Markus Schulz at Avalon Hollywood

Markus Schulz brings his trance sound to Avalon Hollywood on Saturday, January 2, 2027, billed as a New Year's Weekend night with an "open to close" set. That means one headliner holding the room from the first hour to the last, which is a different kind of night than a stacked multi-act bill. For anyone tracking EDM in Los Angeles this winter, it is an easy one to circle.

When: Saturday, January 2, 2027, 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM Where: Avalon Hollywood, 1735 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Ages: 21+ Tickets: Through the official Avalon Hollywood event page

What to expect

Schulz is a long-running trance and progressive DJ who runs the Coldharbour Recordings label, and an open-to-close format gives him room to build a night rather than squeeze a hit parade into an hour. Expect long transitions, melodic builds and the kind of slow climb that trance crowds come for. The flyer promises the full night from him alone, so plan on pacing yourself.

The date also falls on the first Saturday of the new year, so the room is likely to read as a holiday-weekend crowd. Avalon has a long history of hosting big-name electronic acts, and its main floor is built for exactly this style of set.

Getting there

Avalon sits on Vine Street just south of Hollywood Boulevard, right in the middle of the neighborhood's nightlife strip. If you are looking for things happening in Hollywood on a winter weekend, the area has plenty of food within walking distance before doors. Street parking is limited and paid lots fill early on weekends, so rideshare or the nearby Metro B Line stop at Hollywood and Vine are the simpler options.

Doors are listed at 10:00 PM and the event page shows a 2:00 AM end. The venue is 21+ only, so bring a valid government ID. No price was listed on the venue's page at the time of writing, so check the official event page for current ticket availability and pricing before you head over.

Make a night of it

Arriving earlier gets you through the line before the room fills and lets you settle in before the headliner's first track. Since this is a single-artist set, there is no reason to rush in at midnight to catch a particular slot: the whole night is the slot. Dress for a warm, packed dance floor and keep a layer for the walk back out onto Vine Street afterward.

If you want to see what else is coming up, browse the full list of upcoming shows on the EDM events page or the Hollywood neighborhood page.