iHeartMedia Unveils Lineup for the 2026 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One, Celebrating the Best in Alternative Rock

The event will feature performances from Green Day, Twenty One Pilots, Cage the Elephant, Sublime, Good Charlotte, Myles Smith, Gigi Perez, and Almost Monday on January 17 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles

iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the annual iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One. The biggest names in Alternative Rock will come together including Green Day, Twenty One Pilots, Cage the Elephant, Sublime, Good Charlotte, Myles Smith, Gigi Perez, and Almost Monday at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 17, 2026 hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7's nationally syndicated "The Woody Show." The event will broadcast live for fans on iHeartRadio Alternative and Rock stations across the country and on iHeartRadio.com.

"If it were a lesser lineup you'd need a stronger host, but look at this list of performers - it's incredible," said Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7's nationally syndicated The Woody Show. "I can't wait to see all these bands and help guide a full house at the Forum through what's going to be an insane experience!"

All this week, iHeartRadio is giving Alternative Rock fans the opportunity to win trips to Los Angeles to attend the iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One before the tickets go on sale. The promotion will run across more than 80 Alternative, Rock and Classic Rock 90s iHeartRadio stations nationwide.

"This year's iHeartRadio ALTer EGO brings together a powerhouse lineup that reflects the full diversity of Alternative and Rock with absolute legends like Green Day and Twenty One Pilots mixed in with breakout artists like Myles Smith, Gigi Perez, and Almost Monday," said Lisa Worden, Program Director for ALT 98.7 and Senior Vice President of Rock and Alternative for iHeartMedia. "We are honored to have such a brilliant collection of artists on the show this year. Sublime has had the No. 1 song at Alternative radio for the past four weeks eclipsing their previous No. 1 singles, Good Charlotte will play their first show in Los Angeles in over 10 years, and Cage the Elephant is fresh off a U.S. tour with Oasis. All of these artists are ready to bring it! We cannot wait."

Eligible Capital One cardholders get early access to high demand tickets through a Capital One Cardholder presale which begins Tuesday, October 21 at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET and runs through Thursday, October 23 at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET, or while presale supplies last. Cardholders can also add a Capital One Access Pass to presale ticket purchases to attend an exclusive event before the show including a private soundcheck performance by Cage The Elephant, complimentary food and drinks, and more. Presale tickets and exclusive cardholder offers will be available at iHeartRadio.com/capitalone.

Listeners will then have access to a limited number of tickets through ALT 98.7, LA's New Alternative radio station, 24-hour VIP-Sale. Fans can become an ALT VIP at www.alt987fm.com to access tickets beginning Thursday, October 23 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET through Friday, October 24 at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET or while supplies last. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 24 at 12 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. ET via TicketMaster.com.

"We're proud to once again present iHeartRadio ALTer EGO, which has become a must-attend event for Alternative Rock fans," said Byron Daub, Vice President of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One. "At Capital One we're committed to providing unique value, and the early ticket access and Capital One Access Pass experiences are our way of showing appreciation to our cardholders and connecting them to their passion for music."

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One is part of iHeartMedia's roster of incredibly successful, nationally recognized concert events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartPodcast Awards and the iHeartCountry Festival presented by Capital One.

Proud partners of this year's event include Presenting Partner Capital One.

Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ:IHRT) is the leading audio media company in America, with nine out of ten Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with five times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

Kia Forum, located in Inglewood, California, is the only arena-sized venue in the country dedicated to music and entertainment, delivering a superior experience for artists and fans alike. The iconic venue attracts a wide variety of premier events, including the biggest names in music and entertainment, award shows, combat sports, and more. Fans at the Kia Forum enjoy approximately 8,000 square feet of event-level hospitality offerings, including merchandise and food and beverage options. A tinted glass wall separates this concession area from the arena, ensuring fans do not miss a moment of the show. A 40,000-square-foot outdoor terrace wraps around the perimeter of the building and offers comfortable furnishings and food and beverage options from some of SoCal's most celebrated brands. Designed with entertainers and performers in mind, Kia Forum Backstage includes star-caliber dressing rooms that provide unparalleled comfort. The Kia Forum received Pollstar's "Arena of the Decade" award in 2022 and was named the top West Coast arena in 2024 by Pollstar and Billboard magazines. thekiaforum.com. Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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