Things to Do in Los Angeles

209 events you didn't know to search for.

Anime & Manga Events Gaming & Esports Events Concert & Music Events Movie & Film Events Sports Events Comic & Superhero Events Convention & Expo Events Fashion & Streetwear Events Family & Community Events

Waku Waku Anime Rave Los Angeles — July 4, 2026

Coming Soon

1690 Gathering

3 days away

1690

Waku Waku Anime Rave Los Angeles — July 4, 2026

In 4 days · Jul 4 – Jul 5 Moroccan Lounge, 901 E 1st St, Los…

The Moroccan Lounge in Downtown LA, July 4th, doors at 9pm. The SoCal anime rave circuit has adopted Waku Waku as its own, and this is the one that keeps coming back. The format is earned simplicity. No panels, no cosplay contest, no vendor hall. Just the music, the crowd, the visuals, and the shared recognition of hearing a song you know from a show that meant something to you at a specific moment in your life. The anime rave format produces a specific emotional register: nostalgia and presence simultaneously. You are in a room of strangers who had the same childhood, and you are all finding that out at exactly the same time. Waku Waku is worth attending for anyone in the SoCal anime community who has wanted to dance to anime music in a room that takes both seriously. The Moroccan Lounge is an ideal-size venue: large enough to feel like an event, small enough to feel like a community. Past editions have sold out. This one will too. What to know: 21+ event. Arrive early; the venue does not have much room to absorb late arrivals once capacity is reached. The Moroccan Lounge is in Downtown LA accessible by Metro. Uber/Lyft drop-off is on Spring St. Dress is casual to cosplay. The setlist will hit the obvious choices and the deep cuts. Both kinds of recognition produce the same reaction. July 4 is a calculated date: the holiday gives attendees a reason to be out late, and Los Angeles clears out enough on Independence Day that parking and transit are easier than usual. This is not an accident. The Waku Waku team knows their crowd. The anime rave circuit is one of the most consistent dark social signals on Falkor: tight community, recurring format, word-of-mouth distribution, no traditional marketing. People who find this event find it because someone in their group already knew about it. That is what a Falkor event looks like.

Copa Del Rave: World Cup 2026 Watch Parties — Academy LA

Coming Soon

504 Gathering

3 days away

504

Copa Del Rave: World Cup 2026 Watch Parties — Academy LA

In 4 days · Jul 4 – Jul 5 Academy LA, 6021 Hollywood Blvd, L…

Los Angeles has an unexpected World Cup tradition: part soccer watch party, part EDM rave, part cultural celebration. Copa Del Rave turns FIFA match days into full-scale events at Academy LA. The 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals (July 4-5) bring Copa Del Rave to its peak intensity. Match nights pair live DJ sets from world-class talent — including Claude VonStroke, Ardalan, DJ Minx, and curator crews representing Afrobeats, Reggaeton, Haitian, and Brazilian musical communities — with live soccer on the big screen, multi-room sound, and the kind of crowd energy that only happens when your country is playing. What makes Copa Del Rave different from a normal sports bar: the music is not background. The DJs set the emotional tempo of the match. When your team scores, the drop hits. The diaspora crews — Afrobeats To The World, Gasolina, Reggaeton Rave, Haitian Spotlight — turn each match into a cultural homecoming. Fans who have never been to a rave and ravers who have never watched soccer both belong here. QF Watch Parties run July 4-5 at Academy LA (Hollywood). Tickets available at Academy LA and copadelrave.com. 21+. Doors open at 9pm.

Marina del Rey 4th of July Fireworks Show 2026

Coming Soon

3 days away

Marina del Rey 4th of July Fireworks Show 2026

In 4 days · Jul 4 ✨ New Free 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey…

There is a reason the people who grew up around this harbor never drive inland for the Fourth. They know the trick: the county shoots the fireworks from a barge in the middle of the Main Channel, so the whole basin becomes the show — the bursts go up over the masts and come straight back down in the water, and the reflection doubles everything. It is one of the largest fireworks displays in Los Angeles County, and the regulars have their spots. Burton Chace Park is the gathering point, with waterfront lawn along the channel, clean sightlines, and music synced to the show. Fisherman's Village, Mother's Beach, the waterfront restaurants, and anyone lucky enough to be on a boat all get their own version of the same twenty minutes. Families stake out the grass by late afternoon; the Westside drifts in as the light goes. Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9pm. Burton W. Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free. Parking fills early — come for the afternoon, bring a blanket and a layer for after dark, and put the water between you and the barge.

