Michael Juliano

Each year, the Coachella lineup manages to mix together familiar music festival headliners, out-of-left-field reunions and under-the-radar buzz bands. Get the rundown of every artist playing the fest with the full Coachella 2026 lineup—and we’ll update this page with the full schedule when it arrives in a few months. RECOMMENDED: See everything else you need to know in this year’s Coachella guide Find epic Airbnbs to rent near Coachella Who’s headlining the Coachella 2026 lineup? Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G and Anyma will headline 2026’s edition of the fest, with additional sets from the XX, the Strokes, Addison Rae, Young Thug and BIGBANG. The fest takes place April 10 to 12 and April 17 to 19, 2026. When will the Coachella set times be released? Hang tight until a few days before the start of the festival in April, when the schedule should be released. Typically, the headliners hit the stage after 11pm on Friday and Saturday, and after 10pm on Sunday. Look out for some late surprises, too; in 2025, Weezer and Ed Sheeran were both last-minute additions, but each limited to a single weekend.   Where’s the festival map for this year? It’s released just a few days before the start of the fest, so you’ll have to wait until April. The past decade’s editions have made some meaningful changes to accommodate the increased crowd capacity (notably moving the Sahara tent some years ago). Since the fest’s 2022 return, the Yuma tent has moved slightly to the north and the S

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles? We have you covered with the very best that L.A. has to offer. I’m a Los Angeles native and have lived here all my life, and take it from me: There’s always more to discover and explore. Whether you’re a culture vulture, an outdoorsy type or simply a lover of our fine city, you’ll find more than enough here to keep you busy. Even lifelong Angelenos can find something new to add to their to-do list, between the city’s landmark attractions, an ever-changing inventory of the best restaurants in Los Angeles, essential L.A. museums and even some off-the-beaten-path secrets. How many of the best things to do in Los Angeles will you try? Updated September 2025: Summer is on the way out, but lots of our favorite alfresco movies, concerts and parties are still in session—take advantage of the warm nights before things turn autumnal. But if you can’t wait for the weather to change and spooky season to start, you’re in luck. Several of the city’s haunted Halloween attractions are starting up this month, and we’re already in prime apple-picking season. I also added some all-time favorite spots to the list that are undoubtedly tourist destinations but also hold appeal for locals: the Grove and Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier. And in a bit of uplifting news, the Self-Realization Fellowship Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades is back on our list—7 1/2 months after the wildfires, the peaceful meditation gardens have finally reopened to vis

Pasadena will never be as bustling as Hollywood or as trendy as Highland Park, but that’s exactly what makes this city in the San Gabriel Valley so enjoyable. Set against the San Gabriel Mountains, the town packs in enough things to do without veering into territory that’s either too sleepy or too hectic (though in recent years, an influx of celebs and young families seeking a little more serenity have certainly made the already-expensive city a little more in demand). I’ve lived in Pasadena for well over a decade, and I still don’t get tired of touring turn-of-the-century mansions, strolling through beautiful gardens and going shopping or dining out along Colorado Boulevard—all within the space of a day. Unfortunately, due the destruction of 2025’s Eaton Fire, the city’s most popular hikes, like the ones to Eaton Canyon Falls and Echo Mountain, are still closed indefinitely. The fire torched much of neighboring town Altadena as well as parts of northern Pasadena, but the vast majority of the city looks as handsome as ever and could really use some extra love right now. So whether you’re spending a day or an entire weekend here, you can’t go wrong with these essential things to do in Pasadena. RECOMMENDED: Our full guide to Pasadena

Outdoor movies combine two things we love about L.A.: an appreciation of movie-making and spending as much time as possible outside. Alfresco screenings usually start to surge across the city in the early spring and continue into the fall and holiday season, be it atop rooftop bars, at L.A.’s best parks or even at a Hollywood cemetery. Most of our favorite outdoor series fall into two formats: Alfresco screenings where moviegoers bring their own chair or blanket and can pack together some picnic food, and rooftop ones where you’ll be offered a seat and some on-site snacks as you catch films both old and new. (If you’re looking for a fun date idea, this one takes the cake.) Be sure to check back all year long for updates on the list, as new screenings are always being added. Looking to see a new movie any night of the week? Check out the best movie theaters in L.A. or the few remaining old-school drive-in movie theaters. And for some at-home inspiration, you can always catch up on the best L.A. movies of all time. For screenings with multiple movies on a single night, each film is separately ticketed unless otherwise noted. Also, unannounced schedule changes tend to occur, but we’ll do our best to keep the list below updated on at least a monthly basis.

