Los Angeles is lucky to be a non-negotiable stop for the world’s most highly-anticipated concert tours and music festivals. Here we’ve pulled some of the biggest concerts in Los Angeles this May, from Avril Lavigne at the Kia Forum to James Taylor at the Hollywood Bowl.
From the influence of world-famous record labels like Warner and Capitol Records to the development of the “California sound” in the ’60s, Los Angeles is a preeminent hub for some of the most exciting music industry moments. The city’s storied concert venues, rampant creativity, and nightclub scene have influenced countless music genres, including pop, hip-hop, rock and roll, house music, and rap. Even casual fans love the opportunity to witness exciting new music in the making.
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Upcoming concerts in Los Angeles
1. PinkPantheress
Following the release of her debut album Heaven Knows, singer-songwriter PinkPantheress has embarked on the North American leg of her Capable of Love Tour. You may know her from recent hits like “Boy’s a liar Pt. 2” with Ice Spice and “Pain.”
🗓️ Date: May 1, 2024
📍Location: Hollywood Palladium, 6215 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
2. Aventura
Aventura’s final tour, Cerrando Ciclos, is making the rounds across the United States. Live their legacy in the realms of bachata and tropical Latin music.
🗓️ Dates: May 4-5, 2024
📍Location: Crypto.com Arena, 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
3. 21 Savage
Catch 21 Savage on one of the first stops on his 2024 American Dream tour. This is his first solo North American tour in five years and is one of the most highly-anticipated concerts in Los Angeles this May.
🗓️ Date: May 7, 2024
📍Location: Kia Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA
4. Melanie Martinez
Experience the eccentric, otherworldly presentation of Melanie Martinez on a grand scale at the Kia Forum. She’s currently taking “The Trilogy Tour” through North America before heading off to Europe.
🗓️ Date: May 15, 2024
📍Location: Kia Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA
5. Joanna Newsom
Classical harpist, composer, and singer-songwriter Joanna Newsom will bring her talents to the Masonic Lodge this May for “The Strings/Keys Reincidence,” a five-day residency.
🗓️ Dates: May 15-19, 2024
📍Location: Masonic Lodge, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 5970 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
6. Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake brings his “Forget Tomorrow World Tour” to the Kia Forum this month before hitting the rest of the U.S. and then Europe later this summer.
🗓️ Dates: May 17-18, 2024
📍Location: Kia Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA
7. Dudamel Conducts Harry Potter: John Williams Spotlight
Hear John William’s world-famous film scores come to life at the hands of celebrated conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The family-friendly program includes music from Hook, Philharmonia Fantastique, and, of course, Harry Potter.
🗓️ Dates: May 18-19, 2024
📍Location: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
8. Jacob Collier
Jacob Collier brings the Djesse tour to Los Angeles with special guest Kimbra. This is his biggest North American tour to date in honor of his new album Djesse Vol. 4.
🗓️ Date: May 20, 2024
📍Location: Greek Theatre, Griffith Park, 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
9. Anitta
Experience Brazilian star Anitta’s Baile Funk Experience Tour, which includes her first trek through North America. You might remember Anitta from her recent surprise appearance alongside Peso Pluma at Coachella.
🗓️ Date: May 21, 2024
📍Location: The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles
10. Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam will take over the Kia Forum for two nights on the L.A. stop of their massive international tour. They’ll perform some of their greatest hits as well as newer stuff from their 2024 album Dark Matter.
🗓️ Dates: May 21-22, 2024
📍Location: Kia Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA
11. Tomorrow X Together
K-Pop fans will be flocking to the Crypto.com Arena to see boy band Tomorrow X Together, also known as TXT. Their “Act: Promise” tour is hitting 11 U.S. cities this spring.
🗓️ Dates: May 21-22, 2024
📍Location: Crypto.com Arena, 1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
12. Kraftwerk
The iconic German electronic music band Kraftwerk is taking up residency in the Walt Disney Concert Hall for nine evenings this May. Join them to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their world-famous album Autobahn.
🗓️ Dates: May 21-30, 2024
📍Location: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
13. Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary: A Live-to-Film Concert Event
Disney celebrates the 30th anniversary of The Lion King (1994) with a live film concert featuring celebrity guests including Billy Eichner, Jennifer Hudson, Nathan Lane, Jeremy Irons, and more.
🗓️ Dates: May 24-25, 2024
📍Location: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
14. Mon Laferte
Legendary Chilean-Mexican singer Mon Laferte brings her “Autopoiética” Tour to the Kia Forum this May. As one of the best-selling Chilean artists out there, she’s sure to draw big numbers of cumbia, salsa, and bolero fans.
🗓️ Date: May 25, 2024
📍Location: Kia Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA
15. The Kid LAROI
See Australian singer The Kid LAROI on “The First Time Tour” with special guests glaive and Chase Shakur. The tour is in support of his 2023 debut studio album The First Time.
🗓️ Date: May 28, 2024
📍Location: The Torch, LA Coliseum, 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA
16. James Taylor
Six-time Grammy Award winner James Taylor will bring the house down at the Hollywood Bowl alongside his all-star band.
🗓️ Date: May 29, 2024
📍Location: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
17. Avril Lavigne
Sing your heart out at Avril Lavigne’s “Greatest Hits Tour,” featuring special guests All Time Low and Royal and the Serpent. Sk8er Bois and Girls will surely come out in droves for one of the most highly-anticipated concerts in Los Angeles this spring.
🗓️ Date: May 30, 2024
📍Location: Kia Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA
18. Sarah McLachlan
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan will take the stage at the famous Hollywood Bowl with special guest FEIST.
🗓️ Date: May 31, 2024
📍Location: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Upcoming music festivals in and around Los Angeles
1. BeachLife Festival
Join this celebration of SoCal coastal living on the Redondo Beach waterfront. This year’s headliners include Sting, Incubus, and My Morning Jacket.
🗓️ Date: May 3-5, 2024
📍Location: Redondo Beach, CA
2. Wonderfront
The coastal music festival Wonderfront is known for featuring the big-name artists across seven different stages. 2024 headliners are Kaytranada, JID, Weezer, Dominic Fike, Beck, and Mt. Joy.
🗓️ Date: May 10-12, 2024
📍Location: San Diego, CA
3. Cruel World
This high-energy music festival will take over LA’s historic Rose Bowl Stadium with a great lineup of new wave, punk, and alternative rock artists. This year’s headliners are Duran Duran, Interpol, Blondie, Simple Minds, Placebo, Soft Cell, and Adam Ant.
🗓️ Date: May 11, 2024
📍Location: Pasadena, CA
4. Joshua Tree Music Festival
Take a road trip out to Joshua Tree for this funky desert festival welcoming fans of all ages through the theme of “radical inclusion.” Headliners for this year include Fantastic Negrito, Steve Poltz, Moon Hooch, and Madison McFerrin.
🗓️ Date: May 16-19
📍Location: Joshua Tree, CA
5. Just Like Heaven
Experience the biggest bands in indie and rock at this one-day festival in the Rose Bowl Stadium. 2024 headliners include The Postal Service, Phoenix, Death Cab For Cutie, Two Door Cinema Club, and Tegan & Sara.
🗓️ Date: May 18, 2024
📍Location: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA
6. Lightning in a Bottle
This electronic-leaning music festival spans five days this May with headliners Skrillex, Labrinth, Lane 8, James Blake, and M.I.A.
🗓️ Date: May 22-27, 2024
📍Location: Buena Vista Lake, Kern County, CA