20 upcoming festivals events
Gradient Campout with Carlos Souffront, Centrific, Izzy Vines, m50 + more
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 9:00 AM
LA's boutique camping festival Gradient Campout returns to Johnson Valley with headliners Carlos Souffront and Izzy Vines. This outdoor desert festival features a multi-artist electronic lineup, intimate desert stages, and camping under the stars, delivering a unique, community-driven experience.
7th Annual Earth Day Celebration
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
Celebrate Earth Day at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center and the Little Tokyo Farmers Market in downtown Los Angeles. The 7th annual celebration blends a cultural festival with a vibrant market, offering eco demos, workshops, crafts, and family activities that promote sustainable living in a lively urban setting.
Fiesta Broadway 2026
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
111 N Broadway
Experience Fiesta Broadway 2026, a free outdoor family festival in Los Angeles with live music, diverse food vendors, and activities for all ages along Broadway. Enjoy community performances and festive street atmosphere all day.
Night at the Library: A Century of Light
Fri, 1 May 2026
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens
An immersive festival inside the Richard J. Riordan Central Library celebrating a century of light with over 200 performers, artists, and storytellers, transforming the Downtown LA landmark into a multi-sensory celebration of culture, ideas, and community.
Netflix Is A Joke Festival: Lizzo & Friends
Tue, 5 May 2026
Greek Theatre - Los Angeles CA
Part of Netflix Is A Joke Festival, Lizzo & Friends brings a star-studded night of comedy to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Expect standout stand-up sets, surprise guests, and a lively outdoor festival atmosphere under the California sky.
NextFest LA
Sat, 2 May 2026 at 10:00 AM
The Lagoon Stage
NextFest LA lights up The Lagoon Stage at the LA County Fair with multiple live music acts, a sun-soaked festival vibe, and family-friendly activities across an engaging afternoon-evening lineup.
48th DAA Schools’ Ag & Nutrition Fair
Sun, 3 May 2026 at 4:00 AM
Expo Hall 10
Join the 48th DAA Schools’ Ag & Nutrition Fair in Los Angeles for a family-friendly day of agriculture and nutrition education at Expo Hall 10, featuring interactive exhibits, hands-on demos, and activities for students and communities.
2026 Nikkei Children’s Book Festival
Sat, 9 May 2026 at 2:00 AM
Japanese American National Museum
The Nikkei Children’s Book Festival returns to the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, featuring author readings, storytelling, workshops, and family activities that celebrate Japanese American children’s literature and storytelling traditions.
Mach33 Festival
Thu, 14 May 2026 at 12:30 PM
Hameetman Center 206 - Frautschi Rehearsal Hall
Mach33 Festival at Caltech's Frautschi Rehearsal Hall offers an evening of tech demos, startup showcases, and campus culture. Attendees mingle with students and professionals to explore innovative projects in a lively, campus-friendly festival atmosphere.
Blue Note Jazz Festival – 2-Day Pass
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Hollywood Bowl
Two-day jazz festival at the iconic Hollywood Bowl featuring Patti LaBelle, Wyclef Jean, and Robert Glasper among a stellar lineup. Expect soulful vocals, hip-hop-infused piano grooves, and electrifying live performances under LA skies.
Day Trip Festival
Fri, 26 Jun 2026
Queen Mary (Long Beach)
Day Trip Festival at the Queen Mary Waterfront in Los Angeles on June 27, 2026, brings a waterfront music party with house, disco and techno for 21+. An outdoor, high-energy festival atmosphere with iconic venue vibes.
Yoon Fest 2026
Thu, 18 Jun 2026
TBA Mountain Center
Yoon Fest 2026 at TBA Mountain Center in Los Angeles is a multi-genre electronic music festival featuring tech house, progressive house, electro and techno, delivering high-energy sets, immersive production and late-night dancing.
Head in the Clouds
Fri, 7 Aug 2026
Rose Bowl Stadium
Head in the Clouds at Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles is a multi-artist music festival under the open sky. Expect high-energy performances across multiple stages, a festive outdoor vibe, and a sun-soaked day of contemporary pop, hip-hop, and indie acts.
Head in the Clouds Los Angeles
Sat, 8 Aug 2026 at 6:00 AM
Brookside at the Rose Bowl
Head in the Clouds festival returns to Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Aug 8, 2026, with a multi-artist lineup including Rich Brian, Tiffany Day, UMI and Warren Hue. Outdoor, rain-or-shine show for all ages; food and beverages are sold separately.
KCON LA 2026
Wed, 12 Aug 2026
Los Angeles Convention Center
KCON LA 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center is a premier K-pop and Korean culture festival featuring performances, panels, and expo exhibits. The multi-day event brings artists, creators, vendors, and cosplay for fans of pop culture and East Asian entertainment in downtown LA.
Route 66 Centennial Parade at Petersen Automotive Museum
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 at 2:00 AM
Petersen Automotive Museum
Outdoor Route 66 Centennial Parade in Los Angeles celebrating the iconic American highway, tied to the Petersen Automotive Museum. This family-friendly event spotlights Route 66 heritage with a public parade and automotive history moments outside the museum.
All American Cruise-In
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 at 2:00 AM
Petersen Automotive Museum
Family-friendly All American Cruise-In at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, celebrating 250 years of America with a showcase of vintage and classic cars. Outdoor displays amid museum surroundings, inviting car enthusiasts to a festive day of automotive history.
Wekfest LA 2026
Sat, 19 Sept 2026
Los Angeles Convention Center
Wekfest LA 2026 brings top-tier import tuner cars to the Los Angeles Convention Center for a full-day showcase. Expect meticulously crafted show cars, live judging, vendor booths, and a vibrant automotive culture atmosphere in a premier indoor expo setting.
Extended Hours Begin
Tue, 29 Sept 2026
Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens expands its hours to 7pm on select dates from March 16 through September 30, 2026, inviting visitors to enjoy golden hour strolls, seasonal blooms, and the garden’s tranquil grounds after dusk in Los Angeles.
LA Weekend Events (March 27–29)
Fri, 26 Mar 2027
Timeout LA's weekend guide showcases a mix of concerts, art openings, screenings, markets, and family-friendly activities across Los Angeles from March 27–29, giving you a bite-size itinerary to explore the city.