Events in Los Angeles
What's happening over the coming weeks.
Lotus Festival (45th Annual)
The 2026 edition honors Sri Lanka, set against Echo Park Lake's blooming lotus beds — with food, dragon-boat races, and AAPI cultural performances. All free, with a companion Lotus Run 5K on the 12th.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 25th Anniversary Concert
A live-to-film concert celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film, performed at the Peacock Theatre in downtown LA.
Joe Hisaishi: Film Music
The 2026 Composer in Focus performs his Studio Ghibli scores at the Hollywood Bowl during Gustavo Dudamel's final Bowl season as LA Phil music director.
Joe Hisaishi presents Music Future
Composer Joe Hisaishi presents his Music Future program at The Ford in Los Angeles.
St. Vincent with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra
St. Vincent performs with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra during the 2026 summer season.
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.
Abbot Kinney Festival
Back after a multi-year hiatus, this 40+ year tradition brings ~350 vendors, food trucks, multiple music stages, and kids' rides to one of LA's most stylish streets in Venice. Free admission.
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.