Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age has announced a one-night benefit show, “Joshua Homme and Friends,” set for Nov. 16 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Proceeds will go to CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) and the Sweet Stuff Foundation.
The band posted the lineup on its Instagram page on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Troy Van Leeuwen and Michael Shuman, both members of Queens of the Stone Age, will join Homme on stage.
The lineup also includes “Weird Al” Yankovic, Norah Jones, Beck, St. Vincent, The Kills, Chad Smith, Andrew Watt, magician Justin Willman, and tennis legend John McEnroe. Comedians Bill Burr, Sarah Silverman, Dean Delray, and Dan Soder will perform, while Jack Black will present a special award.
Tickets for the Joshua Homme and Friends benefit show go on sale to the general public Friday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. PT through Ticketmaster. An artist presale began Wednesday using the code SWEET.
CORE is a global group that helps communities during and after a crisis. Its work covers aid for people hurt by the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and the earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June. The Sweet Stuff Foundation supports working musicians, recording engineers, and their families as they deal with illness and disability.
“CORE is an immediate responder to crises globally,” Homme said in a statement. “They act decisively with care & kindness when others hesitate. It’s an honor to partner Sweet Stuff with CORE to support their mission of action. Thank you to all the artists for generously donating your time and talent for such a worthy organization.”
“Josh’s blood, guts and heart is all over this incredible night,” said Ann Lee, co-founder and CEO of CORE, in a statement. “These artists’ time and talent will fuel CORE to deliver emergency relief and support families as they rebuild.”
Limited-edition screen prints by Boneface and Emek will raise more money for the Sweet Stuff Foundation. Both artists have worked with Queens of the Stone Age for years.
The Homme family started the Sweet Stuff Foundation in 2013. It pays for rides to medical visits, child care, tuition, income help, “last wishes,” and treatments that insurance won’t cover. It also gives children music lessons and instruments.
Queens of the Stone Age held a similar benefit for the foundation in March 2024, with many of the same guests taking part. The band recently finished its Take Cover tour with Foo Fighters and will perform in Iceland, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand before the end of the year. Its ninth album, Perfecth, arrives Oct. 30 through Matador Records.