Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best music in Downtown LA & Arts District the weekend of Oct 9–12, 2026: 26 picks, refreshed weekly.
26 picks · checked Sep 21
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictChris McClave from Connecticut, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSusanna Mälkki conducts the LA Phil in a Bartók program at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, Bunker Hill, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictChris McClave from Connecticut, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSusanna Mälkki conducts the LA Phil in a Bartók program at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Add to calendarOne night only: Ludovico Einaudi plays Walt Disney Concert Hall downtown.
One night only: Ludovico Einaudi plays Walt Disney Concert Hall downtown.
Add to calendarThe band plays a single 8pm concert at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA.
Schoolboy Q plays The Novo downtown for one night only.
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Los Horoscopos de Durango play a single night at the Peacock Theater downtown, Oct 9 at 8pm.
Los Horoscopos de Durango play a single night at the Peacock Theater downtown, Oct 9 at 8pm.
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The Belasco Theater, Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictThirty-two punk bands play three stages to benefit immigrant families in Los Angeles.
The Belasco Theater, Downtown Los Angeles, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictThirty-two punk bands play three stages to benefit immigrant families in Los Angeles.
Add to calendarBlonde Redhead plays a one-night show at The Bellwether in downtown LA, Oct 9 at 8pm.
Blonde Redhead plays a one-night show at The Bellwether in downtown LA, Oct 9 at 8pm.
Add to calendarElefante takes the Peacock Theater stage downtown for a single night, Oct 10 at 8pm.
Elefante takes the Peacock Theater stage downtown for a single night, Oct 10 at 8pm.
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Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Willowbrook, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictJazz at Drew has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Willowbrook, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictSeun Kuti and Egypt 80 bring My Life in Movement to The Regent downtown, one night at 9pm Oct 9.
Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 bring My Life in Movement to The Regent downtown, one night at 9pm Oct 9.
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The Novo by Microsoft, South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictJO1 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Novo by Microsoft, South Park, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDeer Tick plays the Teragram Ballroom downtown for one night only, Oct 9 at 7pm.
Deer Tick plays the Teragram Ballroom downtown for one night only, Oct 9 at 7pm.
Add to calendarKcrw Presents: Drag Talk has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Kcrw Presents: Drag Talk has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarWillow plays Pacific Electric downtown for one night only.
The Novo by Microsoft, 800 West Olympic Blvd, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDying Fetus w/ Sanguisugabogg has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Novo by Microsoft, 800 West Olympic Blvd, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDying Fetus w/ Sanguisugabogg has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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The Novo by Microsoft, 800 West Olympic Blvd, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictHudson Westbrook plays one night at The Novo in downtown LA, Oct 9 at 8pm.
The Novo by Microsoft, 800 West Olympic Blvd, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictHudson Westbrook plays one night at The Novo in downtown LA, Oct 9 at 8pm.
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Pacific Electric, 1729 Naud Street, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictRaiNao has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Pacific Electric, 1729 Naud Street, Downtown LA & Arts District
The Regent Theater, 448 S. Main St., Downtown LA & Arts DistrictHorse Jumper of Love w/Special Guests: Dutch Interior, Shallowater has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Regent Theater, 448 S. Main St., Downtown LA & Arts DistrictHorse Jumper of Love w/Special Guests: Dutch Interior, Shallowater has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarThe Rasmus with Special Guests: Saint Agnes and Death Valley Dreams has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Rasmus with Special Guests: Saint Agnes and Death Valley Dreams has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarPretty But Wicked Presents ML Buch has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Pretty But Wicked Presents ML Buch has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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The Moroccan Lounge, 901 E 1st Street, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictDälek has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Moroccan Lounge, 901 E 1st Street, Downtown LA & Arts DistrictThe Royston Club has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
The Royston Club has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarHaley Smalls: From Matches to Flames Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Haley Smalls: From Matches to Flames Tour has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
Add to calendarParrotfish has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
