Things Happening on The Music Center Campus Tickets & Free Events

A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it.

A special evening at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Grammy Award Winning Mira Costa High School Orchestras from Manhattan Beach, California. These talented musicians have graced the stage of Walt Disney Concert Hall as well as other world-class venues including Carnegie Hall, Beijing Concert Hall, Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, Palau de la Música de València, Palau de la Música de Catalan in Barcelona, Spain, and Bella Concert Hall in Alberta, Canada.

The performance includes favorites such as Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein, Symphony No. 1 by Vasily Kalinnikov, and a world premiere by local composer Niall Taro Ferguson. Also joining the Mira Costa Orchestras are the Chamber Orchestra and String Ensemble from Manhattan Beach Middle School.

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In a town that was searching for someone to look up to, no figure loomed as large as Lebron James. Playwright Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) chronicles the friendship of two Clevelanders as they bond over the rise of the greatest player in Cavaliers’ history. This new play from the Pulitzer Prize-short lister is hailed as “wonderfully daring, imaginative, and compassionate” (The New York Times).

Grand Park’s Fourth of July Block Party returns IN-PERSON on July 4, 2022 featuring a spectacular celebration packed with fun for the whole family. This year’s party will feature a series of interactive multi-media art works in tribute to those who have contributed to the spirit of the Grand Park experience as the Park for Everyone, and will showcase a dynamic respective of the last 10 years.

The Music Center is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive at The Music Center Annex. Make an appointment to donate blood and help save lives!

The Music Center's Dance DTLA returns for 11 nights on Jerry Moss Plaza! Enjoy a free dance lesson led by L.A.'s top dance instructors, and dance the night away with us all summer long!

The Music Center’s Summer SoundWaves outdoor concert series returns to Jerry Moss Plaza where some of L.A.’s favorite Latin music artists will take the stage for three sultry Saturday evenings.

The entire familia will enjoy three affordable, family-friendly concerts presented in one of L.A.’s top outdoor settings. Programmed by TMC Arts, Summer Soundwaves reflects the diversity of Latin music, from Mexican folk music and Afro Latin Jazz to Cuban rap, spoken work and Latin Pop hits. Each concert brings L.A. the rhythms and flair of Latin America for an unparalleled experience that will light up the summer nights!

This summer concert will feature youth orchestras, choirs, soloists, and chamber ensembles to be a festival for young musicians and music lovers.

As the goal of the Music Festival LA Summer Concert is to help young generations be engaged in youth orchestra activities and to inspire them to enjoy the performing arts for life, this concert will be a culmination of their year-long efforts for self-development at their local school orchestras, choir, band, and ensembles as well as a peak of their intensive summer music camp.

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The Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles will present it’s first free Season Finale Concert on Sunday, July 10th at 3 pm at the Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall. The concert will feature The Theme from Hook by John Williams, the music of Marvin Gaye and a grand finale featuring Mussorgsky’s The Great Gates of Kiev.

Get ticket information by calling the ICYOLA office at (213) 788-4260 or visiting icyola.org.

The 2022 Los Angeles "Sounds of Summer" Festival presented by World Projects Corporation affords top ensembles from around the country an opportunity to perform at this world-class venue. This year's concert features ensembles from Oregon and California.

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In a town that was searching for someone to look up to, no figure loomed as large as Lebron James. Playwright Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) chronicles the friendship of two Clevelanders as they bond over the rise of the greatest player in Cavaliers’ history. This new play from the Pulitzer Prize-short lister is hailed as “wonderfully daring, imaginative, and compassionate” (The New York Times).

The Music Center's Dance DTLA returns for 11 nights on Jerry Moss Plaza! Enjoy a free dance lesson led by L.A.'s top dance instructors, and dance the night away with us all summer long!

The Music Center's Dance DTLA returns for 11 nights on Jerry Moss Plaza! Enjoy a free dance lesson led by L.A.'s top dance instructors, and dance the night away with us all summer long!

In a town that was searching for someone to look up to, no figure loomed as large as Lebron James. Playwright Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) chronicles the friendship of two Clevelanders as they bond over the rise of the greatest player in Cavaliers’ history. This new play from the Pulitzer Prize-short lister is hailed as “wonderfully daring, imaginative, and compassionate” (The New York Times).

A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it.