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The Hollywood Bowl 2020 Season

From classical nights with the LA Phil to Weekend Spectaculars with massive stars, here’s who’s playing the Bowl this summer.
Please note: The Hollywood Bowl 2020 season is canceled since this post was first created.

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Join the Hollywood Bowl in 2020

The sun is setting behind the hills, a glass of wine in hand over a picnic with friends — all with incredible music in the air. There’s nothing like summer in Los Angeles, and there’s no better place to experience it than the Hollywood Bowl.

Classical Tuesdays and Thursdays

The Los Angeles Philharmonic fills the Bowl with extraordinary symphonic music, joined by a world-class lineup of guest artists and collaborators.

Gustavo Dudamel leads off our Hollywood Bowl classical season with appropriate fanfare when he conducts Carl Orff's Carmina Burana. (July 7, 8PM)

Venezuelan conductor Domingo Hindoyan leads Mussorgsky's colorful and evocative Pictures at an Exhibition. (July 21, 8PM)

Gemma New conducts Dvořák’s Violin Concerto with soloist Christian Tetzlaff, followed by Brahms’ Second Symphony. (Aug 4, 8PM)

Conductor Marin Alsop leads a concert featuring women composers, marking a century since the ratification of the 19th Amendment. (Aug 18, 8PM)

During the annual Mozart Under the Stars concert, Principal Violist Teng Li teams up with Principal Concertmaster Martin Chalifour for a violin and viola showpiece. (Sept 1, 8PM)

Spanish pianist Javier Perianes performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2 as part of Beethoven 250. (July 14, 8PM)

Jean-Yves Thibaudet plays one of his specialties, Liszt's Second Piano Concerto, in a concert that also features Dvořák's Seventh Symphony. (July 28, 8PM)

The principal dancer étoile at Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company, Roberto Bolle, joins Gustavo Dudamel for a night of ballet and music. (Aug 11, 8PM)

Stefan Jackiw performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto on a Beethoven-filled evening that also features his Seventh Symphony. (Aug 25, 8PM)

Pianist Aaron Diehl, known for his work in both jazz and classical, joins Bramwell Tovey for Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. (Sept 8, 8PM)

Gustavo Dudamel conducts Anne Akiko Meyers in the world premiere of Mexican composer Arturo Marquez’ Violin Concerto with soloist Anne Akiko Meyers. (July 9, 8PM)

The BBC Symphony Orchestra's Dalia Stasevska conducts the LA Phil in Holst's fan-favorite The Planets. (July 23, 8PM)

Acclaimed cellist and MacArthur "genius" award recipient Alisa Weilerstein performs Elgar's Cello Concerto. (Aug 6, 8PM)

Conductor Brett Mitchell leads the LA Phil performing all of the Mozart score to the 1984 film Amadeus. (Aug 20, 8PM)

Former Dudamel Conducting Fellow Elim Chan interprets Stravinsky's Suite from The Firebird. (Sept 3, 8PM)

Roderick Cox leads an All-Rachmaninoff concert featuring his Second Symphony and Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. (July 16, 8PM)

Legendary composer John Williams collaborates with violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter in a concert inspired by their recent album, Across the Stars. (July 30, 8PM)

LA Phil Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel conducts a concert performance of the music from Bernstein's 1953 musical, Wonderful Town. (Aug 13, 8PM)

Yuja Wang returns to the Hollywood Bowl for Shostakovich's Second Piano Concerto. (Aug 27, 8PM)

Bramwell Tovey leads Gershwin’s An American in Paris, which inspired the 1951 film, plus classic film scores by Bernard Herrmann complete this program. (Sept 10, 8PM)

Weekend Spectaculars

From fireworks in the sky to fireworks on stage, these Friday and Saturday nights are bursting with excitement.

Dianna Ross, one of the greatest entertainers of all time, returns to the Bowl for two nights. (Sept 11-12, 8PM)

Eight-time Grammy®-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Janelle Monáe performs, backed by Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. (July 17-18, 8PM)

Iconic Looney Tunes moments and brand-new cartoons play on the big screens while the LA Phil plays the original scores live. (July 31-Aug 1, 8PM)

Bramwell Tovey leads the annual Tchaikovsky Spectacular featuring fireworks on stage and in the sky. (Aug 7-8, 8PM)

The multi-talented Cynthia Erivo comes to the Bowl for a night of classic jazz, soul, and more. (Aug 21, 8PM)

Electronic musician, producer, and songwriter James Blake performs backed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. (Aug 22, 8PM)

