Staff Writer 
The Hollywood Bowl welcomes Jimmy Eat World, Jon Batiste, and The Black Crowes for separate concerts this fall, highlighting the venue’s diverse musical offerings.
The Kia Forum in Inglewood hosts back-to-back shows from The Neighbourhood, Slayer, and The Smashing Pumpkins this fall, highlighting the venue’s central role in Southern California’s concert scene.
Mastodon releases a new single, Bruce Dickinson teases a heavy solo album recorded in LA, and Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody affirms the band’s staying power, all as major metal tours descend on Southern California this fall.
Shaboozey will perform at the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York and headline The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, marking a huge year for the genre-blending artist.
My Chemical Romance launched the North American leg of their anniversary tour in New York, playing ‘Bulletproof Heart’ for the first time since 2022, with multiple Southern California dates on the horizon.
The Strokes surprised fans at Outside Lands 2026 by bringing out Charli XCX for a duet on “Take It Or Leave It.” Both artists, along with other festival performers, have major Southern California shows scheduled for this fall.
Mumford & Sons brought Jason Sudeikis and Oscar Isaac onstage at Madison Square Garden, creating buzz for their upcoming shows at Kia Forum in Inglewood this October.
The Black Crowes are touring to celebrate the anniversaries of ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ and ‘Three Snakes & One Charm,’ with a major show scheduled for the Hollywood Bowl in August.
Taking Back Sunday announces a 20th-anniversary reissue of ‘Louder Now’ and joins Weezer’s 2027 world tour, with a major SoCal stop at Petco Park this fall.
Tomahawk’s reunion tour headlines a wave of new music and career announcements from artists like Noah Kahan, Modest Mouse, and Billy Strings, all with upcoming Southern California concert dates this fall.
