Hollywood Bowl Summer Lineup 2025: Hugh Jackman, Bugs Bunny, Cyndi Lauper And More

HOLLYWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Philharmonic on Tuesday unveiled the Hollywood Bowl's 2025 summer schedule, featuring performances by Hugh Jackman, Diana Ross and Alabama Shakes; Cynthia Erivo as Jesus; and classical showcases led by Gustavo Dudamel in his penultimate season as music and artistic director.

Dudamel will leave the LA Phil to conduct the New York Philharmonic in 2026.

"The Hollywood Bowl is a place where history, culture and music converge," Dudamel said. "In the 2025 Bowl season, we will explore the very essence of that connection, from Ellington to Ravel, Mahler to Korngold, Tchaikovsky to Márquez.

"We will also honor the 50th anniversary of El Sistema with a deeply personal series of performances, bringing together my LA Phil and Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra families for four nights of concerts and collaborations, celebrating the world's greatest musical gathering place."

Before the Bowl's summer season starts in June, the venue will host a free "We Love LA" concert to thank first responders after January's wildfires and to support the community members who were impacted by the blazes. The show will feature Dudamel, the LA Phil and to-be-announced special guests.

"The start of 2025 has been a profound reminder of the strength and resilience of Los Angeles," said Kim Noltemy, president and CEO of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. "Many of our orchestra members, guest artists and community members have been deeply impacted by this moment, and we are grateful to the dedicated firefighters, service workers and broader community whose efforts help keep LA strong.

"Their dedication and perseverance inspire us as we look ahead to a 2025 Bowl season that unites the world's greatest talent with moments of joy, discovery and celebration all summer long."

Here's a look at some of the highlights from the 2025 Hollywood Bowl season:

Opening Night at the Bowl: An Evening with Hugh Jackman — June 7

Jackman will perform songs from "The Greatest Showman," "The Music Man" and more accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, led by conductor Thomas Wilkins, and musicians from Youth Orchestra Los Angeles. The annual gala is a fundraiser for the LA Phil's music education initiatives.

A Roots Picnic Experience — June 8

Returning for a second year in LA, the event centers around a continuous set from The Roots featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, E-40, Lil' Kim, DJ Quik, Goodie Mob, Redman & Method Man, Raekwon and Havoc of Mobb Deep.

Blue Note Jazz Festival — June 14-15

Featuring performances by: Grace Jones, The Isley Brothers, WILLOW, De La Soul, Stanley Clarke N'4EVER, The Soul Rebels with special guests Rapsody, Goapele and Brandee Younger, Derrick Hodge with special guest D Smoke, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap, Joe Lovano's Paramount Quartet featuring Julian Lage, Asante Santi Debriano, and Will Calhoun, Keyon Harrold, Lakecia Benjamin, Weedie Braimah and The Hands of Time, Pedrito Martinez, Mohini Dey, Brandon Woody, DC6 Singers Collective, Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble at UCLA, LAUSD Beyond the Bell All-City Jazz Big Band and more.

Rhiannon Giddens: American Tunes — June 18

A journey through the evolution of folk music, featuring Giddens and The Old-Time Revue (Dirk Powell, Jason Sypher, Demeanor, Amelia Powell and Justin Robinson of the Carolina Chocolate Drops) alongside Steve Martin, Ed Helms, Leyla McCalla, Amythyst Kiah, Alison Brown and more.

Wizkid with Color of Noize Orchestra — June 22

July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire — July 2-4

Jaws in Concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic — July 5

John Fogerty — July 6

Oliver Zeffman's Classical Pride — July 10

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony — July 11-12

Juanes — July 16

Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks — July 18-19

Diana Ross — July 25-26

I Want My '80s — July 27

Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung and Paul Young

"Jesus Christ Superstar" — Aug. 1-3

Starring "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo as Jesus.

"Jurassic Park" Live in Concernt — Aug. 8-9

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard — Aug. 10

Alabama Shakes — Aug. 13

Reggae Night XXIII — Aug. 17

Damian and Stephen Marley will perform their own music as well as that of their father, Bob Marley.

Herbie Hancock — Aug. 20

"Maestro of the Movies," celebrating the music of John Williams — Aug. 22-24

Charlie Wilson and Babyface with K-Ci Hailey — Aug. 27

Cyndi Lauper — Aug. 29-30

Hiatus Kaiyote and Snarky Puppy — Sept. 3

Fireworks Finale: Chicago — Sept. 12-14

Air with Orchestra — Sept. 21

John Legend — Sept. 28

Tickets are now available for some shows. Tickets for other shows will be available at a future date that has yet to be announced. More information is available on the Hollywood Bowl website.