Skim through the must-visit attractions in Los Angeles and you’ll notice a trend: It’s a lot of outdoorsy fun. So committing to a day inside of a museum might be a tall ask. In fact, choosing anything over a 75-and-sunny day at the beach is a hard ask—especially if you’re visiting from somewhere with a climate that’s not as consistently comfortable as SoCal’s.  But here’s the thing: No matter how good the weather, visiting L.A.’s museums is a must. In fact, not only are they among the city’s best things to do, but Los Angeles museums can increasingly stand toe to toe with ones in cultural capitals like New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C. And, lucky you, a handful of them have stunning outdoor campuses with hilltop views, sculpture gardens and sunny courtyards. I’ve spent the past decade-plus visiting all of L.A.’s museums (and revisiting them as each riveting new exhibition opens). There are even more institutions in the L.A. area than just the ones on this list (including plenty of quirky, off-the-beaten-path museums), but I think the 21 below are the very best—and I’d say the top five in particular are borderline essential for any trip to L.A. If you’re on a budget, don’t worry: L.A. is flush with free museums. In fact, of the ones on this list, nearly half of them don’t cost a dime, and most of the rest offer regularly scheduled free days. Sure, you might have to pay for parking or trek across town, but that’s nothing a Metro trip or ridesharing service can’t solve. Thi

There’s a pretty good chance if you’re headed to Anaheim that you’re either hitting the rides at Disneyland or headed to a show at the Anaheim Convention Center. But there are plenty of other things to do in Anaheim outside of the theme park and trade show circuit. If you plan in advance, you can schedule your trip to coincide with a baseball game at Angel Stadium, hockey game or live concert at Honda Center, or catch a medieval-themed dinner show. There’s also a local brewpub, modern food hall, historic library and a slew of smaller theme parks and water parks within the Greater Anaheim area to explore. While you’re here, be sure to check out the best restaurants and bars in Anaheim and any upcoming events and festivals. Be prepared for sunny, hot weather during the summer and mild winters, which should help keep your packing to a manageable level. Start carving out your itinerary and checking off items from our list of the 12 best things to do in Anaheim, included your obligatory trip to Disneyland. We’re convinced this city really is the happiest place on earth.

L.A. is great and all, but sometimes you need a change of scenery. If you only have one day to spare, consider one of these quick day trips from Los Angeles to some amazing nearby destinations. Luckily, living in L.A. means it’s an easy (well, depending on traffic) and often scenic drive to SoCal’s best beaches, small towns, wineries and gorgeous desert landscapes—all within three hours of the city. Oddly enough, taking advantage of the ease with which you can get out of L.A. is easily one of the best things to do in L.A. From wine tasting in Santa Barbara and vintage hunting in Palm Springs to camping in Joshua Tree or feeling the sand between your toes in San Diego, you’re sure to find a short trip (as opposed to a longer road trip) worth taking on this list. Note that all of our commute time estimates are based on a trip originating from Downtown L.A. in light traffic (so your mileage may quite literally vary). RECOMMENDED: The best weekend getaways from L.A.

It’s just about Labor Day weekend, but summer sure doesn’t feel like it’s over yet. That’s kind of the blessing and curse of L.A.’s seasons: If anything, warm days are only heating up this time of year (hello, Santa Ana winds). But on the other hand, it means more weeks of outdoor movie screenings and all sorts of other alfresco affairs. With that bit of weather chat out of the way, here are the events you can look forward to over Labor Day weekend in L.A. RECOMMENDED: Labor Day weekend in Los Angeles

A few decades ago, DTLA never would’ve landed on any out-of-towner itineraries: There simply weren’t enough things to do in Downtown Los Angeles. Urban sprawl and L.A.’s car culture meant much of the city’s action shifted to the suburbs around the middle of the 20th century, and though the skyline sprang upward in the decades that followed, it wasn’t quite enough to revitalize the once-buzzing city center. These days, it’s a mostly different story—though one that’s been unquestionably impacted by the uncertainties of the past few years. Downtown’s momentum has slowed down since 2020, when it was arguably just hitting its stride: The area was in the midst of a retail, institutional and architectural resurgence that was turning the neighborhood into a more walkable, Metro-friendly destination dotted with museums, superlative restaurants and beautiful buildings. That’s still largely true on paper, but it’s definitely not quite as buzzing as it was a few years ago—and the recent protests, immigration raids and now-lifted curfews have only further slowed down business. Still, we think it’s worth getting to know Bunker Hill, the Historic Core and beyond with these things to do in Downtown Los Angeles. Just a heads-up: Though it’s home to L.A.’s biggest cluster of tall buildings, DTLA feels pretty different from most other cities’ downtown areas. For starters, L.A.’s cultural destinations are spread all over the city and not just in Downtown. And as for the neighborhood itself, it l

