The arrival of the summer months means many things: putting away that winter coat, a lightness of being, and, of course, the Hollywood Bowl's annual summer season. But first, the traditional opening night extravaganza! This year, enjoy a sky glittering with fireworks with performers Halle Bailey, Darren Criss, Rene Elise Goldsberry, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Lea Salonga, and more as they celebrate the Best of Broadway!

The voice of an angel! Get ready, Andrea Bocelli is coming your way in 2026 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his 1997 album 'Romanza'! A disciple of Luciano Pavarotti and Zucchero Fornaciari, Bocelli may have lost his sight at 12, but that hasn't stopped the world's greatest Italian tenor from selling over 90 million records, earning a Golden Globe Award, and securing a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Don't miss Andrea Bocelli as he brings his timeless voice to a stage near you!

Needing almost no introduction, multiple Grammy-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma is unarguably one of classical music's biggest star. The virtuoso performs all over the world to sold-out houses and remains one of the best-selling recording artists in the classical field. His versatility, energy, and pure love of creating and performing exquisite music make him a favorite for audiences of all ages.

What was that? Lorde is back! The Grammy Award-winning pop sensation from New Zealand returns with her highly anticipated Ultrasound World Tour, following the release of 2025's critically acclaimed Virgin, which marked the queen of alternative pop's return to her electro roots - with her most personal effort yet. Let's hear it for the star of the year: Lorde!

After seven years away from the road, Ariana Grande is back with the Eternal Sunshine tour, celebrating her chart-topping 2024 album of the same name! Fresh off her role as Glinda in the Wicked movies, Ariana is ready to remind fans why she's one of the most electrifying performers in the world. From powerhouse hits like Dangerous Woman and God Is A Woman, to more emotion-led ones like We Can't Be Friends and Imperfect for You, we're sure the setlist will promise a night of pure magic.

As part of the 2026 edition of the KCRW Festival, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra brings to the Hollywood Bowl a selection of the music from the quirky, unforgettable world of Wes Anderson! The inimitable director's films have been punctuated by an equally inimitable penchant for perfectly placed, top-tier music, both in terms of the unique original soundtracks by Alexandre Desplat and the memorable licensed selections fitting perfectly with the on-screen moments, such as Francois Hardy's "Le Temps De l'Amour" in Moonrise Kingdom or "Staralfur" by Sigur Ros in The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.