Brief

Aerosmith to headline two Hollywood Bowl comeback shows with all‑star lineup

The band will perform “California, Dream On: Aerosmith and Friends” with a rotating roster of guest artists.

By Felo News Desk · Published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:56:10 GMT

Aerosmith announced two comeback concerts at Los Angeles’s Hollywood Bowl for October 29 and November 1, billed as “California, Dream On: Aerosmith and Friends.” The shows will feature a rotating lineup of guest performers, including Run‑DMC, the Black Crowes, Heart, Andrew Watt, Billy Idol, Chad Smith, Slash, Duff McKagan, Eric Church, Sammy Hagar and Tom Morello, according to Rolling Stone.

What happened

The band, which cancelled its 2023 “Peace Out” farewell tour after frontman Steven Tyler’s larynx injury, confirmed the two‑date event on October 7. Ticket sales for general admission begin on October 10. The announcement notes that additional special guests and surprise appearances will be revealed in the weeks leading up to the concerts, and that nightly lineups will vary and be announced near showtime.

What the reports add

Rolling Stone details the full guest roster and explains that the event will showcase “unforgettable collaborations and unexpected moments” across both nights. It also references the band’s 2023 tour plan, the abrupt halt after Tyler’s injury in Elmont, New York, and the band’s subsequent decision to retire from touring.

What was said

The concert announcement reads, “Even more artists, special guests, and surprise appearances will be announced in the weeks ahead,” Rolling Stone reported. A prior statement from the band, also cited by the outlet, said, “As you know, Steven’s voice is an instrument like no other… we have made a heartbreaking and difficult, but necessary, decision — as a band of brothers — to retire from the touring stage.”

How it came about

After cancelling the “Peace Out” farewell tour in 2023 due to Tyler’s injury, the band members pursued side projects: guitarist Joe Perry focused on the Joe Perry Project, drummer Joey Kramer stepped back for family health, bassist Tom Hamilton recorded with Close Enemies, and Tyler made occasional guest appearances, including a 2025 EP with Yungblud. The Hollywood Bowl shows mark the band’s first major live return since that cancellation.

Key facts

Aerosmith will perform two concerts at the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 29 and Nov. 1, 2026. (rollingstone.com)
The shows will feature guest artists such as Run‑DMC, the Black Crowes, Heart, Slash and others. (rollingstone.com)
General‑admission tickets go on sale Oct. 10. (rollingstone.com)