Hollywood Bowl 2025 Summer Season Highlights
The 2025 Hollywood Bowl season brings together a powerful lineup of artists pushing the boundaries of soul, jazz, R&B, reggae, and beyond. Fusicology spotlights key performances that reflect the depth and influence of these genres, bridging classic legacies with underground movements and global sounds.
Blue Note Jazz Festival (June 14–15)
A weekend of deep grooves and raw talent featuring Grace Jones, The Isley Brothers, De La Soul, Stanley Clarke N•4EVER, The Soul Rebels with Rapsody, Goapele & Brandee Younger, Derrick Hodge with D Smoke, Keyon Harrold, and more.
Wizkid with Color of Noize Orchestra (June 22 – KCRW Festival)
A genre-defying live set from one of the most influential voices in Afrobeats, backed by live instrumentation for a next-level experience.
July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire (July 2–4)
An all-time great band that defined the sound of funk, soul, and R&B, delivering anthems with the LA Phil and a full fireworks display.
Diana Ross (July 25–26)
The blueprint for modern soul and R&B, performing classics that remain as influential as ever.
Cynthia Erivo in Jesus Christ Superstar (Aug 1–3)
An electrifying take on a rock opera classic, with Cynthia Erivo bringing powerhouse vocals and raw emotion to the lead role.
Reggae Night XXIII with Damian Marley & Stephen Marley (Aug 17 – KCRW Festival)
The Marley brothers carry the torch forward with a set that blends reggae, hip-hop, and global sounds.
Herbie Hancock (Aug 20)
A master of reinvention, Hancock’s set is sure to be a journey through jazz, funk, and electronic fusion.
Charlie Wilson, Babyface, & K-Ci Hailey (Aug 27)
Three of the most influential voices in R&B, coming together for one night of classic and contemporary soul.
Sarabande Africaine – Angélique Kidjo & Yo-Yo Ma (Aug 28)
A collaboration fusing deep rhythmic traditions with classical instrumentation in an unexpected, powerful performance.
Hiatus Kaiyote & Snarky Puppy (Sept 3)
A night of deep cuts, rich textures, and progressive soul, featuring two of the most innovative live bands on the circuit.
Black Movie Soundtrack V (Sept 10)
Hosted by Craig Robinson, this celebration of Black cinema and its iconic soundtracks features live performances alongside classic film moments.
Air with Orchestra (Sept 21)
The influential duo reimagines Moon Safari with live orchestration, adding a new dimension to their signature sound.
Perfect Angel: The Definitive Minnie Riperton Tribute (Sept 24)
A night honoring the timeless voice and influence of Minnie Riperton, featuring a handpicked lineup of soul and jazz artists.
John Legend (Sept 28)
A night of soulful storytelling and classic songwriting, celebrating 20 years of Get Lifted alongside new material.
The Hollywood Bowl 2025 season brings together legends, innovators, and next-generation voices, creating a space where soul music lives, evolves, and thrives.
