Los Angeles continues to prove why it’s one of the world’s most exciting live music cities, with a fresh wave of upcoming shows in L.A. spanning jazz, indie, hip-hop, classical, and experimental sounds. From intimate club performances to iconic outdoor festivals, these just-announced shows coming to Los Angeles are just a few selections. As always, we handpick shows from our almost two decades of covering the Los Angeles music scene and the diverse palette of music that makes it shine. Always curated, never cluttered.
1. Sun Ra Arkestra at Lodge Room
The legendary Sun Ra Arkestra brings their cosmic jazz and Afrofuturist philosophy to the Lodge Room this March. Tickets are available now.
2. Louis XIV at Lodge Room
Relive those indie sleaze days, and you just might be finding out true love is blind. This show’s in March! Tickets are on sale now.
3. Disclosure at Santa Barbara Bowl
Are you ready for two nights this April with Disclosure LIVE at the Santa Barbara Bowl? BTW, did we mention it’s a live set?! If you missed their 2025 live tour, don’t snooze on this next one. Tickets will be available to the pubic on January 22.
4. Brigitte Calls Me Baby at the Lodge Room
Brigitte Calls Me Baby is definitely a band to watch in 2026. If you have yet to experience them live, and you love bands like The Smiths, The Strokes, Franz Ferdinand, and all things jangly indie rock — add their April show to your calendar. P.S. Their new song is quite the banger. Tickets are on sale now.
5. José González at The Bellwether
This May, José González will bring his intimate blend of folk, classical guitar, and intentional songwriting to The Bellwether. Snag those tickets before they’re gone!
José González warms hearts at first night of sold-out Regent performances
6. Blue Note Jazz Fest at Hollywood Bowl
The Blue Note Jazz Festival returns to the Hollywood Bowl this June showcasing jazz and jazz-adjacent greats, spotlighting virtuosity, legacy artists, and modern innovators across soul, funk, and global sounds. Get all the ticket details.
7. The Roots Picnic at Hollywood Bowl
Curated by The Roots, it’s always a must-see when they bring the Picnic to the Bowl. Past years have included performances by Queen Latifah, Common, Digable Planets, Lil Kim, Method Man & Redman, and more. Tickets are not on sale yet, but there are ways to snag them early.
8. The Breeders at Hollywood Palladium
August will see the alternative rock icons The Breeders in Hollywood. Kim Deal and company ruled my early 90s tape player. Don’t be the last splash. Tickets just went on sale; grab them while you can.
Photos: The Breeders at El Rey Theatre – Aug. 23, 2013
9. Aldous Harding at Pacific Electric
It’s been 7 years since we last covered Aldous Harding. Her sold-out show at the Lodge Room in 2019 was a rousing, beautiful doom-folk performance. This September, she will perform at the new 750-capacity venue, Pacific Electric. Don’t sleep on this show! Tickets are still available, but they will sell out.
Andy Shauf murmurs his way through intimate Regent show, Aldous Harding leaves fans unnerved
Show Review: Aldous Harding’s Cheerful Gloom at the Echo
10. Ólafur Arnalds at the Wiltern
With November marking the start of cozy season in L.A., Ólafur Arnalds makes for the perfect show to keep you warm. Seeing this Icelandic artist live is truly cathartic. Tickets go on sale Jan. 21.
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Whether you’re discovering a new favorite band or finally catching a longtime icon, these shows represent the best of what the city has to offer right now. Consider this roundup a trusted guide to LA concerts curated by real human music bloggers, highlighting performances that are truly worth your time. Check our Upcoming Concerts page often, as more just-announced shows are added.
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