Words by GP’s President Rafael González:

“Grand Performances just concluded its summer season amidst the chaos and uncertainty we’ve faced all year long. I expected low numbers because of this, but attendance exceeded expectations, even higher than in previous seasons. At times, it felt like we might not have a season at all, a reality made especially clear when we had to postpone Ozomatli’s 30th Anniversary performance.”

Words by GP’s President Rafael González: “Grand Performances welcomed a full house last Friday for a screening of Charlie Chaplin’s The Great Dictator. Watching hundreds of Angelenos gather outdoors for a film released in 1940, one that dared to speak out against tyranny when so many stayed silent, was unforgettable and emotional…”

Three generations of ska bands converged on our stage last Saturday for a joyous Latin Goes Ska celebration.

We’ve teamed up with Music Changing Lives to help them gather more art supplies, hygiene kits and instruments for at-risk youth. By participating in this donation drive, Grand Performances will give you the VIP treatment at our DEEP 25th Anniversary Party!

Adrian Quesada is your favorite musician’s favorite musician—an artist whose visionary songwriting blends genres, crosses borders, and bridges generations. His sound nods to tradition while pulsing with innovation and youthful energy. He’s earned the love of millions of fans, but perhaps more meaningfully, the deep respect of his peers—many of whom joined him on stage Saturday night.

From the moment Francesca Harding dropped a reggae dub remix of “Be Thankful for What You Got,” the mood was set — Saturday night was going to be drenched in soul.

Grand Performances and AARP have teamed up to bring you this California Cool Summer contest where you can win a premium Yeti cooler (valued at $450)!

Producing an entire concert dedicated to the berimbau is no small feat. It requires weaving together the historical and musical threads that connect Angola to Brazil, slavery to resistance, and capoeira to funk, bossa nova, Latin jazz—even hip hop. Thankfully, producers Dexter Story, Wyldeflower, and Todd Simon were up to the task.

Time and time again, when budgets tighten the arts have been one of the first to face cuts, dismissed as non-essential despite being the soul of our communities, the heartbeat of our culture, and a powerful engine for education, healing, and economic growth. Yet even in the face of these challenges, there are those who rise to defend creative expression, protect cultural spaces, and demand that the arts be treated as essential.

If Mystical Melodies had a central theme, it was duality…

“At a time when fear and division are being weaponized, our response is rooted in presence, creativity, and connection.”

Our President & CEO Rafael González shares a heartfelt message about the challenging context within which we have launched our 2025 summer season.

Stay Cool, Sip Tea, Win Big - Grand Performances and Ahmad Tea USA are once again teaming up for a summer giveaway that’s as refreshing as a tall glass of iced tea. 

“Even the most diehard fans of The Chronic couldn’t have imagined this kind of mass appeal back in ’92.”

Catharsis.

That’s what last Saturday’s spiritually resonant “A Love Supreme at 60” show felt like. It was an earned and authentic feeling set against the backdrop of the tension and injustice that has seeped into LA life recently.

Daydreamer LA—an independent, ethically made apparel brand based in Los Angeles—turns iconic bands into vintage-inspired, premium fashion. They’ve teamed up with Grand Performances to sweeten the deal for our members.

Are you ready for Summer?!? Our 2025 lineup is here, it’s amazing, and the links to RSVP are live! See you soon, dear friends.

GP x LA County Fair special offer: Become a GP Platinum Member & receive two free tickets to the fair!

This past weekend, Grand Performances lost a family member and the audio engineering world lost a titan. It is with profound sadness that we say farewell to our friend and team member Zeke Luna.

The sun was shining, the sky crystal blue, and the crowd that had gathered in downtown Culver City radiated warmth and joy. Angelenos from all walks of life were present this past Saturday at our Cuban block party.

Leading up to our April 5th Cuban block party in Culver City, Changüí Majadero and DJ Anthony Valadez guide us through their favorite Cuban music.