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Bright Eyes with The Moldy Peaches

Date: May 23, 2026

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Hollywood Bowl

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It’s a birthday party! for I’m Wide Awake, It’s Morning and Digital Ash in a Digital Urn. Both albums played in their entirety.

Pitbull w/ Lil John

Date: May 30, 2026

Time: 8:00 pm

Location: Hollywood Bowl

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Armando Christian Pérez, who uses the stage name Pitbull, is a Grammy-winning American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. His energetic club anthems blend hip-hop, Latin rhythms, and electronic dance music. He’s known for hits like “Give Me Everything”, “Timber”, and “International Love”, and has collaborated with artists like Chris Brown, Kesha, and Ne-Yo.

The Human League

Date: June 4, 2026

Time: 7:30 pm

Location: Hollywood Bowl

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The Human League are an English synth-pop band formed in Sheffield in 1977. Initially an experimental electronic outfit, the group signed to Virgin Records in 1979 and later attained widespread commercial success with their third album Dare in 1981 after restructuring their lineup.

The Hollywood Bowl operates as a public park, and you are welcome to visit during the day when no events are scheduled. The exterior park areas and parking lots are generally open to the public daily, typically from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, or until mid-afternoon on concert days. Admission is free, making it a wonderful place to take a walk, enjoy a picnic, or simply experience the setting without the evening crowds.

It is a surprisingly peaceful way to see the Bowl from a different perspective. You can explore the grounds, take photos of the iconic shell, or enjoy a quiet moment in one of Los Angeles’ most historic outdoor spaces. Be sure to check the official Hollywood Bowl website before visiting, as hours may change depending on rehearsals, special events, or performance schedules.

The Pool Circle has a bit of fascinating history behind its name. Those coveted front-and-center seats where today’s well-heeled guests sit once occupied an actual reflecting pool that separated performers from the audience. The space quite literally held water, creating a dramatic visual barrier between the stage and the crowd. In 1972, the roughly 100,000 gallons were drained, and the area was converted into seating. The name stuck, even though the water did not, leaving behind one of the Hollywood Bowl’s most interesting historical footnotes.

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