Foo Fighters Rock Hollywood Bowl with LA Philharmonic
The band played a 15-song set with Gustavo Dudamel, featuring live rarities and fan favorites, in a sold-out concert celebrating Dudamel's departure as music director
Foo Fighters played a one-off concert with the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl on August 22, 2026, celebrating Gustavo Dudamel's departure as music director. The concert featured a 15-song set, including live rarities such as 'I Should Have Known' and 'Razor', and fan favorites like 'All My Life' and 'Best of You'.
The sold-out crowd of 17,500 people witnessed the band's first performance at the Hollywood Bowl, with Gustavo Dudamel conducting the LA Philharmonic. The setlist included a mix of old and new songs, with the band dusting off several live rarities, including 'I Should Have Known' from Wasting Light, which was played for the first time since 2012, and 'Razor' from In Your Honor, which was played for the first time since 2006.
Dave Grohl expressed his desire to perform with the LA Philharmonic every night, praising the orchestra's addition to the band's catalog. The concert also featured a gospel choir adding harmony and joy to 'The Sky Is a Neighborhood' and 'Run', and an emotional, lengthy run-through of 'Aurora', which the band dedicated to their late drummer Taylor Hawkins.
## What changed Gustavo Dudamel will become the music director of the New York Philharmonic in the 2026-2027 season, marking the end of his 17-year tenure as Music & Artistic Director of the LA Philharmonic. The concert was a celebration of his time with the LA Philharmonic, and a unique opportunity for the band to perform with a full orchestra and choir.
## Why it matters The concert was a milestone for Foo Fighters, marking their first performance at the Hollywood Bowl, and a chance to showcase their music in a new and exciting way. The collaboration with the LA Philharmonic added a new layer of depth and complexity to the band's catalog, and the sold-out crowd was a testament to the enduring popularity of the band.
The concert was also a celebration of Gustavo Dudamel's time with the LA Philharmonic, and a chance for the band to pay tribute to their late drummer Taylor Hawkins. The dedication of 'Aurora' to Hawkins was a poignant moment in the concert, and a reminder of the band's ability to connect with their fans on a deep and emotional level.
