LOS ANGELES, CA – November 7, 2024 – Audacy’s KROQ (KROQ-FM) in Los Angeles will host KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, presented by GAIN, on December 14 at the Kia Forum. The 33rd annual event will feature performances from The Smashing Pumpkins, Beck, 311, Sublime, Jimmy Eat World, Franz Ferdinand, Royel Otis, AWOLNATION, The Linda Lindas and bby.

KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas benefits two local organizations dedicated to supporting local youth education – Para Los Niños and Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center.

“KROQ’S Almost Acoustic Christmas is a SoCal holiday tradition, and we’re thrilled to announce the 33rd anniversary with this year’s stellar lineup,” said Kevin Weatherly, Senior Vice President of Programming, KROQ. “We’re very grateful to these artists who will join us to support two incredible organizations that empower and uplift our local youth.”

Tickets go on sale November 15 at 12:00 p.m. PT. For more information on Almost Acoustic Christmas, including ticket information, please visit kroq.com/xmas.

Founded in 1980 in Skid Row, Los Angeles, Para Los Niños fosters pathways to success through excellence in education, powerful families, and strong communities for children and youth to thrive.

Through free after-school and low-cost summer programs, the Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Center in Los Angeles revitalizes and empowers communities in crisis by providing a safe, nurturing environment committed to good citizenship and academic excellence.

Almost Acoustic Christmas sponsors include LA County Department of Mental Health, Hulu, McDonald’s, Amazon Fresh, Pepsi, Paramount Pictures, Auto Trader, Kia, Monster Tour Water, Sweet James Accident Attorneys, Volta, IKON, San Bernardino Airport and Circle the Earth.

All media must be credentialed to attend/cover. If interested, please contact David Heim at [email protected].