Jul2Thu
Anime Expo
The largest anime convention around, celebrating Japanese pop culture.
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July 2026
28 events
Jul2Thu
July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys with special guest John Stamos, celebrating America's 250th birthday and 60 years of Pet Sounds, topped off with fireworks.
Jul3Fri
FoodieLand (Rose Bowl)
200+ vendors serving food, with games, entertainment and a July 4th drone show.
Jul4Sat
76th Annual John Olguin Fire Works Show
A waterfront fireworks show with music and food, hosted by the Cabrillo Beach Boosters.
Jul4Sat
Gloria Molina Grand Park 4th of July Block Party
A free, all-day celebration with global rhythms, an AR installation and a 700-drone show over downtown.
Jul4Sat
Monrovia 4th of July Concert & Fireworks Show
An Independence Day concert with backyard games and a front-row seat to fireworks.
Jul4Sat
Palisades 4th of July
The Will Rogers Run, a parade through the Historic Village and an evening event at Palisades High School.
Jul4Sat
Queen Mary 4th of July: 250 Years of Independence
Classic American fun, food, live entertainment and a fireworks show over the Long Beach skyline.
Jul4Sat
Santa Monica 4th of July Parade
The 2026 Santa Monica Parade celebrates the arts.
Jul4Sat
Torrance Tribute to America
An evening of music, food and fireworks celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Jul10Fri
Dance DTLA: Dance Downtown
Free beginner dance lessons then open dancing to live DJ sets. Salsa (7/10), Reggaeton (7/17), Disco (7/24), Cumbia (7/31), Afrobeats (8/7), Bollywood (8/14).
Jul10Fri
South Bay Greek Festival
A family-friendly festival of Greek culture, food and traditions.
Jul11Sat
Casa México: Mariachi Family Festival
A family day of mariachi, hands-on workshops and cultural experiences from across Mexico.
Jul11Sat
Free Oldies Concert: The Chi-Lites, Heatwave, The Stylistics & More
A free oldies concert with The Chi-Lites, Heatwave, The Stylistics, Joe Bataan, The Delfonics, Eddie Holman and more.
Jul11Sat
LA Pet Fair
Bird, aquarium, succulent and reptile super shows plus pet supplies and education.
Jul11Sat
Los Angeles Lotus Festival
Music, dance and food honoring Sri Lanka against a backdrop of blooming lotus flowers.
Jul11Sat
Lost in Dreams
Two nights of melodic dance music, art and immersive installations.
Jul11Sat
SPOCOM 20th Anniversary Super Show
500+ vehicles and rigs compete for the coveted SPOCOM Sword.
Jul11Sat
The Gothic Market
A Goth and Halloween horror market of crystals, plushies, candles, couture and handmade goods.
Jul12Sun
KCRW Festival at the Bowl
Music from the Films of Wes Anderson (7/12), Bob Moses and Cannons (7/19), Boris Brejcha with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (7/26) and St. Vincent with the Hollywood Bo...
Jul18Sat
Conquer the Pier Venice Beach Run
A family run starting and finishing near Muscle Beach; bring your four-legged pacer.
Jul18Sat
Thriftapalooza Pomona 2026
A giant vintage and thrift weekend.
Jul19Sun
CicLAvia: Meet the Hollywoods
A pop-up park along 6.6 miles of car-free streets for walking, biking, skating and jogging.
Jul24Fri
Night Dive (Aquarium of the Pacific)
An adults-only night of DJs in the aquarium galleries, art, cash bars and a live band.
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Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival: Coriolanus
Indie Shakes' premiere of Shakespeare's political thriller about the cycles of power. Free.
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