A Conversation With THE-DREAM at the Grammy Museum

Some songwriters are better known through their hits than their faces, and THE-DREAM is a prime example. On Monday, October 26, the Grammy Museum at L.A. Live gives him a chair and an audience for an evening of conversation about how those songs get made. If you are scanning for things to do in Los Angeles that go deeper than a standard concert, a talk like this is a good pick.

When: Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:30 PM Where: Grammy Museum LA Live, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Doors: 7:00 PM for non-members, 6:30 PM member check-in Tickets: Via the Universe listing in the sources

What the evening is about

The museum describes THE-DREAM as a nine-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and artist. His catalog runs through some of the biggest pop and R&B records of the last twenty years, including "Umbrella," "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" and "Baby." He also has a credit on Beyonce's Cowboy Carter, which won Album of the Year.

The occasion is the release of Love/Hate II, the sequel to his 2007 debut. The museum says the project looks at love as it is lived now, messy and complicated. Expect the conversation to cover how he approaches writing, how he works with other artists, and what brought him back to his own records after so long. The first single is "Bring That Body."

The room

The talk happens in the Clive Davis Theater, an intimate 200-seat space inside the museum. That size means a close view of the stage from most seats, and it also means tickets are limited. Museum members get an earlier check-in.

Practical info

Plan around the museum's rules, because they are strict. Only bags 9 inches by 6 inches or smaller are allowed. Vinyl, memorabilia and gifts stay outside, and cameras and professional photo or video gear are not permitted. There is no re-entry once you leave. Bring a valid physical ID for check-in, since tickets are non-transferable and resale is prohibited. Price was not listed in the sources we checked, so confirm it on the ticket page before you go.

L.A. Live sits in Downtown, close to the Metro A and E lines at Pico Station, and the surrounding blocks have plenty of garages and restaurants for a bite before doors. Evenings in the area run busy, so give yourself time to park. It also fits neatly into a week of LA events this weekend and the days after, if you are building a few nights out around Downtown.

For more music and culture picks, browse the arts and culture listings or the Downtown guide.