Aerosmith Announce Hollywood Bowl Comeback With Star Guests
Key Takeaway: Aerosmith will return to the stage with two ‘California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends’ shows at the Hollywood Bowl on October 29 and November 1, sharing rehearsal photos that show drummer Joey Kramer back behind the kit.
After more than three years away, Aerosmith are plugging back in. The Boston rockers posted rehearsal shots by famed photographer Ross Halfin as they prepare for a pair of ‘California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends’ concerts at the Hollywood Bowl on October 29 and November 1, Yahoo reported, syndicating Louder Sound. “The Bad Boys from Boston are back. Who’s coming to the Hollywood Bowl next week?” the band captioned the photos.
The images confirm Joey Kramer is back on the drum stool, ending an absence stretching to the Deuces Are Wild Las Vegas residency in early 2020. It will be the band’s first time on stage together since the fall of 2023, Absolute Radio noted.
A star-studded supporting cast
The bills read like a rock hall of fame induction: the Black Crowes, Heart, Run DMC, Andrew Watt, Billy Idol, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, Eric Church, Jerry Cantrell, Marcus King, Mike Inez, Nuno Bettencourt, Pat Monahan, Sammy Hagar, Slash, Steve Stevens, Sully Erna, Tom Morello, Adam Wakeman, Audley Freed and Kenny Aronoff, under musical director Don Was. Expect the lineups to shift between the two nights, WhereToWatch reported.
The road back
The comeback caps a bruising chapter. Aerosmith shelved the Peace Out farewell tour in September 2023 when Steven Tyler fractured his larynx, then in August 2024 made the “heartbreaking decision” to quit touring altogether. Their most recent gig was 9 September 2023 at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. For October 29, tickets ran $335 standard to $660 Platinum; November 1 is sold out on primary sale, with resale the only route in.
Key Story Metrics
| Figure | Reported Status |
|---|---|
| Show dates | Thu Oct 29 and Sun Nov 1, 2026 (Yahoo, Rayo) |
| Venue | Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles (Yahoo) |
| Oct 29 tickets | $335 standard to $660 Platinum (Yahoo) |
| Nov 1 tickets | Sold out; resale available (Yahoo) |
| Last concert | UBS Arena, Elmont NY, 9 September 2023 (Rayo) |
| Kramer absence | Since Deuces Are Wild residency, early 2020 (Yahoo) |
✓ Verified
The two Hollywood Bowl dates, the Ross Halfin rehearsal photos, Joey Kramer’s return, the guest lineup, the ticket prices and the September 2023 last concert are confirmed across Yahoo/Louder Sound, Absolute Radio and WhereToWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the Aerosmith Hollywood Bowl shows?
Thursday, October 29 and Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Who is drumming for Aerosmith?
Joey Kramer returns behind the kit, his first shows with the band since early 2020.
Are tickets still available?
The October 29 show had standard tickets from $335 to $660 Platinum; November 1 was sold out with resale available.
- Yahoo / Louder Sound: Aerosmith post first rehearsal photos ahead of Hollywood Bowl comeback (21 Oct 2026)
- Absolute Radio: Aerosmith reveal star-studded line-up for comeback concerts at Hollywood Bowl (8 Oct 2026)
- WhereToWatch: Aerosmith announce live return with Hollywood Bowl shows: how to get tickets (8 Oct 2026)
Editor’s note: Details reflect reporting through October 21, 2026.