Coming Soon

18 Gathering

4 days away

Anime Expo 2026 — Day 4

In 5 days · Jul 5 From $45 Los Angeles Convention Center, 120…

Anime Expo 2026 — Day 4 closes the convention on Sunday, July 5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Anime Expo is the largest anime convention in North America, drawing over 100,000 fans to the Los Angeles Convention Center each summer. The 2026 edition runs July 2-5 across all four days, with a massive 340,000-square-foot Exhibit Hall, Artist Alley, J-Pop and ani-song concerts, industry panels, anime premieres, cosplay competitions, autograph sessions, and gaming areas. The convention is organized by the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation and runs continuously across all four days. Each day brings different programming, exclusive announcements, and guests from across the anime, manga, and J-Pop industries. Saturday and Sunday draw the largest crowds; Thursday and Friday move at a more manageable pace for exhibit hall access. The Los Angeles Convention Center is located at 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015, steps from the EXPO/Convention Center Metro station. Badge pickup opens before the convention; pick yours up early to avoid lines. Tickets are available at anime-expo.org. Single-day and four-day badges are offered, with four-day badges providing the best value for full-weekend attendees.

Coming Soon

30 Gathering

4 days away

Smorgasburg Los Angeles — July 2026

In 5 days · Jul 5 Free admission ROW DTLA, 777 S Alameda St, Los An…

Smorgasburg Los Angeles runs every Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM at ROW DTLA, an open-air market and arts complex in the warehouse district south of the Arts District. The event is a West Coast outpost of the Brooklyn original — the largest weekly open-air food market in the country. On any given Sunday there are 50 to 80 food vendors, almost all of them small independent operations selling a single signature item. The variety is genuinely broad: Japanese milk bread, birria tacos, Nashville hot chicken, Hawaiian poke, Filipino ube desserts, Korean corn dogs, birria ramen, artisanal ice cream. Many vendors are pre-restaurant — this is where they test concepts before opening a brick-and-mortar. The complex also hosts design, vintage, and craft vendors alongside the food. Seating is spread across the open plaza. It operates rain or shine year-round. ROW DTLA is at 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles. Parking is free on the property. Metro Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District station is a 10-minute walk. Admission is free. Budget $20–40 for food.

Macross: Do You Remember Love? -- First Official U.S. Theatrical Screening

Coming Soon

45 Gathering

4 days away

Macross: Do You Remember Love? -- First Official U.S. Theatrical Screening

In 5 days · Jul 5 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, C…

The film that defined the Macross franchise gets its first official US theatrical run since its original release. Not the streaming version. A theater, the original print, and an audience that knows every frame. The film itself is a theatrical retelling of the original Super Dimension Fortress Macross television series, condensed into a feature-length experience that blends mecha warfare, a love triangle, and the premise that music can end a galactic war. Directed by Noboru Ishiguro and Shoji Kawamori, the film is considered a benchmark of 1980s anime production. Its space battle sequences and character animation set standards that influenced a generation of animators. The soundtrack -- particularly Mari Iijima's original performances of Do You Remember Love? and My Boyfriend Is a Pilot -- became foundational texts of anime music culture. Worth it? Who it's for: If you have watched any Macross series, listened to Mari Iijima, or know what Valkyrie fighters are, this screening is for you -- and for the next 40 years, it will be one of those events you either attended or missed. Classic anime collector culture prizes theatrical screenings of foundational films above almost any contemporary release because of the rarity. This is a once-in-a-lifetime screening, not a revival. It is the first official time. The Novo is a 2,300-seat venue; tickets are limited. What to know before you go: The screening is Sunday July 5, 2026 at noon at The Novo by Microsoft, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles. This is adjacent to Anime Expo 2026 (July 2-5 at LACC), making it a natural anchor for AX attendees. A BIGWEST Macross panel precedes the screening at Anime Expo (July 2, 1 PM, Room 511ABC at LACC). The Novo is walkable from the Convention Center. Buy tickets well in advance -- the collector community for this film is global, not local, and demand will exceed venue capacity. The Macross: Do You Remember Love? theatrical screening is the kind of event the anime community has waited for longer than most of its members have been alive. When licensing barriers fall, they sometimes fall for a single moment. This is that moment. July 5, 2026, The Novo, Los Angeles.

