Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Los Angeles the weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026: 299 picks, refreshed weekly. Concerts, festivals, art, markets, and free outdoor events.
299 picks · checked Sep 21
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachThank You (21 Millions+) views · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUsher and Chris Brown unite for a SoFi Stadium bill following Coming Home and Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX anniversary tour.
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachThank You (21 Millions+) views · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUsher and Chris Brown unite for a SoFi Stadium bill following Coming Home and Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX anniversary tour.
Add to calendarTwo of R&B's biggest hitmakers share one stadium bill; Saturday is the second of two nights.
Two of R&B's biggest hitmakers share one stadium bill; Saturday is the second of two nights.
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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictRON RAFFETY · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsExposition Park's new landmark museum of comics, film and illustration art, in its first weekends.
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictRON RAFFETY · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsExposition Park's new landmark museum of comics, film and illustration art, in its first weekends.
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Brookside Park, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyWatch more than 500 artists turn Brookside Park pavement into murals at Pasadena’s free Chalk Festival.
Brookside Park, Pasadena, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyWatch more than 500 artists turn Brookside Park pavement into murals at Pasadena’s free Chalk Festival.
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Ohana’s tenth year pairs three days of music at Doheny State Beach with talks about oceans and environmental action.
Ohana’s tenth year pairs three days of music at Doheny State Beach with talks about oceans and environmental action.
Add to calendarBilly Strings plays the Kia Forum for one night Sep 26.
Billy Strings plays the Kia Forum for one night Sep 26.
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A Big Ten game at the two-time Olympic Coliseum, LA's only major college home game that weekend.
A Big Ten game at the two-time Olympic Coliseum, LA's only major college home game that weekend.
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Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, WattsBjlee2020 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo free festival days bring international drumming, jazz and dance to the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus.
Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, WattsBjlee2020 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTwo free festival days bring international drumming, jazz and dance to the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus.
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Westwood Village, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree to walk in: a bite-size vegan food fair across Westwood Village, 3 to 8 p.m.
Westwood Village, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideKen Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree to walk in: a bite-size vegan food fair across Westwood Village, 3 to 8 p.m.
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The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyPlane777 at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe Huntington opens its Chinese Garden after dark for three evenings, lit up around the lake.
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyPlane777 at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe Huntington opens its Chinese Garden after dark for three evenings, lit up around the lake.
Add to calendarJon Batiste makes his Hollywood Bowl headlining debut with a musical world spanning jazz, gospel, blues and beyond.
Jon Batiste makes his Hollywood Bowl headlining debut with a musical world spanning jazz, gospel, blues and beyond.
Add to calendarYandel brings his Sinfónico show to Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA for one Friday night.
Yandel brings his Sinfónico show to Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA for one Friday night.
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Central Library, Downtown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictVisitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBilingual stories, author talks, mariachi and art workshops fill Central Library for a free family book festival.
Central Library, Downtown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictVisitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBilingual stories, author talks, mariachi and art workshops fill Central Library for a free family book festival.
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Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodRoyalsafira · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSing along to the classic film at the Hollywood Bowl, with a pre-show and costume contest first.
Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodRoyalsafira · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSing along to the classic film at the Hollywood Bowl, with a pre-show and costume contest first.
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Autry Museum of the American West, Griffith Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideGary Minnaert ( Minnaert )) · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe Autry’s block party combines carnival rides, live performances, classic cars and hands-on art in Griffith Park.
Autry Museum of the American West, Griffith Park, Silver Lake, Echo Park & the EastsideGary Minnaert ( Minnaert )) · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe Autry’s block party combines carnival rides, live performances, classic cars and hands-on art in Griffith Park.
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Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine, Orange CountyDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree Moon Festival night with a dozen-plus Asian music and dance acts, plus free parking.
Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex, Irvine, Orange CountyDowntowngal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree Moon Festival night with a dozen-plus Asian music and dance acts, plus free parking.
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Peacock Theater, L.A. Live, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictMinnaert · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe VMAs take over the Peacock Theater, the only thing on its calendar all weekend.
Peacock Theater, L.A. Live, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictMinnaert · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe VMAs take over the Peacock Theater, the only thing on its calendar all weekend.
Add to calendarThe Galaxy host the Colorado Rapids at Dignity Health Sports Park for one Saturday night match.
The Galaxy host the Colorado Rapids at Dignity Health Sports Park for one Saturday night match.
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BMO Stadium, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictIron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax share BMO Stadium on the Run For Your Lives tour.
BMO Stadium, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictIron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax share BMO Stadium on the Run For Your Lives tour.
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BMO Stadium, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictQuintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax on one stadium bill; Sunday is the second of two LA dates.
BMO Stadium, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictQuintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIron Maiden, Megadeth and Anthrax on one stadium bill; Sunday is the second of two LA dates.
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsA young man finds love and a new life in a traveling circus in the musical Water for Elephants at the Pantages.
Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsA young man finds love and a new life in a traveling circus in the musical Water for Elephants at the Pantages.
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Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Arts District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDocFreeman24 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree opening night for new shows by Carl Cheng, Amia Yokoyama and Zoe Walsh in the Arts District.
Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Arts District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDocFreeman24 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree opening night for new shows by Carl Cheng, Amia Yokoyama and Zoe Walsh in the Arts District.
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Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodGary Minnaert (Minnaert)) · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsRilo Kiley’s Los Angeles indie-rock storytelling returns to the Fairbanks Lawn, with Beachwood Sparks and a picnic-friendly setting.
Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodGary Minnaert (Minnaert)) · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsRilo Kiley’s Los Angeles indie-rock storytelling returns to the Fairbanks Lawn, with Beachwood Sparks and a picnic-friendly setting.
Add to calendarThe Pure Devotion World Tour brings a one-night Friday dance show to the Hollywood Palladium.
The Pure Devotion World Tour brings a one-night Friday dance show to the Hollywood Palladium.
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