Richard Thompson & Band at The Belasco

Richard Thompson is one of the great British guitarists and songwriters, and on Thursday, February 18, 2027, he brings his band to The Belasco on South Hill Street. If you keep a running list of concerts in Los Angeles worth planning around, a night with Thompson belongs on it. He is a founding guitarist of Fairport Convention, a long-running solo artist, and a player whose style is hard to confuse with anyone else's.

When: Thursday, February 18, 2027. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM. Where: The Belasco, 1050 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Tickets: Through Ticketmaster. No price is listed here, so check the ticket page.

What to expect

Thompson built his name on a mix of English folk, rock and sharp, often darkly funny songwriting, and on guitar work that moves from delicate fingerpicking to full electric attack. With his band behind him, expect the louder, fuller side of that catalogue. No setlist has been announced, so treat any guess about the songs as a guess. Fans of his long career will recognize that a Thompson night tends to range widely, and that is part of the draw.

The Belasco suits this kind of show. It is a historic theater with a proper stage, and it favors listening over shouting. For anyone shopping for live music Los Angeles audiences take seriously, a guitarist-songwriter in a room like this is a good match.

Seating and accessibility

This is a fully reserved, seated show. Pick your seats with care, because they are the seats you will have on the night. For accessibility questions or to request accommodation, the venue asks you to write to THEBELASCO@LIVENATION.COM or call (213) 531-0580.

Getting there

The Belasco sits in the South Park area of downtown Los Angeles, on Hill Street just south of the core. Metro rail stops in the area make transit a sensible choice on a weeknight, and it saves you the hunt for downtown parking. If you drive, look at nearby lots ahead of time and leave extra minutes for traffic. Doors open an hour before the show, which gives you time to find your seat, grab a drink and settle in before the band walks out.

Planning around it

February is a good month for a night out in the city, and this show lands on a Thursday, so dinner downtown beforehand is easy to build in. If you are collecting things to do in Los Angeles for the winter, pair this with a meal nearby and make an evening of it. Browse more shows on our concerts page and see what else is on around the city.