We Love LA: Made in LA, Les Misérables & Dua Lipa

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!

Los Angeles is home to a world-class collection of museums and cultural attractions. Best of all, you can view masterpieces at LA museums for free! From automotive to natural history museums, read our guide to more than 20 of the best museums in LA with free admission.

Made in LA 2025 - Hammer Museum (Oct. 5 - Mar. 1, 2026)
Made in LA 2025 is the seventh iteration of the Hammer Museum’s signature biennial exhibition that showcases artists practicing throughout greater Los Angeles. The 28 participants in the exhibition will present works not only made in the city but also grounded in its complex and unfolding terrain, including film, painting, theater, choreography, photography, sculpture, sound and video.

• Kamasi Washington - Blue Note (Oct. 7-12)
• Morricone Youth Live Scores The Lodger - 2220 Arts + Archives (Oct. 8)
• Dudamel Conducts Mahler's "Resurrection" - Walt Disney Concert Hall (Oct. 9-12)
• Morricone Youth Live Scores Night of the Living Dead - Brain Dead Studios (Oct. 9)
• Victorian Halloween Magic Lantern Show - Philosophical Research Society (Oct. 11)

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.

Las Cafeteras: Hasta La Muerte - The Ford (Oct. 11)
With a mix of original and traditional music, Las Cafeteras fuses the concert and theatrical experiences when the East LA band brings their Day of the Dead show, Hasta La Muerte, to The Ford on Saturday, October 11.

• The Dandy Warhols - The Bellwether (Oct. 6))
• Panda Bear - The Fonda (Oct. 7)
• Dua Lipa - Kia Forum (Oct. 7-8)
• Múm - The Regent (Oct. 9)
• Durand Jones & The Indications - Greek Theatre (Oct. 9)

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.

Elmo and Friends Say Hello - The Wiltern (Oct. 9)
Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby and their friends head to The Wiltern stage straight from Sesame Street for an early evening of song, dance and games the whole family can enjoy. Photo experience tickets are also available.

• Story Time - LA Zoo (Oct. 3)
• Family Play Space - The Autry (Oct. 11-12)
• Cartoon Club: Halloween Edition - New Beverly Cinema (Oct. 11)
• Gennifer Choldenko Book Talk & Signing - Children's Book World (Oct. 11)
• Craft Lab: Making Mosaics - Craft Contemporary (Oct. 12)

SG Lewis - Shrine Expo Hall (Oct. 10)
English musician and producer SG Lewis, known for his collaborations with artists from Dua Lipa to Clairo, headlines the Shrine Expo Hall on Friday, October 10. Don’t be late because you’ll want to catch Peruvian DJ/producer Sofia Kourtesis, who opens the show.

• Ty Segall - Teragram Ballroom (Oct. 6)
• Patrick Wolf - Lodge Room (Oct. 7)
• Mau P - LA State Historic Park (Oct. 10)
• Sextile - The Novo (Oct. 11)
• A Quiet Afternoon with The Mekons - Gold-Diggers (Oct. 12)

Angel City FC vs. Kansas City Current - BMO Stadium (Oct. 6)
Monday, October 6 is Celebración de Culturas at BMO Stadium when Angel City FC takes on the Kansas City Current. Expect music, food and traditions that represent the diversity of Los Angeles for this special event. The match starts at 7:30pm.

LAFC vs. Toronto FC - BMO Stadium (Oct. 8)
LAFC plays their final home game of the regular season at BMO Stadium on Wednesday, October 8. Catch them as they take on Toronto FC. The match begins at 7:30pm.

LA Galaxy vs. FC Dallas - Dignity Health Sports Park (Oct. 11)
The LA Galaxy take on FC Dallas at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson on Saturday, October 11. The action starts at 7:30pm.

Experience "the Beautiful Game" with our guide to soccer in LA.

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.

"Les Misérables" - Pantages Theatre (Oct. 7-19)
The beloved musical Les Misérables is back in Los Angeles for a run at the Pantages Theatre that begins on Tuesday, October 7 and concludes on October 19. Tickets are already running low for evening and matinee performances during this two-week engagement, so act fast.

• Jaja’s African Hair Braiding - Mark Taper Forum (Oct. 7-12)
• littleboy/littleman - Geffen Playhouse (Oct. 7-12)
• West Side Story - Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (Oct. 8, 11-12)
• The Little King of Norwalk - Latino Theater Co. (Oct. 9-12)
• Groundlings: Sunday & Cher (Oct. 12)