A new talent search will give one act a place in Beverly Hills' annual holiday celebration, as the city and the Rodeo Drive Committee invite performers to compete for a spot on the Rodeo Drive stage.
Called "Rodeo Drive Has Talent," the program opened applications September 14 for a live appearance at the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration on Thursday, November 19, 2026. Vocalists, solo artists, bands and variety acts are invited to apply.
The selected performer or group will join the evening's entertainment lineup. Organizers plan to announce their selection on Tuesday, October 20.
Applicants must complete the online application and provide a link to an audition video lasting no more than one minute. Submissions close October 12, giving performers four weeks from the opening date to prepare and submit their entries.
The selection will be made by a three-person panel comprising the celebration's entertainment director, its executive producer and a member of the Rodeo Drive Committee's executive board. According to the program's application page, the panel will review every submission and choose one act.
The opportunity places an open audition process within an established Beverly Hills tradition. Organizers say the free November celebration brings thousands of guests to Rodeo Drive for live music, dance and holiday festivities.
Last year's program featured Chris Mann, Hugh Sheridan, James Tormé and Bei Bei. The new talent search offers another route onto that stage, with the chosen act appearing alongside other performers at this year's event.
Prospective applicants can find the submission form and the competition rules through the "Rodeo Drive Has Talent" page at rodeodrive-bh.com. Performers should review the eligibility requirements and submission terms before applying.
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