Events in Los Angeles in May 2027
Los Angeles has 12 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Los Angeles calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- The Simon & Garfunkel StoryMay 1Hollywood Pantages Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
- SAINT LEVANT - AFANDI WORLD TOURMay 2The Wiltern · Source: Ticketmaster
- Maybe Happy EndingMay 4Hollywood Pantages Theatre · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
- May 5
- May 6
Los Angeles Philharmonic presents Dudamel Leads Prokofiev and Stravinsky
Walt Disney Concert Hall. Music · Classical.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 7
Los Angeles Philharmonic presents Dudamel Leads Prokofiev and Stravinsky
Walt Disney Concert Hall. Music · Classical.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 8
Los Angeles Philharmonic presents Dudamel Leads Prokofiev and Stravinsky
Walt Disney Concert Hall. Music · Classical.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 9
Los Angeles Philharmonic presents Dudamel Leads Prokofiev and Stravinsky
Walt Disney Concert Hall. Music · Classical.
Source: Ticketmaster
- May 13
- May 14
- May 15
- May 16
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Planning leads
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- May 1 - May 2
LA Times Festival of Books
Annual literary festival held at the University of Southern California featuring author talks, book signings, and cultural programming.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 5
Cinco de Mayo Festival at Olvera Street
Celebration of Mexican heritage with traditional music, dance, food, and crafts in historic Olvera Street.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 7 - May 30
LA Philharmonic Spring Concert Series
A series of classical music concerts at the Walt Disney Concert Hall featuring renowned conductors and soloists.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Memorial Day · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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