Events in Los Angeles
What's happening over the coming weeks.
Purpose at Geffen Playhouse
Broadway and Steppenwolf Theatre Company production directed by Phylicia Rashad. A critically acclaimed theatrical experience in West Hollywood's premier venue.
The Smashing Pumpkins
Alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins performs at Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Tickets start at $40.
Night Tales
The Natural History Museum features glowing installations and cinematic projections throughout its galleries. An immersive holiday-season art experience blending light, technology, and museum collections.
Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink
Outdoor ice skating in Downtown LA with special holiday events including the DTLA Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 19, K-Pop Holiday Skate on December 15, and A Country Christmas on December 22. Multiple themed skating nights throughout the season.
Night Tales
An immersive nighttime installation at the Natural History Museum featuring glowing sculptures, cinematic projections, and enchanting light-based encounters throughout the grounds. This extended run transforms the museum into a luminescent wonderland perfect for evening visits.
Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink
Downtown LA's open-air skating rink operates through January 3, 2027 with special events including DTLA Tree Lighting (November 19), K-Pop Holiday Skate (December 15), and A Country Christmas (December 22). Multiple skating sessions available daily.
Night Tales — Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum opens for evening hours during the holiday season, offering a new perspective on the collection. Special programming runs through January 10, 2027.
2026 Japanese Food Expo
Food tastings, sake and beer samplings, cultural performances, and hands-on workshops celebrating Japanese cuisine and culture. A comprehensive culinary experience featuring vendors and interactive activities.
Japanese Food Expo in LA
Food tastings, sake and beer samplings, cultural performances, and hands-on workshops celebrating Japanese cuisine and culture at Ovation Hollywood.
Camp Flog Gnaw 2026
Tyler, the Creator's festival returns with 41 acts announced as a single two-day bill at Dodger Stadium, one of LA's most recognizable outdoor venues. Experience a diverse lineup of hip-hop, rap, and alternative artists across two days.
Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2026
Major music and culture festival curated by Tyler, the Creator at Dodger Stadium. Features performances, art installations, and entertainment across two days.
Live on Sunset
A massive free outdoor music festival featuring Sheryl Crow and other acts on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. This all-day event runs from 11 AM to 4 PM across multiple blocks between Doheny Drive and San Vicente Boulevard.
Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2026 - Day 1
Multi-day Los Angeles weekend festival presented by Tyler, the Creator, featuring performances and carnival activities across the venue. Two-day festival bringing music, art, and entertainment to Dodger Stadium.
A Holiday Wonderland Special — Bob Baker Marionette Theater
Holiday puppet spectacular featuring Pink Cat, Rockette Reindeers, and more. Family-friendly performances at LA's legendary marionette theater run through mid-January.
Usher & Chris Brown
R&B and hip-hop artists Usher and Chris Brown perform together at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Tickets start at $48.
Usher & Chris Brown
R&B and hip-hop superstars perform a joint concert at the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, one of Southern California's premier concert venues.
Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2026 - Day 2
Multi-day Los Angeles weekend festival presented by Tyler, the Creator, featuring performances and carnival activities across the venue. Two-day festival bringing music, art, and entertainment to Dodger Stadium.
Teddy Swims
Singer-songwriter Teddy Swims performs at Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Tickets start at $70.
Swiss-Inspired Christmas Market at Santa Monica Pier
An elevated holiday market with alpine vibes overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This rare seasonal market combines European holiday traditions with Santa Monica's coastal setting, featuring festive shopping and dining.
Santa Monica Pier Christmas Market
A Swiss-inspired Christmas market overlooking the Pacific Ocean on the Santa Monica Pier Event Deck. Browse holiday vendors, decorations, and festive offerings with ocean views throughout the season.
Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again
The Jonas Brothers perform at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. Major arena rock tour featuring hits spanning their career.
DTLA Tree Lighting
Special holiday event at Pershing Square featuring tree lighting ceremony and celebration. Part of the Downtown LA holiday festivities with ice skating and seasonal entertainment.
LA Auto Show
Over 100 automotive participants showcase the latest vehicles across 760,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Los Angeles Convention Center. A comprehensive automotive exhibition with new models and technology.
Enchant Los Angeles
Christmas light maze with a new holiday storyline transforming Santa Anita Park into an illuminated wonderland for the winter season.
Enchant Los Angeles
A sprawling interactive Christmas light maze featuring a holiday storyline that creates an immersive festive experience. Perfect for seasonal LA vibes with family-friendly activities at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia.
Enchant Los Angeles
A sprawling Christmas light maze with holiday storyline at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia. Navigate through festive light installations and immersive holiday experiences throughout the season.
LA Zoo Lights
Griffith Park transforms into a holiday wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, festive installations, and seasonal activities. Open nightly through January for holiday magic.
Zoo Lights
After-hours illuminated displays transforming the LA Zoo into a festive wonderland during the holiday season with spectacular light installations throughout Griffith Park.
Enchant
The world's largest Christmas light maze at Santa Anita Park features elaborate light sculptures, an ice-skating trail, and a sparkling snow slide. This holiday spectacular offers a unique blend of interactive light displays and festive activities for all ages.
LA Auto Show
Southern California's premier automotive event showcasing the latest vehicle models, concept cars, and industry innovations. Ten days of automotive culture and technology.
LA Auto Show
One of the world's largest auto and mobility shows featuring 1,000 vehicles, new car debuts, EVs, exotics, and custom vehicles. Daily test drives available throughout the show at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Zoo Lights
The Los Angeles Zoo transforms its grounds into a world of light and holiday magic with festive displays and attractions. This is the zoo's brightest annual tradition featuring illuminated pathways and seasonal entertainment.
