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Aerosmith Return for Two Hollywood Bowl Finale Shows
October 31, 2026
Aerosmith returned to the stage at the Hollywood Bowl on October 29 for the first of two “California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends” finale celebrations. The second and final night is set for November 1.
Back in the Saddle
Night one marked Aerosmith’s first live set since 2023. Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford and Tom Hamilton closed an all-star celebration with Dave Grohl on drums for “Toys in the Attic,” “Back in the Saddle,” “Sweet Emotion” and “Dream On.” Johnny Depp joined “Train Kept A-Rollin’,” and founding drummer Joey Kramer returned for “Walk This Way.”
The night also featured performances from Guns N’ Roses, The Black Crowes, Heart, Sammy Hagar, Billy Idol, Eric Church, Sully Erna and other guests backed by an all-star house band.
One Final Hollywood Bowl Night
The November 1 show completes the two-night celebration. Organizers have said the guest lineup will vary by night, with final appearances announced at or near showtime.
Sources: Aerosmith official event information and published night-one coverage, October 30, 2026.
