ZZ Top Announces Hollywood Bowl Concert for 2026 Tour

The legendary rock band adds an exciting new stop on their upcoming tour.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The iconic rock band ZZ Top has announced they will perform at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on August 5, 2026, as part of their 'The Big One' tour. Tickets will first be available to Hollywood Bowl season pass holders, with general public sales starting in May. The performance coincides with ZZ Top's extensive 2026 US and Europe tour, which kicks off in March 2026.

Why it matters

ZZ Top is one of the most enduring and influential American rock bands, known for their signature blues-rock sound and iconic image. Their addition to the Hollywood Bowl's 2026 lineup is an exciting event for fans of classic rock music in the Los Angeles area and beyond.

The details

ZZ Top will be joined by special guest Cheap Trick for the Hollywood Bowl concert on August 5, 2026. Tickets will first be available to Hollywood Bowl season pass holders, with general public sales starting in May. The performance is part of ZZ Top's extensive 'The Big One' tour, which will take the band across the US and Europe from March to July 2026.

  • ZZ Top's 'The Big One' tour kicks off on March 21, 2026 in Abilene, Texas.
  • The Hollywood Bowl concert is scheduled for August 5, 2026.

The players

ZZ Top

An American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas, known for their gritty blues-rock sound and unmistakable image, especially the long beards of guitarist Billy Gibbons and bassist Dusty Hill. ZZ Top was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and remains one of the most enduring acts in American rock history.

Cheap Trick

An American rock band that will join ZZ Top as a special guest for the Hollywood Bowl concert on August 5, 2026.

Hollywood Bowl

An iconic concert venue located in Los Angeles, California that will host the ZZ Top and Cheap Trick performance on August 5, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Tickets for the Hollywood Bowl concert will go on sale to the general public starting in May 2026.

The takeaway

ZZ Top's addition to the Hollywood Bowl's 2026 lineup is an exciting opportunity for fans of classic rock music in the Los Angeles area to see one of the genre's most iconic and enduring bands perform live at a legendary venue.