Epik High at The Novo in Downtown LA

Epik High are playing The Novo on Thursday, October 15, 2026. If you are putting together a list of concerts in Los Angeles for the middle of the month, this one deserves a spot, especially if you grew up on Korean hip-hop or only just found it.

Who is Epik High

Epik High is a three-man group out of Seoul: Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz. They have been making records since the early 2000s, and they are one of the acts most often credited with proving that Korean hip-hop could carry thoughtful lyrics, live-band warmth and big pop hooks in the same song. Tablo does most of the introspective, literary rapping. Mithra Jin brings the harder, punchier delivery. Tukutz handles the production that ties it together.

Their catalog moves between hip-hop, R&B, indie-leaning ballads and electronic textures, so a headline set tends to feel like a full-length story rather than a string of singles. Fans of the group also know them for their guest lists, which over the years have pulled in singers and rappers from across the Korean music scene.

What to expect at The Novo

The Novo sits at L.A. Live in downtown, a standing-room club with a balcony and good sightlines for a mid-sized show. Epik High has a loyal following in Southern California, and nights like this tend to be loud with singalongs in Korean and English alike. It is the kind of live music Los Angeles audiences show up early for.

Plan your night

When: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Where: The Novo, downtown Los Angeles Tickets: Through Ticketmaster, linked below

The listing does not publish a confirmed set time or price on the page we could reach, so check the Ticketmaster page for current pricing, door time and any age restrictions before you go. Plan to arrive early for parking and security, since L.A. Live garages fill up quickly on show nights. The Metro A and E Lines stop a short walk away at Pico Station, which is an easy way to skip the garage entirely.

If you are building out an LA events this weekend list, Thursday is a fine place to start a long weekend. For more nearby shows, browse our downtown LA neighborhood page and the concerts category.