Los Angeles is getting a single-night event on Oct. 23 where Rolling Stone brings four pairs of musicians together for an evening of conversations and collaborative performances at the United Theater. The line-up features Malcolm Todd paired with Don Toliver and Alex Warren paired with Megan Moroney, with James Austin Johnson of Saturday Night Live hosting and moderating the entire evening.
The show is called Musicians on Musicians, and it has become one of the industry’s most anticipated annual events. Previous editions have paired Paul McCartney with Taylor Swift, Elton John with Lana Del Rey, and Lorde with David Byrne. This year’s edition is smaller in scale but no less ambitious in its pairing logic.
The Four Pairs
The event brings Malcolm Todd and Don Toliver together for a mix of conversations and shared stage work.
The event brings together Alex Warren and Megan Moroney as a pair, with both scheduled to take part in joint talks and shared stage work alongside their individual sets.
James Austin Johnson hosts and moderates the evening.
What the Event Has Looked Like Before
The Rolling Stone Musicians on Musicians series got its start in 2019, and since then it has become known for bringing together some of the most unusual pairings in music history. The franchise has kept growing through the years, and here is a quick look at how it has expanded.
| Year | Location | Pairing |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Launch | Paul McCartney and Taylor Swift |
| 2020 | Beacon Theatre | Elton John and Lana Del Rey |
| 2021 | Beacon Theatre | Lorde and David Byrne |
| 2022 | Beacon Theatre | Olivia Rodrigo and Alanis Morissette |
| 2023 | Brooklyn | Tierra Whack and Lil Yachty |
| 2023 | Brooklyn | Jon Batiste and Gucci Mane |
| 2024 | Apollo Theater | Doechii and Brittany Howard |
| 2024 | Apollo Theater | Busta Rhymes and GloRilla |
| 2025 | Beacon Theatre | Hayley Williams of Paramore and Jack Antonoff of Bleachers |
| 2025 | Beacon Theatre | Role Model and María Zardoya of the Marías |
The format is plain to see: the show brings together musicians from different styles and different ages, seating them side by side so they can converse about the work of creating music.
The Oct. 23 Line-Up
Malcolm Todd and Don Toliver will converse and perform together at the Oct. 23 event, joined by Alex Warren and Megan Moroney.
Tickets for Rolling Stone’s Musicians on Musicians 2026, presented by Sonesta International Hotels and sponsored by Lexus and Miller High Life, will be available Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. PT. Fans can purchase tickets at this link.
The event is being held at L.A.’s United Theater on Broadway.
How the Presenting Sponsors Fit In
The event has Sonesta International Hotels as its presenting sponsor. Members of Sonesta Travel Pass get into the event through exclusive member pricing, which covers premium seating along with a special champagne toast celebrating the evening. Reservations can be made at sonestaevents.com, subject to availability.
The event has Lexus on board as a sponsor. The 2027 Lexus TZ was built with connection in mind, serving as a place where people can draw closer to one another, to themselves, and to their surroundings. As a sponsor of Musicians on Musicians, Lexus partners with Rolling Stone in marking the talks and bonds that carry music and culture onward through both content and live gatherings.
As a presenting sponsor of Rolling Stone’s Rock Tour in 2026, Miller High Life is the third sponsor to join the lineup, bringing live music to cities across the U.S. Now the beer brand joins Rolling Stone for Musicians on Musicians, where intimate conversations and collaborative performances come together on stage.
Why This Line-Up Works
The Oct. 23 line-up’s strength lies in its pairing of artists who actually collaborate. Malcolm Todd and Don Toliver form a tested creative team, while Alex Warren and Megan Moroney make up a newer partnership. The event offers audiences a chance to hear how these working relationships evolve.
Saturday Night Live’s James Austin Johnson will serve as host and moderator for the event.
The Ticket Details
Starting Oct. 8, at 10 a.m. PT, tickets will go on sale for the event. Fans should buy them through this link. The event carries sponsorship from Lexus and Miller High Life, with Sonesta International Hotels serving as the presenting partner.
The easiest method for securing a seat is through the ticketing link. Those looking to go further than the standard ticket will find that Sonesta Travel Pass members receive exclusive member pricing, which covers premium seating along with a special champagne toast marking the evening.
What to Expect on Oct. 23
Four pairs of musicians will perform together on Oct. 23. James Austin Johnson will moderate the conversations, giving fans a chance to hear these artists in a new context during the collaborative performances.
This gathering brings together these artists so that people can watch them perform live, and also hear them discuss the songs they created. It offers a rare chance for listeners to witness the artists working side by side, face to face, rather than just through recordings.
Source material: “Rolling Stone’s 2026 Musicians on Musicians Event Will Feature Don Toliver, Malcolm Todd, Alex Warren, and Megan Moroney,” Rolling Stone.
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