Foo Fighters and Weezer headline KROQ's 35th Almost Acoustic Christmas

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On December 12, 2026, the Kia Forum in Los Angeles plays host to the Almost Acoustic Christmas for the 35th time – and the lineup reads like a cross-section of four decades of alternative rock. KROQ, the legendary rock radio station from LA, confirmed the bill on October 19, 2026: at the top stand Foo Fighters, Weezer and Sublime, flanked by Interpol, Joyce Manor, Julia Wolf, Almost Monday and The Linda Lindas.

For the first edition after the 35th anniversary, it's a lineup that hooks three generations of listeners at once – those who grew up with "Everlong" and "Buddy Holly," those who rode the punk-rock wave of the 2010s, and those just now switching on the radio.

Who's playing – and why the mix works

Sort the poster by era, and it spans the entire history of alternative rock: Foo Fighters and Weezer stand for the '90s mainstream, Sublime for the sun-drenched Cali-punk of the same decade, Interpol for the post-punk revival of the 2000s. Joyce Manor embodies the indie rock of the 2010s, Almost Monday and The Linda Lindas the young LA scene, Julia Wolf a new wave of melancholic singer-songwriters. What unites the acts: they have all built a connection to the station through airplay, tours or festival appearances on the Pacific. Almost Acoustic Christmas has been a piece of KROQ DNA since its first edition – the stage shows what the programming carries all year long.

35 years – and a piece of social commitment

The series heads into its 35th edition – according to Kevin Weatherly, Senior VP of Programming at KROQ, an occasion whose impact stretches well beyond the concert night: "Almost Acoustic Christmas has always been about the bands and their connection to our listeners. That's what makes this show so special, and we're incredibly grateful for the artists who take the time to be part of it. Celebrating 35 years together is pretty amazing. And being able to give back to two wonderful organizations that support local youth makes it all the more meaningful."

Proceeds from the show go, as in previous years, to Para Los Niños and the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center. Para Los Niños was founded in 1980 in Skid Row, Los Angeles, and works with children, youth and families through education, health promotion, support and advocacy to dismantle individual and structural barriers. The Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center offers free after-school and affordable summer programs in Los Angeles, positioning itself as a safe space for young people in crisis neighborhoods – with the goal of fostering good citizenship and academic excellence.

Date, venue, tickets

Three key dates are now set: December 12, 2026, Kia Forum in Los Angeles, presale begins October 30 at noon (local time). Anyone who wants one of the first seats should mark the date – in past editions, the presale sold out within a few hours. KROQ belongs to the radio operator Audacy; the annual lineup was officially released on October 19.

What this means for you

If you live in the greater LA area or are coming to the city in December anyway, December 12 is a concrete evening to block out: eight bands on one stage, one date, one venue, one presale start. For everyone else, the show remains live in-person only – KROQ has not offered an official live stream in the past. The next chance at Almost Acoustic Christmas comes at the earliest with the 36th edition in the pre-Christmas season of 2027.