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SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachRitapepaj · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday, October 2, 2026, 7:00 PM
Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars brings his pop, soul and funk vocabulary to The Romantic Tour at SoFi Stadium.
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Los Angeles: Weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in Los Angeles the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 305 picks, refreshed weekly. Concerts, festivals, art, markets, and free outdoor events.
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SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachRitapepaj · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons#1Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:00 PM · One Weekend Only
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachRitapepaj · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBruno Mars
Bruno Mars brings his pop, soul and funk vocabulary to The Romantic Tour at SoFi Stadium.
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Huntington Beach (beach at Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street), Huntington Beach, Orange CountyPacificAirshow2024 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday–Sunday, October 2–4, 2026; gates 9 a.m., flying about 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.General admission from $20
Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach
Aerobatic displays and high-speed flyovers you watch from the sand, in the show's tenth year.
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#2Friday–Sunday, October 2–4, 2026; gates 9 a.m., flying about 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. · One Weekend Only
Huntington Beach (beach at Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street), Huntington Beach, Orange CountyPacificAirshow2024 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPacific Airshow Huntington Beach
Aerobatic displays and high-speed flyovers you watch from the sand, in the show's tenth year.
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Live Oak Park, Dorsey Field & Joslyn Center, Manhattan Beach, South Bay & Long BeachPedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday–Sunday, October 3–4, 2026, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.Free to attend (per the organ…
Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair
Free volunteer-run fair with a main stage, food vendors, a kids' area and a community art show.
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#3Saturday–Sunday, October 3–4, 2026, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. · One Weekend Only
Live Oak Park, Dorsey Field & Joslyn Center, Manhattan Beach, South Bay & Long BeachPedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsManhattan Beach Hometown Fair
Free volunteer-run fair with a main stage, food vendors, a kids' area and a community art show.
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Los Angeles Convention Center (South & West Halls), South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictCbl62 (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday–Sunday, October 3–4, 2026Tickets via ComplexCon.com
ComplexCon 2026: 10-Year Anniversary
Streetwear's biggest weekend: 300-plus brands, exclusive drops, panels and a food festival.
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#4Saturday–Sunday, October 3–4, 2026 · One Weekend Only
Los Angeles Convention Center (South & West Halls), South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictCbl62 (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsComplexCon 2026: 10-Year Anniversary
Streetwear's biggest weekend: 300-plus brands, exclusive drops, panels and a food festival.
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SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachThank You (21 Millions+) views · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 PMTickets via Ticketmaster
Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour (Saturday)
Bruno Mars plays SoFi Stadium Saturday night, with RAYE and DJ Pee.Wee on the bill.
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#5Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:00 PM · Limited Run
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, South Bay & Long BeachThank You (21 Millions+) views · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsBruno Mars: The Romantic Tour (Saturday)
Bruno Mars plays SoFi Stadium Saturday night, with RAYE and DJ Pee.Wee on the bill.
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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictRON RAFFETY · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNewly opened · open Wed–Mon, 10am–5pm (Fri until 9pm; Sat 9am–9pm; Sun from 9am)Adults $25
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Exposition Park's new landmark museum of comics, film and illustration art, in its first weekends.
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#6Newly opened · open Wed–Mon, 10am–5pm (Fri until 9pm; Sat 9am–9pm; Sun from 9am) · Limited Run
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Exposition Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictRON RAFFETY · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLucas Museum of Narrative Art
Exposition Park's new landmark museum of comics, film and illustration art, in its first weekends.
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Saturday, October 3, 2026 (kickoff time to be announced)Tickets on sale via Ticketmas…
USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies
Old Pac-12 rivals meet in the Big Ten, with the band and tailgates across Exposition Park.
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USC Trojans vs. Washington Huskies
Old Pac-12 rivals meet in the Big Ten, with the band and tailgates across Exposition Park.
