Indie Star Mitski Concludes Historic Residency at Hollywood High

Five-night concert series at the 1,900-seat school auditorium marks the artist's only LA shows in 2026.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:21am

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Indie singer-songwriter Mitski is concluding a five-night residency at the Hollywood High School auditorium, marking her only performances in Los Angeles for 2026. The series of concerts, which began on March 30, 2026, serves as a promotion for her eighth studio album, "Nothing's About To Happen To Me". The residency takes place in the school's 1,900-seat auditorium, a venue characterized by its thin, old foldout wooden chairs.

Why it matters

Mitski's choice of the Hollywood High School auditorium follows a limited tradition of major rock and pop artists performing at the high school, including Elvis Costello in 1978 and Morrissey in 2013. The 123-year-old institution is deeply entwined with the entertainment industry, with a mascot and teams named after Rudolph Valentino's 1921 film "The Sheik" and a history of serving as a filming location for various TV shows and movies.

The details

The scheduled dates for Mitski's engagement include March 30 and 31 and April 2 through April 4, 2026. Each performance features special guest Haley Heynderickx as the opening act. During the opening show on March 30, Mitski commented on the psychological impact of returning to a school environment, noting that upon arriving on campus, her brain immediately clocked all the exits and places she can hide.

  • The residency began on March 30, 2026 and concludes on April 4, 2026.
  • Mitski's new album "Nothing's About to Happen to Me" was released on February 27, 2026.

The players

Mitski

An indie singer-songwriter who is concluding a five-night residency at the Hollywood High School auditorium as part of the promotional cycle for her eighth studio album.

Haley Heynderickx

The special guest opening act for Mitski's residency performances.

Elvis Costello

A major rock artist who previously performed at the Hollywood High School auditorium in 1978, later releasing a live album of that show in 2010.

Morrissey

A major pop artist who previously performed at the Hollywood High School auditorium in 2013.

Rudolph Valentino

The actor whose 1921 film "The Sheik" inspired the Hollywood High School mascot and team names.

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What they’re saying

“Upon arriving on campus, my brain immediately clocked all the exits and places I can hide.”

— Mitski, Indie Singer-Songwriter

What’s next

Mitski's residency at Hollywood High School will conclude on April 4, 2026, marking the end of her only scheduled performances in Los Angeles this year.

The takeaway

Mitski's choice to perform a five-night residency at the historic Hollywood High School auditorium continues a tradition of major music artists utilizing unique and unconventional venues for their shows, connecting with fans in an intimate setting while also tapping into the school's deep entertainment industry legacy.