Enchant Christmas Los Angeles
Experience the World's Largest Christmas Light Maze featuring Starlight Flight, an original holiday adventure with larger-than-life light sculptures and immersive displays. Enjoy ice skating, a holiday village with vendors, live entertainment, and visits with Santa. Located at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia.
L.A. Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow
Explore illuminated paths and larger-than-life light installations at the Los Angeles Zoo. Enjoy seasonal snacks including make-your-own s'mores, churros, and hot cocoa, plus festive photo-ops with a giant snow globe and Santa Claus. Tickets start at $19.
Dreamstate SoCal
A major electronic and dance music festival featuring top DJs and producers from around the world. The two-day event takes place in nearby Long Beach with a vibrant festival atmosphere.
Steve Lacy: Oh yeah? Tour
Singer-producer Steve Lacy brings his 'Oh yeah? Tour' to Hollywood Bowl on November 21, 2026. A performance from the contemporary R&B and soul artist.
Enchanted: Forest of Light
Descanso Gardens' seasonal light display features millions of twinkling lights woven through the garden landscapes, creating enchanting pathways and installations. This immersive experience transforms the botanical gardens into a magical nighttime destination.
Turkey Trot Los Angeles
The 14th annual Thanksgiving Day running event bringing runners, walkers, and families to Downtown LA for an active Thanksgiving morning celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park.
Turkey Trot Los Angeles
The 14th annual Turkey Trot brings runners, walkers, and families together for an active start to Thanksgiving morning. Festivities centered at Gloria Molina Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles.
The Holiday in Concert
Experience the beloved Christmas film performed live with a full orchestra at the prestigious Dolby Theatre, bringing holiday magic to the big screen classic.
Time Warp LA 2026
A major electronic music festival closing out November at Ace*Mission Studios in Los Angeles. The two-day event features top DJs and electronic artists for fans of techno, house, and dance music.
LA Kings Holiday Ice Festival
Holiday ice skating rink and village at Crypto.com Arena plaza in downtown LA. Multi-week skating experience with festive atmosphere and holiday activities at LA Live.
Time Warp Los Angeles 2026
Time Warp's first LA arrival featuring 24 hours of house and techno music across two days in a raw, industrial warehouse setting with carefully curated lineups. Event runs 2 PM to 2 AM both days, 21+ only.
A Christmas Carol
A Noise Within presents the holiday classic A Christmas Carol, running for nearly a month with multiple performances. A festive theatrical tradition perfect for family outings.
A Charlie Brown Christmas in Concert
Grammy-nominated pianist David Benoit performs Vince Guaraldi's iconic score from the beloved Peanuts special at the historic Los Angeles Theatre.
Hollywood Christmas Parade
An iconic holiday parade down Hollywood Boulevard featuring celebrity appearances, floats, and musical performances. A Los Angeles holiday tradition.
Hollywood Christmas Parade
Iconic holiday parade featuring elaborate floats, marching bands, celebrities, and Santa traveling down Hollywood Boulevard. Curbside viewing is free along most of the route, with reserved seating available through Ticketmaster.
Holiday Brass
Chamber music performance featuring LA Philharmonic members at Walt Disney Concert Hall. A festive evening of brass ensemble music perfect for the holiday season.
Simply Beethoven Festival: Beethoven Piano Concertos
Gustavo Dudamel conducts a complete cycle of Beethoven piano concertos at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Free events available at 1pm on December 5, with additional performances December 6 and beyond through January 17, 2027.
Los Angeles Ballet – The Nutcracker
Classical ballet production of the beloved holiday favorite, featuring live orchestral accompaniment. Performances at the historic Royce Hall on the UCLA campus.
A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Hilarious comedy production reimagining the classic Dickens tale with modern comedic twists. Running through January at the historic Ahmanson Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles.
Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade
Free waterfront celebration featuring decorated yachts with music and fireworks visible from Burton Chace Park and Fisherman's Village. Annual December tradition celebrating the holiday season with illuminated boats on the water.
Los Angeles Philharmonic: Holiday Sing-Along
Annual sold-out family concert series where audiences sing along to Christmas carols with provided lyric sheets at the stunning Walt Disney Concert Hall.
K-Pop Holiday Skate
Special K-pop themed evening at Pershing Square Holiday Ice Skating Rink featuring music and celebration. Perfect for music fans and ice skating enthusiasts.
Las Posadas
Traditional holiday celebration at Olvera Street honoring the journey of Mary and Joseph. Family-friendly cultural event featuring processions, performances, and Mexican festive traditions.
Las Posadas on Olvera Street
Nine nights of candlelit processions, traditional piñatas, live music, and authentic Mexican food on historic Olvera Street in downtown LA. Free celebration of the Christmas season with cultural performances and festive atmosphere.
Handel's Messiah with Le Concert d'Astrée
Baroque masterpiece performed by Le Concert d'Astrée at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Experience this beloved holiday classic with period-instrument ensemble.
Disney on Ice: Jump In!
High-energy ice skating show featuring Disney and Pixar characters performing acrobatic routines and musical numbers. Limited four-day run at Crypto.com Arena with multiple daily performances.
Veronica Swift
Jazz vocalist Veronica Swift performs at Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood. Experience world-class jazz in an intimate venue setting.
Holiday Sing-Along at Walt Disney Concert Hall
LA Philharmonic-led holiday singalong with audience participation at the architecturally stunning Walt Disney Concert Hall. Two showtimes available featuring festive music and community celebration.