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January 2026
Starry Nights & Hollywood Hills: What’s New in LA For 2026?
ALL eyes are on LA in 2026 as it kicks off a transformative year of events and openings, from hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 at SoFi Stadium to unveiling major cultural icons, including the David Geffen Galleries at LACMA and the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
With the LAX
Automated People Mover and the Metro D Line Extension set to streamline the visitor journey, seeing the city has never been easier. Global Sports & Spectacles In 2026, LA continues to cement its status as a global sports capital, headlined by two of the world's most-
(2-7 June 2026): The prestigious U.S. Women's Open comes to the nearly century- old course at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades. Coinciding with the club's centenary, the event will take place at the course renowned as "one of the great tests of golf" and a future host of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Watch 11 professional sports teams (year-round): Angeles is home to
Los 11
professional sports teams, including the Lakers and the Dodgers, more than
anywhere else in the country. LA’s global sports footprint is further amplified by international sports superstars, including Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to LAFC’s newcomer Son Heung-min.
Arts & Culture Unveiled 2026 is marked by the debut of several groundbreaking cultural institutions and expansions, transforming LA’s landscape and offering inclusive spaces and
for local traditions.
David Geffen Galleries at LACMA (April 2026): The sprawling,
curvy
concrete-and- glass
David Geffen
Galleries are set for their grand opening, straddling Wilshire
Boulevard and creating an inclusive space for the museum's permanent collection. Lucas Museum of Narrative Art (September 2026): Co-founded by
watched athletic events. FIFA World Cup 26 (11 June - 19 July 2026): LA is a host city for the FIFA World Cup 26, with 48 national teams playing across
three countries. Inglewood's
70,000-capacity SoFi Stadium will host eight matches, including the opening game for the U.S. Men’s National Team on 12 June, four group stage matches, two knockout matches, and a quarterfinal. NBA All-Star Weekend (13-15 February
2026): The NBA All-Star Game returns to Inglewood for the first time in over forty years, hosted by the Los Angeles Clippers at the new Intuit Dome. The weekend begins with NBA Rising Stars on Friday, followed by the
State Farm All-Star
Saturday Night events, and culminates with the 75th All-Star Game on Sunday 15 February 2026. U.S. Women’s Open Golf Championship
global artistic
the world’s first
Museum of AI Arts. This 25,000-square-foot "living museum" merges human imagination with machine creativity. “Gracias Gustavo” at LA Philharmonic (Until June 2026): Gustavo Dudamel’s final season as the Music & Artistic Director of the LA Philharmonic concludes
following an incredible
17-year tenure. His final season, “Gracias Gustavo,” is a celebration of the innovative programming, commissions, and profound community connection he has fostered since 2009.
Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center (2026): Scheduled to open in Glendale, this 60,000-square- foot campus will educate the public on the Armenian American story. Culinary Adventures LA’s food scene is defined by its global diversity and prestige. From high-end dining to specialty groceries, LA’s culinary landscape is constantly evolving.
Dine LA Restaurant Week (23 January - 6 February 2026): Kicking off the year, the 15-day event invites visitors and locals to experience the diverse culinary offerings available throughout L.A. County. As one of the largest restaurant weeks in the country, Dine LA features over 400 restaurants offering special prix fixe lunch and dinner menus across
vendors.
Día de Los Muertos (1-2 November 2026): Angelenos honour ancestors and loved ones with vibrant, multi-day celebrations, featuring traditional ofrendas (altars), processions, music, and food. Visit the historic Olvera Street for their annual three-day celebration, featuring a candlelit procession, or the Hollywood Forever Cemetery for one of the largest annual Día de Muertos events in the world.
in June,
filmmaker George Lucas, this curvaceous construction is scheduled to open in Exposition Park, housing all forms of visual storytelling, including the arts of film making.
Frieze LA (20-23 February 2026): The sixth edition of Frieze Los Angeles returns to Santa Monica Airport, housed in a bespoke structure featuring
a wide range of global cuisines. The summer edition of the biannual event will take place in mid-July 2026. Noma Pop-Ups (Spring 2026): Celebrated Danish chef René Redzepi, of Copenhagen’s three-Michelin Star Noma, has chosen LA for hugely anticipated pop-ups over the course of five to six months. Redzepi is famous for reinventing Nordic cuisine with dishes like fried moss and fermented ants, and his arrival is considered the culinary equivalent of the city hosting an Olympic Games. Festive & Community Events LA's calendar is full of annual festivals and events, celebrating its diverse communities, from cultural ceremonies welcoming the new year to international exhibitions. Lunar New Year (29 January 2026): Historic Chinatown celebrates with the Midnight Temple Ceremony and culminates with the 126th Annual Golden Dragon Parade and festival, the oldest celebration of its kind in the U.S.
more than 100
galleries from over 20 countries, showcasing global names alongside foundational LA spaces. Dataland - Museum of AI Arts (Spring
2026): Refik Anadol Studio will open DATALAND at The Grand LA in Downtown,
LA Pride (June 2026): LA Pride is one of the world's largest LGBTQ+ celebrations, with the annual LA Pride Parade and festival in Hollywood, amplified by celebrations, concerts and events throughout the entire region. Juneteenth Freedom Ride & Festival (19 June 2026): Commemorate the day of emancipation at the heart of L.A.'s Black culture. Festivities are anchored by the annual Juneteenth Freedom Ride, a community bike tour showcasing historical sites, which concludes at the larger Leimert Park festival featuring live music, food, and
Photo Credit : Discover LA.
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