Events in Los Angeles
CONCERTS AT THE FORUM
Seeing your favorite artists at the Kia Forum is a highlight of any Los Angeles trip. This legendary Inglewood music venue is celebrated for its world-class acoustics and mid-century design, offering an intimate arena experience that brings you closer to the stage. Check out upcoming events:
Bruce Springsteen at the Forum 4/7 & 4/9
Reik at the Forum 4/10
Charlie Puth at the Forum 4/29
Kevin Hart Roast at the Forum 5/10
Lorde at the Forum 5/14 & 5/15
Demi Lovato at the Forum 5/16
Florence + The Machine at the Forum 5/19 & 5/20
Kesha at the Forum 5/24
Rush at the Forum 6/7, 6/9, 6/11, 6/13
Ariana Grande at the Forum 6/17, 6/19, 6/20
Madison Beer at the Forum 6/24
A$AP Rocky at the Forum 6/27
Rosalia at the Forum 6/29 & 7/1
Hillary Duff at the Forum 7/8 & 7/9
5 Seconds of Summer at the Forum 7/11
Young the Giant at the Forum 7/17
Evanescence at the Forum 7/18
Rufus du Sol at the Forum 8/6, 8/7, 8/11, 8/12, 8/13
Meghan Trainor at the Forum 8/15
Chicago & Styx at the Forum 9/6
Robyn at the Forum 9/23 & 9/24
Lily Allen at the Forum 9/25
Thomas Rhett at the Forum 10/1
Mumford and Sons at the Forum 10/6 & 10/7
The Neighbourhood at the Forum 10/9 & 12/4
Juanes at the Forum 10/16
Doja Cat at the Forum 10/22
Gorillaz at the Forum 10/24
Staying in the heart of Inglewood puts you steps away from the Intuit Dome, the cutting-edge new home of the LA Clippers. With its massive 4K Halo Board and the high-energy “Wall” cheering section, catching an NBA game here is an unforgettable addition to your Los Angeles sports trip. Don’t miss:
LANY at Intuit Dome 4/4
Dallas Mavericks vs. the Clippers 4/7
OKC Thunder vs. the Clippers 4/8
Golden State Warriors vs. the Clippers 4/12
Katt Williams at the Intuit Dome (Netflix is a Joke) 5/5
Kill Tony at the Intuit Dome (Netflix is a Joke) 5/7
Nate Bargatze at the Intuit Dome (Netflix is a Joke) 5/9 & 5/10
Rousey vs Carano (MMA) at Intuit Dome 5/16
Earth Wind & Fire / Lionel Richie at the Intuit Dome 8/9
Ne-Yo & Akon at the Intuit Dome 8/21
Zayn at Intuit Dome 8/28
J. Cole at Intuit Dome 9/3 & 9/4
Mana at the Intuit Dome 9/18 & 9/19
TLC, Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue at Intuit Dome 10/10
SOFI STADIUM
Located just a short drive from your hotel, SoFi Stadium is the crown jewel of the Inglewood sports and entertainment district. This indoor-outdoor architectural wonder offers a futuristic fan experience. Don’t miss:
Kanye West at SoFi 4/1 & 4/3
Monster Jam at SoFi 4/11
FIFA World Cup – Team USA vs Paraguay at SoFi Stadium 6/12
FIFA World Cup – New Zealand vs Iran at SoFi Stadium 6/15
FIFA World Cup – Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina at SoFi Stadium 6/18
FIFA World Cup – Belgium vs Iran at SoFi Stadium 6/21
FIFA World Cup – Team USA vs Turkey at SoFi Stadium 6/25
FIFA World Cup – Round of 32 Match at SoFi Stadium 6/28
FIFA World Cup – Round of 32 Match at SoFi Stadium 7/2
FIFA World Cup – Quarterfinal Match at SoFi Stadium 7/10
Hard Summer at SoFi Stadium 7/31 – 8/2
Ed Sheeran at SoFi Stadium 8/8
BTS at SoFi Stadium 9/1, 9/2, 9/5, 9/6
NFL Opening Weekend 9/12 – 9/13
Bruno Mars at SoFi Stadium 9/30, 10/2, 10/3, 10/6, 10/7
LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER
The Los Angeles Convention Center is a world-class, LEED Gold-certified venue in the heart of Downtown, offering over 720,000 square feet of luminous exhibit space right next to the vibrant L.A. LIVE entertainment district.
