The best concerts in L.A. this September

Listen to classical and jazz in a dome more than a mile above L.A. during this mountaintop concert series. The Mount Wilson Observatory is hosting monthly concerts this summer inside the dome of its 100-inch Hooker telescope, which was the largest telescope in the world for much of the first half of the 20th century. Tickets cost $60 (that also includes access to the exhibit at the observatory) and it’s highly recommended that you buy them in advance since seating is limited. You’ll need to be able to climb 53 steps to reach the dome, and children under 12 aren’t permitted. 

Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Festival once again lands at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point—and though there’s no lineup yet, you can bet that the Pearl Jam frontman will probably be on it. This year’s edition runs from September 26 to 28. The fest’s name comes from the Hawaiian concept of family, and as such the beachfront festival will give back to its own community by donating a portion of proceeds to the San Onofre Parks Foundation and the Doheny State Beach Foundation, among others.

Treat your ears to a vibrant concert on a spring or summer night this year by attending MUSE/IQUE’s annual program. This monthly series of performances, held at cultural venues across L.A., features a mix of performances inspired by music movements and public figures, including tributes to Ray Charles, immigrant film composers, the Memphis sound, Etta James and more. The best way to attend is to become a MUSE/IQUE member; you could make a $75 donation to the performing arts nonprofit for a single event (with the exception of September’s free open house), but if you’re interested in more than just one, it’s cheaper per event to become a full-fledged member.

So far these dates at the Hollywood Bowl are the only double bill for LCD Soundsystem and Pulp, but even if they weren’t, we’d still consider this a must see. Catch James Murphy’s dance-punk outfit and Jarvis Cocker’s iconic, moody Britpop band on September 25 and 26 at the Bowl.

Trent Reznor is back with an electronic juggernaut that still continues to push the boundaries of rock music. Expect his beautiful melodies teeming with industrial grit to get—and stay—under your skin.

Don’t look back in anger—at least not today—because you missed out on their U.K. reunion gigs: Brit-pop legends Oasis are performing a select number of stateside shows, including at the Rose Bowl.

Seven years after the death of singer Chester Bennington, locally-born, globally-beloved band Linkin Park is back with new music and a tour. Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix and Joe Hahn have returned alongside new covocalist Emily Armstrong (of Dead Sara) and drummer Colin Brittain. Catch them at Dodger Stadium in support of their new album, From Zero.

Nope, you haven’t traveled back in time: Nick, Joe and Kevin are back for a massive, 20th-anniversary show at Dodger Stadium in September, where they’ll be joined by Marshmello and Boys Like Girls. The L.A. show is also one of 10 stops on the “Jonas20: Living the Dream” tour that will open with a “Jonascon”—a pre-show pop-up experience offering Jo Bros karaoke, art installations, trivia challenges and city-specific merch.  There are a couple of presales taking place this week, but tickets officially go on sale Friday, March 28, at 10am.