What to Know About MCR's Hollywood Bowl Shows This Week

My Chemical Romance’s Hollywood Bowl residency kicks off tomorrow, the final culmination of the North American leg of The Black Parade Tour before it continues in Asia. The tour celebrates 20 years of My Chemical Romance’s iconic Black Parade album, which will be reprised on its anniversary with an expanded album on October 23.

New Album Announcement

On September 10, 2026, My Chemical Romance announced the upcoming release of an extended Black Parade album. Scheduled to drop exactly 20 years after its original release, this new album will feature the original 14 tracks, unreleased live recordings, and fan-favorite B-sides.

My Chemical Romance Residency Details

My Chemical Romance is performing for four nights at the Hollywood Bowl, concluding their North American tour leg with this hotly anticipated residency.

See all Hollywood Bowl dates:

• October 21, 2026
• October 23, 2026
• October 24, 2026
• October 30, 2026 (with The Used)
• October 31, 2026 (with Thrice)

My Chemical Romance Tour Setlist

While setlists vary slightly from night to night, fans can expect to hear songs from The Black Parade alongside favorites from throughout My Chemical Romance's catalog. The anniversary celebration puts special emphasis on the classic 2006 album, making this one of the band's most nostalgic tours to date.

With the extended album coming out during the Hollywood Bowl residency, many fans predict new tracks in the setlist. Rare B-sides like “Heaven Help Us” or “My Way Home Is Through You” are predicted, but you’ll have to wait and see what MCR has in store.

Opening Acts at the Hollywood Bowl

No opening acts are announced for My Chemical Romance’s first three nights at the Hollywood Bowl. The October 30th show features American rock band The Used as the opening act, and the October 31st show features Thrice.

Hollywood Bowl Bag Policy

The bag policy at the Hollywood Bowl permits bags 15” by 15” by 22” or smaller. Bags don’t need to be clear, but they must fit under your seat. Bags are subject to search upon entrance to the venue.

Due to the Hollywood Bowl’s lenient outside food policy, many guests opt to bring coolers, picnic baskets, and other food containers that fit within the venue’s bag size guidelines. For My Chemical Romance, while outside food is permitted, outside alcohol is prohibited. Factory-sealed non-alcoholic beverages in plastic bottles up to one liter are allowed.

Your options for totes, purses, and other bags are broad for My Chemical Romance at the Hollywood Bowl. You can bring a small cooler full of snacks, a tote with room for merch, or a small handbag with just the essentials.

When to Arrive

Arrive at My Chemical Romance at the Hollywood Bowl an hour before showtime to allow time to get through security, find your seats, and explore the venue. The first three shows start at 8:00 PM. Since these shows don’t list an opener, fans should arrive promptly to ensure they don't miss any of the main event.

The October 30th and 31st shows feature opening acts and begin an hour earlier, at 7:00 PM. Arrive by 6:00 PM at the latest to ensure the smoothest arrival experience.

How Long Is a My Chemical Romance Concert?

My Chemical Romance performs for around 2 and a half hours on The Black Parade Tour. Opening act(s) perform for 30-45 minutes to kick off the show before MCR’s headlining set. For the Hollywood Bowl shows, prepare for two and a half hours with no scheduled opening act and up to four hours with openers.

My Chemical Romance Tickets

Don't miss the chance to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Black Parade live at the Hollywood Bowl. Browse upcoming My Chemical Romance residency dates to compare prices and secure seats for an unforgettable night of alternative rock.