SmartLess Tour Live at the Hollywood Bowl

SmartLess is one of the biggest conversation podcasts going, and in October it leaves the recording booth for the biggest outdoor stage in Los Angeles. Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett bring SmartLess Tour Live to the Hollywood Bowl, and if you are mapping out LA events this weekend, this one belongs near the top of the list.

What the Show Is

The podcast works like this: each episode, the three hosts sit down with a guest who has no idea who the other two guests are, and the conversation wanders from there. The live version keeps that spirit and turns it into a stage show. The official tour artwork promises two mystery guests, which means nobody in the audience knows who will walk out until they do. Expect the same loose, quick, teasing back-and-forth the podcast is known for, scaled up for a crowd of thousands under the sky.

Dates and Times

The AllEvents listing shows the event beginning Friday, October 16, 2026, and running through Saturday, October 17. The official artwork, however, advertises Saturday, October 17 at the Hollywood Bowl. The listing does not publish a confirmed show time on its structured data, so check the ticket seller before you plan your evening. The page itself displays a 4:00 PM start, which most likely reflects gates or the listing window rather than showtime.

When: October 16-17, 2026 (confirm the exact night and time with the ticket seller) Where: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles Price: Not listed; see the official ticket page Presented by: Live Nation and Hewitt Silva

Planning Your Night

The Hollywood Bowl is a public park owned by the County of Los Angeles, and it is as much a part of the experience as the show. Bring a layer, since the amphitheater cools off quickly after sunset, and allow extra time for parking and shuttles in the Highland corridor. Picnics are a Bowl tradition, so you can eat before the lights go down. Because the price and time are not confirmed on the listing, buy only through the official seller linked from the source page and avoid resale scams.

If you are building a night out around the show, plenty of things happening in Hollywood put you within a short walk or ride of the venue, from dinner on the boulevard to a late drink after the encore. The rest of our comedy coverage covers other live nights worth planning around, and our Hollywood page rounds up the neighborhood.

Who It Is For

Fans of the podcast will get the most out of it, but the format is easy to enjoy cold. Bateman, Hayes and Arnett are all seasoned comedic performers, so the energy of the room carries even if you have never heard an episode. It suits date nights, friend groups and anyone who wants a big, communal laugh at one of LA's most recognizable venues.