Benson Boone in Los Angeles: Wanted Man Tour arrives at Crypto.com Arena
Benson Boone performs at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on August 11, 2026, with the concert scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM. Boone is also playing at the same venue the night before, so the August 11 concert concludes his two-night stay in Los Angeles as part of the 2026 Wanted Man Tour. Ashe has been announced as the special guest.
For audiences who know Boone primarily from the song "Beautiful Things", this concert shows how much his repertoire has expanded. In just a few years, he has gone from a viral breakthrough and the album Fireworks & Rollerblades to major arenas, a second album, American Heart, and a tour named after one of the songs from that release. His current performances combine powerful pop vocals, a band, piano sections, acrobatic stage movement, and songs ranging from intimate confessions to huge choruses.
Los Angeles also carries additional symbolism. Boone performed "Beautiful Things" at the 2025 Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena, in a performance that included a jump from the piano and his signature backflip. He now returns to the same arena as a performer headlining his own two consecutive nights.
Tickets for this event are in demand. Anyone planning a trip to Los Angeles specifically for the concert would be wise to arrange transportation to the arena in advance as well, since it is located in a busy part of Downtown Los Angeles.
From "Beautiful Things" to the American Heart era
Boone's major international breakthrough came with the song "Beautiful Things". The single reached number one on the UK singles chart, while Grammy notes that it reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. During the same phase of his career, he also became known for songs such as "Slow It Down" and "In the Stars", while Fireworks & Rollerblades reinforced his combination of emotional pop, piano ballads, and dramatic vocal peaks.
American Heart expanded that framework. The album includes, among others, "Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else", "Mr Electric Blue", "Mystical Magical", "Momma Song", "Wanted Man", "Take Me Home", and "Young American Heart". The title of the current tour therefore comes directly from an album that continues to form an important foundation of the concert repertoire.
In the summer of 2026, the new song "The Time of My Life" also arrived, which Boone's own website currently highlights alongside American Heart and Fireworks & Rollerblades. The Wanted Man Tour therefore arrives at a transitional moment: it is not merely a continuation of the American Heart period, but also a phase in which new material is already emerging.
What previous Wanted Man concerts reveal about the repertoire
The exact setlist for Los Angeles has not been confirmed in advance. However, concerts held in July 2026 provide a good indication of what Boone is currently performing.
The Chicago Sun-Times recorded a repertoire in late July that included "Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else", "Mr Electric Blue", "Wanted Man", "Slow It Down", "Mystical Magical", "In the Stars", "Take Me Home", "Young American Heart", "Momma Song", "The Time of My Life", and the closing "Beautiful Things". An unreleased song, "Traveler", was also performed at that concert. This does not mean that the same order or every one of those songs will be performed in Los Angeles, but it shows how Boone is currently combining both albums, his biggest hits, and newer material.
Tour reviews also confirm several elements of his live identity. In Chicago, he performed with a four-piece band, played piano during "Mr Electric Blue", and performed multiple backflips. A report from Baltimore described movement along the catwalk, an elevated circular platform, and alternation between the full band and more intimate moments. Production can change from city to city, so those details are not a guaranteed blueprint for the Los Angeles performance.
Boone's greatest asset nevertheless remains his voice. Current reviews highlight his range and falsetto, as well as his ability to move from a quieter introduction into a powerful chorus. As a result, songs such as "Slow It Down" and "Beautiful Things" gain extra dynamics in an arena when the audience takes over the biggest parts of the chorus.
Who will find the concert particularly appealing
The Wanted Man Tour attracts a broader audience than Boone's social media presence alone might suggest. The Chicago Sun-Times described children, parents, and different generations sharing the same audience at the concert. His repertoire reflects that: younger audiences come for the current hits and stage energy, while the piano, big pop-rock choruses, and retro details can also appeal to people who do not normally follow viral pop.
- fans who want to hear material from American Heart in a large arena format
- audiences who know Boone from "Beautiful Things", "Slow It Down", or "In the Stars", but have not yet seen his complete live show
- visitors who value a combination of powerful live vocals, piano, band, and a physically energetic performance
- families with older children and teenagers who enjoy a contemporary mainstream pop concert
For longtime fans, there is additional value in the fact that the Wanted Man Tour falls between the established American Heart era and the first signs of the next phase. "The Time of My Life" is already part of the current repertoire, and previous concerts have also included an unreleased song.
