Events in Los Angeles
What's happening over the coming weeks.
Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks
The LA Phil pairs Swan Lake and Marche Slave with LA circus troupe Troupe Vertigo, then closes on the 1812 Overture backed by the USC marching band and full pyrotechnics. The Bowl's most beloved annual tradition.
HARD Summer Music Festival
One of Southern California's biggest electronic/hip-hop festivals, back at Hollywood Park near SoFi Stadium after years of venue-hopping.
Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks (Aug 1)
Second night of the LA Phil's beloved fireworks spectacular, featuring Swan Lake, Marche Slave, Troupe Vertigo, and the 1812 Overture with the USC marching band and full pyrotechnics.
St. Vincent with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
St. Vincent performs with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra during the 2026 summer season.
Head in the Clouds LA (88rising)
88rising's music-and-arts festival is the marquee celebration of Asian talent in the US, with 2026 headliners including KATSEYE and XG. All ages, kids 5 and under free.
626 Night Market — Arcadia
The original and largest Asian night market in the US, named for the San Gabriel Valley's 626 area code. Hundreds of stalls of Singapore/KL-style street food, desserts, and drinks.
Nisei Week Japanese Festival (86th Annual)
One of the country's longest-running Japanese American festivals, featuring street dancing (ondo), taiko, cultural exhibits, and a huge downtown Grand Parade on August 16.
Nisei Week Japanese Festival (86th Annual)
Little Tokyo's signature nine-day celebration with taiko, ondo street dancing, cultural exhibits, and food throughout downtown's historic Japanese American core. The Grand Parade rolls Sunday, August 16.
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.