BEGIN, Okinawan Band Live in Redondo Beach

On Saturday, October 31, the South Bay gets a concert that doesn't show up on most lists of LA concerts: BEGIN, the folk pop/rock band from Okinawa, Japan, playing the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The Okinawa Association of America is presenting it, and the organizer describes it as the band's long-awaited Los Angeles debut and a one-night-only performance.

When: Saturday, October 31, 2026, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM Where: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Ages: All ages Presented by: Okinawa Association of America, Inc. (OAA)

Who is BEGIN?

BEGIN has been making music for more than 30 years, and its sound is rooted in Okinawa. The band blends traditional island sounds with straightforward pop and rock songwriting, and its songs return again and again to home, resilience and community. The poster for this show gives a sense of the sound: a keyboard, a guitar and a sanshin, the three-stringed instrument that anchors Okinawan folk music, all on one stage.

For many in the Okinawan diaspora, that music carries real weight. The organizer says it has resonated across generations and around the world, which is part of why this concert is being treated as a milestone for the community rather than just another night out.

Part of the Road to Taikai

The performance is a centerpiece of the OAA's "Road to Taikai" celebration, which honors Okinawan culture, identity and global connection. If you're building a list of things to do in Los Angeles around Halloween weekend, this is a different kind of plan: an afternoon of live music with a cultural story behind it, and no costume required.

What to expect

Expect a daytime show, since the listing runs from 2 to 5 in the afternoon. It is open to all ages, so families and multiple generations can attend together. The organizer hasn't published a setlist, and this page doesn't list a guest lineup, so treat BEGIN as the sole act unless the OAA announces more.

Getting there and practical info

The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center sits on Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Redondo Beach, in the South Bay about 20 miles from downtown. Driving is the easiest way in, and Halloween weekend traffic on the 405 can be heavy, so leave some buffer.

Ticket pricing and admission details were not published on the source listing. Local Anchor advises confirming the date, time and admission directly with the organizer before making plans, so check with the Okinawa Association of America or the Local Anchor listing before you go. If you're already looking at LA events this weekend, browse more on our concerts page or see what else is happening across LA neighborhoods.