The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles this Weekend: October 9 - October 11, 2026

From cultural events to superstar concerts and world-class sports, Discover LA is your go-to source for what's happening in Los Angeles. Be sure to follow @discoverla on Instagram to find out even more about what to do in LA. Read on for the best things to do in LA this weekend, including:

• Screamfest - TCL Chinese Theatre (October 6 - 15)
• Sombr - Kia Forum (October 10)
• Carrie - Hollywood Forever (October 10)
• Jack Johnson - Hollywood Bowl (October 10 - 11)
• Chargers vs. Broncos - SoFi Stadium (October 11)

Find more events and nearby hotels at the DiscoverLA.com Events Calendar.

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Horror film extravaganza Screamfest heads to TCL Chinese Theatre with the new wave of cinematic terror beginning October 6. This year’s film festival includes the world premiere of The Night Driver, starring Josh Lucas, David Arquette and Alyssa Milano amongst its slate of new films, as well as a special screening of Trick ‘R Treat and a 4K restoration of Season’s Greetings. 
 

Adéla, whose debut album, Prima, recently topped Billboard’s sales chart, headlines The Fonda on Thursday, October 8, and Friday, October 9. Zoe Glitter opens both nights. 
 

Should the National League Division Series go to five games, the Dodgers and the Braves will play at Dodger Stadium on Friday, October 9. 

 

Mac DeMarco plays Hollywood Bowl on Friday, October 9, in support of his latest album, Guitar. 
 

DJs Lukas & Frank specialize in house with a live twist, Lukas plays sax and Frank plays cello. Catch the duo at Los Globos on Friday, October 9. 
 

LAFC takes on the Vancouver Whitecaps at BMO Stadium on Saturday, October 10. 
 

Sombr’s You Are the Reason tour lands at Kia Forum on Saturday, October 10, with support from Tom Odell and The Hellp. 
 

Jungle brings the beats and the good vibes to Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, October 10. Rio Kosta opens the night. 
 

Mount Wilson’s Matinees on the Mountain series is back on Saturday, October 10, with the 1956 sci-fi horror flick Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Plan to arrive early for a picnic lunch before the 3 p.m. screening. 
 

Get ready for an unforgettable Saturday night when the It’s Iconic tour featuring co-headliners TLC and Salt-N-Pepa with support from En Vogue, stops at Intuit Dome on October 10. 
 

Eyeworks Experimental Animation series is a day-long event at 2220 Arts + Archives broken up into three sessions. Catch films from Shana Moulton’s Whispering Pines series at 2 p.m., with shorts screenings at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. 
 

Celebrate half a century of Menudo when the Latin pop sensation reunites at YouTube Theatre as Menudo 50 on Saturday, October 10. Included in this line up are seven members from multiple generations of the band: René Farrait, Roy Rossello, Raymond Acevedo, Sergio Blass, Ralphy Rodriguez, Ruben Gomez and Rober Avellanet. 
 

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Carrie at Hollywood Forever on Saturday, October 10, when Cinespia gives the Brian De Palma classic a cemetery screening. 
 

Catch Aaron Paar, host of Dublab’s Stomping Grounds Radio, at The Airliner on Saturday, October 10, alongside fellow locals Darone Sassounian and SEEPS.
 

Jack Johnson’s Surfilmmusic Tour spends the weekend at the Hollywood Bowl. Catch him on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, with special guest Hermanos Gutiérrez. 
 

Catch the Chargers play Denver Broncos at home on Sunday, October 11. Kickoff is at 1:05 p.m. at SoFi Stadium. 
 

The Blasting Company brings their beloved music from the 2014 animated miniseries Over the Garden Wall to The Fonda on Sunday, October 11. The band will also be performing on Monday, October 12, and Tuesday, October 13, at the Lodge Room. 
 

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