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What’s happening in Los Angeles?

Concerts, culture, community and reasons to leave the house. Dates come from organizers; check the official program before going.

Events in Los Angeles, collage for the KEVNS City Collages series

50 upcoming listings. Dates come from organizers; check the official listing before you go.

October 2026

Oct 3–Nov 3
Democracy Sessions
Multiple venues
Wild Up’s festival of music and performance across Los Angeles. Individual programs have their own schedules.
music festivals
Oct 6 · 8 PM
Lang Lang
Walt Disney Concert Hall · From $158
A solo piano recital with Mozart, Beethoven, Albéniz, Granados and Liszt.
concerts
Oct 7 · 12:30 PM
Lunchtime Art Talk on Monica Majoli
Hammer Museum · Free
A free Hammer program focused on Monica Majoli’s work, led by curatorial assistant Azul Silverio. Check the program page for arrival and participation details.
arts
Oct 9 · 11 AM
Mälkki Conducts Bartók
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Mälkki Conducts Bartók at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 9 · 8 PM
Ludovico Einaudi
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Ludovico Einaudi at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 10 · 10 AM
Monthly Behind-the-Scenes Tour of ONE Archives
ONE Archives
A behind-the-scenes look at the collections and preservation practices that keep LGBTQ+ histories available to researchers and the public.
lgbtq
Oct 10 · 11:30 AM
In Session: Sawako Goda
MOCA Grand Avenue
A museum program bringing visitors closer to artists, exhibitions, and the collection. Check the official listing for registration and participation details.
arts
Oct 11 · 1 PM
Curator Walk-through: Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images
Hammer Museum · Free
A free Hammer program focused on Mavis Pusey’s work and exhibition. Check the program page for arrival and participation details.
arts
Oct 11 · 3 PM
Curator Walk-through: Huguette Caland: A Life in Few Lines
Hammer Museum · Free
A free Hammer program focused on Huguette Caland’s work and exhibition. Check the program page for arrival and participation details.
arts
Oct 13 · 7 PM
Roski Talks: Raegan Truax
USC Roski Graduate Building
Performance artist Raegan Truax discusses time, embodiment, archival research, and queer feminist practice. Follow the official listing for the Roski venue.
lgbtq
Oct 14 · 12:30 PM
Lunchtime Art Talk on Mavis Pusey
Hammer Museum · Free
A free Hammer program focused on Mavis Pusey’s work and exhibition. Check the program page for arrival and participation details.
arts
Oct 14 · 8 PM
Lisa Batiashvili Gautier Capuçon Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Lisa Batiashvili Gautier Capuçon Jean-Yves Thibaudet at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 16 · 8 PM
Elim Chan Conducts Swan Lake
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Elim Chan Conducts Swan Lake at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 17 · 3 PM
TRANS•POSITION: a queer & trans symphony in the garden
ONE Archives
ONE Archives and TRANS•FORM bring queer and trans instrumentalists together for a community-centered outdoor concert. The program pairs concert music with orchestral takes on pop songs.
lgbtq
Oct 20 · 8 PM
Mendelssohn & Brahms
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Mendelssohn & Brahms at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 22 · 8 PM
A Symphonic Ballet with Elim Chan
Walt Disney Concert Hall
A Symphonic Ballet with Elim Chan at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 23–25 · 1 PM
in the same place: Raegan Truax’s 46-hour performance
ONE Archives
Raegan Truax performs continuously across the weekend, drawing on queer archives and embodied memory. Visitors may drop in; admission is free and reservations are requested.
lgbtq
Oct 23–25 · 7:30 PM
Emily Mast, PLAY: A Play World Premiere
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
A performance program at MOCA; check the official listing for the full schedule and booking arrangements.
theater
Oct 23 · 8 PM
Andrew Bird
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Andrew Bird at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 24 · 11 AM
Grand Ave Arts: All Access 2026
MOCA Grand Avenue
A museum program bringing visitors closer to artists, exhibitions, and the collection. Check the official listing for registration and participation details.
arts
Oct 25 · 7:30 PM
Lucile Dollat
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Lucile Dollat at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 27 · 7 PM
ON DURATION: Raegan Truax and Alexis Bard Johnson
ONE Archives
Truax and curator Alexis Bard Johnson discuss the research and preparation behind the 46-hour performance, followed by audience questions. Free admission; reservations required.
lgbtq
Oct 27 · 8 PM
Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal with Rafael Payare
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal with Rafael Payare at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 29 · 8 PM
Seasons of America with Teddy Abrams & Ray Chen
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Seasons of America with Teddy Abrams & Ray Chen at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 30 · 8 PM
Lila Downs
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Lila Downs at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 31 · 3 PM
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Oct 31 · 8 PM
Werewolf by Night & Headless
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Werewolf by Night & Headless at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts

