Grammy-winning singer Miley made a triumphant return to the live stage, opening her highly anticipated two-night headlining engagement at the historic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on October 16, 2026. Billed as “Miley: Bass Persuades – Live at the Hollywood Bowl,” the concerts mark a major career milestone for the superstar, who celebrated the release of her 10th studio album, Bass Persuades, which dropped on September 18 through her new label home at Atlantic Records.
Both scheduled performances began at 7:30 p.m., featuring experimental rock band Model/Actriz as the official opening act. The shows represent a rare full-scale concert appearance for the artist, whose last major tour was the Bangerz tour in 2014. Since then, her live appearances have been limited to selective festival sets, special fan-only events, and television specials.
A Long-Awaited Dream at the Hollywood Bowl
For Miley, taking the stage at the iconic Los Angeles venue fulfilled a lifelong personal ambition. Having attended countless concerts there as a member of the audience, the singer expressed immense gratitude in an Instagram post marking opening night.
“Opening night at the Hollywood Bowl is here,” she wrote, noting that performing at the venue has always been a dream. “The Hollywood Bowl is my favorite place to experience music and see my favorite artists. I’ve sat in those seats many times, but I’ve never taken the stage. LA is my heart and I’m bringing it home.”
Stepping Into a Mononymous Era
The Hollywood Bowl residency also serves as the official live showcase for her new artistic chapter, which features a distinct rebrand. Dropping her last name professionally for this era, the singer is releasing music and performing simply as “Miley.” The shift received public approval from her family, including her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, who compared the single-name transition to legendary icons like Cher, Prince, and Elvis.
The transition follows her departure from Sony Music to Warner Music Group’s Atlantic Records. Bass Persuades serves as the follow-up to her previous work and offers fans a deep, emotional collection of tracks. Speaking previously about the creative direction of the record, Miley described the project as a layered love story deeply tied to her current personal journey.
Setlist Highlights and Special Collaborations
The opening night setlist offered fans a blend of fresh material from Bass Persuades alongside reimagined fan favorites. Highlights included tracks such as “Orbit,” “Different Religion” featuring opening act Model/Actriz, “Handstand,” and the title track “Bass Persuades + Remixx.”
Ticket demand for the historic Los Angeles dates was exceptionally high. It was driven by an exclusive Amex presale, an artist presale, and a pioneering partnership with Spotify’s “Reserved” tier, which set aside dedicated tickets for her top streaming listeners. With the second night scheduled for October 18, Miley’s return to the stage proves that her dedicated audience remains more than willing to meet her on home turf.