Seats are disappearing quickly. For visitors traveling to Los Angeles from another city or state, it is more practical to coordinate the decision with transportation and accommodation rather than relying on last-minute arrangements.
Crypto.com Arena: a major venue in the heart of Los Angeles
Crypto.com Arena is located at 1111 S. Figueroa Street in Downtown Los Angeles, next to the L.A. LIVE complex. The arena opened in 1999 and lists a concert capacity of 19,395 seats, although the actual number depends on the stage and production configuration.
It is a large arena, so the experience differs between the floor, lower stands, and upper levels. Distance from the stage and viewing angle can strongly affect the feeling of proximity to the performer. Boone's type of show is well suited to a large space because it alternates powerful choruses and visually energetic sections with piano and slower songs.
The arena has a long history of concerts, sporting events, and television productions, and Boone has already experienced the venue during his 2025 Grammy performance. The August 11 concert therefore has an interesting context: a performer who was previously part of a shared television program in the same arena is now headlining his own show there.
Getting there by public transportation and car
For visitors without a car, one of the more practical options is Metro. Pico station is located near L.A. LIVE and is served by the A and E Lines. From the Hollywood direction, it is possible to use the B Line to 7th St/Metro Center and then transfer to the A or E Line to Pico, or continue on foot through Downtown Los Angeles.
For drivers, the arena and L.A. LIVE have 3,300 parking spaces under their management, while more than 10,000 additional spaces are located within approximately a seven-to-ten-minute walk. Considering the concert time and the Downtown location, it is worth allowing extra time for traffic, entering the garage, and security screening.
- Address: 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Doors: 7:00 PM
- Program begins: 8:00 PM
- Convenient Metro station: Pico
- Arena concert capacity: 19,395 seats, depending on the event configuration
If you use ride-share services, the arena has designated passenger drop-off and pick-up zones. After the concert, it is advisable to expect congestion in the immediate area and not assume that a vehicle will be able to stop directly in front of the entrance.
Entry rules worth checking before departure
Crypto.com Arena has strict bag rules. As a rule, backpacks, bags, larger purses, tote bags, clear bags, and camera bags are not permitted. Small clutches and wallets measuring less than 5 x 9 x 1 inches are allowed, subject to security screening. Medical and parental bags smaller than 14 x 14 x 6 inches undergo additional X-ray screening.
The arena operates cashlessly, so cards and contactless forms of payment are used. Professional photographic equipment, interchangeable and telephoto lenses, audio or video recording devices, GoPro cameras, monopods, tripods, and selfie sticks are not permitted. Rules for ordinary cameras may depend on the specific event, so the simplest option is to arrive with minimal equipment.
One unopened plastic bottle of water up to one liter per person or an empty refillable plastic bottle is permitted, while glass and metal bottles are prohibited. All visitors undergo security screening upon entry.
If you need to leave the arena after entering and wish to return, you must first contact Guest Services so that your ticket can be recorded for re-entry. Upon returning, you will undergo another security screening and your ticket will be scanned again.
An evening connecting two phases of Boone's career
By the time he arrives in Los Angeles, Boone has behind him the global breakthrough of "Beautiful Things", two studio albums, a Grammy nomination in the Best New Artist category, and experience performing in major arenas. At the same time, "The Time of My Life" shows that his discography is already moving beyond the American Heart cycle.
His current repertoire brings together three distinct sides: an emotional ballad writer, a pop singer of huge choruses, and a highly physical performer. That is why "In the Stars", the more energetic "Mr Electric Blue" or "Mystical Magical", and the closing mass chorus of "Beautiful Things" can all fit into the same evening.
It is worth securing tickets in time. The August 11 concert is the second of Boone's two consecutive nights at Crypto.com Arena, making Los Angeles one of the more prominent multi-night stops on the American leg of the Wanted Man Tour.
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- Crypto.com Arena - concert date and time, door opening, special guest Ashe, and the two-night Los Angeles engagement
- Crypto.com Arena - capacity, address, entry rules, bags, photography, cashless payment, and re-entry
- Crypto.com Arena - public transportation, Pico station, parking, and arrival information
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- Grammy - Best New Artist nomination, breakthrough with "Beautiful Things", and 2025 performance at Crypto.com Arena
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- Chicago Sun-Times - repertoire and performance elements from the Wanted Man Tour in July 2026
- Parklife DC - description of the performance, band, catwalk, and concert dynamics in Baltimore