Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Downtown LA & Arts District the weekend of Sep 25–27, 2026: 46 picks, refreshed weekly.
46 picks · checked Sep 21
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.
Add to calendarA 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.
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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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.
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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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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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ROW DTLA, Arts District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictT.Tseng · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free-entry food market for sampling LA's newer vendors in one place, with a beer garden.
ROW DTLA, Arts District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictT.Tseng · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsA free-entry food market for sampling LA's newer vendors in one place, with a beer garden.
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The Reef, South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictLunchbox LP · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIvy Queen, Snow Tha Product and DJ Quik headline a free all-ages carnival at The Reef.
The Reef, South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictLunchbox LP · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsIvy Queen, Snow Tha Product and DJ Quik headline a free all-ages carnival at The Reef.
Add to calendarA late Saturday show at the Shrine Expo Hall, with Lngshot sharing the bill with Jay Park.
A late Saturday show at the Shrine Expo Hall, with Lngshot sharing the bill with Jay Park.
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Los Angeles State Historic Park, Chinatown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictLaurie Avocado · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsClose Day Trip’s park season with Armand Van Helden, James Poole, Adam Auburn and Athena at an outdoor Sunday house session.
Los Angeles State Historic Park, Chinatown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictLaurie Avocado · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsClose Day Trip’s park season with Armand Van Helden, James Poole, Adam Auburn and Athena at an outdoor Sunday house session.
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Japanese American National Museum, Historic Building lobby, Little Tokyo, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictJustefrain · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThree artists on cruising and custom cars in a free Little Tokyo lobby show, closing soon.
Japanese American National Museum, Historic Building lobby, Little Tokyo, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictJustefrain · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThree artists on cruising and custom cars in a free Little Tokyo lobby show, closing soon.
Add to calendarThe singer plays the Shrine Auditorium downtown for one Sunday night concert.
The singer plays the Shrine Auditorium downtown for one Sunday night concert.
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Eastern Projects, Chinatown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictJon Sullivan (PD Photo.org) · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsExene Cervenka anchors a Chinatown group show on its final day.
Eastern Projects, Chinatown, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictJon Sullivan (PD Photo.org) · public domain · Wikimedia CommonsExene Cervenka anchors a Chinatown group show on its final day.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictTuxyso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRock Hall of Famers play their hits in Disney Hall, one of the best-sounding rooms in the country.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictTuxyso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRock Hall of Famers play their hits in Disney Hall, one of the best-sounding rooms in the country.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictLeviclancy · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe LA Master Chorale opens its season with Brahms' Requiem and 150-plus performers at Disney Hall.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictLeviclancy · CC0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe LA Master Chorale opens its season with Brahms' Requiem and 150-plus performers at Disney Hall.
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Crypto.com Arena, L.A. Live, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictA Saturday afternoon hockey matchup as the Kings host the Ducks at Crypto.com Arena downtown.
Crypto.com Arena, L.A. Live, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictA Saturday afternoon hockey matchup as the Kings host the Ducks at Crypto.com Arena downtown.
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U.S. Bank Tower, Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictThousands climb 75 floors or hike Downtown to fund YMCA community programs.
U.S. Bank Tower, Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictThousands climb 75 floors or hike Downtown to fund YMCA community programs.
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LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, El Pueblo, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictFour free days of Spanish-language books, author talks, workshops and music fill LA Plaza.
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, El Pueblo, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictFour free days of Spanish-language books, author talks, workshops and music fill LA Plaza.
Add to calendarAmelie Lens leads a six-hour Factory 93 techno bill in Grand Park.
Amelie Lens leads a six-hour Factory 93 techno bill in Grand Park.
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The Bellwether, Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictThe British band marks ten years of its album Get To Heaven on a North American tour.
The Bellwether, Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictThe British band marks ten years of its album Get To Heaven on a North American tour.
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The Light We Leave Behind (Arts District; address emailed after booking), Arts District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictThe Light We Leave Behind by Emmit Fenn has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Light We Leave Behind (Arts District; address emailed after booking), Arts District, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictThe Light We Leave Behind by Emmit Fenn has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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Mercado La Paloma, Historic South Central, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictMercado La Paloma celebrates 25 years with an evening gala.
Mercado La Paloma, Historic South Central, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictMercado La Paloma celebrates 25 years with an evening gala.
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