Coming Soon

4 days away

Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres

In 5 days · Jul 5 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, …

The Padres bring the loudest visiting fans in the NL West — this one has a different edge than a regular home game. Dodger Stadium sits above Chavez Ravine with the San Gabriel Mountains framing the outfield and 56,000 seats that fill up for a reason. The Dodgers have been the cultural heartbeat of Los Angeles for decades, and a night at the Stadium is one of the few places in the city where strangers genuinely talk to each other. Gates open two hours before first pitch, which matters. Batting practice at Dodger Stadium is worth arriving early for — players are accessible, the park is quiet, and the light across the infield is different before the crowd fills in. Dodger Dogs have been a point of pride and debate since 1962. The loaded nachos are not a lesser option. The third-base pavilion gets loud faster than anywhere else in the park. The fan base is multi-generational and genuinely diverse — Koreatown, East LA, the Valley, and transplants from every other MLB city all show up. What ties it together is that most people who love the Dodgers really love the Dodgers. Division rivals bring out the loudest crowds. Night games in summer are the best version of LA. Parking on-site is $35 (cash and card). Rideshare drop-off at the Elysian Park Ave gate is the cleaner move on a sell-out night. The Dodger Stadium Express runs from Union Station — $8 round trip, no traffic, no parking.

Coming Soon

5 days away

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies

In 6 days · Jul 6 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, …

Dodger Stadium sits above Chavez Ravine with the San Gabriel Mountains framing the outfield and 56,000 seats that fill up for a reason. The Dodgers have been the cultural heartbeat of Los Angeles for decades, and a night at the Stadium is one of the few places in the city where strangers genuinely talk to each other. Gates open two hours before first pitch, which matters. Batting practice at Dodger Stadium is worth arriving early for — players are accessible, the park is quiet, and the light across the infield is different before the crowd fills in. Dodger Dogs have been a point of pride and debate since 1962. The loaded nachos are not a lesser option. The third-base pavilion gets loud faster than anywhere else in the park. The fan base is multi-generational and genuinely diverse — Koreatown, East LA, the Valley, and transplants from every other MLB city all show up. What ties it together is that most people who love the Dodgers really love the Dodgers. Division rivals bring out the loudest crowds. Night games in summer are the best version of LA. Parking on-site is $35 (cash and card). Rideshare drop-off at the Elysian Park Ave gate is the cleaner move on a sell-out night. The Dodger Stadium Express runs from Union Station — $8 round trip, no traffic, no parking.

Coming Soon

6 days away

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies

In 7 days · Jul 7 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, …

Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival 2026

Coming Soon

10 Gathering

7 days away

Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival 2026

In 8 days · Jul 8 – Jul 9 815 E 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA …

Every summer, Little Tokyo comes back to life in the old way. The Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival runs July 8–9, 2026 at 815 East 1st Street — the ground floor of Little Tokyo, blocks from the Japanese Village Plaza, right at the center of the neighborhood's oldest streets. The temple has been marking Obon here for generations. The festival runs both days from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Saturday) and 2:00 PM to 8:30 PM (Sunday). Obon is a Buddhist observance of the dead — the tradition is to dance so the ancestors can find their way home. The odori circle forms around a yagura drum tower. Paper lanterns go up. The taiko anchors everything. It is one of the most Japanese-American things you can do in Los Angeles on a summer night. Outside the odori, there's food, games, and the particular warmth of a temple courtyard during the one week of year when the whole community shows up. Families who haven't seen each other since last Obon. Kids who have never done the dance before getting folded into the circle. The kind of evening that doesn't happen anywhere else in the city. Free admission. July 8–9, 2026 at the Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 815 E 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

Coming Soon

7 days away

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies

In 8 days · Jul 8 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, …

Coming Soon

8 days away

Downtown LA Art Walk — July 2026

In 9 days · Jul 9 Free Historic Core, Spring St & Main St…

The Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk happens on the second Thursday of every month from 6 to 10 PM across the Historic Core galleries, studios, and cultural spaces clustered on Spring Street and Main Street between 3rd and 9th. It has been running continuously since 2004 and draws between 5,000 and 10,000 people on a typical night. The format is self-guided. No wristband, no single entrance, no ticketed main stage. You walk. Galleries extend opening hours and host receptions, live music, and artist talks. Boutiques, bars, and restaurants along the route stay open late. Street art installations appear in parking lots and alleys. Pop-up vendors set up between gallery hops. The crowd skews young and creative — designers, photographers, muralists, and the people who follow them. It is one of the few monthly events in LA that reliably brings out the local art community rather than the art-adjacent tourist circuit. Parking is available in DTLA surface lots and garages. The nearest Metro stops are Pershing Square (B/D Lines) and 7th St/Metro Center (A/E/B/D Lines). Most people walk between venues. Wear comfortable shoes. The event is free to attend — individual galleries may have ticketed openings happening the same night.