How far do you have to get from Los Angeles to find something that doesn’t feel like L.A.? Oh sure, Santa Barbara is beautiful, and San Diego and Palm Springs have their own vibes, but most destinations within a day trip range merely feel like a different flavor of Southern California sprawl. That’s not the case with Big Bear, though. As you climb nearly 7,000 feet into the San Bernardino Mountains, you’ll find a charming village of timber-framed storefronts and cozy clusters of cabins that surround a freshwater lake (erm, reservoir, technically) filled with boaters and close-to-shore swimmers, all set against hills that host mountain bikers and hikers in the summer and skiers and snowboarders in the winter. And all of that is a mere two-hour drive from many parts of L.A. So how should you spend your time here, whether for a single day or an extended weekend? We’ve picked out our favorite things to do in Big Bear, including activities for the summer and winter, and for action sports enthusiasts and families. A quick note about getting to Big Bear: Whether you’re approaching from the east or west, you’ll most likely exit the 210 freeway and then face roughly 45 minutes of very winding roads along the 330 highway. If you have concerns over car sickness or (in the winter) snow, consider the desert route to the north along the 15 and 18 as an alternative, which adds an extra 30 miles and at least as many minutes but reduces mountain driving to a minimum. And for you electric vehi

Who says L.A. lacks culture? Not only do we boast an impressive array of amazing museums, but almost every single one offers free admission, either on select days or all the time. Aesthetes and culture vultures can get their fix for free at the spots below, which even with their affordable price point removed from the equation would still rank among the best things to do in the city. Whether you prefer the greatest hits at LACMA or off-the-beaten-path museums, it’s easy to plan a free museum visit (especially if you have a library card)—as long as you keep some key dates and times in mind. Here are the best free museums in Los Angeles, whether they offer free admission year-round or free museum days.  RECOMMENDED: See the full list of free things to do in L.A.

L.A. is a sprawling, hugely varied place, which can make deciding on where to stay in Los Angeles a difficult task. You could go all out with a plush hotel by the beach, or opt for a more affordable budget hotel and save those extra dollars for increasingly costly cocktails. You could stay in the midst of the action of Hollywood’s famous attractions, or get as far away as possible and find the real L.A. If you’re struggling to decide, I’ve taken some of the guesswork out of where to stay in Los Angeles with these six neighborhoods, including a vibrant beachside locale and the one section of Downtown that’s actually worth staying in. I’ve even called out which areas can be reached by the L.A. Metro—so that infamous L.A. traffic won’t clog up your trip and get in the way of your plans for all of the city’s amazing things to do. First time visiting? I suggest brushing up on these 20 essential L.A. travel tips. RECOMMENDED: The best hotels in Los Angeles

This haunted Griffith Park hayride once again returns to the mid-’80s fictitious town of Midnight Falls, which borrows a little bit of the road culture of Sons of Anarchy and the isolation of Twin Peaks. And this year the Mistress of the Dark herself, Elvira, is taking up residence. The Griffith Park tradition, which has been running for 17 years now, centers on a relatively lengthy hayride, which runs on select nights from September 19 to November 2. The premise: A witch has summoned creatures that’ve hidden themselves among Halloween decorations in the town’s foothills. This year’s event promises new Elvira–themed takes on the Scary-Go-Round and Trick or Treat attraction, as well as a cozy lounge where apple cider and doughnuts provide a respite from the scares. The event’s various other attractions will be centered around the jack-o’-lantern–filled Midnight Falls Town Square, with a Janelle Monáe-headlined party manor as well axe throwing, water balloon–based paintball (or “Zombie Splat”) and the Hellbilly Halloween maze. Can I wear a costume? No. Costumes, face paint and props are not allowed. Where do I park for the Haunted Hayride? Prepaid parking is available but limited in the trio of nearby lots (Merry-Go-Round lots 1, 2 and 3). You can also park for free in the much larger L.A. Zoo parking lot and take a shuttle from the lot’s northwest corner to the event. Note: While the hayride used to take place at the Griffith Park Old Zoo, in recent years it’s moved downhill t

Stroll through a mile-long trail filled with all things pumpkins, including an illuminated forest of jack-o’-lanterns, during Descanso Gardens’ annual Carved. For three weeks this fall (Oct 3–30), the event lines a loop of the botanical garden with pumpkins in all sorts of forms: as a sea monster rising from a pond, in thick clusters on the ground and cobbled together into a house. For the 2025 edition, Carved is introducing a new route, as well as new vignettes on the Pumpkin Trail, treats at Harvest Acres and new ghostly characters carved from logs by chainsaw. The gardens’ model trains will also be illuminated during the event, and the popular neon-hued Rhizome light sculpture will return. Tickets ($27–$45, kids $17–$30) are on sale now. Look out for the expanded Día de los Muertos ofrenda altar near the entrance on your way to the two main jack-o’-lantern areas. The first is a forested section lined with expressively carved (but fake) pumpkins, some of which have been arranged into wonderfully whimsical characters (a crow-like scarecrow and a pumpkin holding its own head, among them). Meanwhile, there’s a pavilion in the rose garden with real gourds whose designs are inspired by pop culture characters (plus a station where you can see them being carved). There are a few familiar sights if you’ve ever attended Descanso’s other holiday tradition, Enchanted, but tweaked for Halloween (stomp along the trunk-encircling platforms in the oak grove, and you’ll hear shrill cackles

