Arts, Culture, Theatre & Concerts in Los Angeles

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.

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.

PST ART Weekend: Hollywood to Expo Park (Nov. 16-17)
PST ART Weekends make it easy to explore the diversity of exhibitions and programming that make up Art & Science Collide. Over six weekends this fall, presenting partners are teaming up to offer a full slate of events. During Hollywood to Expo Park, you can experience pigeons with backpacks monitoring air pollution; a 12-hour experimental music festival and other unique programs from renowned institutions like the Griffith Observatory, LACMA, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and more.

Les Talens Lyriques - Zipper Hall (Nov. 13)
Infinite Possibilities: An Evening of Awe & Wonder - LACMA (Nov. 14)
LA Phil: Noon to Midnight - WDCH (Nov. 16)
Opening Doors: Tonality - Caltech (Nov. 16)
Food & Toy Drive - La Plaza de Cultura y Artes (Nov. 17)

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Theater

From local independent theaters to Broadway blockbusters, there is no better city in the country to experience live theater than Los Angeles. For a roundup of current and upcoming productions, visit the Discover LA Events page.

LA Opera: Romeo and Juliet - Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (Nov. 14 & 17)
Now through November 23, LA Opera presents Romeo and Juliet at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Filled with gorgeous love duets, Charles Gounod’s romantic score is led by famed Venezuelan conductor Domingo Hindoyan and LA Opera's Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados. Rising stars Duke Kim and Amina Edris make their LA debuts as the star-crossed lovers, with Justin Austin debuting as Mercutio and company favorite Craig Colclough as Lord Capulet. The lavish production is designed by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Ian Judge.

American Idiot - Mark Taper Forum (through Nov. 16)
Waiting for Godot - Geffen Playhouse (Nov. 6 - Dec. 15)
La Cage aux Folles - Pasadena Playhouse (Nov. 12 - Dec. 13)
LA Dance Project: Resonance - Barnsdall Art Park (Nov. 16-17)
Sandra Tsing Loh: I'll Burn That Bridge When I Come to It - Odyssey Theatre (Nov. 16-23)

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Concerts

In Los Angeles, the onset of winter doesn’t mean an end to music festivals. With its vibrant scene and year-round magnificent weather, LA continues to host multi-act gatherings both indoors and outside through November, including the Mates Festival at The Bellwether; and the inaugural Dirty Fest at historic Catch One. From intimate performances to arena concerts, read on for the best shows the week of November 11.

Camp Flog Gnaw - Dodger Stadium (Nov. 16-17)
For Camp Flog Gnaw, Tyler, the Creator turns Tyler, the Curator, selecting top-tier hip-hop talent for this two-day spectacular complete with carnival games and rides. Marking its tenth edition, this outdoor festival could only happen in a city with year-round weather like LA. Along with former Odd Future members Tyler, Earl Sweatshirt, Domo Genesis, Syd, and Mike G, there are big names like Playboi Carti, Sexyy Red and Andre 3000 performing his ambient solo debut New Blue Sun. There’ll also be Erykah Badu, Kaytranada, Doechii and many more plus a tribute to late legend MF Doom (details TBA).

Sting 3.0 Tour - The Wiltern (Nov. 12-13 & 15-17)
Manchester Orchestra & Thrice - Hollywood Palladium (Nov. 13)
Nico Vega - Troubadour (Nov. 14)
Sabrina Carpenter - Crypto.com Arena (Nov. 15)
Dirty Fest - Catch One (Nov. 16)

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