Jimmy Eat World and The Format are coming together at one of the most iconic venues in the world to celebrate two historic albums. Rock icons Jimmy Eat World will perform their acclaimed album, Bleed American, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of its release and beloved indie artist The Format will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album, Dog Problems, at the famed Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, November 7th. This exclusive show marks the first time these two Arizona artists will perform together on this legendary stage and is one of only two full album performances scheduled for The Format this year.
Jimmy Eat World is currently on tour for the 25th anniversary of Bleed American, the band’s landmark album, and marks their triumphant return to the Vans Warped Tour stage, in all five cities. Fans can expect to hear the entirety of Bleed American, including “Sweetness,” “The Middle” and “Hear You Me,” along with much more. The Format, led by Nate Ruess and Sam Means, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dog Problems, their sophomore album, featuring the title track, “She Doesn’t Get It” and “The Compromise.” After nearly two decades apart, The Format reunited to revive the alt-rock, grunge, and pop-punk sounds they first bonded over as teenagers.
Citi is the official card of the Jimmy Eat World & The Format show at the Hollywood Bowl on November 7. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Thursday, July 30 at 8 a.m. PT until Thursday, July 30 at 10 p.m. PT through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
Additional presales will begin on Thursday, July 30 at 11 a.m. PT ahead of the general onsale on Friday, Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m. PT.
ABOUT JIMMY EAT WORLD:
Jimmy Eat World — one of the most successful and enduring alternative-rock bands of their generation — celebrate a landmark moment in 2026: the 25th anniversary of their seminal album Bleed American. The record not only launched the Mesa, Arizona, quartet into global recognition but helped define the sound of 2000’s alternative rock and the wave of emotionally driven, melodic guitar music that followed.
Originally released July 24, 2001, via DreamWorks Records, Bleed American showcased the band at a creative peak. The record produced a run of enduring hits: the explosive title track “Bleed American,” the “sing it back” stadium-bright “Sweetness,” the celebratory fan favorite “A Praise Chorus,” and the crossover smash “The Middle.” That last one hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart, reached No. 5 on the Hot 100 during a 33-week run, earned RIAA platinum status, and in 2024 joined Spotify’s Billions Club — which may have received a slight bump after Taylor Swift lip-synced the song in a commercial for Apple Music. In 2025, “The Middle” was named one of Rolling Stone’s 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far.
Bleed American’s 25th anniversary was made extra special when the RIAA bestowed the album with double-platinum certification on July 24, 2026. The album’s legacy can be felt in a new generation of artists—from pop-rock and mainstream alternative acts to the 2010s emo-revival scene. Bands such as Paramore, The Wonder Years, The Maine, Hot Mulligan, and countless others have cited Jimmy Eat World’s melodic clarity, emotional honesty, and guitar-driven precision as foundational to their own work. Its reach also extends to major pop and indie artists who have referenced the album’s songwriting approach and sonic balance as a blueprint for mixing intimacy with widescreen hooks.
Beyond the studio, Jimmy Eat World has become mainstays at major festivals around the world, including When We Were Young, Lollapalooza, Coachella, Reading, Leeds, Southside, and Hurricane, and have appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Saturday Night Live. Their contributions to Arizona’s music legacy were recognized in 2024 as October 17 was declared Jimmy Eat World Day in Phoenix, AZ.
The band’s most recent release, the six-song Something(s) Loud EP (2025), continued their run of heartfelt, meticulously crafted songwriting — further proof that even as they celebrate Bleed American’s 25-year legacy, Jimmy Eat World are still evolving, still resonating, and still very much in the present.
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ABOUT THE FORMAT
During the 20 years that The Format spent apart, Nate Ruess launched a solo career, formed the chart-topping fun., and collaborated with P!nk, Young Thug, and Hayley Williams, while Sam Means also continued to perform and built the highly successful Hello Merch in their Phoenix hometown. Reuniting in 2024 to make an album that revives the alt-rock, grunge, and punk sounds they first bonded over as Arizona teenagers, the duo’s decision to release their third album, Boycott Heaven, independently through The Vanity Label continues the trailblazing path they began over twenty years ago. After parting ways with a major label in 2005, The Format self-released Dog Problems and developed a fiercely devoted cult following. With the self-release of their Boycott Heaven, Ruess and Means are building on that legacy and proving that same DIY spirit that fueled their early years. http://www.theformat.com/
The Format embarked on a mini-tour in the Fall of 2025 for very special sold-out full-band performances, including a hometown show in Phoenix, AZ at the historic Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair. More than just a concert, the Phoenix stop was a festival-style event with an outdoor side stage curated by The Format. AZcentral praised, “The Format’s long-awaited return was everything Arizona had been waiting for and even more…From the very first line of “Tie the Rope,” it was obvious that both the crowd and band were ready to erupt after the 18-year wait. Ruess’s signature timbre sounded as if he hadn’t missed a day…”
ABOUT LIVE NATION-HEWITT SILVA
Live Nation-Hewitt Silva (LNHS) is the exclusive promoter of concerts at the legendary Hollywood Bowl outside of the LA Phil summer season. Andrew Hewitt and Bill Silva have produced non-classical concerts at the Hollywood Bowl since 1991, hosting artists such as the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Dolly Parton, Eagles, Whitney Houston, Fleetwood Mac, Sade, Radiohead, Sting, Andrea Bocelli, Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, Luciano Pavarotti, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Coldplay, Lauryn Hill, Peter Gabriel, Dead & Company, Lana Del Rey, Depeche Mode, Tame Impala, Roger Waters, The Weeknd, and countless others. With their combined superior talent bookings and music offerings, LNHS has transformed the iconic venue into L.A.’s premier contemporary concert destination. One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a seating capacity of nearly 18,000, the Hollywood Bowl earned Pollstar’s “Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year” 17 times. The 2026 lineup features some of the biggest names in contemporary entertainment, such as opening night’s 25th Anniversary of ‘The Last Five Years’ with Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler, Lewis Capaldi, Netflix is a Joke (Shane Gillis & Friends, Louis C.K., Night of Too Many Stars, John Mulaney, FEID and Marcello Hernández), Bright Eyes, Pitbull, The Human League, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart, John Mellencamp, Santana + The Doobie Brothers, Yoasabi, The Black Crowes + Tedeschi Trucks Band + Whiskey Myers, MUSE, Andrea Bocelli, Haley Williams, Empire of the Sun, Mac DeMarco, Jack Johnson, Cynthia Erivo, Smartless Podcast Live, My Chemical Romance, and more to be announced.
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