Walk across the grounds of the scenic King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas as the Santa Monica Mountains hideaway is illuminated with thousands of hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns. (Fun fact: Calabasas has a pumpkin-filled history—it’s actually named after the Spanish word for the gourd: “calabaza”.) Night of the Jack returns with an on-foot, mile-long trail this year, plus live pumpkin-carving, food trucks and a “Spookeasy,” too.  For 2025, the family-friendly Night of the Jack promises its biggest season yet, with new themed environments and multisensory experiences that make use of projection mapping.  Timed tickets are required each night. As is the case with all similar experiences, they’re not cheap and fluctuate ($29–$63) depending on the day of the week and time of night. Expect to spend an hour to an hour and a half there, though that could double on weekends (and closer to Halloween) when the entry crowds and food truck lines tick up.

Its past installments have found attendees stealthing their way through a Victorian home and embarking on a Blade Runner-esque bounty hunt. And now this celebrated immersive horror theater event is returning for spooky season at a new location: a century-old Historic-Cultural Monument in DTLA. Delusion, an interactive seasonal event that combines elements of immersive theater with a more story-based approach to a walk-through haunted house, will take over the Variety Arts Theater from September 18 through Halloween till November 9. This year’s theme, “Harrowing of Hell,” puts you in the role of a supernatural cult member who must pass a Dante’s Inferno–inspired set of challenges. Hollywood director and action coordinator Jon Braver, who hatched Delusion in 2011, has again teamed up with the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride producers Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group for a “choose your path” staging in which your choices will impact the story progression. Braver also teases a “new creature you will never, ever forget” in this year’s experience. Tickets don’t come cheap (they start at $113), but for true Halloween devotees, it might be worth it: Delusion regularly ranks among the best haunted houses in the city. There’s also a VIP tier for $40 more that lets you take a peek behind the scenes with a backstage tour and access a reserved lounge.

While some may scoff at the idea of Grand Avenue becoming L.A.’s Champs-Élysées, we’re too busy making the most of the Downtown street’s cultural treasures to even engage in that argument. For one afternoon, more than a dozen institutions will celebrate their Bunker Hill home with free performances, exhibitions and tours. Most of the action takes place on Grand Avenue between Temple and Sixth Streets. Highlights of this year’s event on October 25 include a singing workshop and a chance to try instruments at the Colburn School; a sugar skull workshop and Halloween necklace-making at the Los Angeles Central Library; LA Opera recitals at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion; a preview of the world’s first museum of AI arts, DATALAND; and a Day of the Dead celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park. Other participating institutions include the Broad, MOCA, REDCAT, the Music Center, Center Theatre Group, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Grand Performances and Metro, which now has a station just off of Grand Avenue atop Bunker Hill.

Well, well, well, what have we here? The Nightmare Before Christmas’s bug-stuffed sack is once again taking over the Halloween duties at Disneyland Resort for Oogie Boogie Bash, an after-hours, specially ticketed seasonal event at Disney California Adventure Park. Here’s the gist if you’ve never been to one of Disneyland’s seasonal parties: Halloween spirits begin to materialize around both parks before Labor Day, with glowing decorations and spooky ride overlays, but this five-hour ticketed event (held on select nights from mid-August through October) throws in a bunch of exclusive Halloween entertainment, plus the promise of considerably shorter wait times for select rides. You’ll find a mix of long-standing Halloween fixtures and more recent additions at California Adventure for the event: trick-or-treating trails, kid-friendly shows, the Headless Horseman-led Frightfully Fun Parade and the maze-like Villains Grove. As for end-of-night entertainment, the World of Color show “Villanous!” that debuted in 2019 never made it back onto the lineup; instead, you’ll need to pick up a general admission ticket to Disneyland, which will shoot off its “Halloween Screams” fireworks show select nights from August 22 through Halloween. The perks of the after-hours event aren’t just Halloween-y: You’ll be able to venture through and hop on rides in most areas of the park, including at Avengers Campus (the Guardians of the Galaxy ride that predates the land will flip to its Monsters After

Formed in the wake of a wildfire in the late 1950s, this compassionate care center gives a second chance to injured, orphaned and imprinted wild animals. If the thought of a zoo in a touristy area sets off alarm bells for you, don’t worry: This place is just lovely, and you’ll learn all about the stories behind the 85-plus species here, including bears, wolves, raptors and big cats (many with some adorably punny names—we’re looking at you, Edgar Allen Crow). If you’re swinging by in the summer, the mid-day sun feels strong—and the shade-seeking animals know that too (the zoo has misters running on hot days). Consider arriving in the morning instead.

