Holidays at The Music Center
Making Spirits Bright
Experience the joy and merriment of the holidays in Downtown L.A. and at The Music Center!
The Music Center Stands Against All Hate and Terrorism
In these times, when many are being treated without regard for humanity, we must decry the use of brutality against innocent peoples, no matter their affiliation or nationality.
We grieve the many lives lost and join with our elected officials as well as community and religious leaders in uplifting our common humanity and seeking a path towards peace for Israelis and Palestinians.
Featured Events
Check out featured events and performances at The Music Center!
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Sat Nov 23 1:00 PM
Sun Feb 23 1:00 PM
A TMC Arts Program: Digital Innovation Initiative The Music Center Presents: IndieCade in Residence
Jerry Moss Plaza
Discover the vibrant world of IndieCade in Residence on Jerry Moss Plaza! Explore award-winning indie games, engage with captivating interactive experiences and immerse yourself in the creativity of independent developers.
Discover the vibrant world of IndieCade in Residence on Jerry Moss Plaza! Explore award-winning indie games, engage with captivating interactive experiences and immerse yourself in the creativity of independent developers.
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Tue Dec 10 8:00 PM
Sun Jan 05 1:00 PM
Center Theatre Group Once Upon a Mattress
Ahmanson Theatre
Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre as Princess Winnifred in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little Wh...Show more
Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre as Princess Winnifred in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little While,” this uproarious update of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Peapromises both classic charms and new delights.
Directed by Tony-nominated Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Into the Woods) and with a new adaptation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Once Upon a Mattress sets an unapologetic free spirit loose in a repressed kingdom, reveling in Winnifred’s ability to charm and transform with willpower, honesty, and a little bit of help from her friends.
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Fri Dec 13 8:00 PM
Sun Dec 15 2:00 PM
LA Phil Zubin Mehta Conducts Gurrelieder
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Gurrelieder’s lush Romantic atmosphere, hyper-emotional language, endless melody, and sprawling scale bring to mind names like Wagner or Mahler. Arnold Schoenberg composed the cantata as a monument to late Romantic style before landing on...Show more
Gurrelieder’s lush Romantic atmosphere, hyper-emotional language, endless melody, and sprawling scale bring to mind names like Wagner or Mahler. Arnold Schoenberg composed the cantata as a monument to late Romantic style before landing on his expressionist style that helped set off a musical revolution in the 20th century. Gurrelieder’s massive scale—calling for five soloists, multiple choirs, a narrator, and gargantuan orchestra—has made it a rarely performed but beloved masterpiece.
Equally rare are conductors who know how to navigate the piece, and LA Phil Conductor Emeritus Zubin Mehta is an expert in revealing the operatic emotion and architecture of Gurrelieder having conducted the LA Phil premiere, recording it multiple times, and choosing it for his final concert as NY Phil Music Director. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience Mehta return to one of his signature pieces with the epic and poetic Gurrelieder.
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Sat Dec 14 7:30 PM
LA Opera Kristin Chenoweth Holiday Concert
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Tony winner, Emmy winner, and all-around delight Kristin Chenoweth brings the spirit of the holiday season to The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Hear a selection of glittering holiday favorites from the beloved and truly "Popular" icon...Show more
Tony winner, Emmy winner, and all-around delight Kristin Chenoweth brings the spirit of the holiday season to The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Hear a selection of glittering holiday favorites from the beloved and truly "Popular" icon of stage and screen, supported by the great LA Opera Orchestra conducted by Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
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Sun Dec 15 7:00 PM
LA Master Chorale Handel-Mozart Messiah
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Los Angeles Master Chorale presents the rarely performed Mozart version of Handel's Messiah in celebration of their 60th Anniversary. A tribute from one musical genius to another—Mozart's "cover" of Handel's Messiah is a revelation ...Show more
The Los Angeles Master Chorale presents the rarely performed Mozart version of Handel's Messiah in celebration of their 60th Anniversary. A tribute from one musical genius to another—Mozart's "cover" of Handel's Messiah is a revelation of symphonic grandeur and sensuous orchestral colors. In this extraordinary collaboration across centuries, Mozart's nuanced arrangement elegantly enhances the grandeur of Handel’s sacred masterpiece. This is a rare opportunity to experience a beloved classic in a totally new way.
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Tue Dec 31 8:00 PM
Wed Jan 01 12:30 AM
A TMC Arts Program Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA
Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave, Los Angeles CA
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 with thousands of Angelenos at Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2025. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and a spectacular countdown show as we welcome 2025.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 with thousands of Angelenos at Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2025. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and a spectacular countdown show as we welcome 2025.