November 2026

Nov 1 · 5 PM
DTLA ArtNight
MOCA Grand Avenue
A museum program bringing visitors closer to artists, exhibitions, and the collection. Check the official listing for registration and participation details.
arts
Nov 6 · 8 PM
Daniel Harding & Leif Ove Andsnes
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Daniel Harding & Leif Ove Andsnes at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Nov 13 · 8 PM
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Nov 14 · 8 PM
Jorge Drexler
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Jorge Drexler at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Nov 20 · 11 AM
Ravel, Falla & Ortiz
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Ravel, Falla & Ortiz at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Nov 21 · 8 PM
Colburn Orchestra
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Colburn Orchestra at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Nov 24 · 8 PM
The Mountain Goats
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Mountain Goats at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Nov 27 · 8 PM
Home Alone in Concert
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Home Alone in Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Nov 28 · 8 PM
Elf in Concert
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Elf in Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts

December 2026

Dec 1 · 8 PM
Holiday Brass
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Holiday Brass at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Dec 3 · 8 PM
Hilary Hahn Matthias Goerne Yekwon Sunwoo
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Hilary Hahn Matthias Goerne Yekwon Sunwoo at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Dec 4 · 8 PM
Simply Beethoven: “Eroica” and Piano Concerto No. 1 with Dudamel
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Simply Beethoven: “Eroica” and Piano Concerto No. 1 with Dudamel at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Dec 5 · 8 PM
Simply Beethoven: “Eroica” and Piano Concerto No. 2 with Dudamel
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Simply Beethoven: “Eroica” and Piano Concerto No. 2 with Dudamel at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Dec 6 · 2 PM
Simply Beethoven: “Eroica” and Piano Concerto No. 3 with Dudamel
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Simply Beethoven: “Eroica” and Piano Concerto No. 3 with Dudamel at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Dec 8 · 8 PM
Kamasi Washington
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Kamasi Washington at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Dec 9 · 8 PM
Hélène Grimaud
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Hélène Grimaud at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Dec 10 · 8 PM
Simply Beethoven: Dudamel Conducts the Fifth Symphony and Piano Concerto No. 4
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Simply Beethoven: Dudamel Conducts the Fifth Symphony and Piano Concerto No. 4 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Dec 11–12
Figuring Space Featuring AMMA, Gurmukhi Desai Bevli, jeremy de’jon guyton, and Mamie Green/ VOLTA
The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
A museum program bringing visitors closer to artists, exhibitions, and the collection. Check the official listing for registration and participation details.
arts
Dec 15 · 7 PM
Handel’s Messiah with Le Concert d’Astrée
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Handel’s Messiah with Le Concert d’Astrée at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Dec 16 · 8 PM
Chanticleer
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Chanticleer at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Dec 18 · 8 PM
Celebrating Christmas with Le Concert d’Astrée
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Celebrating Christmas with Le Concert d’Astrée at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Dec 19 · 11:30 AM
Holiday Sing-Along
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Holiday Sing-Along at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts
Dec 31 · 7 PM
A Yacht Rock NYE with Christopher Cross
Walt Disney Concert Hall
A Yacht Rock NYE with Christopher Cross at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Check the official program for the lineup, admission details, and any schedule changes.
concerts

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