Seth MacFarlane's New Year's Celebration

Seth MacFarlane is trading the writers' room for the bandstand this holiday week. He and his orchestra play two nights at Blue Note Los Angeles on Sunset Boulevard, a New Year's celebration that lands right between Christmas and the countdown. For anyone building a list of concerts in Los Angeles to close out 2026, it is an unusual and very Hollywood pick.

When: Wednesday, December 30, 2026 at 7 PM, and Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 8 PM Where: Blue Note Los Angeles, 6372 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Price: $18.91 to $101.13, depending on the night and seat Tickets: TicketWeb

What to expect

The listing bills the show as "A New Year's Celebration with Seth MacFarlane & His Orchestra" and files it under music and jazz. MacFarlane is best known as the creator of animated comedies, but he is also a singer with a long-running love of classic big-band standards, so a night with a full orchestra fits him well. The listing does not name a setlist, an opening act or guests, and this page will not guess at them. Check the ticket page closer to the date for any changes to the lineup.

Two nights means two chances. The December 30 show is the earlier, quieter option, while December 31 is the one for people who want to be in a room full of music as the year turns over. The ticket listing gives start times only, so confirm when doors open with the venue before you plan dinner.

The room

Blue Note Los Angeles is the club's West Coast home, set inside the Hollywood complex that also holds the Cinerama Dome. It is a seated supper-club style room rather than a standing crowd, so a New Year's show here feels closer to a night out at the table than a packed general admission floor. Table seating comes with a food or drink minimum, and bar seating asks for at least one drink. Our Blue Note Los Angeles venue page has the house details.

Getting there

The club sits on Sunset Boulevard near Vine, an easy rideshare drop-off and a short walk from the Metro B Line station at Hollywood and Vine. Parking is in the Cinerama Dome garage on Ivar Avenue. New Year's week brings heavier traffic and higher rideshare prices around Hollywood, so leave extra time, especially on the 31st.

If you like the idea of spending the last night of the year in a proper club instead of a crowded street party, this is one of the more charming things happening in Hollywood that week. Tickets for both nights are sold through TicketWeb, and the links are in the sources above. For more shows nearby, browse the concerts category and the Hollywood page.