Rufus Wainwright, the indie-pop duo Lucius and folk-rock band Lord Huron have been announced as additions to the lineup for A Concert for Altadena, a benefit scheduled for January 7, 2026 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium supporting Californians affected by last year’s deadly wildfires. The event, organized by the band Dawes, will be hosted by actor and Altadena resident John C. Reilly, whose home was destroyed in the Eaton Fire, which claimed 19 lives and displaced tens of thousands in the region.
The newly expanded roster also includes Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas joining previously announced performers such as Brandon Flowers of The Killers, Brad Paisley, Jenny Lewis, Mandy Moore, Jackson Browne, Stephen Stills, Aloe Blacc, Eric Krasno, Everclear and Ozomatli. All proceeds from the concert will benefit the Altadena Builds Back Foundation through the Pasadena Community Foundation’s Eaton Fire Relief & Recovery Fund, with contributions directed to long-term housing recovery, food assistance, interim housing and mental health services for communities still rebuilding after the devastation.
The benefit marks the one-year anniversary of the wildfires and reflects a broad coalition of artists coming together to support continued recovery efforts. Performers across genres will appear on the same stage in a night aimed at remembrance and community solidarity, underscoring how music and collective action continue to amplify relief for those impacted by natural disasters.
