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Discover Los AngelesThe Best Things to Do in L.A. On a Rainy Day: Concerts
Updated on November 11, 2015
From legendary music acts to rising stars, venues across L.A. are presenting unforgettable concerts throughout the 2015-16 season.
72. STAPLES Center
Located at the spectacular L.A. LIVE entertainment complex in Downtown L.A., STAPLES Center is home to the NBA's Lakers and Clippers, the WNBA's Sparks and the NHL's Kings. STAPLES Center hosts world-class performances and special events throughout the year, including KIIS FM's Jingle Ball (Dec. 4), Disney On Ice: Frozen (Dec. 9-14), Muse (Dec. 18-19) and Mötley Crüe (Dec. 28, 30-31).
73. Walt Disney Concert Hall
Walt Disney Concert Hall is an architectural and acoustic marvel that recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. In addition to classical concerts by the acclaimed LA Phil, the stunning Frank Gehry-designed venue presents jazz nights with Dianne Reeves (Feb. 20, 2016) and Herbie Hancock (March 18, 2016), the first and the current LA Phil Creative Chair for Jazz, respectively. The 2015-16 season also features global artists such as acclaimed Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour, a tribute to Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa (March 12, 2016), and L.A.'s own La Santa Cecilia with Spanish World Music star Buika (March 26, 2016). For more info and to purchase tickets, visit the LA Phil website.
111 S. Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA 9001274. The Wiltern
Originally built in 1931, The Wiltern is located near Koreatown at the corner of Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue. The Wiltern and the adjacent 12-story Pellissier Building are considered among the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in the country, and have been named to the National Register of Historic Places and declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument. The Wiltern's eclectic bookings include Ride (Nov. 12), Margaret Cho (Nov. 14), Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker (Dec. 20-21), New Year's Eve with Joe Rogan and Friends (Dec. 31), Patti Smith and her band perform "Horses" (Jan. 8-9, 2016), Dr. Dog (Feb. 19, 2016) and Leon Bridges (March 19-20, 2016).
3790 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 9001075. El Rey Theatre
First opened as a movie house in 1936, the El Rey Theatre was designed by Clifford A. Balch, known for designing over twenty Art Deco movie houses around Southern California. After nearly 50 years as a first run movie theater, the Art Deco gem was converted to a live music venue in 1994. Five decades later, the El Rey was converted to a live music venue, and was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1991. The El Rey continues to book an exciting mix of acclaimed musicians and rising stars, including the 15th anniversary of The Polyphonic Spree (Nov. 20), Vince Staples (Nov. 24), Chris Robinson Brotherhood (Dec. 9), Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets (Dec. 10) and They Might Be Giants (March 26, 2016).
76. Royce Hall
Built in 1929 as one of UCLA’s first campus structures, the landmark Royce Hall presents a wide-ranging, eclectic lineup for its 2015-16 season. Standout performances include Ursula K. Ke Guin "Unlimited Stories" (Nov. 15), Booker T. Jones and Black Joe Lewis (Dec. 4), Kid Koala (Jan. 29, 2016), Lucinda Williams (March 4, 2016) and Anoushka Shankar (April 13, 2016).
340 Royce Drive Los Angeles, CA 9009577. The Forum
For many years, The Forum was considered one of L.A.'s greatest sports and events venues, home to the "Showtime" Lakers, the Great Gretzky, the "Miracle on Manchester" and countless music concerts. In January 2014, The Forum celebrated its grand reopening with a six-night stand by the Eagles. The Forum continues to book a wide range of top international music acts, including The Weeknd (Dec. 8-9), Dead & Company featuring Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Bob Weir with singer/guitarist John Mayer (Dec. 30-31), Black Sabbath (Feb. 11), David Gilmour (March 27, 2016) and Iron Maiden (April 15-16, 2016).
3900 W. Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90305Experience Builder
