Coming Soon: The Best Events in LA (Feb 16-Feb 22, 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.

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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.

Slamdance Film Festival - Multiple Venues (February 19 - 25)
Independent film festival Slamdance opens its second year in Los Angeles on Thursday, February 19, and will continue through February 25 with screenings at Director’s Guild of America, Landmark Sunset and 2220 Arts. Overall, 141 films are set to screen, including 50 world premieres. Head to the Slamdance website for festival passes. 

Under the Skin w/Live Score - United Theater on Broadway (February 20)
Wordless Music and Sister Midnight launch a year-long series of A24 film screenings accompanied by live scores on Friday, February 20 with Under the Skin. Catch the 2013 sci-fi film, which stars Scarlett Johansson, with a 30-piece orchestra performing Mica Levi’s original score, at United Theater on Broadway. 

Napoleon Dynamite Live! - Alex Theatre (February 20)
Jon Heder, Jon Gries and Efran Ramirez will be on hand at the Alex Theatre for the 20th anniversary screening of Napoleon Dynamite on Friday, February 20, which includes a Q & A session, audience participation and more. VIP ticket upgrades give fans the chance to meet the stars before the start of Napoleon Dynamite Live!

Sueño Perro - LACMA (February 22 - July 26)
Sueño Perro: A Film Installation by Alejandro G. Iñárritu opens at LACMA on Sunday, February 22. Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the lauded director’s debut feature, Amores Perros, the exhibition draws from over a million feet of film left on the cutting room floor to tell a new story.

Amores Perros - Academy Museum (February 22) 
Coinciding with the opening of Sueño Perro at LACMA, director Alejandro Iñárritu will be on hand next door at the Academy Museum on Sunday, February 22, for a special 4K screening of Amores Perros. 

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.

FEBRUARY 2026

• 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)

Cat Power- Orpheum Theatre (February 17)
On tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her critically acclaimed 2006 album, The Greatest, and with a new EP, Redux, out now, Cat Power stops by The Orpheum Theatre on Tuesday, February 17.

Lady Gaga - Kia Forum (February 18-19, 22-23)
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball returns to Kia Forum on February 18 and 19, as well as February 22 and 23. Few tickets are left for the four shows, so act fast if you’re hoping to catch this leg of the tour. 

Michael Shannon, Jason Narducy - Bellwether (February 19)
Actor Michael Shannon and musician Jason Narducy of Superchunk are on the road with friends and paying homage to R.E.M. with their live performance of the 1986 album Lifes Rich Pageant, known for the alt radio classic “Fall on Me.” The tour hits The Bellwether on Thursday, February 19. 

Sudan Archives @ The Fonda (February 20)
Sudan Archives released her third album, The BPM, to critical acclaim last year. Now the L.A.-based artist brings her U.S. tour to a close at home when she takes to the stage at The Fonda on Friday, February 20. 

Los Bukis @ SoFi (February 20-21)
After several years of reunion tours, and earning their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last summer, Mexican band Los Bukis will play their final two concerts at SoFi on February 20 and 21. Few tickets are remaining for the Saturday night show, which was added due to the demand for Friday night tickets, so act now for your last chance to see Los Bukis live. 

Missa Solemnis - Walt Disney Concert Hall (February 20 - 22)
For the first time at LA Phil, Gustavo Dudamel will conduct Beethoven’s rarely performed Missa Solemnis. See and hear the work that Beethoven considered his best at Walt Disney Concert Hall on Friday, February 20 through Sunday, February 22, where the Philharmonic will be joined by Barcelona Orfeó Català chorus.

Los Tigres del Norte - Intuit Dome (February 21)
Los Tigres del Norte bring La Loteria tour to Los Angeles on Saturday, February 2, when the multi Grammy-winning band plays Intuit Dome.

Dine LA Restaurant Week is back from January 23 - February 6! More than a celebration of LA's vibrant culinary scene, Dine LA invites diners to support the chefs, teams, and restaurants that continue to shape the city's food culture. For two weeks only, these restaurants are offering specially priced lunch and dinner menus starting at $15. Discover new favorites, revisit beloved classics and explore LA's dynamic food scene. New menus and restaurants are added daily.

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.

Golden Dragon Parade - Chinatown (February 21)
The 127th annual Golden Dragon Parade celebrating Lunar New Year will bring floats, performers and more to the streets of Los Angeles’ Chinatown on Saturday, February 21 at 1 p.m. 

Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Celebration - Crafted at Port of Los Angeles (February 21)
Ring in the Year of the Horse at Crafted on Saturday, February 21 for the 12th annual Port of Los Angeles Lunar New Year Celebration. The event includes a petting zoo and wishing wall, in addition to food trucks, performances and family-friendly activities. The free event begins at 3 p.m.

PAW Patrol Live - Peacock Theater (February 21 -22)
PAW Patrol Live! Brings “A Mighty Adventure to Peacock Theater on Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22. Both days offer a 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. show

Romare - 1720 (February 19)
Romare, the London-based DJ and musician whose sample-heavy, genre-hopping sound has earned him a cult following, stops in Los Angeles on Thursday, February 19, to fill the dance floor at 1720. 

Big Black Delta - Bob Baker Marionette Theatre (February 20)
LA-based Big Black Delta has conjured a special set to perform on Friday, February 20, when the musician plays alongside Bob Baker Marionette Theatre’s cast of puppets.

Dialed Records - Santa Monica Pier (February 21)
Dialed Records brings underground house to the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, February 21. DJs Kepler and Laidlaw headline a lineup that will take you from late afternoon until Saturday night.

The Clippers - Intuit Dome (February 19, 22)
The Clippers play the Denver Nuggets at home on Thursday, February 19. They’ll return to Intuit Dome on Sunday, February 22 to play Orlando Magic and celebrate Lunar New Year with LA fans. 

The Lakers - Crypto.com Arena (February 20, 22)
The Lakers will spend the bulk of their weekend at Crypto, where they play the Clippers on Friday, February 20, and the Boston Celtics on Sunday, February 22. 

Harlem Globetrotters - Intuit Dome (February 20)
The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating the team’s centennial and the exhibition basketball stars will bring The 100 Year Tour to Intuit Dome on Friday, February 20. Ticket add-ons include a Magic Pass that allows for pre-game time on court, Celebrity Court Pass and Premium VIP Bench ticket. 

LAFC - Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (February 21)
LAFC kicks off the MLS regular season at home on Saturday, February 21. Catch them at 6:30 p.m., when they play Inter Miami CF.

The Legends Series LA: Real Madrid Leyendas vs Barca Legends - BMO Stadium (February 22)
The Legends Series LA goes down on Sunday, February 22 at BMO Stadium when Real Madrid Leyendas play FC Barcelona Legends at 2 p.m. 

L.A. Galaxy - Dignity Health Park (February 22)
L.A. Galaxy takes on New York City FC for their MLS home opener at Dignity Health Sports Park on Sunday, February 22. 

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.

Six - Pantages Theatre (February 18 - March 8)
Six, the story of Henry VIII’s wives that spawned the hit album, Six: Live on Opening Night, comes to Los Angeles for a stint at the Pantages Theatre that opens on Wednesday, February 18, and runs through March 8.

Tam Tran Goes to Washington - Hollywood American Legion Post 43 (Feb. 20)
East West Players presents a Theatre for Youth touring production of Tam Tran Goes to Washington, about a college student’s fight for the DREAM Act, at Hollywood American Legion Post 43, on Friday, February 20. Performances will continue at other LA-area theaters and libraries into early March. See the East West Players website for more info.