Los Angeles September 2025

Los Angeles September 2025 Events

Los Angeles September 2025 Events

Spend Your Labor Day Weekend in LA!

Average temperature low and high: 65° - 83°
The September calendar in Los Angeles is packed with stuff to do! If you're in town for Labor Day Weekend, you're in luck because there are lots of fun ways to celebrate! There's E Hula Mau, a Hawaiian cultural event, a lobster festival with the best crustaceans from Maine, and The Taste, an event that celebrates SoCal’s unique and vibrant food scene. Even if you're not in LA for Labor Day weekend, there's still lots of other fun to be had throughout the month!

September Event Calendar

So Cal HoeDown

So Cal HoeDown

This year's So-Cal Hoedown will be one for the books. It will feature a stacked lineup performing across 3 stages, food trucks and vendors serving great food and drinks, and more. Get ready to head down to the beautiful San Pedro, California for a great time. Click here for more info. 

Coldplay

Although they haven't released a new album since 2021’s Music of the Spheres, Chris Martin and Coldplay continue to pack venues and draw crowds. The band has been successful for more than two decades now and is known for their politics as much as their music. Coldplay famously supports environmental causes and does their best to make concerts sustainable while minimizing waste. There are even bikes the audience can pedal to generate electricity. Get the best seats today. 

Hamilton

Don't miss the triumphant return of the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre at 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning smash musical tells the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton through foot-stomping hip-hop, rap, R&B, and pop. Hamilton is as educational as it is entertaining, and could be the best history lesson you've had since grade school! Don't throw away your shot! Reserve your seats for this revolutionary show now!

Universal Studios - Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Studios - Halloween Horror Nights

Face your fears at Universal Studios™ Halloween Horror Nights™ this month. One of the most popular ways to celebrate Halloween, Universal Studios turns its theme park into a real-life scary movie. It will feature 8 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, a stage show, and thrilling rides at Universal Studios. This year's haunted house themes include Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse, so shrill-seekers are in for a good time. Costumes and masks are not allowed at this event. It's recommended for ages over 13. Tickets start at $77.

Lobster Festival

Lobster Festival

For over 20 years, the annual Lobster Festival has brought together thousands of people. It's held in a picturesque location on a grass lawn near a seawater lagoon. In addition to delicious fresh lobster from Maine, this event will also feature tasty eats in a food court, a comfy VIP Lounge, free souvenir e-photos, arts & crafts booths, a live sports tent, a live reptile exhibit, adult beverages, a karaoke lounge with a live band (Friday and Saturday night), a magic show, face painting, and inflatable bounces. 

Nocturnal Wonderland

Nocturnal Wonderland

Centered around art, camping, and music, Nocturnal Wonderland is a crowd-pleasing EDM festival that promises a weekend of memories that will stay with you long after you leave. Experience the nation's longest-running rave festival lives up to Insomniac's tradition of world-class DJs, multiple stages, and dedicated VIP luxury under the stars. Feel the vibes September 14-15 at Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernadino County. 

Mexican Independence Day Celebration

Mexican Independence Day Celebration

The East Los Angeles Parade & Festival celebrates Mexican Independence Day on September 15. Honor Los Angeles' tradition and Mexican heritage with live music, food, art, games, and Grand Marshall El Hijo de El Santo! The East Los Angeles Parade & Festival is a free event and a grand celebration of cultural traditions for the whole family. The festivities begin at 10 AM on E. Cesar E. Chavez & Mednick Ave.

Knott's Scary Farm

Knott\'s Scary Farm

Terrifying monsters, scary mazes, and breathtaking rides... don't miss out on Knott's Scary Farm. Referred to as the biggest Halloween event in Southern California, this annual thrill features shows, scare zones, scary-themed food and drinks, and over 1,000 monsters roaming the grounds of Knott’s Berry Farm. The event is recommended for ages over 13. General admission tickets start at $59.99. 

Waitress

Straight from Broadway, Waitress is an inspiring musical about friendship, motherhood, and delicious pies. After all, “The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie.” See Jenna the Waitress' story beginning on September 20th at the La Mirada Theatre at 14900 La Mirada Blvd, in La Mirada. Book seats now!

Ohana Festival

Ohana Festival

Enjoy rock music from the hottest artists at the Ohana Festival, created by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder to bring together people who love music and to raise money to protect the environment that provides for everyone. The three-day event has previously featured artists such as Brandi Carlile, Beck, and Pearl Jam. It also offers seminars and panels on different topics regarding conservation and environmentalism.  

Los Angeles Events in September

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Things to do in Los Angeles

Things to Do in Los Angeles in September

Rooftop Cinema Club

Rooftop Cinema Club
Watch contemporary and classic films on a deck chair under the beautiful night sky at the Rooftop Cinema Club. Held either in Downtown LA at Level (for those 18 and over) or in Hollywood at NeueHouse (for those 21 over), it’s a great way to spend the last days of summer!

Roaring Nights At The L.A. Zoo

Roaring Nights At The L.A. Zoo
Visit Roaring Nights at the L.A. Zoo if you want to party, but you're out of touch with the latest sounds, or you're just a bit of a dork.  You can expect live music, the best food trucks, animal encounters, silent disco, and more. It offers fun, fascinating explorations at the intersection of music, art, and wildlife.