Grand Performances

Grand Performances Celebrating 40 years of free performances in DTLA: music, dance, poetry & theater from around the world.

Grand Performances is non-profit organization that provides free access to the global performing arts. Our mission is to inspire community, celebrate diversity, and unite Los Angeles through music, dance, poetry, theater and more. All of our shows are free, outdoors, all ages and open to the public. Most of our events take place at California Plaza in the Grand Avenue Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles, next to the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), The Broad and Walt Disney Concert Hall. Founded in 1986, over the last 36 years Grand Performances has presented free live concerts featuring Stevie Wonder, Ozomatli, Kamasi Washington, Madame Gandhi, Ana Tijoux, Soulection, Aloe Blacc, Angelique Kidjo and countless others.

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers for helping make our 40th season so special! 🫶 Your smiles, dedication, ha...
09/11/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers for helping make our 40th season so special! 🫶 Your smiles, dedication, hard work, and good vibes helped bring our summer season to life.

09/11/2026

We’re taking it ALL the way back to the beginning of our 40th summer season… with

🎤 Can you name this song? 👀

▶️ Head to our YouTube relive some of our favorite summer moments

40 Years of Memories. What’s Yours?🎉 Our summer season may be over, but the celebration continues! To commemorate our 40...
09/09/2026

40 Years of Memories. What’s Yours?🎉

Our summer season may be over, but the celebration continues! To commemorate our 40th anniversary, Grand Performances and are teaming up for the ME & MY BEST-TEA giveaway 🫖💚 to recognize the friends, family, and community who have shared these experiences with us over the years.

📅 The giveaway begins September 1, 2026 and entries close September 28, 2026 at 11:59PM (PT).

📲Visit link in bio for more info and the official rules!
👉 Slide through to see how to enter🎁

El Grito is more than a celebration; it’s an opportunity to honor our history, celebrate the vibrant diversity of Los An...
09/04/2026

El Grito is more than a celebration; it’s an opportunity to honor our history, celebrate the vibrant diversity of Los Angeles’ Latino communities, and bring Angelenos together at the heart of our city. ❤️‍🔥

We’re excited to celebrate this year’s El Grito, featuring opening performer , presented by at the City Hall Spring Street Steps!

🎟️ FREE public event! Tag someone you want to bring along and join us for an evening of music, culture, and community.

Stay tuned for the main performer announcement and more El Grito updates!

📆 Tuesday, Sept. 15 | 5–10 PM
📍 Los Angeles City Hall, Spring Street Steps



And that’s a wrap! 🎬Cheers to the staff, crew, and volunteers behind an unforgettable 40th season! 🎉
09/04/2026

And that’s a wrap! 🎬Cheers to the staff, crew, and volunteers behind an unforgettable 40th season! 🎉

TONIGHT!!! Experience classical music through a new lens at Classical X on Thursday, September 3! 🎻🎹This unique program...
09/03/2026

TONIGHT!!! Experience classical music through a new lens at Classical X on Thursday, September 3! 🎻🎹

This unique program reframes familiar works by Mozart, Schumann, Debussy, Ravel, Bartók, Villa-Lobos, and more, exploring the musical connections and influences that cross cultures and traditions. 🌎
Featuring:

🎹 Chi-Jo Lee, Pianist & Featured Musician
🎻 Cheng Io Lo, Violin
🎶 Max Opferkuch, Clarinet
🎤 Hosted by Solomon Reynolds

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Grand Performances at California Plaza

🎟️ FREE with RSVP!
Reserve your spot on Eventbrite → link in bio.

09/03/2026

That’s a WRAP on our 40th season! Huge thanks to Son Rompe Pera, Bloco Obini, QVLN, Kahlil Cummings, and Dave Salvaje for bringing their incredible energy and talent to the stage!🔥

As we officially wrap our 40th season, we want to hear from YOU! Got two minutes? Take our 2026 survey and let us know how we did!
👉 Link in bio

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09/02/2026

Experience classical music through a new lens at Classical X DTLA ArtNight on Thursday, September 3! 🎻🎹

This unique program reframes familiar works by Mozart, Schumann, Debussy, Ravel, Bartók, Villa-Lobos, and more, exploring the musical connections and influences that cross cultures and traditions. 🌎

Featuring:
🎹 Chi-Jo Lee, Pianist & Featured Musician
🎻 Cheng Io Lo, Violin
🎶 Max Opferkuch, Clarinet
🎤 Hosted by Solomon Reynolds

📅 Thursday, September 3
⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM
📍 Grand Performances at California Plaza
🎟️ FREE with RSVP!

Reserve your spot on Eventbrite → link in bio.

08/30/2026

40 seasons. One unforgettable summer. ❤️‍🔥

Son Rompe Pera closed out the season with a BANG!💥

Thank you for celebrating with us all season long.

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350 S Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
90071

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