Choose a day for its music, or return for both: the changing lineup makes the weekend a broad encounter with the rhythms and artists of Los Angeles.
What to expect
Two separate outdoor family festivals, each running 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with performances at the Watts Towers campus.
Good to know
- Both festival days are free family events.
- Day of the Drum is Saturday, September 26; the jazz festival is Sunday, September 27.
- Both days run 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- The campus address is 1727 E 107th Street.
- The official flyer offers free valet parking near Watts Towers Metro Station on Graham Avenue, with shuttle service.
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
Is the music the same both days?
No. Saturday focuses on drumming traditions; Sunday presents the Simon Rodia jazz festival lineup.
Do the festivals run into the evening?
Both published programs run 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