Casa Mexico: Summer Salsa Concert -- La Verdad ft. Super DJ Robby

Coming Soon

9 days away

Casa Mexico: Summer Salsa Concert -- La Verdad ft. Super DJ Robby

In 10 days · Jul 10 501 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 900…

The Summer of Salsa has been drawing West Coast Latin music devotees to LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes for years. On July 10, La Verdad -- the premier West Coast Latin ensemble led by Gabriel Gonzalez -- takes the outdoor stage for a 7-11 p.m. set at 501 N Main St in downtown Los Angeles. Before the performance, Dancing 101 with Roberto offers a free beginner salsa lesson at 6 p.m. -- the kind of session where newcomers end up moving next to veterans by the end of the night, no hierarchy. Super DJ Robby opens and bridges the sets. Latin Gold Records curates a vinyl collection for the evening. This is not a concert you watch from a distance. The entire courtyard is a dance floor, the crowd spans first-timers to regulars who have been coming to this series for years, and the Plaza's open-air setting puts the city behind the stage. Free with RSVP. Food and beverages available for purchase on-site.

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles 2026 — Free Concerts at MacArthur Park

Coming Soon

72 Gathering

9 days away

Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles 2026 — Free Concerts at MacArthur Park

In 10 days · Jul 10 Free 2230 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 900…

MacArthur Park is one of Los Angeles's oldest public parks — a gathering place that has persisted through every era of the city's growth and every community that has lived around it. The Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles runs free outdoor concerts from June through October in the park's western section. The programming leans toward Latin, world music, and the genres that reflect the community surrounding the park. The artists are not headliners. They are musicians with serious credentials who tour internationally and play here because the Levitt network runs on quality, not visibility. The crowd that fills the pavilion on concert nights is primarily the neighborhood: Central American, Mexican, Filipino, Korean — everyone who lives within walking distance and knows that summer evenings in MacArthur Park mean something. People who find it for the first time arrive at something that doesn't need them. 2230 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057. Free. Summer and fall evenings. Check levitt.org/venues/los-angeles for the 2026 schedule.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks

Coming Soon

9 days away

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks

In 10 days · Jul 10 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, …

NL West division matchup with postseason implications. Dodger Stadium sits above Chavez Ravine with the San Gabriel Mountains framing the outfield and 56,000 seats that fill up for a reason. The Dodgers have been the cultural heartbeat of Los Angeles for decades, and a night at the Stadium is one of the few places in the city where strangers genuinely talk to each other. Gates open two hours before first pitch, which matters. Batting practice at Dodger Stadium is worth arriving early for — players are accessible, the park is quiet, and the light across the infield is different before the crowd fills in. Dodger Dogs have been a point of pride and debate since 1962. The loaded nachos are not a lesser option. The third-base pavilion gets loud faster than anywhere else in the park. The fan base is multi-generational and genuinely diverse — Koreatown, East LA, the Valley, and transplants from every other MLB city all show up. What ties it together is that most people who love the Dodgers really love the Dodgers. Division rivals bring out the loudest crowds. Night games in summer are the best version of LA. Parking on-site is $35 (cash and card). Rideshare drop-off at the Elysian Park Ave gate is the cleaner move on a sell-out night. The Dodger Stadium Express runs from Union Station — $8 round trip, no traffic, no parking.

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Grand Tournament — Los Angeles 2026

Coming Soon

43 Gathering

10 days away

Warhammer Age of Sigmar Grand Tournament — Los Angeles 2026

In 11 days · Jul 11 – Jul 12 Los Angeles, CA

Games Workshop's Warhammer Age of Sigmar Grand Tournament brings competitive miniature wargaming to the Los Angeles area in 2026, one of the major organized play events in the AoS calendar for the Western United States scene. Age of Sigmar GT events draw painters and competitors — in Warhammer, the two are inseparable. Armies must be painted to a minimum standard to participate in ranked events, which means the tables at a Grand Tournament are covered with hundreds of hours of miniature painting work alongside the competitive game-play. The combination of tactical game play and the visual spectacle of the painted armies makes Warhammer GT events genuinely compelling for spectators who have never touched a brush. The tournament runs 5-6 rounds of Swiss over two days at 2,000 points. Faction diversity at LA-area GT events is high — the Southern California meta is competitive and the player pool includes several nationally ranked players. Games Workshop sends support for major GT events, often including advance previews of upcoming releases. The LA Warhammer community is served by multiple hobby shops — Golfsmith's Hobby World in Anaheim, Giga-Bites in various locations, and a network of independent stores that organize smaller events. The Grand Tournament organizer is typically announced several months in advance through the Warhammer Community website and the LA Warhammer Facebook groups. Check community.games-workshop.com for confirmed event details, registration, and army list submission requirements for the 2026 Grand Tournament.

Los Angeles Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026

Coming Soon

10 days away

Los Angeles Summer International Open IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2026

In 11 days · Jul 11 – Jul 12 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, C…

The International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation believes the mat is a meritocracy — and this tournament is where that belief becomes observable. The IBJJF Los Angeles Summer International Open brings hundreds of competitors from across Southern California and beyond to the Los Angeles Convention Center for two days of sanctioned gi competition. Divisions span all belt levels, ages, and weight classes. On any given Saturday, the competitor who trained in a Fontana garage is rolling against someone from one of the most decorated academies in West Hollywood. The belt is the only credential that matters once the timer starts. Spectators enter free. There is no badge required, no pre-registration. You walk into South Hall J and find a mat. The room sounds like a gym — quiet focused intensity interrupted by the tap of a submission — and then the next match begins. If you have trained for any amount of time and want to understand what competitive BJJ looks like when it's taken seriously, this is the room that shows you. The competitors know exactly where they stand in their weight class. Everyone in the building knows exactly why they're there. Held July 11–12, 2026. Los Angeles Convention Center, South Hall J, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Free spectator admission. Athlete registration through IBJJF. Parking $30.

Immersive Disney Animation — Los Angeles

Coming Soon

17 Gathering

10 days away

Immersive Disney Animation — Los Angeles

In 11 days · Jul 11 From $45 Lighthouse ArtSpace, 6060 Center D…

Walk through Disney's most iconic animated films rendered floor-to-ceiling at massive scale. The Immersive Disney Animation experience at Lighthouse ArtSpace redesigns the classics for a walkthrough format — Fantasia, Lion King, Sleeping Beauty, and more, all transformed into something that feels new. Give yourself 90 minutes. The final room alone is worth it.

Coming Soon

13 Gathering

10 days away

Los Angeles Zine Fest 2026 (LAZF)

In 11 days · Jul 11 Free admission 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 9…

The Los Angeles Zine Fest is one of the oldest and most beloved zine fairs in the country, gathering independent publishers, artists, and writers for a day of handmade media, radical publishing, and community connection. LAZF has been running annually since 2010 and has grown into a touchstone event for Los Angeles's independent arts and publishing scene. Tabling artists come from across the country to show their work at LAZF: personal essays, poetry, political commentary, visual art, comics, fiction, and hybrids of all of these in formats ranging from hand-stitched booklets to risograph-printed collections. Admission is always free. Every zine at the event is priced accessibly. The Fest also includes workshops, readings, and community programming that extend the experience beyond the table hall. Check lazinefest.com for the 2026 venue and date announcement — the Fest has moved locations across LA in recent years and typically announces early in the year. Bring cash, small bills, and a bag. Plan to spend two to three hours minimum browsing tables. LAZF is the entry point for anyone who wants to understand what Los Angeles's independent creative community is actually making.

