{"id":364512,"date":"2026-06-17T18:11:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/364512\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T18:11:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T18:11:07","slug":"see-smashing-pumpkins-for-17-76-at-the-america250-concert-in-l-a-how-to-get-tickets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/364512\/","title":{"rendered":"See Smashing Pumpkins for $17.76 at the America250 Concert in L.A.: How to Get Tickets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Got plans for Independence Day 2026? You can celebrate America&#8217;s 250th with legendary 90s alt-rockers Smashing Pumpkins. The band is officially set to headline &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/america250.org\/americas-block-party\/july-4th-concert-at-the-la-memorial-coliseum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">America\u2019s Block Party<\/a>&#8221; at the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum this July 4th.<\/p>\n<p>Billy Corgan and company are joining country powerhouse Chris Stapleton for a star-studded bash hosted by none other than the legendary Queen Latifah. And in a nod to the year the Declaration of Independence was signed, tickets are a historic steal at just $17.76. Even better, 5,000 free tickets are being donated to local first responders, veterans and service workers.<\/p>\n<p>Presented by America250\u2014the nonpartisan nonprofit established by Congress under the Obama administration\u2014the landmark concert is the Los Angeles anchor of a massive, <a href=\"https:\/\/america250.org\/americas-block-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">sea-to-shining-sea celebration<\/a> with events in New York City, Charleston, Milwaukee and more. And the Block Party also launches &#8220;Giving 4th,&#8221; a new national initiative aiming to turn July 4th into a season of generosity. All ticket proceeds (after fees) will go directly to Feeding America, and fans are encouraged to make charitable pledges to causes they care about.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we celebrate our 250th anniversary, we have an opportunity to bring Americans together around the values that continue to unite us.\u201d said <a href=\"https:\/\/america250.org\/news\/america250-announces-chris-stapleton-and-the-smashing-pumpkins-among-performers-and-queen-latifah-as-host-for-americas-block-party-concert-benefiting-giving-4th\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rosie Rios, Chair of America250<\/a>. \u201cGiving back represents the best part of the American spirit, and through Giving 4th, we\u2019re aiming to establish a new, nationwide season of giving,\u201d anchored around July 4.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The fun kicks off at 3pm PDT with a pre-event Block Party Village featuring free food, drinks and giveaways. The main concert starts at 6pm PDT and will culminate in a fireworks and drone spectacular.<\/p>\n<p>If you aren&#8217;t in L.A., don&#8217;t worry\u2014you can catch the livestream via the official America250 app. Tickets are on sale now at <a href=\"https:\/\/america250.org\/americas-block-party\/july-4th-concert-at-the-la-memorial-coliseum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">America250.org\/LA<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got plans for Independence Day 2026? You can celebrate America&#8217;s 250th with legendary 90s alt-rockers Smashing Pumpkins. 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