Coming Soon: The Best Events in LA (August 24 - August 30, 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.

From world-class museums to pop-up exhibitions, art and culture are always close at hand in Los Angeles. Be sure to check out these exhibitions now on view. 

• A Great Day in East LA: Celebrando The Eastside Sound - La Plaza de Cultura y Artes (Through August 23)
• Outsiders, Outcasts, Rebels + Weirdos: Punk Culture 1976 - 1986 - Skirball Cultural Center (Through September 6)
• Hospital of Emotions - 2131 W. 3rd St. (Through September 30)
• Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind - The Broad (Through October 11)
• Willie Birch: Stories to Tell- California African American Museum (Through October 21)
• Tierra - Craft Contemporary (Through October 25)
• Life, Liberty and Los Angeles - Autry Museum of the American West (Through January 31, 2027)
• Free and Queer: Black Californian Roots of Gay Liberation - California African American Museum (April 7, 2026 - February 28, 2027)
• Inventing America: The Comic Book Revolution - Skirball Cultural Center (May 20, 2026 - February 28, 2027)
• Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon - Academy Museum (May 31, 2026 - February 28, 2027)

The Story of Korla Pandit with Brian Kehew - Philosophical Research Society (August 26)
Author and music producer Brian Kehew (Recording the Beatles) gives a presentation on Korla Pandit at Philosophical Research Society on Wednesday, August 26. An innovator of what would become known as exotica music, Pandit was the host of Los Angeles’ first all-music television show. Kehew, who worked with Pandit, runs the late musician’s official website and continues to research his mysterious and fascinating life. 

Tequila Mockingbird’s Punk Museum - Goethe-Institut LA Project Space (August 27)
Multimedia exhibition Tequila Mockingbird’s Punk Museum opens at Goethe-Institut LA Project Space on Thursday, August 27, where it will run through October 7. The exhibition includes art, memorabilia, photos, flyers and zines connecting Los Angeles’ punk scene to those in Germany and other parts of Europe. The opening event includes an artist talk and punk karaoke. 

Urgh! A Music War - Philosophical Research Society (August 28)
In 1981, Urgh! A Music War brought together a who’s who of punk, post-punk and new wave in one concert film. The cult classic screens at Philosophical Research Society on Friday, August 28, with a presentation by The Professors of Urgh! who will also lead a Q&A with special guests Steve Bartek (Oingo Boingo) and Bruce “Ravens” Moreland (Wall of Voodoo). 

Labyrinth - Hollywood Forever (August 29)
Cinespia celebrates the 40th anniversary of Labyrinth with a screening at Hollywood Forever on Saturday, August 29, with a special guest to be announced. 

Inolvidable: Celebrating the Legacy of Juan Gabriel - La Plaza de Cultura y Artes (August 29)
La Plaza de Cultura y Artes celebrates the life and legacy of Juan Gabriel Saturday, August 29, with a night of live music, folklórico dancing and more in honor of the late icon. 

Ramones 50th Anniversary - Hollywood Forever (August 30)
The official 50th anniversary party for punk icons The Ramones is Sunday, August 30, at Hollywood Forever and includes a live performance of Cretin Family, featuring Tim Armstrong, Billie Joe Armstrong, Travis Barker and CJ Ramone, plus a double feature of Carrie and Propeller One-Way Night Coach hosted by John Travolta, a DJ set from Shepard Fairey and more. There is a waiting list for tickets to this sold out event. 
 

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.

August 2026

• The Windgrease Festival - 2220 Arts + Archives (August 7 - 14)
• Jill Scott - YouTube Theatre (August 11 - 12)
• Ani DiFranco - The Ford (August 12)
• Helado Tropical - The Ford (August 13)
• Santana, The Doobie Brothers - Hollywood Bowl (August 13)
• Goose - Greek Theatre (August 14)
• Karol G - SoFi Stadium (August 14 - 16)
• Sound and Fury - Los Angeles Exposition Park (August 15 -16)
• Los Mirlos - Music Center (August 15)
• Passion Pit - The Bellwether (August 18 - 19)
• Herbie Hancock Celebrates Miles Davis - Hollywood Bowl (August 19)
• Men at Work, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Shonen Knife - United Theatre on Broadway (August 20)
• Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl - Hollywood Bowl (August 20 - 22)
• Ne-Yo, Akon - Intuit Dome (August 21)
• Just Like Heaven - Brookside at the Rose Bowl (August 22)
• Ritchie Forever - Grand Performances (August 22)
• Concert for Venezuela - Hollywood Bowl (August 23)
• Slayyyter - Shrine Expo Hall (August 23 - 24)
• The Breeders - Hollywood Palladium (August 24)
• Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra - Blue Note LA (August 25 -26)
• Tori Amos - Greek Theatre (August 25)
• Robby Krieger - Whisky a Go Go (August 26)
• The Temper Trap - The Bellwether (August 28)
• David Byrne - Hollywood Bowl (August 28 - 29)
• Son Rompe Pera - Grand Performances (August 29)
• Echo Park Rising - Multiple Venues (August 29 - 30)
• Hiero Day - Hollywood Palladium (August 30)
• Element Band - The Ford (August 30)
• Smooth Summer Jazz - Hollywood Bowl (August 30)

The Breeders - Hollywood Palladium (August 24)
Before they play Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Festival, The Breeders will make a Monday night stop at Hollywood Palladium. Catch them on August 24. 

Lapêche - Moroccan Lounge (August 24)
With their third album, Autotelic, out now, indie rock outfit Lapêche is heading out on a West Coast tour in late August with a stop at the Moroccan Lounge on Monday, August 24. Always You opens the show. 

