The Best Things to Do in Los Angeles this Weekend: Feb. 27 - March 1, 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:

• Gorillaz House of Kong - Rolling Greens 
• Brandi Carlile - Kia Forum
• Firecracker Run - Chinatown
• Akhnaten - Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
• Skyline Festival - Ace Mission Studios

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

Come for the show, stay for the weekend!

Tickets to see Gorillaz live at the Palladium on February 22 and 23 went fast, but you can still check out House of Kong, the band’s immersive exhibition, which opens at Rolling Greens in downtown Los Angeles on February 26 and runs through March 19. 

Gustavo Dudamel conducts the LA Philharmonic when the perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 on Thursday, February 26 through Sunday, March 1 at Walt Disney Concert Hall. The concerts will also include a performance of Revolución Diamantina, an LA Phil commission by Gabriela Ortiz, with dancers from Grupo Corpo.

Grammy and Emmy-winner Brandi Carlile brings The Human Tour to Kia Forum on Friday, February 27, with support from The Head and the Heart.

Baile World brings a celebration of Black club music to 9thirtyLA on Friday, February 27. Detroit techno innovator Kevin Saunderson headlines the party, which will also include sets from Shekdash (NYC), DJ Nico (Memphis), Cquestt (LA) and Tromac (Baltimore). 

Brian Henson brings Puppet Up!, the uncensored comedy show featuring 80 Miskreant puppets to Ricardo Montalbán Theatre for a two weekend run beginning February 20. Shows will continue at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28, and concluding with a 5 p.m. show on Sunday, March 1.

Now in its 33rd year, the Alhambra Lunar New Year Festival is taking place on Main Street from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, February 28. Enjoy cultural performances, shop the Artist Alley, watch cooking demos and nosh on authentic cuisine from local vendors.  

Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Family Village Celebration in Northridge Park on Saturday, February 28, where live performances, storytelling and art activities will be part of the early afternoon festivities. The event also includes a marketplace, where guests can shop for handmade and cultural items.

Make Ghanaian-inspired jewelry, learn how to collect oral histories or see a performance from Tommy the Clown at Central Library's day-long celebration of black history, Inspiring Journeys. The all ages event is free to attend.

This year’s Los Angeles Chinatown Firecracker Run includes events for adults, kids and dogs. Sign up for the 20/50 mile bike ride or the PAW’er Dog Walk on February 28. The 5/10k run/walk event, as well as the Kiddie Run, are on March 1. Both days open with traditional lion dancers and 100,000 firecrackers.

Discos Rolas celebrates the 50th anniversary of influential music documentary Chulas Fronteras with a special screening at 2220 Arts + Archives on Saturday, February 28. Prior to the film corrido singer-songwriter Gallo Armado will perform. Chulas Fronteras will screen alongside 1979 short Del Moro Corazón and will be followed by a panel discussion and DJs.

Now at Ace*Mission Studios, Skyline Festival returns for 2026 with a stacked lineup to keep you dancing through the weekend. The Blessed Madonna, HAAi, DJ Seinfeld, Ben UFO, Eli Brown, Joseph Capriati and Richie Hawtin are just a few of the DJs who will be playing across three stages on February 28 and March 1. General admission weekend passes and single-day tickets for February 28 are sold out, but single-day tickets for March 1, as well as stage access tickets for both days, are still available for the 21+ event. 

Philip Glass’ beloved opera Akhnaten is back by popular demand. The LA Opera production directed by Phelim McDermott opens at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Saturday, February 28, where it will run through March 22.

Mexican pop superstar Gloria Trevi heads to BMO Stadium on Saturday, February 28. 

The LA Kings end February with a Saturday afternoon game against the Calgary Flames and a Filipino Heritage event at Crypto.com Arena. 

LA Galaxy be back on the home field for MLS regular season on Saturday, February 28, where they’ll play Charlotte FC at Dignity Health Sports Park. 

The Lakers start the month at home when go head-to-head against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, March 1. Tipoff is at 6:30 p.m.

Catch the Clippers on Sunday, March 1, for a 6 p.m. game against New Orleans Pelicans. It’s Chuck the Condor’s birthday too and the team is celebrating with Kid’s Night at Intuit Dome. 

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