I Love Funk Festival at Pershing Square, Oct 24

Few bills in recent memory read like a funk and R&B hall of fame the way this one does. On Saturday, October 24, the I Love Funk Festival takes over Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles with Kool & The Gang, Zapp, The Sugarhill Gang, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Rose Royce, One Way and Dazz Band, with more acts promised on the poster. It is an easy pick for anyone building a list of things to do in Los Angeles this month.

When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2 PM to 11:30 PM Where: Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Ages: 21+ Cost: $24.59 to $93.44 depending on ticket tier Presented by: Happy Group

Who is on the bill

The flyer reads like a playlist of every cookout, wedding and roller rink you have ever been to. Kool & The Gang bring the "Celebration" and "Ladies Night" catalog, Zapp brings the talk-box bass that shaped decades of West Coast hip hop, and The Sugarhill Gang carry the songs that put rap on the radio. Rose Royce, One Way, Dazz Band and Evelyn "Champagne" King round out a lineup built for singing along.

The schedule runs from 2 PM to 11:30 PM, so this is a long afternoon-into-night day rather than a quick set. Pace yourself, and check Eventbrite closer to the date for set times.

What to expect

This is a festival, not a seated concert. Pershing Square is an open plaza in the middle of the city, so the vibe leans toward standing, dancing and moving between sets. If you are hunting for LA events this weekend that pull a multigenerational crowd, this one fits: expect longtime fans who know every horn line next to younger listeners who grew up sampling these records.

Tickets are 21+, so leave the family at home and bring a valid ID. Prices on Eventbrite run from $24.59 up to $93.44, and the flyer advertises a $39 ticket tier, so check which level is still available before you commit.

Getting there

Pershing Square sits at 532 S Olive St, directly above the Pershing Square Metro B and D Line station, which makes the train the least stressful way in. Parking garages are scattered around Downtown, but event-day rates climb and streets close around a big plaza show, so give yourself extra time if you drive. Rideshare drop-offs near Olive and 5th work well for the end of the night.

Downtown is full of places to eat before the first act, from Grand Central Market a few blocks away to sit-down spots along Broadway. Bring sunscreen for the afternoon and a layer for after dark, since late October evenings in the city cool off quickly.

For more ideas, browse our nightlife listings and the other upcoming events Los Angeles has lined up around this date.