Los Angeles September 2023

Los Angeles September 2023 Events

Los Angeles September 2023 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

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

Head down to Chinatown Los Angeles, a neighborhood steeped in culture and history, for the annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. This unique cultural experience celebrates the full harvest moon and it is a time to give thanks for a bountiful harvest. There will be traditional Chinese cultural demonstrations, hot local bands and the chance to peek at the full moon through scientific telescopes!

After Dark Tour: Tales from the Other Side

An eerie night with only a flashlight in hand at one of the most famous cemeteries in the country... Get exclusive access to Hollywood Forever Cemetery on this two-and-a-half-hour walking tour. The tour costs $99 per person with tax, and it includes complimentary champagne, candy, and popcorn. There will be complimentary parking available, this tour is available for guests 16 years old and up.

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. 

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. 

Mexican Independence Day Celebration

Mexican Independence Day Celebration

L.A.'s Olvera Street, also called Calle Olvera, comes alive to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on September 16. Festivities start the day before and include vibrant food, dance, music and a colorful parade. The celebration's stomping grounds are also significant as Olvera Street is the oldest part of L.A. and is often called the birthplace of the city. This is a great day of fun and culture for the whole family, and is free to enter.

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 will also feature shows, scare zones, scary-themed food and drink 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.

Fly Into The Blue: Airshow Viewing Experience 2023

The three-day Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach showcases the world's best display teams who perform spectacular stunts – flying right over the Pacific Ocean. The weekend affair delivers an action-packed lineup of events featuring the world’s best aviators, an exhilarating boat race around Catalina Island, live music on the beach, and so much more. During the airshow, Paséa will have multiple viewing areas for locals and guests including: - The expansive Ocean Lawn which offers unhindered views of the ocean & sky – great for families and large groups. - Treehouse Lounge (21+) where visitors can enjoy a bird’s eye view of the airshow with rooftop seating and cocktails in hand. 

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. 

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 Stranger Things and The Last of Us, 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 $79.99.

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Fri, Sep 22 at The Viper Room Dirty Mondays LIVE - VIPER ROOM
Fri, Sep 22 at Club Mayan MAYAN FRIDAY
Fri, Sep 22 at The Avalon REGGAETON RAVE
Fri, Sep 22 at Exchange Chris Avantgarde
Sat, Sep 23 at The Viper Room XANA, MELATONIN GIRLS, HAZY SHEA
Sat, Sep 23 at Club Mayan paraiso
Sat, Sep 23 at Exchange Nocturnal Wonderland
Mon, Sep 25 at The Avalon SCHOOL NIGHT
Tue, Sep 26 at Club Mayan JAI PAUL
Wed, Sep 27 at Club Mayan JAI PAUL
Thu, Sep 28 at Club Mayan COLD WAVES LA 2023
Fri, Sep 29 at The Viper Room T-ROY'S ANNUAL BDAY PARTY WITH KEROSENE HYMNS, RINGO'S CARR
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.