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Foo Fighters Debut at Hollywood Bowl With LA Philharmonic

Published 24 August 2026

Foo Fighters delivered a special orchestral performance at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, August 22, 2026, joining forces with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conductor Gustavo Dudamel for a night celebrating his final season with the ensemble. The one-off concert, part of the "Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl" series, marked the rock band's debut at the iconic venue after more than three decades together.

Fronted by Dave Grohl, the band played a 15-song set backed by the full orchestra and members of the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles. The performance blended well-known hits with several rare tracks, featuring a gospel choir on songs like "The Sky Is a Neighborhood" and "Run." The set opened with "Times Like These" and moved through staples including "All My Life," "The Pretender," "Learn to Fly," and "Best of You."

The evening highlighted deep cuts not performed live in years. "I Should Have Known" was played for the first time since 2012, while "Razor" returned for its first performance since 2006. The band also revived "Home," which had not been performed live since 2007, and "A320," a track from the 1998 Godzilla soundtrack featuring string arrangements that suited the...

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