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- What fans need to know about the Hollywood Bowl Halloween weekend
- How the reunion was announced and the bands’ messages
- Why this matters: the end of a long-running rivalry
- Fan reaction and online buzz
- Where this fits into My Chemical Romance’s 2026 schedule
- Quick timeline: from collaboration to conflict to reunion
- Practical ticket and show tips
- Photographs and coverage
Two of emo rock’s most talked-about bands have quietly buried the hatchet and set a rare joint appearance for next Halloween. The surprise move pairs My Chemical Romance with The Used for a special weekend at the Hollywood Bowl, ending years of on-and-off tension and sparking a wave of fan celebration.
What fans need to know about the Hollywood Bowl Halloween weekend
My Chemical Romance added two more Los Angeles dates to their 2026 run. The shows are scheduled for October 30 and October 31, 2026, both at the Hollywood Bowl. Tickets are set to go on sale November 21 at 9 a.m. PT.
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- October 30: My Chemical Romance with The Used as special guests.
- October 31: My Chemical Romance with Thrice opening.
How the reunion was announced and the bands’ messages
Both bands used Instagram posts to confirm the arrangements. My Chemical Romance posted the new dates and venues. The Used responded with a message expressing pride at joining “old friends” for the Devils Night weekend.
Social media played a central role in spreading the news and coordinating fan response within minutes.
Why this matters: the end of a long-running rivalry
Fans have long followed friction between the two groups. The new pairing marks a public end to that story.
- The two bands previously collaborated on a cover in 2005.
- After years of tension, this joint billing signals reconciliation.
- Supporters see the show as a landmark moment for the emo community.
Fan reaction and online buzz
Comments on the announcements ranged from elation to playful relief. Fans used humor and nostalgia to mark the moment.
- Many called the news a long-awaited truce.
- Others compared the reunion to a major cultural reset for a generation.
- Replies highlighted how meaningful the bands’ history is to longtime listeners.
Where this fits into My Chemical Romance’s 2026 schedule
These Halloween appearances are part of a broader 2026 slate. The group will hit festivals and U.S. dates before returning to Los Angeles for the five-show run that now includes the Hollywood Bowl weekend.
Notable festival and U.S. stops already announced
- May 5 — Hammersonic Festival, Jakarta, Indonesia
- May 10 — Welcome To Rockville, Daytona Beach, Florida
- September 18 — Louder Than Life, Louisville, Kentucky
Artists joining MCR on the road
- Franz Ferdinand
- Pierce The Veil
- Modest Mouse
- Iggy Pop
- Sleater-Kinney
- The Breeders
- Babymetal
- Jimmy Eat World
- The Mars Volta
The band has regularly welcomed different opening acts across the tour. Each date often features a unique support lineup to keep the run varied.
Quick timeline: from collaboration to conflict to reunion
The two groups once teamed up for a cover nearly two decades ago. Tensions rose after that collaboration, leading to years of public and private strain.
Now, a single weekend in October 2026 will serve as a visible reconciliation. The pairing also revives interest in the era of emo rock the bands helped define.
Practical ticket and show tips
- Venue: Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles.
- Sale date: November 21 at 9 a.m. PT — expect heavy demand.
- Plan ahead: use venue presales or fan clubs when available.
- Check official band channels for updates and support acts per date.
Photographs and coverage
Major outlets and photo agencies are expected to document the two days closely. Images from the run will likely appear in entertainment press and across social platforms.
Media attention will focus on the lineup, onstage interactions, and fan reactions that capture the reunion’s cultural impact.
