| | | | | We Love LA: NYE, Selena and The Notebook | 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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| | | | | New Year's Eve in LA | From fancy dinners to DJ parties, budget-friendly concerts and the West Coast’s largest free all-ages New Year’s Eve event, get ready to welcome 2026 in LA! NYE Nightlife
LA's New Year's Eve nightlife options range from the family-friendly NYELA Countdown to 2026 at Gloria Molina Grand Park; The Roots at Walt Disney Concert Hall; and the all-night Countdown NYE dance party at the LA Convention Center. NYE Dining
Restaurants and hotels across Los Angeles are welcoming the new year with romantic dinners, elegant soirees and extravagant events. | | | | | | | Arts & Culture | 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. Selena: From Texas to the World - GRAMMY Museum (Jan. 15 - Mar. 16)
A new pop-up exhibition focused on the impact of the late Tejano superstar Selena opens at the GRAMMY Museum on Thursday, January 15 for a two-month run. Co-curated by her sister, Suzette Quintanilla, Selena: From Texas to the World includes personal items that will be displayed outside of the Selena Museum for the first time. Advance tickets are on sale for the exhibition, which will be on view through March 16. | | | | | | | 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. Foo Fighters - Kia Forum (Jan. 14)
Celebrate Dave Grohl’s birthday and help local homeless non-profits when the Foo Fighters play Kia Forum on Wednesday, January 14. For this special benefit concert, $25 of each ticket sold will be split between Hope the Mission and the LA Mission. | | | | | | | 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. Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square (through Jan. 11)
It's the final week of Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square, which will run through January 11. Framed by skyscrapers and adorned with festive holiday lights, LA's largest outdoor ice skating rink spans 7,200 square feet and welcomes more than 54,000 skaters and 450,000 spectators annually. Open daily noon to 10pm. | | |
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| | | | | Nightlife | Chus & Ceballos - Academy LA (Jan. 17)
Spanish DJ/production duo Chus & Ceballos play Academy LA in Hollywood on Saturday, January 17 as part of their 2025 Reunion Tour. LA-based Of the Moon plays in the support slot. VIP table reservations are available for this event. - MK - Reframe Studios (Jan. 16)
- Night Trip - Exchange (Jan. 18)
| | | | | | | | Sports | LA Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets - Intuit Dome (Jan. 12)
The LA Clippers take on the Charlotte Hornets at Intuit Dome on Monday, January 12. The first of two home games this week, the Monday night match will also include Kris Dunn bobblehead giveaways for the first 10,000 fans. On Wednesday, January 14, the Clippers host their Martin Luther King Day recognition when they play the Washington Wizards. LA Kings vs. Dallas Stars - Crypto.com Arena (Jan. 12)
The LA Kings start the week of January 12 with three home games at Crypto.com Arena. On Monday night, they’ll take on the Dallas Stars, with the puck set to drop at 7pm. Catch them again on Wednesday, January 14, against the Vegas Golden Nuggets and on Friday, January 16 against the Anaheim Ducks. LA Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks - Crypto.com Arena (Jan. 13)
The Lakers play three home games this week, beginning with a match against the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, January 13. They’ll take on the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, January 15 and then, following a quick trip to Portland, will finish the week at home with a Sunday, January 18, game against the Toronto Raptors. See why Los Angeles is Hoops Heaven with our guide! | | | | | | | 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. The Notebook - The Pantages (Jan. 6-25)
Twenty years after Nicholas Sparks’ debut novel was adapted into a hit movie, The Notebook took on a new life as a Broadway musical. With music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and book by Bekah Brunstetter, The Notebook will premiere at the Pantages Theatre on January 6 and run through January 25. | | | | | | | Best of LA This Weekend | | Looking for something to do THIS weekend? Jaws 35mm screening at the Academy Museum, Stereophonic at the Pantages and Beautiful Altadena at Scribble are just a few of the events happening in LA from January 2-4. | | |
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