Star Wars Celebration 4/1 – 4/4
American Educational Research Association 4/8 – 4/12
American Association of Airport Executives 5/3 – 5/4
American Association of Talent Development 5/17 – 5/19
Society of Nuclear Medicine 5/31 – 6/2
Siggraph 7/19 – 7/22
NALC 75th Biennial Convention 8/3 – 8/7
Toyota Convention 8/24 – 8/25
National Black MBA Conference 9/22 – 9/26
American Academy of Otolaryngology 10/17 – 10/20
KubeCon 10/28 – 10/30
BEACH LIFE REDONDO
BeachLife Festival is Southern California’s premier three-day live music, art, and culinary event, held right on the waterfront at Redondo Beach, CA from May 1st through May 3rd. Since its debut in 2019, it has become a staple of South Bay culture, designed to capture the laid-back, community-driven spirit of “sand-between-your-toes” living.
GRADUATION
Visiting Los Angeles for college graduation is a joyful, high-energy experience where the city’s iconic sunshine and world-class campuses provide the ultimate backdrop for celebrating such a major milestone. From sunset dinners overlooking the Pacific to exploring vibrant neighborhoods like Westwood or South LA, it’s the perfect time to soak up the “congrats” vibes and the best of SoCal living.
LMU Graduation 5/15 – 5/17
USC Graduation 5/15 – 5/17
UCLA Gradition 6/12 – 6/14
LMU ALUMNI WEEKEND
LMU Alumni Weekend is a vibrant celebration on the bluff where Lions return to campus to reconnect with old friends and rediscover the beauty of the Westchester campus. The 2026 Reunion from June 5th to June 6 is particularly special for classes ending in 1 and 6, offering a joyful weekend of music, drinks, and reminiscing under the Southern California sun.
LMU MOVE IN WEEKEND
Move-in weekend at LMU is an exhilarating time of new beginnings, where the campus buzzes with the energy of thousands of Lions settling into their coastal home on the bluff. Between the helpful “Move-In Crew” and the stunning sunset views over the Pacific, it’s a warm and vibrant start to the 2026-2027 academic year. Move in weekend is 8/19 – 8/22.
LA COLISEUM
College football in Los Angeles is a legendary experience where the sun-soaked traditions of the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins now collide with the high-stakes energy of the Big Ten conference. The 2026 season is set to be particularly electric, featuring marquee home games at the historic Memorial Coliseum and Rose Bowl.
San Jose State at USC at the LA Coliseum 8/29
Fresno State at USC at the LA Coliseum 9/5
Louisiana Lafayette at USC at the LA Coliseum 9/12
Oregon at USC at the LA Coliseum 9/26
Washington at USC at LA Coliseum 10/3
Ohio State at USC at LA Coliseum 10/31
Maryland at USC at LA Coliseum 11/21
ROSE BOWL
Visiting the Rose Bowl is a bucket-list experience where you can witness high-stakes sports like UCLA football and major international soccer matches. Beyond the field, the stadium transforms into a world-class concert venue offering an unforgettable atmosphere under the Pasadena sunset.
Mexico vs Australia (FIFA World Cup Send-Off) at Rose Bowl 5/30
Guns N Roses at the Rose Bowl 9/5
San Diego State at UCLA at the Rose Bowl 9/12
Purdue at UCLA at the Rose Bowl 9/19
Wisconsin at UCLA at the Rose Bowl 10/17
Michigan State at UCLA at the Rose Bowl 10/24
Nevada at UCLA at the Rose Bowl 10/31
Illinois at UCLA at the Rose Bowl 11/14
USC at UCLA at the Rose Bowl 11/28
College Football Playoff Quarter Final 1/1/27
Holidays
Good Friday 4/3
Passover 4/1 – 4/8
Easter Sunday 4/5
Mattel Toy Fair – El Segundo 4/20 – 4/23
Mother’s Day 5/10
Memorial Day Weekend 5/22 – 5/25
Father’s Day 6/21
Fourth of July Weekend 7/3 – 7/4
Labor Day Weekend 9/4 – 9/7
Lucas Museum Opening – Downtown LA 9/22
Mattel Toy Fair – El Segundo 9/14 – 9/21
Indigenous Peoples Day 10/12
Halloween 10/31
Veterans Day 11/11
Thanksgiving Week 11/23 – 11/26
Thanksgiving Weekend 11/27 – 11/28
Christmas Week 12/21 – 12/25
Chanukah 12/4 – 12/12
New Year’s Eve 12/31
New Year’s Day 1/1
