| | | | | We Love LA: The Nutcracker, War + Tower of Power and Lakers vs. Clippers | From cultural events to superstar concerts, exciting nightlife and world-class sports, Discover LA is your go-to source for the latest and greatest in LA. Find more events and nearby hotels at DiscoverLA.com and we'll see you soon! | | |
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| | | | | Arts & Culture | The Nutcracker - Dolby Theatre (Dec. 19-28)
After a weekend of performances at Royce Hall, Los Angeles Ballet’s SoCal-centric take on The Nutcracker will head to Hollywood for a run at the Dolby Theatre from December 19 to 28.. | | | | | | | Concerts | Fight off that live music FOMO with a show-centric trip to one of the world’s great music capitals! Whether it's historic venues like The Greek and The Ford; or cozier venues like the Moroccan Lounge and Catalina Jazz Club, there's a concert for every genre on any night in LA. War & Tower of Power - YouTube Theater (Dec. 20)
California funk and soul will be the vibe on Saturday, December 20, when War and Tower of Power headline the YouTube Theater at L.A. LIVE. The Pancho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band opens the show and Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs will be your host for this night of West Coast jams. | | | | | | | Family | Whether you’re looking for educational activities, entertainment, or just want to enjoy the great outdoors, LA has it all - and it’s at your fingertips all year long. Here’s a look at top family-friendly and super fun things to do in the City of Angels. Festival of Carols - Walt Disney Concert Hall (Dec. 20)
The Los Angeles Master Chorale presents the Festival of Carols on Saturday, December 20. This annual LA holiday favorite features 62 singers and a program that includes seasonal music new and old. The Festival of Carols begins at 2pm, but for those with young children the inaugural Carols for Kids at 11am is designed for those under 6 years old. | | |
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| | | | | Nightlife | Yuletide Cinemaland: The Santa Clause - Heritage Square (Dec. 21)
Yuletide Cinemaland brings a Santa Clause double-feature to Heritage Square on Sunday, December 21. The holiday film series presented by Street Food Cinema and TIL Events includes a tour of the Victorian homes of Heritage Square, a twinkling light tunnel, ugly sweater contest and more activities. Plus, food trucks and a bar will be on site. | | | | | | | | Sports | LA Bowl - SoFi Stadium (Dec. 13)
Experience the Bucked Up LA Bowl Hosted by Gronk, featuring the Mountain West Champion vs. a top Pac-12 team in an unforgettable, high-energy Los Angeles gameday. LA Clippers vs. LA Lakers - Intuit Dome (Dec. 20)
The Clippers and Lakers go head-to-head at Intuit Dome on Saturday, December 20. Tip off for the crosstown rivalry game is at 7:30pm. Get to know the home of the Rams and Chargers with our guide to SoFi Stadium! | | | | | | | Theatre | From local independent venues to Broadway blockbusters, there is no better city in the country to experience live theatre than Los Angeles. For a roundup of current and upcoming productions, visit the Discover LA Theatre page. Stereophonic - Pantages Theatre (Through Jan. 2, 2026)
Stereophonic, the Tony-winning play by David Adjimi with music from former Arcade Fire member Will Butler, opens for a month-long run at Hollywood’s Pantages Theatre on Tuesday, December 9. The nearly three-hour play is recommended for ages 13 and older and, in addition to evening performances, there are weekend and select weekday matinee performances through January 2. | | | | | | | Best of LA This Weekend | | Looking for something to do THIS weekend? Sparkle DTLA at The Bloc, Western Wonderland at The Autry and the Venice Sign Holiday Lighting are just a few of the events happening in LA from December 5-7. | | |
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