The park’s namesake Alpine Slide ($10) is the only bobsled-like ride in the region: You’ll take a chairlift up the hill and then plop onto a sled with a brake that you control as you scoot down one of two slides (first-timers are suggested to stick to the right one) with a mix of banked turns and straightaways, plus scenic lake views at the top. You’ll also find go-karts, a zip line and mini golf, plus snow tubing in the winter and a water slide in the summer. There’s no admission fee, instead you pay per attraction. I actually think that the comparatively newer Mineshaft Coaster is the attraction to do here. It’s a little more expensive than the slide ($20), but these zippy, rail-bound carts are much more thrilling.

Operated by the New Jersey Institute of Technology, this high-altitude observation center built right onto Big Bear Lake has four specialized telescopes pointed at the sun. You can easily admire the exterior of the largest one from a boat ride on the lake, but you’ll need to book a tour to step inside. Small-group tours are offered every other Thursday at 2pm from June to September, so you’ll need to nab a reservation. If you are able to secure one, just note you’ll need to be able to walk down and back a roughly 1,000-foot-long gravel road, as well as up and down three flights of stairs.

We usually don’t put much stock in a place being Yelp-famous, but at Tropicali you can absolutely believe the hype. The laid-back, lake-facing hangout serves top-notch poke bowls (if you want an extra crunch, try the eel-sauce-drizzled Kraken with panko crumbs and wonton chips) alongside BBQ bowls and “tiki tortas,” Beligan waffles topped with BBQ chicken and a drizzle of sauce. You can opt for the patio for perfectly-framed views of the lake, but you’d be missing out on the interior’s gonzo SoCal-surfer-punk take on tiki decor. Tropicali can get remarkably busy, like line-out-the-door busy. But while you’re waiting to place your food order at an oversized touch screen, you can walk right up to the counter and order a drink from the remarkably chill bartenders (the smoothies are delightful; try the Tropsicle, a blend of passion fruit, orange, guava, pineapple and coconut).

About a month and a half before the start of the NFL season, you can see the Chargers take the field at their training facility in El Segundo—and for free, no less. For four weeks in July and August, the team holds practices at the Bolt that are open to the public, with covered bleacher seating behind the north end zone. Admission is limited to 1,500 fans per session; tickets are available the Monday prior to each practice week (so sessions from July 21 to 26, for example, are available to book on July 14). Look out for a handful of themed days, including a family day, a celebration of women in sports and a happy hour with some Chargers legends—just note that select days are exclusive to season ticket holders.

Before achieving mainstream success with Fun, singer Nate Ruess fronted indie pop darling the Format. After the pandemic scrapped plans for a reunion, Ruess will finally rejoin multi-instrumentalist Sam Means for a limited tour, including this October 10 stop on the Fairbanks Lawn at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Upping the aughts nostalgia: “California” scribes Phantom Planet open the show.

And here we thought the Coachella lineup would be this week’s biggest surprise when it comes to massive SoCal events. But now organizing committee LA28 has shared the detail that Angelenos want to know about the 2028 Summer Olympics: how to get tickets. It’ll be a multi-step process to secure LA28 tickets, starting with a registration period that opens in January 2026 for the Olympic Games and then ticket drops that follow that same year. For the Paralympic Games, tickets will go on sale in 2027. According to the organizing committee, single tickets will start at $28 (there’s no mention of any pricing beyond that floor, nor any specific mention of the opening ceremony). In addition, LA28 says that “locals around Games venue cities” will be given an early shot at tickets; as a reminder, in addition to the City of Los Angeles, the 2028 Olympics will have additional venue clusters in Long Beach, Carson, Inglewood, Pasadena, Arcadia, Pomona and San Clemente (…and Oklahoma City, for softball and canoe slalom). With all that in mind, here’s a quick rundown of how things should work. When do tickets for the 2028 Olympics go on sale? A registration period for the Olympic Games will begin in January 2026, followed by ticket drops later in 2026. Tickets for the Paralympic Games will go on sale in 2027. How much will tickets cost for the 2028 Olympics? Single tickets will start at $28, though we don’t know how high they’ll climb from there (hospitality packages will be available too). W