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Thu Dec 12 6:00 PM
A TMC Arts Program: Arts Grown L.A. World Adventures with my Harp
1100 E Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale, CA
Experience the arts in your local community! Our Arts Grown L.A. program brings Music Center Performing Artists to communities and libraries all over L.A. County.
Experience the arts in your local community! Our Arts Grown L.A. program brings Music Center Performing Artists to communities and libraries all over L.A. County.
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Sat Nov 23 1:00 PM
Sun Feb 23 1:00 PM
A TMC Arts Program: Digital Innovation Initiative The Music Center Presents: IndieCade in Residence
Jerry Moss Plaza
Discover the vibrant world of IndieCade in Residence on Jerry Moss Plaza! Explore award-winning indie games, engage with captivating interactive experiences and immerse yourself in the creativity of independent developers.
Discover the vibrant world of IndieCade in Residence on Jerry Moss Plaza! Explore award-winning indie games, engage with captivating interactive experiences and immerse yourself in the creativity of independent developers.
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Sun Dec 15 10:00 AM
A TMC Arts Program: Arts Grown L.A. World Adventures with my Harp
Clara Street Park, 4835 Clara St., Cudahy, CA
Experience the arts in your local community! Our Arts Grown L.A. program brings Music Center Performing Artists to communities and libraries all over L.A. County.
Experience the arts in your local community! Our Arts Grown L.A. program brings Music Center Performing Artists to communities and libraries all over L.A. County.
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Sun Dec 15 7:00 PM
LA Master Chorale Handel-Mozart Messiah
Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Los Angeles Master Chorale presents the rarely performed Mozart version of Handel's Messiah in celebration of their 60th Anniversary. A tribute from one musical genius to another—Mozart's "cover" of Handel's Messiah is a revelation ...Show more
The Los Angeles Master Chorale presents the rarely performed Mozart version of Handel's Messiah in celebration of their 60th Anniversary. A tribute from one musical genius to another—Mozart's "cover" of Handel's Messiah is a revelation of symphonic grandeur and sensuous orchestral colors. In this extraordinary collaboration across centuries, Mozart's nuanced arrangement elegantly enhances the grandeur of Handel’s sacred masterpiece. This is a rare opportunity to experience a beloved classic in a totally new way.
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Sun Dec 15 2:00 PM
A TMC Arts Program Will & Company
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, 320 S Mission Dr, San Gabriel, CA
Experience the arts in your local community! Our Arts Grown L.A. program brings Music Center Performing Artists to communities and libraries all over L.A. County.
Experience the arts in your local community! Our Arts Grown L.A. program brings Music Center Performing Artists to communities and libraries all over L.A. County.
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Tue Dec 10 8:00 PM
Sun Jan 05 1:00 PM
Center Theatre Group Once Upon a Mattress
Ahmanson Theatre
Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre as Princess Winnifred in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little Wh...Show more
Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre as Princess Winnifred in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little While,” this uproarious update of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Peapromises both classic charms and new delights.
Directed by Tony-nominated Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Into the Woods) and with a new adaptation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Once Upon a Mattress sets an unapologetic free spirit loose in a repressed kingdom, reveling in Winnifred’s ability to charm and transform with willpower, honesty, and a little bit of help from her friends.
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Sat Nov 23 1:00 PM
Sun Feb 23 1:00 PM
A TMC Arts Program: Digital Innovation Initiative The Music Center Presents: IndieCade in Residence
Jerry Moss Plaza
Discover the vibrant world of IndieCade in Residence on Jerry Moss Plaza! Explore award-winning indie games, engage with captivating interactive experiences and immerse yourself in the creativity of independent developers.
Discover the vibrant world of IndieCade in Residence on Jerry Moss Plaza! Explore award-winning indie games, engage with captivating interactive experiences and immerse yourself in the creativity of independent developers.
Show lessFree
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Sat Dec 14 7:30 PM
LA Opera Kristin Chenoweth Holiday Concert
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Tony winner, Emmy winner, and all-around delight Kristin Chenoweth brings the spirit of the holiday season to The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Hear a selection of glittering holiday favorites from the beloved and truly "Popular" icon...Show more
Tony winner, Emmy winner, and all-around delight Kristin Chenoweth brings the spirit of the holiday season to The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Hear a selection of glittering holiday favorites from the beloved and truly "Popular" icon of stage and screen, supported by the great LA Opera Orchestra conducted by Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
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Fri Dec 13 8:00 PM
Sun Dec 15 2:00 PM
LA Phil Zubin Mehta Conducts Gurrelieder
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Gurrelieder’s lush Romantic atmosphere, hyper-emotional language, endless melody, and sprawling scale bring to mind names like Wagner or Mahler. Arnold Schoenberg composed the cantata as a monument to late Romantic style before landing on...Show more
Gurrelieder’s lush Romantic atmosphere, hyper-emotional language, endless melody, and sprawling scale bring to mind names like Wagner or Mahler. Arnold Schoenberg composed the cantata as a monument to late Romantic style before landing on his expressionist style that helped set off a musical revolution in the 20th century. Gurrelieder’s massive scale—calling for five soloists, multiple choirs, a narrator, and gargantuan orchestra—has made it a rarely performed but beloved masterpiece.
