Iconic '90s Rock Band Set for Rare One-Night Only Show at America250
We're less than a month away from America's 250th birthday celebration.
On Monday, June 15, 2026, The Smashing Pumpkins were announced for a special one-night show at America's Block Party Concert Benefiting Giving 4th.
The '90s alternative rock icons will take the stage at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 4, 2026, hosted by Queen Latifah.
"America, we have an announcement," the post on Instagram kicked off, revealing that in addition to The Smashing Pumpkins, country superstar Chris Stapleton will also perform at the "landmark concert," with additional performers announced in the coming weeks.
Giving 4th is "America250's new national initiative calling on all Americans to add something new to their celebration: the act of giving back through pledges for charitable donations," the press release notes.
Tickets for the event will go on sale tomorrow, June 16, at 10 am PDT at America250.org/LA.
Those who want to get in on the patriotic fun can also download the official America's Block Party app, which allows you to "find a block party, access the livestream, and participate in Giving 4th."
"Playing the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on July 4 for America's 250th is a rare kind of moment," said The Smashing Pumpkins drummer, Jimmy Chamberlin, in the press release. "We've always believed in the power of music to be a unifying principle. It brings people together and allows them to express themselves in a forum that has a common destination- and it allows all of us the opportunity to participate in a celebration that has meaning, history, and impact."
Other America 250 Celebrations
There are plenty of celebrations on tap to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, including America250PA Commonwealth concert series, which will feature the Queen of Rock ‘n' Roll herself, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.
The '80s rock band will join an already star-studded lineup for one night only at Hersheypark Stadium on June 13, 2026.
Previously announced artists on that date include four-time GRAMMY Award-nominated group and Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award winners, The Avett Brothers, featuring Mike Patton.
The concert series, which spans several dates, will also include Cole Swindell with special guests Gabby Barrett and The West Point Band at State College on May 23, which is sold out, along with The Fray and First to Eleven on June 6, also sold out at Erie.
The concerts are all free of charge, but tickets are required to enter, and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at Concerts.America250PA.org.
The Smashing Pumpkins Return to Lollapalooza
It's a big year for The Smashing Pumpkins, as the band will take the stage at Lollapalooza, the 4-day music festival in the heart of Chicago, for the first time in 30 years.
Formed in 1988 in Chicago by frontman and guitarist Billy Corgan, they last played the festival as part of the fourth lineup in 1994, when it was still a touring festival that traveled across the U.S.
They will hit the stage on Friday, July 31, headlining the Bud Light stage.
Fans can also see the band kicking off their 'Mellon Collie'-themed 'Rats In A Cage Tour' for fall 2026, celebrating 30 years since they released their RIAA-diamond certified rock album Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness.
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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM.