Arts & Culture, Concerts and Family Fun in LA

There's always something exciting happening in Los Angeles! From cultural events to superstar concerts, exciting nightlife and world-class sports, Discover LA is your go-to source for the latest and greatest in LA.

Now through Jan. 31, 2025, locals and visitors alike can take advantage of special offers such as free breakfast, free parking and a free third night to turn attending an event into an extended stay! With offers from dozens of premier properties across the city, the Now Playing hotel promotion makes it even more affordable to experience the best of the City of Angels.

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Arts & Culture

Los Angeles is home to a world-class collection of museums and cultural attractions. Best of all, you can view masterpieces at LA museums for free! From automotive to natural history museums, read our guide to more than 20 of the best museums in LA with free admission.

• Cinespia: The Nightmare Before Christmas (Aug. 24)
• Scream for "Summerween" with Tim Burton’s beloved holiday mash-up, The Nightmare Before Christmas! You don’t know Jack until you’ve experienced the spooky classic at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, presented by Cinespia with a festive photo booth, holly jolly candy and concessions favorites, and an Oogie Boogie dance party you’ll have to see to believe.The Big Lebowski in 4K - Academy Museum (Aug. 22)
• Jazz at LACMA: Benn Clatworthy & System 6 (Aug. 23)
• Grand Performances: Chucho Ponce y Los Daddys (Aug. 24)
• Off the 405: Woods - Getty Center (Aug. 24)
• Introduction to Blacksmithing - Craft Contemporary (Aug. 24)

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Concerts

A spectacular summer of outdoor LA concerts continues with must-sees like local indie luminaries The Marías over two nights at Hollywood Forever Cemetery; Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Def Leppard and Journey at SoFi Stadium; country star Kane Brown at BMO Stadium; and the annual Festival La Ballona in Culver City. Indoor highlights this week include New Zealand cult fave Princess Chelsea at the Lodge Room, Afrobeats rising star Victony at The Roxy, and a triple bill of mighty metal stalwarts – Lamb of God, Mastodon and Kerry King – at Kia Forum.

• Olivia Rodrigo - Intuit Dome (Aug. 20-21)
• Following four sold-out shows at Kia Forum, Olivia Rodrigo brings her GUTS World Tour to Inglewood’s spectacular new Intuit Dome on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 20-21! Be sure to arrive early for ‘90s alt rock icons The Breeders.Kings of Leon - Kia Forum (Aug. 22)
• The Marías - Hollywood Forever (Aug. 23)
• Fiesta La Ballona - Culver City (Aug. 23-25)
• Kane Brown - BMO Stadium (Aug. 24)
• Def Leppard & Journey - SoFi Stadium (Aug. 25)

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Family

Whether you’re looking for educational activities, entertainment, or just want to enjoy the great outdoors, LA has it all - and it’s at your fingertips all year long. Here’s a look at top family-friendly and super fun things to do in the City of Angels.

• The Natural World of Studio Ghibli - The Ford (Aug. 23-25)
• The Ford presents The Natural World of Studio Ghibli, a celebration of the acclaimed animation studio's explorations of natural environments, our relationship with nature, and the spiritual aspects of the natural world. Experience three classic Hayao Miyazaki films, screened in Japanese with English subtitles, surrounded by the outdoor beauty of The Ford:Aug. 23: Princess Mononoke
• Aug. 24: Spirited Away
• Aug. 25: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Other family-friendly events this week include:

• LA Zoo Friday Nights (Aug. 23)
• Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: The Afterlife Experience - Ovation Hollywood (opens Aug. 23)
• Akeelah and the Bee - Academy Museum (Aug. 24)
• Ponyo - New Beverly Cinema (Aug. 24-25)
• Snow Skin Mooncakes - The Huntington (Aug. 24)

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