Celebrate the vibrant fusion of Latin rhythms and electric ska energy
Soulful, psychedelic boleros — a rare set from the visionary Black Pumas rocker
A night rooted in the fierce joy of simply existing - loud, soft, brown, brilliant
Summer Nights returns to Grand Performances - stay tuned for artist reveal later this week!
Futurist poems from women who dare to imagine a more equitable society
Come celebrate French culture, French music, and French food together, in the City of Angels!
Ancient devotion meets hypnotic rhythm within Qawwali’s sacred sound
Led by Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer Sly5thAve, a 30 piece orchestra honors Dr. Dre’s iconic g-funk hits
LA's finest artists share bold new works across jazz, literature & movement
A celebration of the jazz masterpiece and its divine inspiration, joy and transformation
Powerful poetry and live music exploring themes of womanhood
Kick off our summer season with LA’s beloved Ozomatli and a celebration of their monumental 30th anniversary as a band.
Join GP for a family fun day of music at the LA County Fair! Grand Performances, NextFest, and LA County Fair have joined forces for a special one day collaboration.
Grand Performances in partnership with the City of Culver City presents a Cuban Block Party featuring the music of Changüí Majadero at The Culver Steps.
"Paint the Night in Holiday Light!" Join us as we flip the switch on 100,000+ lights at The Yard at Cal Plaza and ring in the holidays!
As part of Grand Ave Arts: All Access, join us for a day of FREE family fun at Grand Performances, featuring HOLA Intergenerational Choir, Urban Voices Project, and Gay Men’s Chorus.
In partnership with Broadway Night Lights, Grand Performances presents an unforgettable night of music in LA’s most historic theaters on Broadway in downtown Los Angeles.
Born in Brooklyn, New York and based in his father’s hometown of Chinantla, Puebla, Chucho Ponce Los Daddy’s innovates the cumbia poblana sound infusing it with a hip-hop beatmaker sensibility.
In partnership with the City of West Hollywood, LA’s own The Neighborhood Orchestra ft. Annie Gonzalez will bring their infectious rhythms and intricate melodies for a Sunday evening concert.
In partnership with MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles), Grand Performances presents the genre bending songstress Madison McFerrin, bringing her self-harmonizing blend of R&B, pop, soul and jazz to the stage.
Join us for a special Friday night poetry show hosted by poet and writer Carribean Fragoza.
Listen to Music Outside in the Sunset at California Plaza (presented by dublab and Leaving Records) celebrates a local success story of public art made accessible by and for Los Angeles through dedicated collaboration between the city and its artist residents. Bring a picnic and gather with friends and family to enjoy the experimental and forward-looking sounds of this vibrant musical ecosystem.
Join KUSC host Suraj Partha, along with talented students and alumni from the Colburn School of Music as we dive into electrifying classical performances in the GP amphitheater.
Step into the electrifying world of Havana Secret as they pay homage to the unforgettable "Salsa Queen," Celia Cruz. Boasting a vibrant fusion of sounds from Mrs. Cruz's legendary west coast orchestra and Cuba's iconic dance bands, this musical extravaganza promises fresh, invigorating renditions of Celia's timeless hits under the spellbinding direction of Maestros Luis Eric Gonzalez and Sean Billings who were her last backing band.
Eastern Nigeria created its highlife music style by the mid-1950s. Chief Osita Osadebe, the little man from across the great River Niger, was the widely recognized front man with appeal to his people and region with a unique and enchanting dance wave, swinging West Africa’s music scenes. His voice was brazen, rasp, yet seductive and curiously magnetic. Chief Osadebe thus, introduced a unique traditional folkloric sound of the River Niger waves with horns and guitar driven rhythms.