Coming Soon

29 Gathering

10 days away

Lotus Festival — Echo Park 2026

In 11 days · Jul 11 – Jul 12 Echo Park Lake, 751 Echo Park Ave,…

The Lotus Festival at Echo Park Lake is one of the most distinctly Los Angeles events on the annual calendar — a free public celebration in a neighborhood park where the lake surface is covered in blooming lotus flowers each July, combined with a multi-day Asian Pacific cultural festival that has been running since 1978. Echo Park Lake's lotus beds bloom through July and early August, and the festival celebrates that bloom alongside programming that reflects the diverse Asian Pacific communities of the Echo Park and Silver Lake neighborhoods. Dragon boat racing on the lake is the visual centerpiece — traditional wooden dragon boats staffed by community teams race across the water against the backdrop of the lotus flowers and the downtown LA skyline. Cultural performances on the lakeside stage cover the full range of Asian Pacific heritage represented in the surrounding community: Filipino folk dance, Japanese taiko, Korean traditional music, Chinese opera, Hawaiian hula, and contemporary Asian American artists. The food vendor area brings the neighborhood's community organizations and small businesses together around dishes that span the full range of Asian Pacific cuisine. Echo Park Lake is at 751 Echo Park Ave in Echo Park, Los Angeles. Metro accessible via the Red Line (MacArthur Park/Westlake Station) and multiple bus routes. Street parking fills quickly; Metro is recommended. The festival is free to attend; dragon boat race sponsorships and food vendors are individually priced.

Coming Soon

10 days away

Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour

In 11 days · Jul 11 2700 N. Vermont Ave, Greek Theatre…

Stand-up comedy in a live room is a different contract than the special — the crowd is visible, the silence lands differently, and this is the version that doesn't get edited. Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour performs at Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on July 11, 2026. 18+. The people who were in the room at a show like this laugh differently when they hear the material again — they were there when it was made.

Lost in Dreams Festival 2026 — Los Angeles

Coming Soon

10 days away

Lost in Dreams Festival 2026 — Los Angeles

In 11 days · Jul 11 – Jul 12 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA …

Lost in Dreams is the premier melodic bass and progressive house music festival in Los Angeles, returning to LA State Historic Park on July 11-12, 2026. Produced by Insomniac Events, the festival gathers over 30 performers across multiple stages set inside one of LA's most iconic outdoor venues. The 2026 lineup features Grammy-nominated Porter Robinson alongside Louis The Child, Audien, Seven Lions, and a hand-picked roster of melodic bass artists who have defined the genre over the past decade. The festival atmosphere blends euphoric soundscapes with large-scale art installations, creating an immersive environment that goes well beyond a standard concert experience. LA State Historic Park sits at 1245 N Spring St, adjacent to the LA River and close to Chinatown and Lincoln Heights. Metro Gold Line (Heritage Square/Arroyo) provides direct access, and Uber/Lyft drop-off zones are designated at the venue entrance. Doors open at 4 PM each day; performances run until 11 PM. Tickets are available through AXS in General Admission and VIP tiers. VIP includes dedicated viewing areas, air-conditioned lounges, and premium food and bar access. This is an 18+ event (21+ for alcohol access). Both single-day (Saturday or Sunday) and two-day passes are available. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a light jacket for the evening hours, and arrive early for the best viewing positions. Food vendors, merchandise stands, and water refill stations are stationed throughout the grounds.

Little Tokyo Anime and Culture Night -- Los Angeles July 2026

Coming Soon

65 Gathering

10 days away

Little Tokyo Anime and Culture Night -- Los Angeles July 2026

In 11 days · Jul 11 327 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles is the oldest Japanese American community in the country and on weekend evenings it functions as the unofficial gathering point for LA-area anime and Japanese culture fans. The stretch of 1st and 2nd Street between Central and Alameda runs izakayas, ramen shops, Anime Jungle with dedicated anime merchandise, Kinokuniya Books, and coffee shops where people sit for hours discussing shows. The monthly Anime and Culture Night draws the community that lives here year-round, not just the convention crowd that shows up twice a year. Street performers, pop-up cosplay groups, and informal meetups fill the sidewalks from early evening into the night. Browse Anime Jungle for figures, tapestries, and limited releases. Kinokuniya carries Japanese-language manga, artbooks, and music releases alongside English-language anime. The ramen spots fill up fast. Arriving by 6:30pm avoids the longest waits at Ichiran, Daikokuya, and Shin-Sen-Gumi. The Metro Gold Line stops at Little Tokyo/Arts District station. Street parking is available on surrounding blocks. No ticket or registration required. Monthly on the second Saturday.

Coming Soon

10 days away

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks

In 11 days · Jul 11 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, …

There's more here for you.

Falkor finds the events matched to your exact taste — not just what's popular.

See what's for you

Things to Do in Los Angeles

Leaving Falkor