Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Labor Day: From Hollywood Bowl to Long Beach

LOS ANGELES, California — Labor Day weekend in Los Angeles brings a mix of concerts, festivals, outdoor movies, and coastal getaways, giving locals and visitors countless ways to close out the summer. From live performances at iconicvenues to poolside parties and family events, here’s a curated list of the best things to do in LA this holiday weekend.

Live Music & Concerts

Weird Al Yankovic at The Forum — The parody legend brings his comedic classics to a major hometown stage.
Cyndi Lauper Farewell Tour at Hollywood Bowl — On Aug. 29–30, Lauper performs Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and more in her farewell run. Smooth Summer Jazz follows on Aug. 31 with Dave Koz & Friends featuring Regina Belle.
Mac DeMarco at The Greek Theatre — Indie star launches his Guitar tour with three LA shows.
LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena — Basketball action on Aug. 29 & 31 offers another kind of entertainment for the weekend crowd.

Festivals & Cultural Events

Leimert Park Jazz Festival — The 6th annual edition offers jazz performances, visual arts, boutiques, a kids’ zone, and a wine lounge. Tickets are sliding-scale from free to $5, with VIP upgrades available.
Gelato Festival World Masters — Aug. 30–31 in Hollywood, featuring global gelato competitors and plenty of sweet samples.
Labor Day Weekend Splash at The Hollywood Roosevelt — Poolside DJs, cocktails, and rooftop vibes from Aug. 29–Sept. 1.

Outdoor Movies & Rooftop Experiences

Rooftop Cinema Club at LEVEL, DTLA presents:

Forgetting Sarah Marshall & Amélie (Aug. 29)
When Harry Met Sally & The Godfather (Aug. 30)
Crazy Stupid Love (Aug. 31)
La La Land (Sept. 1)

Long Beach Day Trips

Summer Concert Series at Shoreline Village — Aug. 30–Sept. 1, with performances spanning Spanish rock, Gen Z pop, and blues.
Labor Day Luau & Craft Bar Crawl in Belmont Shore — Aug. 31, featuring Greek food, folk dancing, and carnival flair.
Brunch Cruise — Sept. 1, complete with buffets, mimosas, and live music on the water.
Long Beach Comic Con — Aug. 30–31, featuring panels, artist showcases, and celebrity meet-and-greets.
Queen Mary Live Jazz — Alex Mendham & His Orchestra perform 1920s-style sets aboard the historic ship.

Family Fun & Recreation

Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival — Outdoor performances of The Tempest invite families to picnic and enjoy the Bard under the stars.
Hansen Dam Aquatic Center — A 1.5-acre pool with slides, sandy beach, and obstacle courses makes for an affordable family outing.

Arts & Culture

Even beyond weekend-specific events, LA’s art scene is alive with major exhibitions:

Marcel Dzama’s surrealist works
Grateful Dead retrospectives
Public art installations at The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits

And of course, Los Angeles staples remain popular destinations: Griffith Observatory, The Getty Center, Venice Beach, Santa Monica Pier, and Hollywood landmarks.

Los Angeles offers something for everyone this Labor Day weekend, from world-class concerts and jazz festivals to outdoor cinema and coastal escapes. Whether you’re poolside in Hollywood or exploring art exhibits downtown, the city’s lineup of events ensures no shortage of ways to celebrate.

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