Star-Studded FireAid Concert to Aid LA Wildfire Recovery

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A star-studded lineup of more than 20 artists, including Sting, Lady Gaga, and Billie Eilish, will perform at the FireAid benefit concert Thursday evening to support recovery efforts following two of the largest wildfires in Los Angeles history. The event, held simultaneously at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome, aims to raise funds for rebuilding communities and preventing future fires.

The January wildfires, fueled by strong winds, claimed 30 lives and destroyed over 10,000 homes and businesses. The Palisades and Eaton fires, which erupted on Jan. 7, devastated neighborhoods in northwest Los Angeles and Altadena, leaving nearly 16,400 structures in ruins.

Organizers have arranged staggered performances across the two venues, with acts including Stevie Wonder, Green Day, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The shows will be broadcast live on large screens at both arenas to minimize downtime between sets. Special guests and tributes to fire victims and first responders are also planned.

“This is about coming together to support our community and ensure we’re better prepared for the future,” said a spokesperson for the Annenberg Foundation, which will oversee donations. Connie and Steve Ballmer, owners of the LA Clippers and both venues, have pledged to match all contributions made during the event.

The concert will be streamed for free on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and YouTube, and will also be shown in select AMC and Regal theaters nationwide. Viewers can donate via text or online during the broadcast.

Performances at Intuit Dome include Billie Eilish, Katy Perry, and Rod Stewart, while the Kia Forum will host acts like Joni Mitchell, Pink, and John Mayer. Dave Matthews, originally scheduled to perform, withdrew due to a family illness.

The FireAid concert is expected to draw millions of viewers globally, making it one of the most-watched benefit events of the year. Proceeds will fund both immediate relief efforts and long-term fire prevention initiatives.