We don’t really report on discounts and limited-time promos too often; the incentives are often just alright compared to the annoying hoops you need to jump through to claim them. But that’s absolutely not the case with this new shop-local initiative from the City of West Hollywood. Here’s the deal: The small-but-lively city has just launched a new gift card program dubbed WeHo Loves Locals, and for a limited time, any purchase will be matched with a bonus card for 50% of that value (so if you buy a $100 gift card, you’ll get a $50 bonus card). But perhaps most importantly, the card is valid at a pretty legit array of spots—everything from dinner and drinks at Gracias Madre to a spa day at the Sunset Marquis to shopping at Staud—and you can mix and match your credit across multiple businesses. The digital gift cards—open to residents and visitors alike—are available in four denominations, and after buying one, you’ll be emailed a bonus card as well; so if you buy a $50 gift card you get a $25 bonus, $100 gets an extra $50, $200 gets $100 and $300 gets $150. (Put another way: It’s like getting a 33% discount off your total purchase.) Note that bonus cards are limited to one per purchaser and will expire a year from purchase. As for those redemption sites, the city currently has 45 locations listed on its site. These include dining and drinking spots like the Abbey, BOA Steakhouse, the Butcher’s Daughter, Dialog Cafe, Fiesta Cantina, Gracias Madre, Gym Bar, Katana, Ladyhawk, Mi

Last year’s late-November drop already felt pretty early for the Coachella lineup to come out, but this formerly-early-January tradition has now arrived startlingly early. Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G and Anyma will headline the 2026 edition of the festival. Coachella will once again stage two weekends of nearly identical lineups in Indio from April 10 to 12 and April 17 to 19, 2026. Presale technically already came and went in the late spring. But additional passes will go on sale Friday, September 19 at 11am (2024 and 2025 attendees and American Express card members can also access them a day earlier, on Thursday, September 18 at 11am). Including fees, general admission starts at $649 for weekend one—and weekend two actually costs less at $549. Compared to last year, weekend one is $50 more, while weekend two’s price has held steady. With a shuttle pass included, it’s $779 for the first weekend and $679 for the second. VIP costs $1,299 for weekend one and $1,199 for weekend two. It’s worth noting that all of these prices are listed as “starting at”; in the past, this has meant that prices increased slightly after the initial batches of tickets were snatched up, and the ticketing page lays out how much the “next price” will cost in each of these ticket categories. So who’s headlining Coachella 2026? Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G and Anyma will headline 2026’s festival, with additional sets from the XX, the Strokes, Addison Rae, Young Thug, BIGBANG an

UPDATE: It seems like there may actually be some hope for the future of the Reel Inn. According to a statement from California State Parks—and published by Eater and ABC—the agency says that its recent communications “may not have fully conveyed our values and intent to parter with [the restaurant’s owners],” and that it’s committed to “thoughtfully exploring a path forward that makes it possible for the Reel Inn to thrive on state parks property.” While the department doesn’t spell out exactly what form that’ll take, it says it hopes the Reel Inn can return as “a place where residents and visitors alike gather in a vibrant, welcoming setting.” Our original story appears below. Nearly eight months after the catastrophic Eaton and Palisades Fires, there’ve been some positive rebuilding stories: Debris removal has progressed significantly ahead of schedule, and some shuttered museums and restaurants in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have recently been able to reopen. Of course, not all stories have been as optimistic: Concerns about soil quality still linger while the remains of formerly middle-class homes now change hands to the ultra-rich. And then there are some developments that are just… complicated. The Reel Inn Malibu, an iconic no-frills seafood shack destroyed by the Palisades Fire, said that despite its desire to rebuild, it won’t—or rather can’t. According to a report this past weekend in The Wall Street Journal, the California Department of Parks and Recreation has

Even before its 50th anniversary Jaws exhibition debuts this weekend, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has announced that it’s green-lit another major show from that film’s prolific director.  The first-ever Steven Spielberg retrospective exhibition will open at the Academy Museum in 2028. The Los Angeles institution announced the news at a press event on Wednesday morning for “Jaws: The Exhibition.” “He has explored new themes and ideas, sometimes treating us to dazzling thrill rides and other times guiding us through introspective journeys into our own histories, our dreams and the depths of our own souls,” Academy Museum director and president Amy Homma said. “American cinema and world cinema would not be the same over the past half-century without Steven Spielberg.” Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time OutSteven Spielberg (left) at a preview for “Jaws: The Exhibition” Video still: Michael Juliano for Time OutSteven Spielberg at a preview for “Jaws: The Exhibition” Homma—who was on stage to introduce none other than Spielberg himself—added that the exhibition “will not only honor the undeniable legacy of Steven Spielberg, but it will also give visitors insight into his creative process and bring them closer than ever to his filmography.” And what a filmography that is. While you eagerly await more info on the exhibit, allow your imagination to fill in some of the gaps as you consider all of the astounding Spielberg-directed films that could factor into the show: J

