We Love LA: Make Plans for Fourth of July

Anime Expo, Beach Boys at the Hollywood Bowl, movie screenings at Hollywood Forever and a poolside party at Level 8 are part of what's in store for Fourth of July weekend in Los Angeles. Plus, Philosophical Research Society takes you into David Lynch's Los Angeles, Rosalia comes to Kia Forum and FIFA World Cup 2026™ continues.  

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Anime Expo - Los Angeles Convention Center (July 2 - July 5)
Premieres, panels, concerts, cosplay gatherings and parties are all part of the jam-packed schedule for Anime Expo. The mega-convention for fans of anime, manga and more Japanese pop culture gets started on July 2 at Los Angeles Convention and runs through Fourth of July Weekend. 

• David Lynch’s Los Angeles - Philosophical Research Society (July 1)
• Some Like It Hot - Academy Museum (July 2)
• Shrek - Hollywood Forever (July 3)
• Jurassic Park- Hollywood Forever (July 4)

The Beach Boys - Hollywood Bowl (July 2 - 4)
The Beach Boys, with special guest John Stamos, celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Hollywood Bowl on July 2 - 4. They’ll be joined by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra for a set that includes the band’s greatest hits, as well as a 60th anniversary tribute to fan favorite album Pet Sounds. All three concerts will include a fireworks show. 

• Don Toliver - Crypto.com Arena (June 28 - 29)
• Rosalía - Kia Forum (June 29)
• Patrick Wolf - Lodge Room (June 30)
• Dark Chisme - The Roxy (July 2)
• Tank and the Bangas - Skirball Cultural Center (July 2)
• Devlin and the Harm - Permanent Records Roadhouse (July 2)
• Serendipity - Hololive English 4th Concert - The Shrine Auditorium (July 3 - 4)
• Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass & Other Delights - Hollywood Bowl (July 5)

Summer Block Party - Gloria Molina Grand Park (July 4)
Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Summer Block Party is back for Fourth of July with two stages of entertainment, art activations, food trucks and more. Amongst this year’s performers and DJs are Anthony Valadez, Tatiana Tate, LA Tropifunk Collective and Pangea Sound. The all ages event is free to attend and pet-friendly. 

• America’s 250th Celebration - Santa Anita Park (July 4)

Young Franco Pool Party - Golden Hour at Level 8 (July 4)
Australian DJ Young Franco plays poolside at Golden Hour at Level 8 on Fourth of July for a bash that will take party people from mid-afternoon until the evening. 

• Yaoi the Rave - Los Globos (July 3)
• Monster Madonna - The Virgil (July 3)
• Jayda G - Sound Nightclub (July 4)
• Deep House Brunch Party - Catalina Cruises (July 4)
• Waku Waku: An Anime Rave - The Moroccan Lounge (July 4)
• Day Trip in the Park - Los Angeles State Historic Park (July 5)

Global soccer fans can enjoy World Cup-related activities across Los Angeles throughout the tournament till July 19, 2026. 

Dodgers vs. Padres - Dodger Stadium (July 2 - 5)
The World Champion Dodgers are hosting the San Diego Padres for a four-game series that runs from July 2 through July 5 at Dodger Stadium. Fourth of July festivities include a 250th anniversary fireworks show as well as an A250 commemorative coin giveaway and a Fourth of July picnic blanket ticket package.

• Angel City FC vs. Orlando Pride - BMO Stadium (July 3)

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.

Mama Mia! - Ahmanson Theatre (June 23 - July 19)
Center Theatre Group presents Mama Mia!, the blockbuster musical based on ABBA’s hit singles, the Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre on June 23, where it will run through July 19.