Events in Los Angeles
What's happening over the coming weeks.
Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl: A Musical Legacy
A tribute concert honoring Gustavo Dudamel in his final Bowl season as LA Phil music director.
Beethoven's Fifth
The LA Phil, conducted by Anna Handler, performs Beethoven's Fifth Symphony at the Hollywood Bowl.
Smooth Summer Jazz
The annual Smooth Summer Jazz concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
Dvořák & Bruch
An LA Phil program featuring works by Dvořák and Bruch at the Hollywood Bowl.
Amadeus in Concert
A live-to-film concert presentation of Amadeus at the Hollywood Bowl.
Maestro of the Movies
A celebration of film music at the Hollywood Bowl over three nights.
Fiesta Hermosa
A 50-year-old South Bay tradition over Labor Day weekend with four music stages, a makers' market, food fair, and carnival — all steps from the sand. Free to roam.
Long Beach Greek Festival
A Labor Day weekend of Greek food, music, and dancing at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Long Beach.
Creative Arts Emmy Awards
The Creative Arts Emmys precede television's biggest night, honoring technical and craft achievements in TV across two nights in downtown LA.
78th Primetime Emmy Awards
Television's biggest night, live in downtown LA and hosted by Mariska Hargitay. Even without a ticket, the L.A. Live red-carpet buzz is an event in itself.
Abbot Kinney Festival
A 40-year Venice block party on "the coolest block in America" with 350 vendors, food trucks, multiple music stages, and beer gardens along a mile of boutiques. Free admission.
Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival (43rd Annual)
Free, deeply local day of drumming and world music at the foot of Simon Rodia's folk-art masterpiece. Admission and parking are free.
Simon Rodia Watts Towers Jazz Festival (48th Annual)
Free weekend of jazz at the foot of Simon Rodia's folk-art masterpiece, following the Day of the Drum. Admission and parking are free.
LA Greek Fest at St. Sophia
Billed as the city's largest Greek food-and-wine festival, drawing 15,000+ attendees to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral.