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The 2022 Hollywood Bowl Schedule: The Best Family-Friendly Concerts This Summer

If you've never seen fireworks at the Bowl, can you call yourself an Angeleno? Photo courtesy of the Hollywood Bowl.
If you've never seen fireworks at the Bowl, can you call yourself an Angeleno? Photo courtesy of the Hollywood Bowl.
4/28/22 - By Toby B

The Hollywood Bowl isn't just one of the best concert venues in America—for many LA families a visit to the Hollywood Bowl means summer has arrived. It means picnics, cozy blankets, binoculars, fireworks, sing-a-longs, music, movies, stars on the stage, and stars in the sky.

This summer all your favorites are here: fireworks with a duo of comedy legends on the 4th of July, the annual Sound of Music sing-a-long, and live-to-screen concert performances of favorite movies. In 2022 the Hollywood Bowl schedule includes two evenings featuring the incomparable Diana Ross and closes out with 80's megaband Duran Duran. So peruse our list of the family-friendly shows that we can't wait for and get ready for a very musical summer.

Tickets for individual concerts go on sale May 3. Ticket buyers can try their luck showing up in person; a limited number of patrons will be able to buy tickets that day at the box office. Line-up begins no earlier than 6am; a random drawing for ticket access is held at 8am. Sale hours on May 3 are 10am to 3pm.  Box office hours May 4-8 are 10am - 6pm. Thereafter, the box office is open Tuesday through Sunday, noon - 6pm.

Tickets can also be purchased online starting May 3 or by calling 323.850.2000 from 10am-6pm, 7 days a week. Registration for the free 101 Festival opens on May 10.

Be sure to check the website for details on visiting the Hollywood Bowl this year.

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Family-Friendly Concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in 2022

Opening Night at the Bowl: Henry Mancini 100th Celebration

June 3
The Hollywood Bowl launches its 2024 season with a star-studded extravaganza celebrating the 100th birthday of Henry Mancini. The 20-time Grammy-winning composer of favorite songs and scores ranging from Moon River to The Pink Panther appeared regularly on the Bowl's stage, conducting 29 times. And to top the night off: fireworks! READ MORE

101 Festival at the Hollywood Bowl & The Ford Theatre

June 11 - 12
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Launching the Hollywood Bowl’s 100th season, the Bowl and The Ford — which share history on either side of the 101 Freeway — host a two-day celebration of music and community. READ MORE

Hollywood Bowl Juneteenth Celebration

June 19
Hollywood Bowl celebrates Black freedom, creativity, and brilliant artistic tradition on Juneteenth. T-Pain co-curates this year's one-night-only event with special guests and a full orchestra. READ MORE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 In Concert

June 30
The end begins. The Los Angeles Philharmonic plays live to film as part one of the epic finale Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows screens at Hollywood Bowl. The audience can witness the beginning of Harry’s most important battle yet, as Harry, Ron, and Hermione set out to track down the secret to Voldemort’s power READ MORE

July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Steve Martin & Martin Short

July 2 - 4
It's going to be a wild and crazy Independence Day at the Bowl, I must say. Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short team up with the LA Phil for its annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular. Thomas Wilkins and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra perform patriotic favorites. READ MORE

Back to the Future with the LA Phil

August 5 - 6
Fire up the DeLorean: the Hollywood Bowl is going Back to the Future! READ MORE

Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks

Aug 12 - 13
The music of Tchaikovsky blends dramatically with fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl. Conductor Otto Tausk leads the LA Phil for some of Tchaikovsky's most compelling pieces, including the Polonaise from Eugene Onegin and the illustrious Sleeping Beauty Suite, culminating in the thrilling 1812 Overture, complete with pyrotechnics. READ MORE

Black Movie Soundtrack IV

August 24
The Black Movie Soundtrack returns to the Hollywood Bowl for a fourth installment.  Reginald Hudlin and Marcus Miller curate the best in Black film music. READ MORE

Diana Ross (Hollywood Bowl)

August 26-27
Do you know where you're going to? How about to the Hollywood Bowl to see the incomparable Diana Ross in concert! READ MORE

Kidz Bop Live at the Hollywood Bowl

August 31
KIDZ BOP returns this summer with a new tour. Their performances feature some of today's most popular hit songs, such as Good 4 U and Dance Monkey, sung by kids for kids. Families can sing and dance along with the KIDZ BOP Kids - Egan, Layla, Dominic, and Camille - as they perform live on stage at the Hollywood Bowl. READ MORE

Maestro of the Movies: John Williams with the LA Phil

September 2 - 4
Legendary composer John Williams returns to the Bowl for three evenings of movie music magic. Joining him is conductor David Newman Together they lead the LA Phil in music from Hollywood’s Golden Age and contemporary favorites, along with a selection of film clips. READ MORE

Fireworks Finale: Duran, Duran Future Past Weekend

Sept 9 - 11
Are you hungry like the wolf ... for a night of fireworks and Duran Duran at the Hollywood Bowl! The famed rock band brings the Hollywood Bowl season to a close. See you next year, Hollywood Bowl! READ MORE

The Sound of Music Sing-a-Long at the Bowl

Sept 17
These are a few of my favorite things: raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, and the Sound of Music Sing-a-Long at the Hollywood Bowl. Where else do you get to work your inner Julie Andrews under the stars? READ MORE

ABBA The Concert

September 24
Mamma Mia! This ABBA tribute band takes over the Hollywood Bowl. The audience can dance and sing along to memorable hits songs such as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance on Me, and many more.  My my, how can you resist it?   READ MORE

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