Flying Lotus at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood

Few artists have shaped Los Angeles electronic music the way Flying Lotus has. The producer, born Steven Ellison, built a catalog that folds jazz, hip-hop, ambient and club music into one restless sound, and he runs the Brainfeeder label that put a whole local scene on the map. On October 23 he brings that world to The Fonda Theatre, which makes it one of the more interesting entries for anyone searching for EDM in Los Angeles this fall.

When: Friday, October 23, 2026 Where: The Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood Tickets: Through Ticketmaster (link below)

What to expect

A Flying Lotus show is not a standard festival-style DJ set. His live performances tend to blend his own productions with edits, visuals and sudden left turns, so the night moves between slow, warped grooves and heavy low-end. Fans of beat-driven, experimental electronic music will feel at home, and so will anyone who likes their dance floor a little strange.

The Fonda is a good room for that. It is a mid-sized theater with a proper stage and sound system, close enough to the artist that the visual and detail work in a set like this actually registers. If you prefer sound-first shows over wall-to-wall bass drops, this is the kind of booking that rewards paying attention.

Planning your night

The listed start time for this event is a placeholder, so check the Ticketmaster page for doors and set times before you head out. Ticket prices were not published on the source listing, so confirm the current price and any fees at checkout.

Hollywood Boulevard parking fills quickly on show nights. Paid lots and garages sit along the boulevard and the side streets, and the Metro B Line stops at Hollywood/Vine, a short walk east of the venue. A rideshare drop-off near Gower is the easiest way to avoid the post-show scramble.

If you are making a night of it, the neighborhood is dense with food and drinks before or after the show, and there are plenty of things happening in Hollywood on any given weekend. Browse our EDM listings for more shows around the city, or see the Hollywood neighborhood page for other nearby events.

Quick take

Flying Lotus is a local figure with a national following, and a Fonda date is an easy one to recommend for fans of left-field electronic music. Book early if you plan to go, and plan your ride in advance.