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Getty Center, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideEitomAo · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSunday, October 4, 2026, 3–9 p.m.FREE
Ever Present: A Moveable Feast of No: No Wave Women with Adele Bertei
Bush Tetras, Ikue Mori with Julianna Barwick and Adele Bertei, free across six Getty hours.
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#8Sunday, October 4, 2026, 3–9 p.m. · One Day Only
Getty Center, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideEitomAo · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsEver Present: A Moveable Feast of No: No Wave Women with Adele Bertei
Bush Tetras, Ikue Mori with Julianna Barwick and Adele Bertei, free across six Getty hours.
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Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 8:00pm
aespa Live Tour - Synk: COMPLæXITY - in LOS Angeles
aespa’s SYNK: COMPLæXITY brings a redesigned stage and visual story to Intuit Dome.
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#9Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
aespa Live Tour - Synk: COMPLæXITY - in LOS Angeles
aespa’s SYNK: COMPLæXITY brings a redesigned stage and visual story to Intuit Dome.
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Seoul International Park, Koreatown, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireRepublic of Korea from Seoul, Republic of Korea · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThursday–Sunday, October 1–4, 2026, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.Free to visit and open to the…
Los Angeles Korean Festival
Koreatown's free four-day festival fills Seoul International Park at Normandie and Olympic.
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#10Thursday–Sunday, October 1–4, 2026, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. · One Weekend Only
Seoul International Park, Koreatown, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireRepublic of Korea from Seoul, Republic of Korea · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLos Angeles Korean Festival
Koreatown's free four-day festival fills Seoul International Park at Normandie and Olympic.
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Saint Sophia Cathedral, Pico-Union, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireStarros · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday–Sunday, October 2–4, 2026: Fri 5–10 p.m., Sat noon–10 p.m., Sun noon–9 p.m.$4 early-bird day pass throug…
L.A. Greek Fest
A three-day Greek festival on the Saint Sophia Cathedral grounds at Pico and Normandie.
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#11Friday–Sunday, October 2–4, 2026: Fri 5–10 p.m., Sat noon–10 p.m., Sun noon–9 p.m. · One Weekend Only
Saint Sophia Cathedral, Pico-Union, Koreatown & Mid-WilshireStarros · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsL.A. Greek Fest
A three-day Greek festival on the Saint Sophia Cathedral grounds at Pico and Normandie.
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Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 8:00pm
Kcrw Presents The Growlers
A KCRW-presented Saturday 8pm show at the Greek Theatre on the Eastside.
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#12Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Kcrw Presents The Growlers
A KCRW-presented Saturday 8pm show at the Greek Theatre on the Eastside.
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Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodLo2013 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 3, 2026; gates 5:30 p.m., event 7:15 p.m.Tickets via Cinespia
Cinespia: Corpse Bride
Tim Burton's stop-motion film screens on the Hollywood Forever cemetery lawn and it's selling fast.
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#13Saturday, October 3, 2026; gates 5:30 p.m., event 7:15 p.m. · Limited Run
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood, Hollywood & West HollywoodLo2013 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCinespia: Corpse Bride
Tim Burton's stop-motion film screens on the Hollywood Forever cemetery lawn and it's selling fast.
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Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsSeptember 30–October 18, 2026
The Outsiders (Touring)
Ponyboy and the Greasers take the Hollywood Pantages stage in the touring musical The Outsiders.
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#14September 30–October 18, 2026 · Limited Run
Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood & West HollywoodChristian Dionne · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsThe Outsiders (Touring)
Ponyboy and the Greasers take the Hollywood Pantages stage in the touring musical The Outsiders.
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Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 8:00pm
Marco Antonio Solis - Tour Gratitud 2026
His Gratitud tour reaches the F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach for one Sunday 8pm show.
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#15Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
Marco Antonio Solis - Tour Gratitud 2026
His Gratitud tour reaches the F&M Bank Amphitheater of Long Beach for one Sunday 8pm show.
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Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood & West HollywoodFri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00pm
Social Distortion
A single Friday 7pm show at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood.
