This week in Los Angeles features outdoor amphitheater shows with Cuco and Air, along with small-club shows with Combo Chimbita and Killer Mike, and arena concerts featuring Nine Inch Nails. A lot more to be seen and heard. Check out our handpicked selections for the best concerts in Los Angeles for the week of September 15, 2025.
1. Cuco at the Greek Theatre
The Los Angeles hometown hero will once again perform at the Greek Theatre LA on the eve of Mexican Independence Day on Monday, September 15. Foos Got Talent and José Galván open. Get tickets.
Genre: Dream Pop / Chicano throwback soul / Indie Rock
If you like: Clairo, Omar Apollo, Boy Pablo
2. Dominique Fils-Aimé at Blue Note LA
Dominique Fils-Aimé will perform two shows (7pm & 9:30pm) on September 16 at the new Blue Note LA. Get tickets.
Genre: Neo-Soul / Jazz / R&B
If you like: Lianne La Havas, Esperanza Spalding, Meshell Ndegeocello
3. Combo Chimbita, Bardo at The Paramount
Combo Chimbinta still takes the stage at The Paramount on September 17. Bardo will open with a DJ set. Get tickets.
Genre: Psychedelic Cumbia / Afro-Caribbean / Experimental Rock
If you like: Lido Pimienta, Bomba Estéreo, Chicano Batman
4. Underworld at Hollywood Palladium
Underworld will perform at the Hollywood Palladium on September 18. Get tickets.
Genre: Progressive House / Techno / Electronica
If you like: The Chemical Brothers, Orbital, Leftfield
5. Kumo 99 at The Paramount
LA will have a chance to experience their chaotic electronica at The Paramount in Boyle Heights on Thursday, September 18. Get tickets.
Genre: Noise Pop / Industrial / Experimental Electronic
If you like: Alice Glass, Death Grips, Ho99o9
6. Nine Inch Nails with Boys Noize at The Forum
Nine Inch Nails will perform two nights at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, September 18, and Friday, September 19. Get there early to experience the riot rhythms of Boys Noize, who will open the show. Get tickets.
There’s no need for any comparisons. It’s NIN.
7. Circle Jerks at Hollywood Palladium
Influential punks, Circle Jerks, will perform at the Hollywood Palladium on September 19 with support from Rocket From The Crypt, Ceremony, and Negative Approach. Get tickets.
Genre: Hardcore Punk, Punk Rock
If you like: Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, Adolescents
8. Anika at Echoplex
Anika will resume her Abyss tour this September with dates in North America, including a Los Angeles show at The Echoplex on Friday, September 19. Get tickets.
Genre: Post-Punk / Experimental / Dub
If you like: Nico, Broadcast, Jenny Hval
9. Samia at the Fonda Theatre
Samia headlines the Fonda Theatre on September 19 with support from opening acts Hank Heaven and Renny Conti. Get tickets.
Genre: Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Singer-Songwriter
If you like: Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, Maggie Rogers
10. Triptides at Permanent Records Roadhouse
Early set times are the way to go. We wish all shows started at 6 pm so you’re in bed by 10 pm. Triptides will perform at Permanent Records Roadhouse on September 19 with support from Wild Wild Wets. Get tickets.
Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Dream Pop, Garage Rock
If you like: Allah-Las, Temples, The Babe Rainbow
11. Killer Mike at Blue Note LA
Solo rapper and one part of the fierce duo Run The Jewels, Killer Mike has six shows coming up at Blue Note LA with doubleheaders on Friday, September 19 though Sunday, September 21. Get tickets.
Genre: Hip Hop / Political Rap / Southern Rap
If you like: Run The Jewels, Big K.R.I.T., El-P
12. Arc de Soleil at Fonda Theatre
Arc De Soleil will perform at the Fonda Theatre on Sunday, September 21. Get tickets.
Genre: Chillhop / Downtempo / Nu Jazz
If you like: Khruangbin, Nujabes, Bonobo
13. Air with Orchestra at Hollywood Bowl
AIR will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album Moon Safari at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, September 21, with an orchestra. Bonobo will open with a DJ set. Get tickets.
Genre: Downtempo / Electronica / Space Pop
If you like: Zero 7, M83, Röyksopp
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9/19/25 Oracle Sisters, Sabine McCalla, Casey Jane at Lodge Room — Watch them
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