Equally rare are conductors who know how to navigate the piece, and LA Phil Conductor Emeritus Zubin Mehta is an expert in revealing the operatic emotion and architecture of Gurrelieder having conducted the LA Phil premiere, recording it multiple times, and choosing it for his final concert as NY Phil Music Director. Don’t miss this special opportunity to experience Mehta return to one of his signature pieces with the epic and poetic Gurrelieder.
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Sat Dec 14 11:30 AM
LA Phil Holiday Sing-Along
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Ring in the season at Walt Disney Concert Hall! Join in song with hundreds of fellow revelers—plus a jazz combo, a choir, and the pipe organ—for this joyous annual tradition. A jolly good time for the whole family!
Please note: Children age...Show more
Ring in the season at Walt Disney Concert Hall! Join in song with hundreds of fellow revelers—plus a jazz combo, a choir, and the pipe organ—for this joyous annual tradition. A jolly good time for the whole family!
Please note: Children ages 2 and up are permitted. There will be no intermission for this concert.
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Tue Dec 10 8:00 PM
Sun Jan 05 1:00 PM
Center Theatre Group Once Upon a Mattress
Ahmanson Theatre
Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre as Princess Winnifred in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little Wh...Show more
Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre as Princess Winnifred in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little While,” this uproarious update of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Peapromises both classic charms and new delights.
Directed by Tony-nominated Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Into the Woods) and with a new adaptation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Once Upon a Mattress sets an unapologetic free spirit loose in a repressed kingdom, reveling in Winnifred’s ability to charm and transform with willpower, honesty, and a little bit of help from her friends.
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Tue Dec 10 8:00 PM
Sun Jan 05 1:00 PM
Center Theatre Group Once Upon a Mattress
Ahmanson Theatre
Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre as Princess Winnifred in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little Wh...Show more
Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre as Princess Winnifred in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little While,” this uproarious update of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Peapromises both classic charms and new delights.
Directed by Tony-nominated Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Into the Woods) and with a new adaptation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Once Upon a Mattress sets an unapologetic free spirit loose in a repressed kingdom, reveling in Winnifred’s ability to charm and transform with willpower, honesty, and a little bit of help from her friends.
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Sat Dec 14 11:30 AM
LA Phil Holiday Sing-Along
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Ring in the season at Walt Disney Concert Hall! Join in song with hundreds of fellow revelers—plus a jazz combo, a choir, and the pipe organ—for this joyous annual tradition. A jolly good time for the whole family!
Please note: Children age...Show more
Ring in the season at Walt Disney Concert Hall! Join in song with hundreds of fellow revelers—plus a jazz combo, a choir, and the pipe organ—for this joyous annual tradition. A jolly good time for the whole family!
Please note: Children ages 2 and up are permitted. There will be no intermission for this concert.
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Sat Nov 23 1:00 PM
Sun Feb 23 1:00 PM
A TMC Arts Program: Digital Innovation Initiative The Music Center Presents: IndieCade in Residence
Jerry Moss Plaza
Discover the vibrant world of IndieCade in Residence on Jerry Moss Plaza! Explore award-winning indie games, engage with captivating interactive experiences and immerse yourself in the creativity of independent developers.
Discover the vibrant world of IndieCade in Residence on Jerry Moss Plaza! Explore award-winning indie games, engage with captivating interactive experiences and immerse yourself in the creativity of independent developers.
Show lessFree
Learn MoreFree
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Tue Dec 10 8:00 PM
Sun Jan 05 1:00 PM
Center Theatre Group Once Upon a Mattress
Ahmanson Theatre
Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre as Princess Winnifred in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little Wh...Show more
Musical theatre legend Sutton Foster (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Music Man) returns to the Ahmanson Theatre as Princess Winnifred in this beloved musical fairytale. Full of gloriously catchy melodies like “Shy” and “In a Little While,” this uproarious update of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Princess and the Peapromises both classic charms and new delights.
Directed by Tony-nominated Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Into the Woods) and with a new adaptation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Once Upon a Mattress sets an unapologetic free spirit loose in a repressed kingdom, reveling in Winnifred’s ability to charm and transform with willpower, honesty, and a little bit of help from her friends.
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