
Immerse yourself in the unmistakable cinematic world of Wes Anderson with a star-studded lineup celebrating iconic soundtracks and scores from the auteur’s filmography. Whimsy and wildness turned all the way up.
Get tickets starting at $27.
Let the Sunshine In: The Music of ’69 tickets (July 17)
Celebrate the revolutionary spirit of 1969 with star vocalists and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra reviving iconic anthems of Woodstock and Harlem. The lineup includes Lizzy McAlpine, Noah J. Ricketts, Morgan James, Bryonha Marie, and Ted Sperling conducting the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Nostalgia in the best possible of ways.
Get tickets starting at $46.
Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks (July 31 & August 1)
Troupe Vertigo and conductor Chloé Dufresne fuse jaw-dropping circus acts with Tchaikovsky masterpieces, capped by a brilliant fireworks finale. It’s our favorite pyrotechnic tradition.
Get tickets starting at $29.
St. Vincent with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (August 2)
Lots like to about this year’s KCRW Festival series, but our pick of picks will an appearance by St. Vincent, as she brings her shape-shifting guitar rock to the Bowl, blending her art-pop sound with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and Anoushka Shankar. Expect nothing less than a virtuoso performance.
Get tickets starting at $29
Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl: Dudamel’s Playlist (August 21)
Join Gustavo for a one-of-a-kind, one-night-only celebration! Acting as host for the evening, he’ll invite some of his favorite artists to the stage for a surprise-filled performance. It’s a party and you’re definitely invited.
Get tickets starting at $36.
Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl: A Musical Legacy (August 23)
Dudamel leads the LA Phil in a genre-blending, star-studded spectacle from that will showcase the immense range of music he’s conducted over the past 17 years. See the master in action one last time.
Get tickets starting at $23
Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams (September 4-6)
Experience the ultimate John Williams tribute as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by David Newman, brings legendary scores to life alongside 50 minutes of iconic film clips. Expect selections from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Jaws, Jurassic Park, and more. Culture-defining music, and LOTS of film clips.
Get tickets starting at $27.
Orville Peck (September 28)
Masked Country crooner Orville Peck brings his genre-defying star power to the Hollywood Bowl for an unforgettable debut on the heels of a standout Broadway debut in Cabaret. Cinematic, fluid, and totally original.
Get tickets starting at $27.
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