Elwood Francis and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top perform on stage during Noches del Botanico music festival at Real Jardin Botanico Alfonso XIII on July 20, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Mariano Regidor/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES - ZZ Top's upcoming performance at the Hollywood Bowl on August 5 has been officially canceled due to unexpected personnel issues.
Fans who purchased tickets for the 8 p.m. show featuring Cheap Trick will receive automatic refunds.
What we know:
ZZ Top management announced the cancellation of the August 5 performance at the Hollywood Bowl, citing "unforeseen personnel matters."
The band confirmed the news on social media, writing: "ZZ Top's Aug 5 show at the Hollywood Bowl has been canceled.
Refunds are available at the original point of purchase. We thank you all for your understanding!"
The Hollywood Bowl confirmed that all ticket purchases—including associated parking and transportation passes—will be automatically refunded to the original payment method with no action required from ticket holders.
Refunds are expected to process within 5 to 7 business days. Fans with specific inquiries are directed to contact Audience Services at information@laphil.org.
What we don't know:
Further details on the "unforeseen personnel matters" leading to the last-minute cancellation have not been disclosed.
It's unclear whether the issue will impact the remainder of ZZ Top's current "The Big One" tour, which has upcoming dates scheduled in Fresno, Saratoga, and Modesto later this week.
The Source: This report is based on official statements released by ZZ Top's management on social media and service notifications issued by the Hollywood Bowl and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Audience Services.