Gary Numan at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood

Gary Numan has been making electronic music that sounds like the future since the late 1970s, and on Monday, November 16 he brings that sound to The Fonda Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. If you are scanning for EDM in Los Angeles this month, this one sits at the darker, more industrial end of the dial, and it is a rare chance to see a genuine synth pioneer in a room this size.

When: Monday, November 16, 2026, 8:00 PM Where: The Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles Tickets: Through Ticketmaster (price not listed at the time of writing)

Who is Gary Numan

Numan is the English singer and synthesizer player behind "Are 'Friends' Electric?" and "Cars", two records that helped define how pop could sound when it was built from keyboards and drum machines. Decades on, his work has leaned heavier and colder, with grinding synths and a dramatic, almost cinematic delivery. Plenty of electronic and industrial artists cite him as a starting point, which is why his shows tend to draw a mix of longtime fans and younger electronic crowds.

What to expect

Expect a show built around big synthesizer sounds, live drums and guitar, and a lot of dark stage lighting, as in the photo above. The set list has not been published here, so treat any specifics as unconfirmed until the venue or promoter posts them. If you only know the hits, that is fine: the older songs and the newer, heavier material usually sit side by side in his sets.

Getting there

The Fonda is a classic Hollywood theatre with a balcony and a standing floor, a few blocks from the Hollywood and Vine Metro B Line station. Parking nearby is paid and fills up on show nights, so a rideshare or the train is the easier move. Dinner on Hollywood Blvd before the show is simple, though it is worth booking ahead if you want to be inside by 8:00 PM.

For more nights like this one, browse the EDM events on the site, or see what else is on among the things happening in Hollywood this month. Looking beyond one neighborhood? Our list of things to do in Los Angeles is updated as new shows are announced.

Check the Ticketmaster listing for the latest on set times, door times and age policy before you head out.