# Aerosmith Returns for Hollywood Bowl Shows

> Aerosmith performs at Hollywood Bowl two nights after retiring from touring.
- Title: Aerosmith Returns for Hollywood Bowl Shows · Variety
- Summary: Aerosmith performs at Hollywood Bowl two nights after retiring from touring. Aerosmith returns to the Hollywood Bowl for two concerts with guest artists two…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/news/aerosmith-returns-two-shows-hollywood-bowl-retirement-1236904642
- Author: Steven J. Horowitz
- Published: 2026-10-07T19:30:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: aerosmith, hollywood bowl, touring, retirement, concerts, guest artists, music, entertainment, business
## Aerosmith returns to touring
Aerosmith announced retirement from touring two years ago and is returning for two concerts at the Hollywood Bowl.
## Concert dates and venue
The group will play at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl on October 29 and November 1.
## Guest artists lineup
The concerts feature guest appearances from Run-D.M.C., Billy Idol, Eric Church, Slash and many more.
## Full guest lineup
The lineup includes the Black Crowes, Run-D.M.C., Heart, 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, Kenny Aronoff.
## Concert title
The shows are titled 'California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends'.
## Key takeaway

Aerosmith returns to the Hollywood Bowl for two concerts with guest artists two years after announcing retirement from touring.