America's Block Party: Smashing Pumpkins, Chris Stapleton Headline July 4 Concert in LA

June 15, 2026
America's Block Party: Smashing Pumpkins, Chris Stapleton Headline July 4 Concert in LA
  • America250 is announcing America’s Block Party, a bipartisan July 4 concert in Los Angeles at the Coliseum headlined by the Smashing Pumpkins and Chris Stapleton, with Queen Latifah hosting.

  • As part of the event, Giving 4th will encourage charitable donations and community service, with ticket proceeds after fees benefiting Feeding America and 5,000 complimentary tickets for first responders, veterans, and active-duty service members.

  • Additional details will be released in the coming weeks, and readers are directed to america250.org for more information.

  • CBS News 24/7 is presented as a streaming news service, including where to access it.

  • Spin coverage and related context are referenced, with links to more resources on the Freedom 250 controversy and a list of top rock stars.

  • Background on Billy Corgan and Smashing Pumpkins’ past political remarks illustrates the band's political connections without claiming endorsement.

  • Reporting notes that planning has been underway for months to assemble a diverse, nationally appealing artist lineup.

  • Chris Stapleton is touring in 2026 with dates across the U.S. and Canada through fall; fans can find full tour details on his official site.

  • The article highlights visuals and notes the event’s Los Angeles location, tied to the midsummer celebration.

  • The Block Party is framed within a broader narrative of America’s semiquincentennial celebrations, linking to national commemorations.

  • Rosie Rios, chair of America250, discusses the concert on CBS News 24/7.

  • Event safety and accessibility provisions at the Coliseum are noted, including first-aid and crowd-management measures.

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