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Special Events in Los Angeles and the L.A. Metro area

Special Events in Los Angeles and the L.A. Metro area

This events guide features all the information we have on events in Los Angeles and the L.A. Metro area. The guide covers theatres featured on this website so you may wish to check local listings for any additional theatre tours available in Los Angeles and the L.A. Metro area. Enjoy your event!



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Broadway Historic Theatre District

Broadway Historic Theatre District

Los Angeles: Downtown


Broadway Historic Theatre and Commercial District Walking Tour

10am

Broadway Historic Theatre and Commercial District Walking Tour

The Los Angeles Conservancy Link opens in new window runs weekly tours of the Broadway Historic Theatre District. Subject to availability, the tour visits the interiors of one or more of the following theatres: Los Angeles Theatre, the United Theater on Broadway (formerly United Artists Theatre and The Theatre at Ace Hotel), Orpheum Theatre.

Access is not guaranteed to any theatres due to events programming and logistics on the day so call ahead for details if you are concerned.

Tours run every Saturday at 10am and last approximately 2.5 hours. Tickets $10.

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Dolby Theatre

Dolby Theatre

Los Angeles: Hollywood


Theatre Tours

Daily, at various times from 11am to 3pm

Theatre Tours

Step Beyond The Red Carpet! Experience all of the renowned elegance and celebrity glamour that the Home of the Academy Awards® has to offer!

See an Oscar® statuette, visit our Dolby Lounge and other exclusive celebrity hot spots, plus view images from previous Academy Awards® ceremonies.

Tour is a thirty minute walking tour that includes several flights of stairs. Disabled guests can be easily accommodated, but please advise the theatre at the time of ticket purchase.

The Dolby Theatre is an operating facility with a busy performance schedule. Access to certain areas of the theatre is subject to performance schedules. For more information, please contact Dolby Theatre customer service at (323) 308-6300.

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El Capitan Theatre

El Capitan Theatre

Los Angeles: Hollywood


Historical Guided Tour

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Historical Guided Tour

Learm the history and magic of Disney’s premiere movie theatre with a behind-the-scenes guided tour!

Tickets: $20 (all ages). Tours run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and are approximately 45 minutes, all subject to theatre operations.

Advanced reservation required; reservations are limited. Call 1-800-DISNEY-6 Link opens in new window or email Disney.Movie.Tickets@disney.com to book.

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Los Angeles Music Center

Los Angeles Music Center

Los Angeles: Downtown


Campus Tour

Daily Tours

Campus Tour

The Music Center Symphonians, who are voluntary docents for The Music Center, offers a 90-minute docent-led tour of The Music Center’s four theatres: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

You can learn about the history and architecture of each of the theatres along with Jerry Moss Plaza and hear about how each of those spaces are enriched with incredible arts experiences. Find out about artistic presentations by Center Theatre Group, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera, LA Phil and TMC Arts, including the Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center dance residencies, concerts, arts learning experiences and free and low-cost events on Jerry Moss Plaza. View artwork from across the globe including sculptures, tapestries, paintings and antiques from the 17th century to the present.

Hear the stories collected through The Music Center’s nearly 60 years as the heart of Los Angeles County’s cultural life. Tours generally run every day however depend on visiting companies.

For an up-to-date tour scheduled visit the Music Center’s Symphonian Tour page Link opens in new window.

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TCL Chinese Theatre

TCL Chinese Theatre

Los Angeles: Hollywood


Theatre Tour

Daily, various times

Theatre Tour

The TCL Chinese Theatres Tour is the only tour in Hollywood where you learn the history of our cinema palace from inside and out. The Tour features stories and fun facts from the theatres beginnings to today, ranging from Hollywood premieres, to imprint ceremonies of your favorite celebrities in the Forecourt of the Stars.

So step off the red carpet and walk through the golden doors of this Movie Palace of the Stars on our exclusive 30 minute Walking Tour. A visit to Hollywood is not complete without this stroll through Hollywood movie history.

Tours are offered 7 days a week excluding special events. Please call for up-to-date availability (323) 463-9576 or email tours@chinesetheatres.com. Group rates are available.

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The United Theater on Broadway

The United Theater on Broadway

Los Angeles: Downtown


“Labyrinth” In Concert

21st March 2025, 8pm

“Labyrinth” In Concert

Experience Jim Henson’s original masterpiece Labyrinth (1986) Link opens in new window like never before with “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert!”

Watch the full movie, as a live band performs in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and score composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones. Feel the power of the music from the cult classic live! Don’t miss this exceptional event that brings beloved characters, epic music, and breathtaking visuals from the Labyrinth universe to life in an exciting fusion of film and live music.

Doors 7pm. Movies 8pm. Tickets $40 to $75 plus fees.

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Regent Theater

Regent Theater

Los Angeles: Downtown


The Rock ’N’ Roll Flea Market

23rd March 2025, 11am

The Rock ’N’ Roll Flea Market

Get ready to rock and roll at our ultimate Flea Market! Your favorite underground marketplace is back and coming to The Regent Theater in Downtown Los Angeles EVERY MONTH! We’re bringing the good stuff including VINYL, VINTAGE CLOTHES, ROCK T-SHIRTS +MORE

Street parking is available along Main St and Los Angeles St. There are two pay lots across the street from the venue. Parking can be difficult in downtown so using a ride share company could be the easiest option.

This is a free non-ticketed event.

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Dolby Theatre

Dolby Theatre

Los Angeles: Hollywood


Dancing with the Stars

5th April 2025, 7:30pm

Dancing with the Stars

See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show with this ALL-NEW SHOW starring your favorite pros Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Gleb Savchenko, Pasha Pashkov, Rylee Arnoldand special guests to be announced!

Experience the excitement, athleticism, and the artistry of the ballroom, live, up-close and personal…for an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss!

Presale tickets available Thursday October 10th @ 10am – Friday October 11th @ 9am. Click "Unlock" and enter code DOLBY when purchasing.

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Orpheum Theatre

Orpheum Theatre

Los Angeles: Downtown


Jeff Bridges: The Big Lebowski

16th April 2025, 6:30pm

Jeff Bridges: The Big Lebowski

The Big Lebowski Screening: An Evening with The Dude!

Jeff Bridges, The Dude, is coming to The Orpheum Theatre on April 16th with Stories, Pictures & More. A screening of The Big Lebowski (1998) Link opens in new window followed by a moderated discussion.

Doors: 5:30pm. Event starts: 6:30pm. Tickets on sale: 28th Feb 2025.

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Dolby Theatre

Dolby Theatre

Los Angeles: Hollywood


A Tribute to Francis Ford Coppola

26th April 2025, 7pm

A Tribute to Francis Ford Coppola

Join us on Saturday, April 26th, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood for the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Francis Ford Coppola. A Founding Trustee of AFI and the legendary Godfather of American Film, Coppola’s unparalleled influence on cinema will make this milestone celebration a momentous occasion.

A writer, director, and producer, Coppola’s vision of revolutionizing movie creation and experience has inspired countless filmmakers worldwide. An icon, legend, and master of his craft, Coppola continues to inspire the entire AFI Community to create, educate, and celebrate the power of cinema.

Proceeds from the gala support the American Film Institute’s nonprofit education and arts initiatives.

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Dolby Theatre

Dolby Theatre

Los Angeles: Hollywood


The 98th Academy Awards

15th March 2026, 4pm

The 98th Academy Awards

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) Link opens in new window, will honor the best films of 2025 and will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

During the ceremony, AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in over 20 categories. The ceremony will be televised live in the United States by ABC.

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