FireAid benefit concert for those affected by LA fires: Everything to know

Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and more are coming together to help fire victims.

ByCarson Blackwelder GMA logo
Thursday, January 30, 2025
What to know about FireAid benefit concert for SoCal fire victims
The star-studded FireAid benefit concert is raising funds for those impacted by the Southern California wildfires.

Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga are among the artists headlining the FireAid benefit concert tonight in an effort to help those affected by the Southern California wildfires.

The fires began Jan. 7 and have ravaged thousands of acres throughout the Los Angeles area, destroying homes, businesses and more in its path. At least 29 people have died from the fires, which have been fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds.

Keep reading for more on the benefit concert.

Katy Perry at an event on Dec. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. | Lady Gaga at a premiere on Sept. 30, 2024 in Hollywood, Calif. | Billie Eilish at an event on Oct. 8, 2024, in New York.
Katy Perry at an event on Dec. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. | Lady Gaga at a premiere on Sept. 30, 2024 in Hollywood, Calif. | Billie Eilish at an event on Oct. 8, 2024, in New York.
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When and where is FireAid taking place?

The FireAid benefit concert will take place tonight at 6 p.m. PT in Los Angeles.

Both the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum will host the event.

The show at the Kia forum kicks off at 6 p.m. PT while the show at the Intuit Dome will start at 7:30 p.m. PT.

Who's performing at FireAid?

Performers at the Intuit Dome show will include Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Tate McRae and Earth, Wind & Fire.

Musical acts for the Kia Forum show include Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dave Matthews with John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks and The Black Crowes.

How do I get tickets for FireAid?

Tickets for FireAid went on sale Wednesday, Jan. 22, at noon P.T. via Ticketmaster.

Tickets for both shows are still available.

How can I watch FireAid?

If you can't get tickets for FireAid or aren't located in the Los Angeles area, you can livestream the benefit concert on Disney+ and Hulu as well as other broadcast partners.

Select AMC Theatre and Regal Cinema locations nationwide are hosting screenings of the event and it'll be shown on other streaming sites like Twitch, SiriusXM, Spotify, SoundCloud, Veeps and YouTube.

Where does the money raised by FireAid go, and how will it help LA residents?

Proceeds raised by the FireAid benefit concert will help those affected by the wildfires by raising money "for rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires and supporting efforts to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California," according to a press release.

Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, and his wife Connie are matching all donations made during the live broadcast of FireAid.

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