Bonnaroo 2026 will be extensively livestreamed on Hulu and Disney+, featuring artists like The Strokes, Turnstile, and Skrillex. The broadcast offers a preview for SoCal fans, as many performers have upcoming local shows.
Julia Jacklin announces her new album ‘The Gem’ for September and a 2026 North American tour, including stops at The Wiltern in LA and The Observatory in San Diego.
Ariana Grande has launched her “Eternal Sunshine” tour, her first full concert run since 2019, with a career-spanning setlist and several live debuts. Southern California fans can catch her in Los Angeles this June.
Severe storms at Primavera Sound Barcelona forced the cancellation of headlining sets by Doja Cat, Massive Attack, Bad Gyal, Alex G, and Mac DeMarco on opening night, drawing criticism over communication and raising safety concerns ahead of the festival’s remaining dates.
Iceage returns with its first album in five years, while Lily Allen, Zara Larsson, and Kacey Musgraves drop new music ahead of their upcoming Southern California shows this fall.
R&B singer Peabo Bryson, known for the Disney classics “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at 75 after suffering a stroke, prompting tributes from collaborators including Céline Dion and Regina Belle.
6LACK, Weezer, KATSEYE, Iron Maiden, Calle 24, Hunter Hayes and more are rolling out new tours and music, with a heavy slate of Southern California dates from clubs to stadiums.
James Blake returns to Los Angeles with a Greek Theatre show in June 2026, while his new collaboration with Lola Young on “From Down Here” draws live festival buzz and hints at more joint performances ahead.
Ed Sheeran has left Warner Music after 15 years and eight albums, calling the split amicable and hinting at an independent future as he preps stadium shows in Los Angeles and San Diego.
From Nekrogoblikon’s goblin theatrics at Sonic Temple to Halestorm and Motionless In White’s mainstage power, plus new music from Behemoth and tours from Killswitch Engage, the metal world is buzzing—and many of these acts are already booked to hit SoCal stages this year.
