The Jayhawks at The Bellwether, Dec 12

Forty years is a long run for any band, and The Jayhawks have spent it making harmony-heavy roots rock that sits somewhere between country, folk and power pop. On Saturday, December 12, 2026, the Minneapolis group brings its Sanctuary Park Tour: Celebrating 40 Years to The Bellwether, a few blocks from the heart of Downtown LA. Mary Gauthier is also listed on the bill.

When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 8:00 PM Where: The Bellwether, 333 S Boylston St, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Tickets: Through Ticketmaster (see the link below for current pricing)

What to expect

The Jayhawks are one of the groups people point to when they talk about Americana before the word caught on. Their songs lean on close two- and three-part vocals, jangling guitars and melodies that stay with you after the last chorus. An anniversary tour gives a band like this a reason to look across the whole catalog, so expect a night that moves between the earlier records and the newer material. The exact set list has not been published, so treat any specific song as a hope rather than a promise.

Mary Gauthier is listed alongside them. She is a singer-songwriter known for plain-spoken, story-driven songs, which makes for a natural pairing with a band that values craft over volume. If you like your shows built around songwriting, that combination is the draw here.

Planning your night

This is a seated-or-standing question the venue answers, not us, so check the ticket page for the configuration before you buy. Doors and set times can shift, and the listed 8:00 PM start is the time the ticket seller gives. Plan to arrive early enough to find parking and get inside before the first act.

Downtown has plenty of paid lots and garages, and the Metro makes the trip easy if you would rather skip the drive home. Check Metro trip planning for your route, since a rail or bus ride can beat late-night parking. Eating nearby before the doors open is easy, with plenty of restaurants within walking distance.

For anyone sorting through concerts in Los Angeles this winter, a 40th anniversary show from a band with this much history is a safe bet. It also fits neatly into a December of live music in Los Angeles, when the calendar fills up quickly and good seats go fast.

Browse more shows on our concerts page or see what else is happening in Downtown LA. Tickets and the latest details are on the Ticketmaster event page.