Paul Simon takes the stage at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, June 7 at 8:00 PM PT, and conditions look nearly ideal for an outdoor show. The National Weather Service forecasts a daytime high near 76°F with mostly sunny skies, a 0% chance of rain, and south winds of 0 to 10 mph.
The catch: the Hollywood Bowl sits in a hillside canyon, and that south breeze picks up once the sun sets. By the time Paul Simon is deep into the setlist, you’ll be grateful for an extra layer.
What to Wear
Lead with a Paul Simon t-shirt — it’s the obvious base for any fan. Once the temperature drops after sundown, pull a Paul Simon hoodie over it and you’re set for the whole show. A Paul Simon hat is worth throwing in your bag too; it handles afternoon glare during arrival and keeps things in place if the wind picks up in the upper terraces.
What to Pack
The Hollywood Bowl enforces a clear bag policy at entry. A clear stadium bag is the move — everything stays visible, you’ll fly through security, and you won’t be digging around in the dark mid-show. For your phone, cards, and keys, a fanny pack crossbody worn under your hoodie keeps essentials close without bulky pockets.
Charge your phone fully before you leave, but toss a portable phone charger in your bag anyway. Long outdoor shows — especially ones with encores — drain batteries fast, particularly if you’re shooting video or using a ticketing app. And if you’re in the orchestra section or near the main PA stacks, concert ear plugs high fidelity protect your hearing without flattening the music.
Practical Tips
- Arrive by 7:00 PM PT. Hollywood Bowl parking fills up fast. Doors open roughly 90 minutes before showtime, and getting settled early beats the scramble.
- Bring a blanket or extra layer. With 0–10 mph south winds and stadium seating, sitting still after dark can make it feel noticeably cooler than the afternoon high.
- Picnic policy is famously relaxed. The Bowl allows outside food and wine — check their official site for current limits on containers and quantities.
- Clear bags only. Leave the backpack at home. Most approved bags max out around 12”×12”×6” — the clear stadium bag covers that easily.
Weather Snapshot
Per the National Weather Service: Sunday brings mostly sunny skies, a high near 76°F, zero precipitation, and south winds of 0 to 10 mph. No rain gear needed — just that extra layer for after sunset.
This is the kind of June night that makes the Hollywood Bowl one of the best outdoor venues anywhere. Grab a Paul Simon poster to commemorate it, pack smart, and enjoy every note under the open sky.