Young the Giant to Headline Kia Forum Concert in July

The tour supported by Cold War Kids will also stop at the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Young the Giant, the indie rock band, will headline a concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California on July 17, 2026. The tour, which will also feature support from Cold War Kids, Almost Monday, and KennyHoopla on select dates, will stop at the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre in San Diego on July 15.

Why it matters

Young the Giant has a strong following in Southern California, and this tour will give fans in the Inglewood and San Diego areas a chance to see the band perform live in support of their new album 'Victory Garden.' The concert at the Kia Forum is expected to draw a large crowd and generate excitement in the local music scene.

The details

Tickets for the Kia Forum and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre shows will go on sale through a Chorus Artist Presale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, and through Seated at noon. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale, which begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 20. 'Victory Garden,' Young the Giant's sixth full-length album and Fearless Records debut, will be released on May 1.

  • The Kia Forum concert will take place on July 17, 2026.
  • The Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre concert will take place on July 15, 2026.
  • Tickets will go on sale through a Chorus Artist Presale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Tickets will go on sale through Seated at noon on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • The general on-sale for tickets will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Young the Giant

An indie rock band that will headline the concerts at the Kia Forum and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre.

Cold War Kids

A band that will provide support for Young the Giant on the tour, which will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album 'Robbers & Cowards'.

Almost Monday

A band that will provide support for Young the Giant on select dates of the tour.

KennyHoopla

A musician who will provide support for Young the Giant on select dates of the tour.

Sameer Gadhia

The lead singer of Young the Giant, who expressed the band's excitement to bring their new album 'Victory Garden' to life on the road.

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What they’re saying

“We are honored to bring our new album' Victory Garden' to life on the road. This tour feels like a gathering.”

— Sameer Gadhia, Lead Singer, Young the Giant (Statement to Daily News)

What’s next

Tickets for the Kia Forum and Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre shows will go on sale through various presales and the general on-sale in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Young the Giant's upcoming tour, which includes stops in Inglewood and San Diego, will give fans in Southern California a chance to see the band perform live in support of their new album 'Victory Garden.' The concerts are expected to generate excitement in the local music scene and continue the band's strong connection with their fanbase in the region.