Los Angeles Events in October 2026: Music, Charity, Food and Fashion
October is stacked in Los Angeles. From stadium tours to charity galas to food festivals, here is what is worth your time this month. Browse more in our events section.
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Music
More live music coverage in our music section.
- Bruno Mars: The Romantic Tour with Anderson .Paak and RAYE, October 2, 3, 6 and 7, SoFi Stadium. Tickets from about $170.
- ComplexCon 2026, October 3 and 4, Los Angeles Convention Center. Playboi Carti and Ken Carson headline. Passes from about $140.
- My Chemical Romance: Long Live The Black Parade, October 21, 23, 24, 30 and 31, Hollywood Bowl. The first band to headline the Bowl five times.
- Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie, October 22, Kia Forum. Tickets from about $111.
- JAY-Z 30, October 23 and 24, SoFi Stadium. Thirty years of Reasonable Doubt. Tickets from about $129.
- Pokemon Night Out, October 24, Intuit Dome. Marshmello headlines the first ever Pokemon EDM concert.
- Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour, October 30 and 31, Intuit Dome. Phone free shows. Tickets from about $80.
- Kacey Musgraves, October 18 and 19, Crypto.com Arena.
Charity
- Breakthrough T1D Los Angeles Gala “Cures on the Horizon”, October 10, Skirball Cultural Center. Lance Bass honored.
- A Dream Love “Breast Dancer” benefit, October 14, Beverly Hills. Tickets from $100. Supports breast cancer patients facing financial hardship.
- Illuminate Life Gala, October 15, The Beverly Hilton. Black tie, by invitation and sponsorship.
- Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, October 17, Citadel Outlets. Free to walk, fundraising encouraged.
- Tyrannus Angel Awards, October 24, Downtown LA. Red carpet gala supporting anti trafficking efforts.
- Making Strides Santa Monica, October 24, Santa Monica Pier. Free to walk.
- Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk, October 25, Los Angeles State Historic Park. Free to register.
- Shine a Light on HD Celebration of Hope, October 25, Bel Air. Food and wine gala, silent auction.
- All Ghouls Gala, October 31, Woodland Hills. Halloween night gala benefiting Autism Care Today.
Food
- San Gabriel Dumpling and Beer Fest, October 2, San Gabriel. Free admission.
- LA Greek Fest, October 2 to 4, Saint Sophia Cathedral.
- Family Style Food Fest at ComplexCon, October 3 and 4, Los Angeles Convention Center. Entry with ComplexCon pass.
- LA Magazine The Food Event, October 4, Calamigos Ranch Malibu. Unlimited tastings, 21 plus.
- LA Chef Conference, October 5, Downtown LA. Industry professionals.
- James Beard Taste America: Los Angeles, October 6, The LINE LA. Tickets $175 to $225.
- OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival, October 11, Santa Monica Pier. Benefits Heal the Bay. From about $102.
- Taste of Soul Family Festival, October 17, Crenshaw Boulevard. Free, around 400,000 attendees.
- West Valley Food and Wine Tour, October 21, Woodland Hills. $65 to $75.
- Los Angeles Chocolate Salon, October 4, Pasadena Convention Center. $22.50 in advance.
Fashion
More style coverage in our fashion section.
- Los Angeles Fashion Week by The Bureau, October 16 to 18, The Lot Studios West Hollywood. From $72.95.
- Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, October 18, Los Angeles. Back in LA for the first time since 2007. Streams live on YouTube.
- Art Hearts Fashion LA Fashion Week, October 15 to 17, The Majestic Downtown.
- Divinity Fashion Show Fall 2026, October 11, Arts District.
- LA Fashion Week by SB, October 10, Fashion District.
- Bienestar Latin Factory Fashion Show, October 17, Hollywood.
- Designers and Agents LA, October 12 to 14. Trade event, press welcome.
- LOFT Eyewear Show, October 16 and 17, Santa Monica. Trade showcase.
For more Los Angeles happenings, visit our events section.
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