Overview
- The Foo Fighters performed at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, Aug. 22, in their first-ever show at the venue backed by the full Los Angeles Philharmonic, members of Youth Orchestra Los Angeles and a choir with Gustavo Dudamel conducting.
- The 15-song set blended hits with deep cuts, reviving rarities such as “I Should Have Known” (first played since 2012), “Razor” (first since 2006) and “Home” (first since 2007).
- Frontman Dave Grohl dedicated the band’s performance of “Aurora” to the late drummer Taylor Hawkins and the night closed with an orchestral version of “Everlong” accompanied by choir and fireworks.
- The appearance was part of a four-night 'Celebrating Gustavo' series that marks Dudamel’s final season as LA Phil music director before he assumes the New York Philharmonic role in the 2026–27 season.
- The Hollywood Bowl show came amid the Foo Fighters’ Take Cover tour and their scheduled festival dates, and outlets report a one-night opening slot for AC/DC in St. Louis but disagree on the precise date, which remains unconfirmed.