LOS ANGELES, CA — October 8, 2026 – Following yesterday’s announcement of “California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends,” we are thrilled to announce that Guns N’ Roses will join Aerosmith as very special guest performers for these two historic nights at the Hollywood Bowl.
The addition of Guns N’ Roses brings together two of the most iconic and influential rock bands of all time for Aerosmith’s highly anticipated return to the stage.
Guns N’ Roses joins an extraordinary lineup of superstar artists and special guests including The Black Crowes, RUN DMC, Heart, Billy Idol, Eric Church, Sammy Hagar, Tom Morello, Marcus King, Jerry Cantrell, Chad Smith, Nuno Bettencourt, Pat Monahan, Steve Stevens, Sully Erna, Andrew Watt, Adam Wakeman, Audley Freed, Kenny Aronoff and many more.
Additional legendary artists, special guests and surprise appearances will be announced.
Artist pre-sale starts Friday 10am PST with general on-sale Saturday 10am PST.
For tickets and more information:
Aerosmith.com
Lineup will vary by night. Final nightly lineups will be announced at or near showtime and are subject to change.
About Aerosmith
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Aerosmith have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, earned four GRAMMY Awards and played to more than 100 million fans across every livable continent. One of only four American rock bands to surpass 90 million RIAA album sales and one of just two with 25 RIAA gold and platinum albums, Aerosmith hold the record for the most total RIAA certifications by an American group, with 32 albums reaching the Billboard 200 and 28 songs appearing on the Billboard Hot 100. Their signature single “Dream On” has surpassed 5 billion streams and earned a place in the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, while the band’s latest Top 10 debut extended a Billboard 200 streak across six consecutive decades, matched by only one other band, The Rolling Stones. With nearly 30 million monthly Spotify listeners and growing, Aerosmith continue to reach new generations of fans around the world. For more information, visit Aerosmith.com
Live Nation-Hewitt Silva (LNHS) is the exclusive promoter of concerts at the legendary Hollywood Bowl outside of the LA Phil summer season. Andrew Hewitt and Bill Silva have produced non-classical concerts at the Hollywood Bowl since 1991, hosting artists such as the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Dolly Parton, Eagles, Whitney Houston, Fleetwood Mac, Sade, Radiohead, Sting, Andrea Bocelli, Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, Luciano Pavarotti, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Coldplay, Lauryn Hill, Peter Gabriel, Dead & Company, Lana Del Rey, Depeche Mode, Tame Impala, David Gilmour, The Weeknd, and countless others. With their combined superior talent bookings and music offerings, LNHS has transformed the iconic venue into L.A.’s premier contemporary concert destination. One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a seating capacity of nearly 18,000, the Hollywood Bowl earned Pollstar’s “Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year” 17 times. The 2026 lineup features some of the biggest names in contemporary entertainment, such as opening night’s 25th Anniversary of ‘The Last Five Years’ with Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler, Lewis Capaldi, Netflix is a Joke (Shane Gillis & Friends, Louis C.K., Night of Too Many Stars, John Mulaney, FEID and Marcello Hernández), Bright Eyes, Pitbull, The Human League, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart, John Mellencamp, Santana + The Doobie Brothers, Yoasobi, The Black Crowes + Tedeschi Trucks Band + Whiskey Myers, MUSE, Andrea Bocelli, Hayley Williams, Empire of the Sun, Mac DeMarco, Jack Johnson, Cynthia Erivo, Miley, Smartless Podcast Live, Jimmy Eat World + The Format, Ms. Lauryn Hill, The Jonas Brothers, and Steve Lacy. Live Nation-Hewitt Silva | Instagram | Facebook