Los Angeles is lucky to be a non-negotiable stop for the world’s most highly-anticipated concert tours. Here we’ve pulled some of the biggest concerts in Los Angeles this April, from the Jimmy Buffett tribute at the Hollywood Bowl (featuring Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, and more) to Sessanta on 4/20 at the Hollywood Bowl. Read on for a chronological guide.
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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Concerts in L.A. this month
1. Hippie Sabotage
Brothers Kevin and Jeff Saurer formed Hippie Sabotage in 2005 in Sacramento. They’re now a world-famous hip hop duo best known for “Stay High,” a remix of Tove Lo’s “Habits (Stay High).” Their concerts are often high energy and interactive, and the upcoming show at L.A.’s The Novo is sure to be a party. It’s one of 40 U.S. stops on their Enter the Unknown tour.
🗓️ Date: March 27, 2024
📍Location: The Novo, 800 W Olympic Blvd a335, Los Angeles
🎵 Website: Hippie Sabotage
2. Mitski
Indie singer-songwriter Mitski has embarked on a 55-city international tour for her 2023 album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We. We’ll get to enjoy three concerts in Los Angeles at Shrine Auditorium with Australian singer Julia Jacklin opening.
🗓️ Dates: March 28-30, 2024
📍Location: Shrine Auditorium, 665 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles
🎵 Website: Mitski
3. Offset
Rapper Offset, who rose to fame as part of Migos, is currently touring with the Set It Off Tour in mainly U.S. cities. Special guests Skilla Baby, Sleazyworld Go, and YRN Mango Foo will also make an appearance. He’ll play at Hollywood Palladium on March 29 and then return to play at Anaheim’s House of Blues on April 1.
🗓️ Date: March 29, 2024
📍Location: Hollywood Palladium, 6215 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
🎵 Website: Offset
4. Bruce Springsteen & E Street Band
After a six-month break from his world tour due to contracting peptic ulcer disease, Bruce Springsteen is back on the road with E Street Band. Hear some of Springsteen’s greatest hits including “Born in the USA,” “Rosalita,” and “Dancing in the Dark.”
🗓️ Dates: April 4 and 7, 2024
📍Location: KIA Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood
🎵 Website: Bruce Springsteen
5. Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett
A robust lineup of stars will gather at the Hollywood Bowl to honor iconic singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who died in September 2023. See legends including Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Brown, Jackson Browne, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson, and Pitbull.
🗓️ Date: April 11, 2024
📍Location: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
🎵 Website: Hollywood Bowl
6. The Black Crowes
Since reuniting in 2019, The Black Crowes have performed over 150 shows worldwide. They’re currently touring in the wake of their most recent album release, Happiness Bastards, which came out on March 19.
🗓️ Date: April 12, 2024
📍Location: Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles
🎵 Website: The Black Crowes
7. Excision
World-famous DJ Excision will bring the Nexus Tour to the Kia Forum on two nights in April. His shows are known for state-of-the-art visuals and a high-energy atmosphere underlined by thumping bass sounds.
🗓️ Date: April 13, 2024
📍Location: KIA Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood
🎵 Website: Excision
8. Luis Miguel
Iconic Mexican singer Luis Miguel is in the midst of his 15-month, 178-city concert tour through North America, South America, and Europe. He’ll take over the Crypto.com Arena in L.A. for two nights this April.
🗓️ Dates: April 16-17, 2024
📍Location: Crypto.com Arena
🎵 Website: Luis Miguel
9. Sessanta
Rock singer Maynard James Keenan is celebrating his 60th birthday at the Hollywood Bowl. Rock bands Primus, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle will perform on stage together in what’s sure to be a raucous celebration on 4/20.
🗓️ Date: April 20, 2024
📍Location: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
🎵 Website: Hollywood Bowl
10. Kenny G
Grammy award-winning saxophonist Kenny G continues his U.S. tour with a concert at Los Angeles’ The Novo. As one of the best-selling artists of all time, he’s the talent behind hits like “Songbird” and “Forever In Love.”
🗓️ Date: April 21, 2024
📍Location: The Novo, 800 W Olympic Blvd a335, Los Angeles
🎵 Website: Kenny G
11. deadmau5
The majorly influential electronic music guru and DJ deadmau5 is on a major “retro5pective” tour of his 25-year career. This month he’ll light up the Hollywood Bowl with hypnotic visuals to accompany anthems like “Ghosts ‘N’ Stuff”, “Strobe” and “I Remember.”
🗓️ Date: April 27, 2024
📍Location: Hollywood Bowl, 2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles
🎵 Website: deadmau5
12. Benson Boone
After earning Katy Perry’s praise on Americana Idol series 19, rising star Benson Boone shot to fame for chart-topping songs “Beautiful Things,” “In The Stars,” and “Ghost Town.” His L.A. tour stop is one of his last U.S. appearances before heading to Europe.
🗓️ Date: April 28, 2024
📍Location: Hollywood Palladium, 6215 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
🎵 Website: Benson Boone
13. April 30-May 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.”
🗓️ Dates: April 30-May 1, 2024
📍Location: Hollywood Palladium, 6215 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
🎵 Website: PinkPantheress
Music festivals in L.A. this month
14. Goldenvoice Presents April
In case you missed out on Coachella tix this year, concert promoter Goldenvoice will present 50+ smaller, more intimate concerts in California with some big names from the festival such as Hatsune Miku and Depresión Sonora.
🗓️ Dates: April 5-22, 2024
📍Locations: various
🎵 Website: Goldenvoice Presents April
15. Coachella
Coachella is well outside of Los Angeles near Palm Springs, but you can bet that thousands of people will be heading in that direction. Weekend 1 is sold out, but you can still get tickets for Weekend 2. Headliners this year are Lana Del Rey; Tyler, The Creator; and Doja Cat. Even if you don’t have festival tickets, consider scrolling our list of Coachella events and parties nearby.
🗓️ Dates: April 12-14 & 19-21, 2024
📍Location: Empire Polo Club, Indio
🎵 Website: Coachella
16. Stagecoach
Upwards of 70,000 country music fans are known to attend Stagecoach, a major country music festival in the same location as Coachella (and arriving just 5 days later). This year it’s headlined by Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and Morgan Wallen.
🗓️ Dates: April 26-27, 2024
📍Location: Empire Polo Club, Indio
🎵 Website: Stagecoach