It's Official: AEROSMITH To Return To Live Stage For Two Exclusive Nights Only At Hollywood Bowl

Live Nation-Hewitt Silva and Blackbird Presents today announce "California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends", a monumental concert celebration honoring the unmatched history, explosive live performance and enduring legacy of America's greatest rock band. This historic event will take over the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California for two unforgettable high-octane nights on October 29 and November 1, 2026.

For more than five decades, AEROSMITH has defined the sound, raw spirit, and rebellious attitude of American rock and roll. From their Boston breakout to the Super Bowl, the band epitomizes the rock 'n' roll dream come true. Now, in a triumphant and highly anticipated return, the legendary rock titans will command the stage together again. This monumental event will celebrate the band's extraordinary career, timeless catalog, and unparalleled global influence alongside a staggering lineup of fellow legendary artists.

This epic celebration has the star power that only AEROSMITH can deliver, bringing together an electrifying, cross-genre lineup of superstars, each a defining force in their field. Spanning rock, country, hip-hop, and alternative music, the lineup features THE BLACK CROWES, RUN DMC, HEART, Andrew Watt, Billy Idol, Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Duff McKagan (GUNS N' ROSES),Eric Church, Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS),Marcus King, Mike Inez (ALICE IN CHAINS),Nuno Bettencourt (EXTREME),Pat Monahan (TRAIN),Sammy Hagar, Slash (GUNS N' ROSES),Steve Stevens, Sully Erna (GODSMACK),Tom Morello, Adam Wakeman, Audley Freed, Kenny Aronoff and more, all anchored by the legendary Don Was serving as music director. This stellar roster brings together iconic artists who have previously performed or recorded with AEROSMITH and a new wave of stars who cite the band among their ultimate musical influences. Even more artists, special guests, and surprise appearances will be announced in the weeks ahead, promising unforgettable collaborations and unexpected moments across both nights. The lineup will vary each night. Final nightly lineups will be announced at or near showtime and are subject to change.

Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Thursday, October 8 at 10 a.m. PDT until Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m. PDT through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Saturday October 10 at 10 a.m. PDT. Visit www.aerosmith.com for more information.

The shows will also offer a variety of different VIP upgrades and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Upgrades vary but include access to the pre-show AEROSMITH VIP Lounge, limited-edition AEROSMITH jacket, specially designed VIP-exclusive t-shirt, early entry into the venue and more. VIP upgrade contents vary based on the offer selected.

Two years ago, AEROSMITH announced that it was officially retiring from touring due to singer Tyler's vocal injury. AEROSMITH made the announcement on August 2, 2024 — nearly one year after the now-78-year-old singer fractured his larynx during a September 2023 show.

Tyler and AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry performed together for the first time in nearly two years at a private concert the singer hosted on April 30, 2025 in San Francisco, California. The event was a benefit for Janie's Fund, the initiative Tyler created in order to bring hope and healing to girls and young women who have experienced trauma.

AEROSMITH's "Peace Out" tour came to a halt after what turned out to be a final gig in Elmont, New York on September 9, 2023. That show came just three dates into the trek, which was supposed to last through February 2024. Tyler said in a statement at the time that the injury caused bleeding but that he hoped he and his AEROSMITH bandmates would be back on the road after postponing a few shows.

The rescheduled "Peace Out" tour was due to begin September 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with special guests THE BLACK CROWES.

Last November, Perry and Tyler released "One More Time", a five-song EP in collaboration with British rocker Yungblud (real name Dominic Harrison).

Tyler and Yungblud both wound up performing at the "Back To The Beginning" concert for Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH on July 5, 2025 in Birmingham, England.

Earlier this summer, Perry hit the road in Europe with HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES, the rock and roll supergroup in which he is joined by Alice Cooper, Cooper guitarist Tommy Henriksen and actor Johnny Depp.

In April 2026, Perry told Billboard that he wasn't quite ready to say that AEROSMITH would never perform live again. "The band is still kind of definitely not in touring mode, but there are certainly other options, so we stay in touch.

"You just never know," Perry teased about potential future AEROSMITH performances. "It's just been in the last six months that Steven's started to get comfortable with singing; he literally had to take a year off before he was able to start stretching his vocal cords, and you're always worried about reinjuring it. I learned a long time ago that everything we do is fragile… so we just take it day by day. You hope for the best. You just have to have the confidence and have that vision of positive in front of you. You can't do it unless you envision it."

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