Destiny of Desire at Mark Taper Forum, Dec 12

Destiny of Desire returns to the Mark Taper Forum on Saturday, December 12, 2026, with a 2:00 PM curtain. A Saturday matinee leaves the evening free, which makes it one of the easier ways to fit live theatre into a December weekend. If you are sorting through things to do in Los Angeles before the holidays, this one belongs on the shortlist.

When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2:00 PM

Where: Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Tickets: through Ticketmaster, linked below

What to expect

The ticketing listing files the show under Arts and Theatre as performance art. What we can confirm is the date, time, venue and ticket links. The listing gives no cast list, running time or program note, so check the ticket page for current details before you go. We would rather say that plainly than guess at the artistic specifics.

The Taper is among the more intimate rooms in the city. The seating wraps around the stage, so even the back rows sit close to the performers. That closeness suits new plays and experimental work, which is much of what the Taper is known for.

Making an afternoon of it

A 2:00 PM start gives you time for a late lunch on Bunker Hill first. Afterward, walk through Grand Park or catch an early dinner downtown. Saturday afternoons are busier than Sunday ones around the Music Center, so give yourself a little extra time on the way in.

Getting there

The Music Center sits at Grand Avenue and 1st Street. Metro's B and D lines stop at Civic Center/Grand Park, a short uphill walk from the plaza. Parking is available in the Music Center garage and nearby lots, and it fills up on show days. Leave time to park, collect your tickets and settle into your seat.

Before you buy

The listing carries more than one link for this production, which usually means separate performances. Compare dates on the page so you book the 2:00 PM show on the 12th. To see what else is on the calendar, browse upcoming events in Los Angeles on our arts and culture page. It is also worth a look when you are planning around LA events this weekend.

Seats for a weekend matinee tend to go as the holidays get closer. The official ticket page is the place to confirm the final start time, late-seating rules and accessibility options before you head downtown.