DAY DATE: Afrobeats Open-Air Kickback at Academy LA

Most Saturday night plans in Hollywood start after dark. This one starts at 3 PM, outside, with the sun still out. DAY DATE: Afrobeats Open-Air Kickback, Los Angeles 3PM takes over the outdoor space at Academy LA on Saturday, October 24, and runs until 9 PM. If you keep a running list of things to do LA nightlife style but want something that wraps up before a late-night commitment, this fits.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 3 PM to 9 PM Where: Academy LA (Outdoor), 6021 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA Tickets: $0.00 to $33.85 on Eventbrite

What to expect

The promoter describes the afternoon as Afrobeats and amapiano flowing into timeless anthems, from dancehall and soca to hip-hop and R&B. The tagline is "Come for the music, stay for the sunset," and the promo photo backs that up: disco balls strung under the trees, canopy shades overhead and a crowd mixing at long tables near the stage.

That lineup of genres matters. Afrobeats and amapiano set the pace, then the set reaches back for the throwback records that get a whole patio singing. It is a day party built for dancing and for hanging out, with room to circulate instead of a packed dance floor.

Planning your day

The listed price range starts at $0.00 and goes up to $33.85, so the cost depends on which ticket tier you pick. Check the Eventbrite page for what each tier includes before you buy, and for the age policy and entry rules, since the listing does not spell them out here.

Academy LA sits on Hollywood Boulevard, so rideshare or the Metro B Line toward Hollywood are the easiest ways in. Parking nearby fills up on event days, and a 3 PM start means early arrivals get the best of the daylight and the shade.

An outdoor afternoon also means dressing for the weather. October in LA can swing from warm in the sun to cool once it dips behind the buildings, so a light layer is worth carrying.

More in Hollywood

If you are mapping out things happening in Hollywood this month, this is one of the easier ones to fit in around other plans. Browse more nightlife events across the city, or see what else is on in the Hollywood neighborhood.