Entertainment
Miley Cyrus returns to full headline concerts at the Hollywood Bowl
Cyrus opened a two-show Hollywood Bowl run Friday night with her first full headlining concert in years, performing for an estimated 18,000 people.
Los Angeles Times pop music critic Mikael Wood reported that the sold-out October 16 show mixed songs from Cyrus’s new album, Bass Persuades, with earlier hits. It was the first of two scheduled concerts at the amphitheater.
Venue: Hollywood Bowl
Opening show: Friday, October 16
Reported attendance: Approximately 18,000
Second show: Sunday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m.
New music, familiar songs and guests
People’s report from the concert said Cyrus performed material from Bass Persuades alongside songs including “The Climb,” “We Can’t Stop” and “Party in the U.S.A.” Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips and Cyrus’s fiancé, musician Maxx Morando, also appeared during the show.
The Los Angeles Times reported that the concert was Cyrus’s first full headlining performance in years. The Hollywood Bowl’s official calendar lists the second performance for Sunday evening with Model/Actriz.
Original review: Los Angeles Times — October 17, 2026 →
Additional original reporting: People — October 17, 2026 →
Official event listing: Hollywood Bowl — October 16–18, 2026 →