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#16Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00pm · Limited Run
Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood & West Hollywood#17
Gloria Molina Grand Park, Civic Center, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictPKM · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday, October 3, 2026, noon–7 p.m.Free entry with RSVP
Naija Fest LA '26
A free, family-friendly festival afternoon in downtown LA's Grand Park; RSVP to get in.
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#17Saturday, October 3, 2026, noon–7 p.m. · One Day Only
Gloria Molina Grand Park, Civic Center, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictPKM · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNaija Fest LA '26
A free, family-friendly festival afternoon in downtown LA's Grand Park; RSVP to get in.
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Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm
Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour
The Soundtrack to Life tour stops at Orange County's Honda Center for a Friday show.
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#18Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:30pm · Limited Run
Thomas Rhett: The Soundtrack to Life Tour
The Soundtrack to Life tour stops at Orange County's Honda Center for a Friday show.
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West Hollywood Design District, Hollywood & West HollywoodSaturday, October 3, 2026, 3–8 p.m. PT; optional after-dark events have separate hours
West Hollywood Design District ArtWalk
Galleries and design spaces extend their programming for an afternoon ArtWalk along Melrose, Beverly and Robertson.
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West Hollywood Design District, Hollywood & West HollywoodWest Hollywood Design District ArtWalk
Galleries and design spaces extend their programming for an afternoon ArtWalk along Melrose, Beverly and Robertson.
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Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideCayambe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSaturday–Sunday, October 3–4, 2026, 2:30–10:30 p.m.Ticketed passes via RASA
Pier Play Festival Los Angeles
Two days of melodic house and techno on the pier itself, topped by Meduza, Monolink and Claptone.
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#20Saturday–Sunday, October 3–4, 2026, 2:30–10:30 p.m. · One Weekend Only
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, Venice & the WestsideCayambe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsPier Play Festival Los Angeles
Two days of melodic house and techno on the pier itself, topped by Meduza, Monolink and Claptone.
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Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 8:00pm
YSL Records & Young Thug Present: The New Generation Tour
Young Thug and his YSL Records label bring their tour to YouTube Theater for an 8pm concert.
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#21Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 8:00pm · Limited Run
YSL Records & Young Thug Present: The New Generation Tour
Young Thug and his YSL Records label bring their tour to YouTube Theater for an 8pm concert.
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Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictPedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday and Saturday, October 2–3, 2026, 8 p.m.; Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2 p.m.Tickets from $20
LA Phil: Kwamé Ryan Leads Mozart & Copland
A Grammy-winning conductor's LA Phil debut, with Adams, Mozart and Copland; tickets from $20.
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#22Friday and Saturday, October 2–3, 2026, 8 p.m.; Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2 p.m. · One Weekend Only
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictPedro Szekely from Los Angeles, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLA Phil: Kwamé Ryan Leads Mozart & Copland
A Grammy-winning conductor's LA Phil debut, with Adams, Mozart and Copland; tickets from $20.
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Hola México Film Festival — participating venues, Multiple venuesSeptember 25–October 3, 2026; individual screenings at separate times and venuesTicket prices vary by screeni…
Hola México Film Festival
Hola México closes October 3 with outdoor AMARTE at LA Plaza and live Spaghetti Cumbia.
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#23September 25–October 3, 2026; individual screenings at separate times and venues · Limited Run
Hola México Film Festival — participating venues, Multiple venuesHola México Film Festival
Hola México closes October 3 with outdoor AMARTE at LA Plaza and live Spaghetti Cumbia.
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Historic Mission District, San Gabriel, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyRobert A. Estremo · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday, October 2, 2026, 6–10 p.m.Free grounds entry
Dumpling & Beer Fest
Free to walk in: a San Gabriel night market organized entirely around dumplings.
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#24Friday, October 2, 2026, 6–10 p.m. · One Day Only
Historic Mission District, San Gabriel, Pasadena & San Gabriel ValleyRobert A. Estremo · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsDumpling & Beer Fest
Free to walk in: a San Gabriel night market organized entirely around dumplings.
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