The Outsiders opens at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on October 1st, but Los Angeles’s real October emerges in the spaces between theatrical spectacle and everything else unfolding across the city’s most eclectic rooms. Classical orchestras, punk legends, Latin artists, and experimental producers all claim stages this month—each bringing their own energy to a city that thrives on collision.
Tip: code GTIX20 takes 20% off ticket prices on every event below — no minimum and no expiry.
- Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Social Distortion at Hollywood Palladium
- The Outsiders at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
- Julieta Venegas at The Wiltern
- Jpegmafia at The Novo
- She and Him at Orpheum Theatre
- Art Garfunkel at The United Theater on Broadway
- Aldous Harding at Pacific Electric
- Devotchka at John Anson Ford Theatre
- DJ_Dave at El Rey Theatre
- Genia at The Peppermint Club
- Secretly Trashed! at The Lab At Hollywood Improv
Los Angeles Philharmonic at Walt Disney Concert Hall
Thu, Oct 1, 7:00 PM · Walt Disney Concert Hall · from $116
The LA Phil opens October with orchestral precision at one of the city’s most architecturally stunning venues. Expect the kind of classical mastery that defines the ensemble’s reputation, performed in a space designed to amplify every note.
Social Distortion at Hollywood Palladium
Thu, Oct 1, 7:00 PM · Hollywood Palladium · from $93
Punk legends Social Distortion bring raw, defiant energy to the Palladium on October 1st. This is the swagger and intensity that defined decades of Los Angeles rock history, delivered with the kind of stage presence that still commands a room.
The Outsiders at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
Thu, Oct 1, 2:00 PM · Hollywood Pantages Theatre – CA · from $60
This theatrical production opens October 1st with full stage grandeur at the Pantages. Expect the kind of dramatic storytelling that draws audiences into a different world for an evening.
Julieta Venegas at The Wiltern
Thu, Oct 1, 8:00 PM · The Wiltern · from $82
Julieta Venegas brings her sophisticated Latin artistry to The Wiltern on October 1st. Her blend of pop sensibility and cultural depth has made her a fixture across Latin music for decades, and this performance promises the kind of vocal precision that defines her work.
Jpegmafia at The Novo
Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 PM · The Novo · from $27
Jpegmafia takes The Novo on October 2nd with experimental hip-hop that refuses easy categorization. His production is dense, his delivery sharp, and his willingness to push boundaries makes every performance feel like a conversation with the audience rather than a lecture from the stage.
She and Him at Orpheum Theatre
Fri, Oct 2, 8:00 PM · Orpheum Theatre – Los Angeles · from $53
She and Him bring indie-pop warmth to the Orpheum on October 2nd. Their acoustic-leaning arrangements and vocal harmonies create an intimate atmosphere even in a larger venue, perfect for an evening of understated sophistication.
Art Garfunkel at The United Theater on Broadway
Thu, Oct 1, 8:00 PM · The United Theater on Broadway – Los Angeles · from $58
Art Garfunkel performs at The United Theater on October 1st, bringing folk-rock sophistication and decades of songwriting mastery to one of Los Angeles’s most respected stages. His voice remains one of the most recognizable in American music.
Aldous Harding at Pacific Electric
Thu, Oct 1, 8:00 PM · Pacific Electric · from $47
Aldous Harding takes Pacific Electric on October 1st with genre-bending artistry that sits somewhere between folk, pop, and experimental production. Her approach to songwriting is unconventional and rewarding, drawing devoted listeners who appreciate artists willing to take risks.
Devotchka at John Anson Ford Theatre
Thu, Oct 1, 8:00 PM · John Anson Ford Theatre · from $51
Devotchka brings orchestral pop to the John Anson Ford Theatre on October 1st. Their arrangements layer strings, brass, and unconventional instrumentation into songs that feel both cinematic and deeply personal.
DJ_Dave at El Rey Theatre
Thu, Oct 1, 8:00 PM · El Rey Theatre – Los Angeles · from $42
DJ_Dave commands the decks at El Rey Theatre on October 1st with electronic production that draws the city’s dance-floor enthusiasts. Expect the kind of technical precision and energy that transforms a venue into a shared experience.
Genia at The Peppermint Club
Fri, Oct 2, 7:00 PM · The Peppermint Club · from $34
Genia brings R&B and soul to The Peppermint Club on October 2nd. Her vocal control and contemporary production approach make for an evening of smooth, sophisticated music in an intimate setting.
Secretly Trashed! at The Lab At Hollywood Improv
Fri, Oct 2, 7:30 PM · The Lab At Hollywood Improv · from $56
Secretly Trashed! brings comedy to The Lab At Hollywood Improv on October 2nd. This show promises the kind of unfiltered humor and spontaneous energy that makes live comedy feel like a conversation between friends rather than a performance.
Check dates and venues carefully—October’s calendar spreads across the city’s most eclectic rooms. Book early for the performances that call to you; the best nights fill quickly.
