Garden State 20th-Anniversary Concert Celebrates Soundtrack’s Legacy

Zach Braff’s event at the Greek Theatre brought together original artists, surprise guests, and fans while raising funds for homelessness charity The Midnight Mission.

• The Garden State 20th-anniversary concert took place on March 29, 2025, at Los Angeles's Greek Theatre, celebrating the film's iconic soundtrack.
• Original soundtrack artists, including The Shins, Frou Frou, and Iron & Wine, performed, alongside surprise appearances by Natalie Portman, Danny DeVito, and others.
• The Birmingham band Remy Zero reunited after 15 years to perform their track 'Fair' from the soundtrack, among other songs.
• The event raised funds for The Midnight Mission, a Los Angeles charity addressing homelessness, aligning with the concert’s broader social impact goals.
• The concert featured nostalgic performances, unique covers like Laufey’s rendition of Coldplay’s 'Don’t Panic,' and a casual, intimate atmosphere enhanced by minor technical hiccups.

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