Like plenty of other people who grew up on the East Coast, I have profoundly nostalgic memories of having an ice cream cake from Carvel at almost every childhood birthday party. And though Cinnabon is just about everywhere now, I fondly remember my dad planning road trip rest stops on I-95 based on whether he could grab a cinnamon bun and coffee amid the chain’s burgeoning ’90s expansion. So I’m admittedly a bit of a mark for a Cinnabon and Carvel team-up, but I think just about anyone with a sweet tooth will find the new Cinnabon Swirl storefronts tempting. The two dessert franchises (both under the umbrella of GoTo Foods) have come together under one roof with a selection of menu highlights from each respective brand, plus a trio of cinnamon-bun–meets–soft-serve collabs. So far, there are only four locations in the entire country, and I recently visited the newest one in Pasadena, California (in a region that’s notably absent from any Carvels). Let’s dive right into those team-up items, starting with the Bonini: a cinnamon bun that gets sliced in half, filled with a frozen puck of vanilla soft-serve and then pressed into a waffle iron ($8). The sealed sammich that comes out may look like something you’d pick up with your hands to eat, but the warm, gooey, sticky outside makes this more of a knife-and-fork affair. It tastes as indulgent as it looks, and you almost certainly need a helping hand or two to conquer it. Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time OutCinnabon Swirl sund

Many of us think of Labor Day weekend as the end of summer (though fall doesn’t technically begin until September 22). But in Los Angeles, we know better. We’re in the midst of a heat wave, and we’re still in for weeks of sunny days and balmy, warm nights where we can keep summer alive. In the meantime, if you’re in need of ideas for the best way to spend your long weekend, we’ve got you covered with 18 picks, from alfresco films to pop-up markets, free concerts to stadium shows. Here are our top things to do this Labor Day weekend. 1. Watch a movie outdoorsFri–Mon Outdoor movie season isn’t slowing down yet—in fact, some series keep the fun going all year long—but this weekend is particularly full of fun films. On Friday, Dive-In Movie Nights presents Moana poolside at the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown; the Huntington is showing Paddington 2 as part of its family-friendly Summer Movie Nights; and ​​Friday Movie Nights hosts a free screening of The Goonies at Ovation Hollywood. In DTLA, Rooftop Cinema Club has a reliably great lineup throughout the weekend: Amélie, When Harry Met Sally…, The Godfather, Pride & Prejudice, Crazy, Stupid, Love and La La Land. Meanwhile, Cinespia hosts The Princess Bride on Saturday and The Silence of the Lambs on Sunday; the Montalbán is showing Scream and Before Sunrise; and if there are any 1D fans in the house, Street Food Cinema will present One Direction: This Is Us at the Autry.   Photograph: Courtesy Smorgasburg 2. Cool off with

UPDATE: On Wednesday, July 30, Green Boy began to bloom and achieved its peak stink overnight around 2am the next day. I visited around 8:30am on Thursday, when the Huntington estimated the corpse flower was at around 50% stink. Expect that distinctive scent (which to me had an earthy, decomposing smell to it) to dissipate by the afternoon. That’s also when the flower will start visibly wilting (it’s already closed up quite a bit compared to its overnight peak). Regardless, I think it’s still beautiful to see, and you can find it in the conservatory today during regular museum hours (10am–5pm). Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time OutGreen Boy, a corpse flower at the Huntington in 2025 Our original story appears below. Normally we associate gardens with all sorts of lovely smelling flowers. But it’s a stench akin to that of rotting flesh that attracts visitors to the Huntington each summer—including this one. The San Marino botanical garden announced on Tuesday that its latest corpse flower is expected to bloom within the next two weeks. As a result, the institution has started an around-the-clock live stream to keep tabs on the remarkably stinky but short-lived bloom cycle. For now, “Green Boy,” as it’s been nicknamed, looks like a stumpy green stalk. But during its peak development, the rare titan arum specimen can grow as much as six inches per day to ultimately reach a height of 12 feet. When it’s finally ready to bloom, as it previously did in 2021, it’ll unfurl into w

