The Best Labor Day Weekend Events in Los Angeles
Concerts, Festivals, Dance Parties and Outdoor Movies
Celebrated on the first Monday in September, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. In Los Angeles, the three-day holiday weekend is packed with great events across the city, from concerts to festivals, dance parties and outdoor movies.
Read on for the best events happening in LA on Labor Day Weekend and book your stay today.
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus - Santa Anita Park (September 3 - 7)
It’s fun for all ages when Garden Bros. bring their Nuclear Circus to Santa Anita Park this September. See more than 60 performers dazzle the crowds when this five-ring extravaganza lands at Santa Anita Park from September 3 through September 7.
Official BTS Kpop Night - Los Globos (September 4)
Meet up with BTS fans and dance to your favorite Kpop jams before the superstars’ sold out Labor Day weekend shows on September 4 at Los Globos.
Jazz at LACMA (September 4)
Kick off Labor Day Weekend with Jazz at LACMA on Friday, September 4, where Clayton Cameron Collective will perform in the Smidt Welcome Center at 6 p.m.
Melba Moore - Blue Note LA (September 4-5)
Melba Moore, the Tony-winning, Grammy-nominated singer behind disco heaters like “You Stepped Into My Life” and “Pick Me Up, I’ll Dance,” heads to Blue Note LA on September 4 and 5, where she will perform two shows each night.
Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams - Hollywood Bowl (September 4 - 6)
LA Philharmonic’s tribute to composer John Williams returns on Labor Day Weekend at Hollywood Bowl. Between Friday, September 4, and Sunday, September 6, fans will hear famed music from films like E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark and, of course, Star Wars.
Rooftop Cinema Club (September 4 - 6)
Rooftop Cinema Club has a stacked schedule of screenings for Labor Day Weekend. See Obsession or 500 Days of Summer on Friday, September 4, 10 Things I Hate About You or The Notebook on Saturday, September 5, and School of Rock or Interstellar on Sunday, September 6.
Dodgers vs. Nationals - Dodger Stadium (September 4 - 6)
The Dodgers take on the Washington Nationals this Labor Day weekend. Friday, September 4, will include a drone show at Dodger Stadium. Saturday, September 5, is a Yoshinobu Yamamoto “Starter Series” bobblehead and Sunday’s giveaway is the “The Catch” bobblehead with Andy Pages and Kiké Hernandez.
Jazz Legends: Simon Phillips and Protocol 6 - Catalina Jazz Club (September 4 - 6)
Simon Phillips, the revered drummer who has worked with the likes of Jeff Beck and Jack Bruce, spends Labor Day Weekend at Catalina Jazz Club. Catch him on September 4, 5 or 6.
The Comedy of Errors - Griffith Park (September 4 - 6)
The Independent Shakespeare Theatre’s production of The Comedy of Errors at Griffith Park comes to a close on Labor Day Weekend. Shows on September 4, 5 and 6 are at 7 p.m.
Deep House Brunch Pool Party - White Rabbit at The Valorian Hotel (September 5)
Deep House Brunch brings the beats poolside at The Valorian Hotel’s White Rabbit Sky Lounge (formerly Skybar at Mondrian) on Saturday, September 5. Party starts at 1 p.m.
Practical Magic - The Autry (September 5)
Street Food Cinema brings Practical Magic to The Autry on Saturday, September 5. Doors are at 5:30 p.m. and there will be food trucks, as well as a bar, on site for the 8 p.m. screening.
LA Galaxy vs. New England Revolution - Dignity Health Sports Park (September 5)
Celebrate Central American Heritage at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, September 5 when the Galaxy take on New England Revolution.
Golden Hour at Level 8 (September 5 - 6)
Plan to spend your Labor Day Weekend poolside at Level 8, when DJ Susan plays Saturday, September 5, and Grum stops by on Sunday, September 6.
Cinespia - Hollywood Forever (September 5 - 6)
Cinespia brings two cult favorites to Hollywood Forever this Labor Day Weekend. Catch Josie and the Pussycats on Saturday, September 5, and The Sandlot on Sunday, September 6.
Sway Festival - Teragram Ballroom (September 5-6)
Shoegaze-centric Sway Festival takes over Teragram Ballroom for Labor Day Weekend. On Saturday, September 5, Ringo Deathstarr headlines a lineup that also includes Launder, Smush and Misfire SD. Sunday, September 6, features Airiel, Deserta and Mute Swan.
Deep House Brunch Boat Party - Catalina Classic Cruises (September 6)
Deep House Brunch’s Labor Day Weekend boat party sets sail at 6 p.m. for a three hour tour around Long Beach's harbor with Mark Farina and Scotty Boy on the decks.
Asake - Greek Theatre (September 6)
Grammy-nominated Afrobeats singer Asake brings his In God We Trust world tour to the Greek Theatre for Labor Day Weekend. Catch him on Sunday, September 6.
Chicago, Styx - Kia Forum (September 6)
Chicago and Styx bring their co-headlining The Windy Cities Tour to Kia Forum on Sunday, September 6.
Frankie Rose - Zebulon (September 6)
With a new album, HILA, out in mid-September, Frankie Rose (Dum Dum Girls, Vivian Girls), stops by Zebulon on Sunday, September 6.
Steve Rawlins and LA All-Star Band - Vibrato Grill (September 6)
Steve Rawlins celebrates the release of new album Word on the Street with a Labor Day Weekend show at Vibrato Grill. Catch him and his LA All-Star Band at 7:30 p.m.
The Filharmonic: LA Cover to Cover - The Ford (September 6)
LA Soundscapes Family Concerts series continues at The Ford on Labor Day weekend with a September 6 performance from The Filharmonic. The Filipino American a cappella group sings a mix of contemporary hits and classics. Kid-friendly interactive activities and art projects are at 10 a.m., while the performance is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
Webern String Quartet - Mount Wilson (September 6)
Enjoy an afternoon of music from Webern String Quartet in a Concert in the Dome at the historic Mount Wilson Observatory on Sunday, September 6.