Slayyyter - Shrine Expo Hall (August 23 - 24)
With her latest album, Wor$t Girl in America, still packing dance floors, Slayyyter heads to Shrine Expo Hall on Sunday, August 23, and Monday, August 24. 

Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra - Blue Note LA (August 25 -26)
Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra bring the Night Blooms World Tour to Blue Note LA for two nights, with 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. shows scheduled for both Tuesday, August 25, and Wednesday, August 26. 

Tori Amos - Greek Theatre (August 25)
Tori Amos’ In Times of Dragons tour stops at the Greek Theatre on Tuesday, August 25, with support from Bartees Strange. 

Robby Krieger - Whisky a Go Go (August 26)
Guitarist extraordinaire Robby Krieger returns to the Whisky a Go Go stage on Wednesday, August 26, to perform The Doors’ self-titled album and Strange Days in their entirety. 

Com Truise - 1720 (August 27)
Com Truise brings the synthwave vibes to 1720 on Thursday, August 27. 

The Temper Trap - The Bellwether (August 28)
The Temper Trap brings the Sungazer Tour downtown on Friday, August 28, when they play The Bellwether.  Catch the band’s headlining set before they open for Muse at the Hollywood Bowl the following week. 

David Byrne - Hollywood Bowl (August 28 - 29)
David Byrne spends the weekend at the Hollywood Bowl, where he’ll play Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29. 

Nick Waterhouse - Zebulon (August 28)
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Nick Waterhouse stops by Zebulon on Friday, August 28, with support from Mask Appeal. Stick around for the post-show dance party. 

Dark Kinetic - The Regent (August 28)
The second annual Dark Kinetic mini-festival takes over The Regent on Friday, August 28, with Dancing Plague, Sacred Skin, Ms. Boan, Creux Lies, Topographies and Twin Ritual. 

Son Rompe Pera - Grand Performances (August 29)
Grand Performances closes out its 40th season with cumbia fusion outfit Son Rompe Pera, alongside Bloco Obini, QVLN and more to be announced on Saturday, August 29. 

Anja Huwe - The Paramount (August 29)
Anja Huwe of seminal German post-punk band Xmal Deutschland returns to Los Angeles on Saturday, August 29, where she will play The Paramount. 

Mia Castillo - The Regent (August 29)
Modern funk artist Mia Castillo heads to The Regent on Saturday, August 29, to celebrate the release of her new album, In the Moonlight. 

Echo Park Rising - Multiple Venues (August 29 - 30)
Echo Park Rising is back with a weekend of music and community throughout the neighborhood on Saturday, August 29, and Sunday, August 30. Follow the festival on Instagram for a full programming schedule when available. 

Hiero Day - Hollywood Palladium (August 30)
Hip-hop festival Hiero Day heads to Hollywood Palladium on Sunday, August 30, with Lupe Fiasco, Hieroglyphics and special guest Goapele, Coast Contra, Medusa and more. 

Element Band - The Ford (August 30)
Element Band returns to The Ford on Sunday, August 30, for a night of traditional Armenian music from an ensemble of 12 musicians and multiple vocalists. 

Smooth Summer Jazz - Hollywood Bowl (August 30)
Enjoy a night of Smooth Summer Jazz at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, August 30, with The Commodores, Boney James and Sheila E. 
 

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.

The Secret World of Arrietty - The Academy Museum (August 24, 26, 28)
Part of the Academy Museum's "The World of Studio Ghibli" series, The Secret World of Arrietty screens on August 24, 26 and 28. All showings are at 2:30 p.m. 

Dancing Storytellers - Sierra Madre Playhouse (August 29)
Dancing Storytellers bring Indian mythology to Sierra Madre Playhouse in an interactive performance designed for a K-5 audience on Saturday, August 29. 
 

Lucha VaVoom de la Liz - The Mayan (August 28)
Lucha VaVoom de la Liz will “Return to the Mayan Temple” on Friday, August 28, for a night of burlesque, lucha libre, comedy and more at The Mayan. 

KCRW Summer Nights - La Plaza de Cultura y Artes (August 28)
KCRW Summer Nights heads to La Plaza de Cultura y Artes on Friday, August 28, with a live performance from Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino and DJs Wyldeflower and Francesca Harding. 

Day Trip - Los Angeles State Historic Park (August 30)
German DJ/producer Loco Dice and London’s Archie Hamilton stop by Los Angeles State Historic Park on Sunday, August 30 to take you on a Day Trip. The party starts at 2 p.m. 
 

LA Sparks - Crypto.com Arena (August 24, 28)
The Sparks kick off the week of August 24 with a Monday night home game against Atlanta Dream. Catch them again at Crypto.com Arena on Friday, August 28, when they play Washington Mystics.

Chargers vs. Rams - SoFi Stadium (August 27)
It’s LA versus LA when the Chargers and the Rams go head-to-head at SoFi Stadium in an NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 27. 

USC Trojans vs. San Jose State Spartans - Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (August 29)
The Trojans take on the Spartans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for USC’s football season opener on Saturday, August 29. 
 

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. 

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast - Pantages Theatre (August 12 -September 6)
The 30th anniversary production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast opens at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre on Wednesday, August 12, where it will run through September 6. Tickets are running low for some shows, so act fast. 

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom - A Noise Within (August 23 - September 20)
A Noise Within’s production of August Wilson’s play Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom opens on Sunday, August 23 and runs through September 20.