Coming Soon: The Best Events in LA (Jan. 19-25, 2026)

From cultural events to superstar concerts, exciting nightlife and world-class sports, Discover LA is your go-to source for the latest and greatest in LA. Find more events and nearby hotels at the DiscoverLA.com Events Calendar.

Come for the show, stay for the weekend.

Los Angeles is home to a world-class collection of museums and cultural attractions. Best of all, you can view masterpieces at LA museums for free! From automotive to natural history museums, read our guide to more than 20 of the best museums in LA with free admission.

Selena: From Texas to the World - GRAMMY Museum (Jan. 15 - Mar. 16)
A new pop-up exhibition focusing on the impact of the late Tejano superstar Selena opens at the GRAMMY Museum on Thursday, January 15 for a two-month run. Co-curated by her sister, Suzette Quintanilla, Selena: From Texas to the World includes personal items that, for the first time, will be displayed outside of the Selena Museum. Advance tickets are available to see the exhibition, which continues through March 16.

In Dreams: A Musical Tribute to David Lynch - Lodge Room (Jan. 20)
On what would have been David Lynch’s 80th birthday, a host of musicians will come together at the Lodge Room for a tribute to the late director. In Dreams includes music made famous in Lynch’s work and the all-ages show starts at 8pm on January 20.

Blade Runner Live - Dolby Theatre (Jan. 21)
The Avex Ensemble performs Vangelis’ influential score for Blade Runner live alongside a screening of the 2007 Final Cut of Ridley Scott’s landmark sci-fi noir film at the Dolby Theatre on Wednesday, January 21.

Twin Peaks Season 1 Screenings - Zebulon (January 2026)
To celebrate David Lynch’s birth month, Zebulon will be screening two episodes of the first season of Twin Peaks every Sunday in January. Fans can order coffee and pie, or a themed cocktail, to enjoy as they step back into the world of David Lynch. There’s no cover and seating is first come, first served for the 2pm screenings.

Fight off that live music FOMO with a show-centric trip to one of the world’s great music capitals! Whether it's historic theatres like The Greek and The Ford; or cozier venues like the Moroccan Lounge and Catalina Jazz Club, there's a concert for every genre on any night in LA.

JANUARY 2026

• Galantis - Hollywood Palladium (Jan. 9-10)
• Foo Fighters - Kia Forum (Jan. 14)
• Calibash - Crypto.com Arena (Jan. 17)
• iHeartRadio Alter Ego '26 - Kia Forum (Jan. 17)
• Blueface - Hollywood Palladium (Jan. 19)
• Twice - Kia Forum (Jan. 21-22, 24-25)
• Whether - Hollywood Palladium (Jan. 24)
• New Edition - Kia Forum (Jan. 31)

FEBRUARY 2026

• Jade - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 2)
• Aleman & Gera MX - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 6)
• Banda MS de Sergio Lizarraga - Crypto.com Arena (Feb. 13-14)
• Cardi B - Kia Forum (Feb. 15-16)
• bbno$ - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 18)
• Lady Gaga - Kia Forum (Feb. 18-19, 22-23)
• Snow Strippers - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 20)
• Sabaton - Kia Forum (Feb. 20)
• Gorillaz - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 22-23)
• Artemas - Hollywood Palladium (Feb. 26)
• Brandi Carlile - Kia Forum (Feb. 27)

Foo Fighters - Kia Forum (Jan. 14)
Celebrate Dave Grohl’s birthday and help local homeless non-profits when the Foo Fighters play a special benefit concert at Kia Forum on Wednesday, January 14. $25 of each ticket sold will be split between Hope the Mission and the LA Mission.

Wyclef Jean - Blue Note (Jan. 15-18)
Wyclef Jean kicks off a weekend of shows at Blue Note Los Angeles on Thursday, January 15, when he plays at 7pm and 9:30pm. He’ll continue his run of two nightly performances at the Hollywood jazz venue through Sunday, January 18.

Together Pangea - Teragram Ballroom (Jan. 16)
SoCal indie rockers Together Pangea release their new album, Eat Myself, on Friday, January 16 and that night they’ll headline Teragram Ballroom with support from Purest Form.

ALTer Ego ’26 - Kia Forum (Jan. 17)
iHeartRadio’s ALTer Ego fest takes over Kia Forum on Saturday, January 17, with Green Day in the headlining slot. Joining them are Twenty One Pilots, Cage the Elephant, Sublime, Good Charlotte (who are playing their first LA show in a decade), Myles Smith, Gigi Perez and Almost Monday.

The Dickies, DI, Angry Samoans - The Roxy (Jan. 17)
It’s a night of Southern California punk legends at The Roxy on Saturday, January 17, when The Dickies - who have been going strong for some 49 years - play alongside D.I. and The Angry Samoans. Tickets at AXS.

Twice - Kia Forum (Jan. 21-22, 24-25)
K-pop stars Twice begin their four-night stint at Kia Forum on Wednesday, January 21. The hit-making girl group will continue their This Is For World Tour on Thursday, January 22, and will return to Kia Forum for shows on Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25.  

Whether you’re looking for educational activities, entertainment, or just want to enjoy the great outdoors, LA has it all - and it’s at your fingertips all year long. Here’s a look at top family-friendly and super fun things to do in the City of Angels.

Pershing Square Holiday Ice Rink (Jan. 5-11)
It's the final week of Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square, which will run daily through January 11. Framed by skyscrapers and adorned with festive holiday lights, LA's largest outdoor ice skating rink spans 7,200 square feet and welcomes more than 54,000 skaters and 450,000 spectators annually. Hours vary for weekdays and weekends during the season. Open daily noon to 10pm.

MK - Reframe Studios (Jan. 16)
Mark Kinchen, better known simply as MK, has been dropping bangers since the 1990s, most recently “Come Find Me,” and his current North American tour lands in LA on Friday, January 16. Catch the DJ/producer at Reframe Studios with support from Jaden Thompson. Tickets at Dice.

Chus & Ceballos - Academy LA (Jan. 17)
Spanish DJ/production duo Chus & Ceballos play Academy LA in Hollywood on Saturday, January 17 as part of their 2025 Reunion Tour. LA-based Of the Moon plays in the support slot. VIP table reservations are available for this event.

Night Trip - Exchange LA (Jan. 18)
Day Trip kicks off 2026 with its Night Trip series of parties on Sunday, January 18. The holiday weekend bash will pop off at Exchange LA with a secret lineup of house DJs. RSVP for free entry before 11pm or purchase a general admission ticket.

Cheer on your favorite teams at LA's world-class sports venues!

LA Clippers vs. LA Lakers - Intuit Dome (Jan. 22)
It’s LA versus LA on Thursday, January 22, when the Clippers and Lakers go head-to-head at Intuit Dome! The action starts at 7pm.

From local independent venues to Broadway blockbusters, there is no better city in the country to experience live theatre than Los Angeles. For a roundup of current and upcoming productions, visit the Discover LA Theatre page.

The Notebook - Pantages Theatre (Jan. 6-25, 2026)
Twenty years after Nicholas Sparks’ debut novel was adapted into a hit movie, The Notebook took on a new life as a Broadway musical. With music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and book by Bekah Brunstetter, The Notebook will premiere at the Pantages Theatre on January 6 and run through January 25.