Gustavo Dudamel Delivers His 'Love Letter to L.A.' in His Final Summer at the Hollywood Bowl
The 2026 season honors Gustavo Dudamel's 17-year tenure with LA Phil, featuring a four-night tribute including a cross-genre show with Foo Fighters and world premieres.
- Wednesday's announcement from the Hollywood Bowl revealed the 2026 season, including a four-night Gustavo Dudamel tribute and a Foo Fighters collaboration on Aug. 22.
- The tribute stems from Dudamel's long stewardship of the LA Phil, concluding as he leaves to lead the New York Philharmonic after debuting at the Bowl and championing Youth Orchestra Los Angeles.
- Beethoven's Ninth on Aug. 20, 2026, opens with Musicians of YOLA, Los Angeles Master Chorale, and a world premiere by Michael Giacchino with lyrics by Amanda Gorman; Dudamel's Playlist and A Musical Legacy follow.
- Key sale dates include Bob Moses and Cannons tickets on Feb. 20, 'Create Your Own' packages on March 24, and single‑show sales at the hollywoodbowl.com box office on May 5.
- Amid broader upgrades at the Bowl, the 2026 season pairs celebration and renovation with the newly christened John Williams Stage, Terri and Jerry Kohl Artists Pavilion, enhanced sound, and cross-genre festivals like the Blue Note Jazz Festival on June 13-14 and Juneteenth with Chance the Rapper.
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Hollywood Bowl releases summer schedule with major names headlining historic venue
The Hollywood Bowl unveiled its star-studded 2026 summer season featuring Foo Fighters with the LA Phil, the Beach Boys, Chance the Rapper, Ziggy Marley, and a farewell tribute to Gustavo Dudamel.
Gustavo Dudamel delivers his 'love letter to L.A.' in his final summer at the Hollywood Bowl
LOS ANGELES — Summer is the season of Gustavo Dudamel at the Hollywood Bowl this year, as the beloved conductor wraps up his 17-year run at the helm of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Hollywood Bowl Unwraps 2026 Season: Foo Fighters Meet Dudamel, Chance the Rapper Celebrates Juneteenth, Plus Symphonic St. Vincent, Brassy Herb Alpert, Movie Nights and Much More
The LA Philharmonic has announced the 2026 summer season for the Hollywood Bowl, including orchestral concerts with Foo Fighters and St. Vincent.
Hollywood Bowl’s summer shows include Foo Fighters with Gustavo Dudamel, more
Gustavo Dudamel, the beloved conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, returns to the Hollywood Bowl for his final summer season with a run of shows in August, including one that pairs Dudamel and the orchestra with Los Angeles’ hometown hard-rockers the Foo Fighters. The Hollywood Bowl 2026 season announced Wednesday includes the usual eclectic mix of symphonies and rock bands, jazz nights and film music. But the Celebrating Gustavo shows are …
Foo Fighters will again find Master Gustavo Dudamel at a special concert in Los Angeles
LA Phil Announces 2026 Hollywood Bowl Summer Season
By Laurie Niles: On Wednesday the Los Angeles Philharmonic announced the 2026 Hollywood Bowl summer season - its 104th at the 17,500 seat amphitheater in the Hollywood Hills. Hollywood Bowl Violin Soloists for 2026. Photo illustration by Violinist.com. For fans of the violin, the season is a winner, with five internationally-known violin soloists coming to the Bowl, as well as leading artists in the LA Phil featured:July 9: Violinist Randall Goo…
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