Josh Homme will host a benefit concert at The Wiltern in Los Angeles on November 16, 2026, with Beck, “Weird Al” Yankovic and St. Vincent among the performers. Announced through Queens of the Stone Age’s Instagram, Joshua Homme and Friends will raise funds for CORE and the Sweet Stuff Foundation.
Homme will have two of his Queens of the Stone Age bandmates on the bill, Troy Van Leeuwen and Michael Shuman. Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith is also taking part, alongside Norah Jones, The Kills and Andrew Watt.
The evening will include comedy from Bill Burr, Sarah Silverman, Dean Delray and Dan Soder, with Justin Willman and John McEnroe also billed. Jack Black is scheduled for a special appearance.
Founded in 2013, the Sweet Stuff Foundation helps musicians, recording engineers and their families through illness and disability. Its assistance can cover transport to medical appointments, childcare, lost income and treatments that insurance does not cover. The foundation also supports children’s access to music lessons and instruments.
CORE, short for Community Organized Relief Effort, works with communities facing disasters and humanitarian crises. Alongside emergency response and recovery, the organization provides resources and training to help communities prepare for future emergencies.
Artist presale tickets go on sale Wednesday, October 7, at 10 a.m. Pacific, followed by general sales Friday, October 9, at the same time. The event is open to all ages, with doors at 7 p.m. and an 8 p.m. start.