John Williams and David Newman conduct Maestro of the Movies, a celebration of film music. (Sept 4-5, 8PM)

R&B force Fantasia headlines a concert that also features 11-time Grammy® winner Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds. (July 10, 8PM)

The multi-platinum-selling vocal quintet Pentatonix performs original songs and imaginative arrangements with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil. (July 11, 8PM)

The country music quartet Little Big Town performs hits from their storied decades-long career, joined by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. (Aug 15, 8PM)

Our annual musical this season is School of Rock, featuring an all-star cast and a score from Andrew Lloyd Webber. (July 24-25, 8PM)

The B-52s bring their wild energy to the Bowl in a concert featuring the LA Phil and Berlin. (Aug 28-29, 8PM)

Jazz Plus

It’s a fittingly eclectic trip through the world of jazz — and beyond — curated by Creative Chair for Jazz Herbie Hancock.

Chick Corea performs hits from his extensive catalog with The Spanish Heart Band, featuring Rubén Blades. (July 29, 8PM)

Iconic R&B singer Charlie Wilson returns to the Hollywood Bowl. (Aug 12, 8PM)

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet performs on a double centennial concert celebration of legends Dave Brubeck and Charlie Parker. (Aug 26, 8PM)

Nine-time Grammy® winner Sheryl Crow takes the Bowl stage on a concert also featuring Lake Street Dive. (Sept 16, 8PM)

An all-star lineup, including The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra and Debbie Harry, pays tribute to icon Peggy Lee. (Aug 5, 8PM)

John Fogerty brings his 50 Year Trip to the Bowl on a night that also includes pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph and the Family Band. (Aug 19, 8PM)

Hiatus Kaiyote, known for their laid-back electric soul, performs in September. (Sept 9, 8PM)

Herbie Hancock, the LA Phil's Creative Chair for Jazz, performs on the Jazz Plus series alongside Jamie Cullum. (Sept 23, 8PM)

KCRW’s World Festival

A cutting-edge mix of artists and sounds from across the world of music.

Producer Flying Lotus and saxophone virtuoso Kamasi Washington both perform with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. (July 5, 7PM)

The 19th annual Reggae Night is led by Rebelution, Toots & The Maytals, and Jah9. (Aug 2, 7PM)

Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard headlines a night that also features Thundercat and Georgia Anne Muldrow. (Aug 16, 7PM)

The inventive singer-songwriter Andrew Bird performs June 28, plus Calexico and Iron & Wine, and Mandolin Orange. (June 28, 7PM)

Singer, songwriter, and producer Maxwell is joined by Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for new arrangements of songs from throughout his career. (July 19, 7PM)

Polo & Pan leads a laid-back, grooving night featuring Parcels, Poolside, and Lido Pimienta. (Aug 9, 7PM)

Sunday Sunset Concerts

Close out your weekends in style with memorable concerts, films, and more.

The multi-platinum-selling vocal quintet Pentatonix performs original songs and imaginative arrangements with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil. (July 12, 7:30PM)

Our annual musical this season is School of Rock, featuring an all-star cast and a score from Andrew Lloyd Webber. (July 26, 7:30PM)

Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Stuart Duncan, and Chris Thile return to the Bowl with Aoife O’Donovan for Not Another Goat Rodeo. (Aug 23, 7:30PM)

The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra performs Mark Knopfler’s score to The Princess Bride live-to-picture. (Sept 13, 7:30PM)

Special Concerts

These are big events you won't want to miss.

St. Paul & The Broken Bones headline Day One of the 42nd Annual Playboy Jazz Festival. (June 6, 3PM)

The Isley Brothers, featuring Ronald and Ernie Isley, lead the Sunday lineup for the Playboy Jazz Festival. (June 7, 3PM)

Singer Brandi Carlile kicks off the season in our Opening Night at the Bowl. (June 13, 8PM)

The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra performs the unforgettable score to Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.™ (June 27, 8PM)

The Beach Boys perform with the Los Angeles Philharmonic during the July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular. (July 2-4, 7:30PM)

George Benson and Boney James both headline the annual Smooth Summer Jazz concert. (Aug 30, 6PM)

John Williams and David Newman conduct Maestro of the Movies, a celebration of film music. (Sept 6, 7:30PM)

The fan-favorite Sing-A-Long Sound of Music returns to the Bowl, hosted by Melissa Peterman. (Sept 26, 6PM pre-show, 7PM film)

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