Wes Anderson-Themed Concert Series Set to Enchant Hollywood Bowl This July
May 3, 2026
The Hollywood Bowl will present a three-night Wes Anderson–themed concert series from July 10–12, featuring orchestral and pop soundtrack performances tied to films from Anderson’s career.
The event is developed in collaboration with Wes Anderson and Randall Poster, and will include installations and merchandise inspired by Anderson’s distinctive visual style.
Composers such as Alexandre Desplat and Mark Mothersbaugh will be featured, highlighting a mix of original scores and songs from Anderson’s films.
Tickets are available through official box office partners and third-party marketplaces, with varying availability and potential ticket limits; fans should check official pages for lineup updates and venue policies.
The closing night (July 12) will be anchored by a house band including Meldal Johnsen, Roger Joseph Manning Jr., Jason Falkner, Joey Waronker, and Gus Seyffert.
Each night will feature a rotating slate of special guest artists, with participants including Beck, Jackson Browne, Ami Dang, Britt Daniel, Jeff Goldblum, Jim James, Mark Mothersbaugh, Karen O, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Rufus Wainwright, and more.
Guest performers will be announced closer to each show, with a different lineup for every night.
Nightly programming will vary, with individual guests announced as the run approaches.
Partners for the program include ABKCO Music & Records, Accidentally Wes Anderson, Air Mail, BonBon, The Criterion Collection, Montblanc, Vinyl Factory, and others.
July 10 and 11 will be conducted by Thomas Wilkins with an all-star house band led by Justin Meldal-Johnsen; July 12 will feature the house band performing with guest artists.
The format spans three nights: July 10–12, with 8:00 PM performances on the 10th and 11th and a 7:00 PM show on the 12th, all backed by the all-star house band and conducted by Thomas Wilkins (July 10–11) or the house band with guests (July 12).
Audiences are invited to enjoy a campus-wide celebration of Anderson’s visual and musical curation alongside the concerts.
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