14 Things to Do in Los Angeles This Labor Day Weekend | September 2026

September 3rd, 2026 by thehollywoodhome

14 Things to Do in Los Angeles This Labor Day Weekend | September 2026

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Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial farewell to summer, and Los Angeles knows how to make the most of it. From a night at the Hollywood Bowl and baseball at Dodger Stadium to an outdoor screening at Hollywood Forever and three days of beachside festivities in Hermosa, there are plenty of ways to stretch out the final long weekend of summer. Here are 14 of our favorite things to do around Los Angeles this Labor Day Weekend.

Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams | Hollywood Bowl

Friday, September 4–Sunday, September 6, 7:30 p.m.

Few L.A. summer traditions are more quintessential than an evening at the Hollywood Bowl, and this weekend brings one of its most cinematic programs. The Los Angeles Philharmonic presents a tribute to legendary composer John Williams, with music from E.T., Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, and more. Bring a picnic, settle into the Hollywood Hills, and let the soundtrack do the rest.

Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals | Dodger Stadium

Friday, September 4 at 7:10 p.m.; Saturday, September 5 at 6:10 p.m.; Sunday, September 6 at 7:10 p.m.

Labor Day Weekend was made for a baseball game, and the Dodgers have three home games against the Washington Nationals. Friday brings a drone show, Saturday features a Yoshinobu Yamamoto bobblehead giveaway, and Sunday has an “The Catch” bobblehead honoring Andy Pages and Kiké Hernández.

Fiesta Hermosa

Saturday, September 5–Sunday, September 6, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Monday, September 7, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Head to the South Bay for one of Southern California’s classic Labor Day traditions. Fiesta Hermosa takes over downtown Hermosa Beach with live music, food, a makers mercado, a mini carnival, and a beer and wine garden, all just steps from the Pacific. It is the kind of weekend where a stroll through the festival can easily turn into an afternoon on the beach.

Cinespia at Hollywood Forever

Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 8 p.m.

There may be no more distinctly Los Angeles way to spend a summer night than watching a movie under the stars at Hollywood Forever. Cinespia closes out the holiday weekend with Josie and the Pussycats on Saturday and The Sandlot on Sunday, accompanied by music, picnicking, and the atmospheric backdrop of the cemetery.

Practical Magic | Street Food Cinema at the Autry

Saturday, September 5, doors at 5:30 p.m.; movie at 8 p.m.

For something a little more witchy, head to the Autry for an outdoor screening of the 1998 cult favorite Practical Magic. Street Food Cinema pairs the movie with live music, food, drinks, and a lawn setting that makes the evening feel more like a summer party than a trip to the movies. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with music at 6:30 and the film at 8.

Jazz at LACMA

Friday, September 4, 6 p.m.

Start the holiday weekend with one of L.A.’s best free traditions. Clayton Cameron Collective performs at LACMA’s Smidt Welcome Plaza as part of the museum’s long-running Friday night jazz series. Bring a picnic, settle onto the plaza, and ease into the weekend with live music beneath the palms.

LAAS Star Party at Mount Wilson Observatory

Friday, September 4, 7 p.m.–1 a.m.

Trade the city lights for the night sky at Mount Wilson Observatory, where the Los Angeles Astronomical Society hosts a free public star party. Telescopes are provided, and the setting, nearly 6,000 feet above Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Mountains, makes this one of the more unusual ways to spend a Friday night in L.A.

The Charlatans UK at the Hollywood Palladium

Friday, September 4, 6:30 p.m.

The Charlatans UK bring their North American tour to the Hollywood Palladium, with support from The Dandy Warhols and Mercury Rev. It is a particularly good pick for anyone looking to trade the usual Labor Day weekend fare for a proper night of British alternative rock.

Los Angeles Azules | Long Beach Amphitheater

Saturday, September 5

Spend Saturday night by the water with Mexican cumbia legends Los Ángeles Azules, who bring their Cumbia Sin Fronteras tour to the Long Beach Amphitheater. Expect a lively, dance-forward evening and a fittingly summery setting on the Long Beach waterfront.

Chicago & Styx: The Windy Cities Tour | Kia Forum

Sunday, September 6, 7 p.m.

For a healthy dose of classic-rock nostalgia, Chicago and Styx bring their co-headlining Windy Cities Tour to the Kia Forum. It is hard to imagine a more unapologetically big Labor Day Sunday soundtrack, with decades of hits from two bands that helped define American rock.

Asake at the Greek Theatre

Sunday, September 6, 7:30 p.m.

Afrobeats star Asake brings his In God We Trust world tour to the Greek Theatre on Sunday night. The historic Hollywood Hills venue makes a particularly good setting for a concert, with its intimate bowl and wooded surroundings providing a welcome change of pace from the city’s larger arenas.

Sway Festival | Teragram Ballroom

Saturday, September 5–Sunday, September 6

Spend the weekend immersed in shoegaze and alternative music at Sway Festival, a two-day takeover of the Teragram Ballroom. Saturday features Ringo Deathstarr alongside Launder, Smush, and Misfire SD, while Sunday’s lineup includes Airiel, Deserta, and Mute Swan. A good choice for anyone who prefers their Labor Day weekend a little darker and louder.

The Filharmonic: LA Cover to Cover | The Ford

Sunday, September 6, 11:30 a.m.

The Ford offers a family-friendly way to spend Sunday morning with The Filharmonic, the Filipino American a cappella group known for blending contemporary hits with classic songs. Interactive activities and art projects begin at 10 a.m., followed by the performance at 11:30.

Long Beach Greek Festival

Saturday, September 5–Monday, September 7

Head south for three days of Greek food, music, dancing, and family-friendly festivities at the Long Beach Greek Festival. Held at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the festival offers plenty of souvlaki, gyros, traditional dancing, and a decidedly celebratory way to close out the summer.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Labor Day Weekend! Enjoy the extra day off, and have a great long weekend!

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