This is a big week in Los Angeles. Stadium shows open it, the Hollywood Bowl stays busy through Saturday, and the weekend packs in street festivals, a car-free CicLAvia and a few late-night parties. Here is what to plan around, with each event linked to its full post.
Concerts and live music
- Bruno Mars at SoFi Stadium plays Tuesday, with a second night on Wednesday.
- Mumford & Sons at the Kia Forum takes the Prizefighter Tour to Inglewood on Tuesday.
- Empire of the Sun at the Hollywood Bowl is Thursday, followed by Mac DeMarco on Friday and Jack Johnson on Saturday.
- TLC and Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue hit Intuit Dome on Saturday.
- Ludovico Einaudi at Walt Disney Concert Hall is Friday for a quieter night.
Comedy and talks
- Aziz Ansari at the Dolby Theatre is Wednesday.
- Ira Glass and Vic Michaelis mix stories and improv at the Wilshire Ebell on Friday.
- Tig Notaro at Largo at the Coronet and Bassem Youssef at The Wiltern both play Saturday.
Electronic and nightlife
- Bart Skils plays a four-hour set for WORK on Friday at a warehouse whose address goes to ticket holders only.
- Anfisa Letyago at Exchange LA takes Saturday night, and Kyle Watson is there Friday.
- Chulas All Girl Party at Melrose House runs Friday.
Festivals and the weekend outdoors
- CicLAvia: Heart of LA closes downtown streets to cars on Sunday, from Echo Park to Boyle Heights.
- Festa Italiana in San Pedro, Tropical Fest at Pershing Square and Oktoberfest at Westwood Village fill Saturday.
- Dogtoberfest at South Coast Botanic Garden and Barks & Boos at the LA Arboretum are the pick for dog owners.
- A Halloween night hike with a bat biologist in Griffith Park runs Wednesday.
Food and drink
- James Beard Taste America at The LINE is Tuesday.
- Off the Hook Seafood Fest on the Santa Monica Pier is Sunday.
- Bacchus Uncorked at the Getty Villa pairs ancient beer history with tastings on Saturday.
Free and family
- Wheel of Fortune tapes at Sony Pictures Studios on Wednesday, and The Price Is Right tapes Monday. Both are free.
- CatCon 2026 takes over the Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday.
- Son of Monsterpalooza brings the horror expo to Burbank starting Friday.
Tips for the week
- Book SoFi and Hollywood Bowl parking early, or take transit. Both venues are slow to leave.
- Free TV tapings fill up. Reserve first and arrive early, since standby lines are common.
- For CicLAvia, bring water and plan your return route. Metro runs along the whole route.
- Secret-location shows send the address by email, often the day of. Check your inbox.
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