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The three members of wave to earth pose in front of their tour vehicle.

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wave to earth Brings the Pieces Tour to the Greek Theatre

Los AngelesSeptember 1, 2026Preview

The four members of MAMAMOO perform together in coordinated blue outfits as hearts and white lines fill the massive screen behind them at Crypto.com Arena.

Live Review

MAMAMOO Moves 4WARD Together at Crypto.com Arena

Los AngelesSeptember 1, 2026Review

Performers, musicians and hosts gather across the stage with the orchestra behind them at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Live Review

From Gayageum to “Golden,” KYCC’s 25th Benefit Concert Lives Up to Rooted & Rising

Los AngelesAugust 27, 2026Review

Train performs across the Greek Theatre stage beneath red and white streamers as the crowd watches.

Live Review

Train Makes 25 Years of Drops of Jupiter Feel Like a Reunion at the Greek Theatre

Los AngelesAugust 27, 2026Review

YOASOBI vocalist ikura stands among the crowd at the Hollywood Bowl as thousands of fans illuminate the amphitheater with phone lights and light sticks.

Live Review

YOASOBI Close Never Ending Stories With a Historic Night at the Hollywood Bowl

Los AngelesAugust 18, 2026Review

Benson Boone walks down the illuminated center runway at Crypto.com Arena as blue stage lights and lasers fill the arena behind him.

Live Review

Benson Boone Turns Crypto.com Arena Into His Playground on the Wanted Man Tour

Los AngelesAugust 13, 2026Review

Suki Waterhouse performs at House of Blues Anaheim.

Live Review

Suki Waterhouse Welcomes Anaheim Into ‘Loveland’

AnaheimJuly 30, 2026Review

Joe Hisaishi conducts the LA Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl

Live Review

Joe Hisaishi Brings a Lifetime of Film Music to the Hollywood Bowl

Los AngelesJuly 26, 2026Review

Pink Daisy Chain Fields festival artwork listing the all-women lineup and the August 29 date at Great Park in Irvine.

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Olivia Rodrigo Launches Daisy Chain Fields in Irvine

IrvineJuly 1, 2026Preview

Promotional artwork for Beabadoobee’s 2026 Powerlines Tour.

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beabadoobee Brings Her First Arena Tour to the Kia Forum

Los AngelesJune 30, 2026Preview

MAMAMOO members Solar, Moon Byul, Whee In and Hwa Sa sit together overlooking a lake and forested mountains.

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MAMAMOO Brings the 4WARD World Tour to Los Angeles

Los AngelesJune 23, 2026Preview

The five members of CORTIS pose beneath a green overpass in layered streetwear.

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CORTIS Brings PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN to YouTube Theater

InglewoodJune 12, 2026Preview

Gracie Abrams looks into the camera in a black-and-white close portrait.

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Gracie Abrams Sets a Four-Night Kia Forum Homecoming

InglewoodJune 2, 2026Preview

The five active members of KATSEYE pose together in pastel and metallic looks for the 2026 PINKY UP era.

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KATSEYE Will Bring the WILDWORLD Tour to Crypto.com Arena

Los AngelesMay 20, 2026Preview

Niall Horan leans on a wooden table in a warmly lit, plant-filled room.

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Niall Horan Plans a 2027 Dinner Party at the Kia Forum

InglewoodMay 15, 2026Preview

Kacey Musgraves stands in a green meadow wearing a pale blue dress.

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Kacey Musgraves Sets Two Nights at Crypto.com Arena

Los AngelesMay 8, 2026Preview

aespa members Karina, Giselle, Winter and Ningning pose together in the official SYNK COMPLæXITY tour press image.

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aespa Will Bring SYNK : COMPLæXITY to Intuit Dome

InglewoodMay 3, 2026Preview

YOASOBI members Ayase and ikura pose together in a sunlit modern office.

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YOASOBI Sets a Hollywood Bowl Date for Never Ending Stories

Los AngelesApril 23, 2026Preview

Teddy Swims looks toward the camera in a black-and-white studio portrait.

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Teddy Swims Will Close The UGLY Tour at the Kia Forum

InglewoodApril 19, 2026Preview

sombr poses for an official press portrait.

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sombr Schedules Back-to-Back Anaheim and Inglewood Shows

Anaheim and InglewoodApril 18, 2026Preview

Benson Boone poses in a black-and-white studio portrait wearing an open sleeveless vest.

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Benson Boone Brings the Wanted Man Tour to Los Angeles for Two Nights

Los AngelesApril 6, 2026Preview

IVE pose together beneath a concrete overpass in coordinated white and red outfits.

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IVE Brings SHOW WHAT I AM to the Kia Forum

InglewoodApril 4, 2026Preview

Joji appears in a grainy black-and-white close portrait framed by soft circles of light.

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Joji Brings the Solaris Tour to Intuit Dome

InglewoodMarch 4, 2026Preview

Don Toliver stands in front of a sports car at night wearing a beige technical jacket and dark glasses.

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Don Toliver Brings the OCTANE Tour to Crypto.com Arena

Los AngelesFebruary 12, 2026Preview

Lionel Richie poses in a black jacket against a gray studio backdrop.

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Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire Return to Intuit Dome

InglewoodJanuary 30, 2026Preview

Lim Chang-jung performs at center stage alongside dancers and his band under blue lighting at Pechanga Summit.

Live Review

Lim Chang-jung Brings 30 Years of Ballads and Big Sing-Alongs to Pechanga

TemeculaJanuary 28, 2026Review

HOHYUN swings two water bottles across the stage, sending streams of water through blue light at the El Rey Theatre.

Live Review

HOHYUN Makes a Splash at the El Rey Theatre

Los AngelesDecember 21, 2025Review

Graham Russell plays guitar beside Russell Hitchcock as Air Supply performs beneath colorful stage lights at YouTube Theater.

Live Review

Air Supply Celebrates 50 Years of Love Songs at YouTube Theater

InglewoodDecember 7, 2025Review

keshi stands silhouetted beneath blue spotlights and stage haze while holding a microphone stand at the Kia Forum.

Live Review

keshi Brings ‘Requiem’ Home to the Kia Forum

InglewoodAugust 19, 2025Review