With so many things to do in LA on Halloween Weekend, some of y’all might want to consider attending more than one of these events. There’s just too much spooktacular fun to be had! Halloween weekend in Los Angeles kicks off Friday, Oct. 29 with a variety of concerts ghouling through the main event on Sunday, Oct. 31 — HALLOWEEN!
At the top of our list for this festive weekend is the classic, Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas. The live performance film will take place Oct. 31 a Banc of California Stadium and will feature none other than Danny Elfman as Jack Skellington and Billie Eilish as Sally! Oogie Boogie will be played by the OG Ken Page, Paul Reubens will perform as Shock with Weird Al Yankovic taking on the role of Lock. Oct. 29 is sold-out but you can still jump on Halloween night!
More stand out concerts for Halloween weekend include: Kool Keith at Catch One (Oct.29), Adam Ant at the Greek Theatre (Oct. 30), and Mosese Sumney at The Ford (Oct. 31). Check out all the best Halloween concerts in Los Angeles below!
October 29
Jungle at Greek Theatre
“Keep moving, keep moving'” — Jungle are bringing their feel-good, dance-worthy tunes to the beautiful Greek on Friday, Oct. 29. Doors are at 8pm!
Dead & Company at Hollywood Bowl
Dead and Company are bringing all the greatness of the Dead to the Hollywood Bowl, and Jerry will surely be there in spirit. Doors open at 7pm!
Kool Keith at Catch One
Kool Keith, the Ultramagnetic will perform at Catch One on Oct. 29. Performing alongside the iconic hip hop artist are Headkrack of Dish Nation, Pawz One & Mykill Miers (Double Homicide), Shamon Cassette, Hexxx, and more. Doors at 8pm!
Wolf Alice at Teragram Ballroom
Get ready to rock. Wolf Alice will headline the Teragram on Oct. 29. Opening for the band are The Blossom. Tix are currently sold-out, but keeping checking for last-minute ticket releases.
Thrice at Hollywood Palladium
Thrice will perform at the Hollywood Palladium on Friday, Oct. 29. Touche Amore and Self Defense Family will open up the show. Doors are at 7pm.
October 30 – Saturday
Adam Ant at Greek Theatre
Known for their epic live shows, Adam Ant will take the stage at the Greek on Oct. 30. Doors are at 8pm!
Drama at Fonda Theatre
Get ready to move and groove with the Drama duo! Performing at the Fonda in Hollywood on Oct. 30, doors are at 8pm!
Kaytranada at The Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall
Beats and more beats. Kaytranada headlines the Shrine on Oct. 30, Sango opens. Doors are at 8pm!
Benny Benassi at Academy LA
If dancing is your thing (rave-style), you’ll wanna check out Benny Benassi at the Academy LA. Bring on the electro house! The party starts at 10pm!
October 31 – Halloween Sunday
A Nightmare Before Christmas at Banc of California Stadium
Featuring Billie Eilish, Ken Page, Paul Reubens, Weird Al Yankovic, and the one-and-only Danny Elfman — The Nightmare Before Christmas on Halloween night at Banc of California Stadium is thee place to be. The event will also feature a trick-or-treat that starts at 5pm and ends at 6:30pm, when the show kicks off. There’s also a costume contest taking place on stage!
Moses Sumney at The Ford
With a voice like no other, the beautiful Moses Sumney will perform two nights at The Ford. Tickets to Sumney’s Halloween performance are still available, but they’re going quick! Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7:30pm.
Kaytranda at The Shrine
Kaytranada performs at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on Halloween night and as the kids say these days, that shit’s gonna be lit! Sango opens, doors at 8pm.
Bonavega with Frankie Rose at Echoplex
Glam pop and retro rock! Bonavega headlines The Echo on Halloween night with supporting performances by with Jon Daly, Thrill You Kill You, Grace McKagan and Niis. Doors are at 7pm! Get on this!
It’s not you, it’s everyone 0ne – op ed about feeling more disconnected than ever in some place, yet so connected in other. Motherhoods vs career la life
Twin Temple at Fonda Theatre
Ain’t no better way to celebrate Samhain than with Twin Temple. Get your Satanic doo-wop on Halloween night at the Fonda in Hollywood. Doors are at 8pm, Louisiana Purchase opens.
Junior Mesa at Moroccan Lounge
Free and all-ages with a costume contest & prizes, head on over to the Moroccan Lounge for Junior Mesa’s Halloween party! Delivering the Cirque du Freak and then some, get ready for a delicious psych-pop extravaganza.
