The Force is Strong in Los Angeles

Whether it's May the 4th (aka Star Wars Day) or any time of year, the Entertainment Capital of the World offers many ways for fans to celebrate Star Wars.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu won't hit theaters until May 22, but with Star Wars Day coming up on May the Fourth, you'll have the chance to reconnect with some of your old favorites in the franchise with revival screenings and more Star Wars-related events. 

These ARE the droids you're looking for at the spectacular Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which houses more than 13 million objects in a 300,000 square-foot campus designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano.

A Day Celebrating the Force (May 3)
Is the Force strong with you? Whether you’re a Padawan, Jedi or Sith, all will unite on May 3 for a fun-filled day that includes a droid meet & greet, all-ages workshop, community mural, screenings, and more in a galaxy far, far away. Be sure to dress up in your best Star Wars–inspired costumes!

SCHEDULE

• 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - R2-D2 and BB-8 meet-and-greet. General admission tickets are not required to visit with R2-D2 and BB-8 in the Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby. 
• 12 - 3 p.m. - Crafting workshops give you the chance to make your own Star Wars-inspired puppets, origami and more. 
• 12 - 3 p.m. - Head to the Shirley Temple Education Studio, where scientists (in Star Wars cosplay) lead immersive STEM activities. 
• 3 - 5 p.m. - R2-D2 and BB-8 meet-and-greet. General admission tickets are not required to visit with R2-D2 and BB-8 in the Sidney Poitier Grand Lobby. 

Screening in the David Geffen Theater are separately ticketed events.

• 7 p.m. - Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back (with Billy Dee Williams in person)  

Live out your dreams of hanging out in Mos Eisley at Scum & Villainy Cantina, a replica of Tatooine's "wretched hive" situated in the heart of Hollywood. On Monday, May 4, the Cantina opens at 6 a.m. and will be opening a special breakfast menu. The annual Star Wars Trivia competition begins at noon. Plus, they'll have May the Fourth buttons for the first 100 guests. 

May the Fourth Be With You: The Galactic Rave takes place at the legendary Catch One on Saturday, May 2.  You'll be transported to a galaxy far, far away with lasers, LED visuals and DJs playing everything from house to dubstep across the multi-room venue. Dress in your intergalactic best, there will be a cosmic photo booth to capture you and your crew. 

One of LA's most popular outdoor movie series, Rooftop Cinema Club offers a premier cinematic experience at LEVEL in Downtown LA. RCC presents screenings of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope and Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back on Sunday, May 3. 

The World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate Star Wars Night on Thursday, May 14, when they go up against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. The special ticket package for this event includes an exclusive Star Wars bobblehead. 

Every summer, the music of legendary film composer John Williams is performed by the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl, accompanied by clips from the Star Wars franchise and other classics. Featuring conductor David Newman, the 2026 edition of Maestro of the Movies is taking place over three nights, September 4 - 6. 

Co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is currently under construction in Exposition Park and scheduled to open in 2026. Much more than a "Star Wars museum" - though of course there will be artifacts from the Star Wars universe - the Lucas Museum believes in the power of illustrated stories to connect us, with the mission to inspire people and encourage discussions about how these stories shape popular beliefs.

The museum was designed by renowned architect Ma Yansong of MAD Architects with Stantec as executive architect. An 11-acre campus with extensive new green space designed by Studio-MLA will embrace the museum’s 300,000-square-foot building, which will feature expansive galleries, two state-of-the-art theatres, and dedicated spaces for learning and engagement, dining, retail and events.

Carrie Fisher was posthumously honored with the 2,754th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Star Wars Day in 2023. Billie Lourd accepted the star on behalf of her late mother. Fisher's star, in the category of Motion Pictures, was unveiled at 6840 Hollywood Blvd. near the El Capitan Theatre and just a few feet from Mark Hamill's star (6834 Hollywood Blvd). Walk a few blocks east to Harrison Ford’s star on the north side of Hollywood Boulevard, in front of Musso & Frank Grill (6667 Hollywood Blvd).

Step back in time to the Star Wars premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre (then called Mann’s Chinese Theatre) on May 25, 1977 and measure your feet against the footprints of R2-D2, C-3PO and Darth Vader at the Forecourt of the Stars off Hollywood Boulevard.

Opened in November 2019, Funko Hollywood is a 40,000 square-foot wonderland of pop culture, spanning the Star Wars, Marvel and DC Universes; Disney/Pixar, sports, music and much more. There are photo ops galore with life-size Funkos, from a Star Wars landspeeder ("These aren't the droids you're looking for") to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the Justice League and Jurassic Park. You can even Pop! Yourself and create a custom Funko of yourself, complete with your name on the box!

Superfans can take a 4.5-hour road trip from LA to Nevada’s Death Valley, where many scenes for Episode IV - A New Hope and Episode VI - Return of the Jedi were shot. Bring your Jawa and Tusken Raider action figures to recreate some of your favorite scenes - and don’t forget the sunscreen! After all, "Tatooine" has two suns and the heat can be unforgiving.