It’s one of the oldest restaurants in Los Angeles, one of two debated originators of the French Dip and the birthplace of a cornerstones of the city’s contemporary cocktail scene. But come next month, Cole’s will permanently close its doors. The Downtown L.A. restaurant, a 6th Street mainstay since 1908 that’s easily spotted by its neon sign, will cease operations on August 3, 2025. The news surfaced over the weekend—first spotted by DTLA Weekly—and since then, Eater spoke with owner Cedd Moses, who confirmed the plans and cited the lingering impacts of the pandemic, the dual writers and actors strikes, rising costs and local bureaucracy. “We have cherished our time serving the Downtown community, and will continue to craft great drinks and our renowned French dip sandwiches until we shutter,” Moses said in a statement shared with the publication. If you ever sat in one of Cole’s shiny red booths over a late-night plate of garlic fries and an old-fashioned, then you already probably have some sense of the history here, from its famed French dip to its frequent appearances in film and TV (perhaps most beautifully shot on Mad Men) to its purported regulars: Plaques in the men’s room boast that gangster Mickey Cohen and novelist Charles Bukowski “pissed here” (as seen in my photo below from a 2014 visit—so excuse the decade-old smartphone quality). Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out Cole’s started service in 1908 as a sandwich shop and bar on the ground floor of the Paci

There’s not a single piece of artwork to see on the concrete walls of LACMA’s new building right now. And yet, this is undoubtedly the most exciting art destination in Los Angeles this weekend. Months ahead of the galleries’ planned April 2026 debut, and before the institution begins installing artwork, LACMA has allowed the public to take a peek inside its new David Geffen Galleries—to the tune of a one-of-a-kind performance from local saxophone extraordinaire Kamasi Washington, no less. For the museum members and everyday Angelenos who were lucky enough to secure tickets, they’ll find more than 100 musicians split between 10 performance areas, with each ensemble playing a different component of the six-part jazz suite Harmony of Difference; you might catch Washington soloing on sax toward the center of the building, but round a corner and you’ll hear the buzz of a brass section or the echoing voices of a choir. Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time Out Photograph: Michael Juliano for Time OutKamasi Washington But what about the building itself? The Peter Zumthor-designed replacement for LACMA’s myriad mid-century buildings on its eastern campus consolidates collections into a single-floor, 110,000-square-foot amoeba-shaped space. It’s also, since its unveiling in 2013 and start of construction in 2020, invited plenty of strong opinions about everything from its aesthetic to its footprint. So what’s it like to actually step inside (still sans art, of course)? Photograph:

“You know the beginning of Beauty and the Beast? ‘Oh, bonjour! Bonjour!’ This is Glendale Boulevard for me.” Atsuko Okatsuka is barely exaggerating her Belle-like status. The Los Angeles stand-up stops to take a selfie with a fan, bumps into the set builder for her new special, checks in with the owners of her favorite shops and tries to decipher a barely-intelligible “I love you” from some shrieking fans in a car—all in the span of about an hour in Atwater Village. For quite a few years now, this cluster of bakeries, thrift stores, bookshops and restaurants just across the L.A. River from Los Feliz and Silver Lake has been the stomping grounds for her and her husband, Ryan Harper Gray. “I grew up in Japan where I got to do all of my business within steps of my home,” she laments about America’s gotta-drive-everywhere culture. “And so I try to keep things convenient, I just keep it on Glendale Boulevard.” We’re meeting ahead of the then-upcoming release of Father, her new stand-up special that just hit Hulu on June 13. You’ve possibly seen Okatsuka’s viral videos on Instagram and TikTok, often dancing with her grandma or killing it in a colorful outfit—or both. But her comedy routines transcend phone-sized screens—there’s a reason she was in our 2019 class of L.A.’s “comedians to watch”—as I was invited to see at one of the Father performances, taped last fall at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre (where she became the first female comedian to perform at the Disney-owned movie p

The surest sign that it’s just about summer in Los Angeles? The nightly barrage of fireworks. But the next-surest sign? Outdoor movie screenings in a century-old cemetery. Put ‘em together and you have the recipe for a perfect summer night. After making its seasonal return over Memorial Day weekend, Cinespia has announced the classic cinema selections headed for Hollywood Forever Cemetery this July, including two chances to see a fireworks-accompanied film. The lineup—which we’ll dive into below—boasts a high-flying action classic, a local love letter, a semi-recent horror sensation and a pair of ‘90s comedies. Fri, July 4: Top Gun + FireworksSat, July 5: La La Land + FireworksSat, July 12: IT (2017)Sat, July 19: Romy and Michele’s High School ReunionSat, July 26: The Addams Family Tickets for the events, presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, are on sale now and cost just under $52 per person for the two fireworks screenings and $30 for the rest, with prices roughly between $24 and $36 for parking. We’d suggest jumping on tickets soon, too; Cinespia’s screenings pretty much always sell out. “Each summer, we invite our city to come together and celebrate the movies that made us laugh, dream and scream,” said Cinespia founder John Wyatt in a statement. “This July is pure movie magic—from high-flying action and fireworks to nostalgic reunions and spooky classics under the stars.” If you’ve never attended the summertime rite of passage before, here’s the deal: Since 20