Los Angeles Festivals:
Food, Film, Music and Fun
Los Angeles is famously at the forefront of world cuisine, the next big thing in music and, of course, the latest film craze out of Hollywood. It’s no surprise the calendar of Los Angeles festivals is packed with must-do events. Find superbly located and always refreshing Los Angeles festival accommodations at Holiday Inn Express Century City Hotel. Be sure to join us when heading in for any of these festivals.
Los Angeles Food Festivals
From authentic ethnic restaurants to the utmost in haute cuisine, Los Angeles dining truly has it all. Explore L.A. dining, fork in hand, at one of the tasty Los Angeles food festivals.
- Taste of Beverly Hills, September 2-5 – local favorites and celebrity chefs show up to celebrate all things epicurean, sophisticated and totally posh. Website.
- LA Times Festival of Food, September 5 – a true celebration of Los Angeles, this festival features top chefs and L.A. “mom and pops”. Located in the Paramount Studios back lot. Website.
Los Angeles Film Festivals
Hollywood in Los Angeles is all about film history in the making, and they know a thing or two about razzle-dazzle. There are many incredible Los Angeles film festivals.
- Feel Good Film Festival, August 13-15 – no downer “festival” flicks here, the FGFF is devoted to laughs, smiles and happy endings. Website.
- Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival – August 19-25 – the LALIFF is one of the largest film festivals in Los Angeles, presenting nearly 200 films. Website.
- Downtown Film Festival, September 8-12 – this recent addition to the L.A. film festival scene puts the emphasis on fun with raucous parties and a wide swath of Hollywood and independent pictures. Website.
- Cinecon Classic Film Festival, September 2-6 – a must for classic and heritage film buffs, this festival showcases the silent and early sound eras. Website.
- SoCal Independent Film Festival, Sept 26 – Oct 3 – this hugely popular festival features only independent films and showcases the directors, screenwriters and other individuals that get these rogue features made. Website.
- AFI Fest, November 4-11 – the longest-running film festival in L.A. See how the people behind those famous Top 100s put on a festival. Website.
Los Angeles Music Festivals
From jazz to hair metal, Central Avenue to the Sunset Strip, the history of L.A. has a non-stop soundtrack. We pay tribute with big events all year long. Here are Los Angeles music festivals worth checking out.
- OzzFest, August 14 – sensational hard rock and heavy metal festival started by the “Prince of Darkness” himself, Ozzy Osbourne. Held at San Miguel Amphitheatre.
- Sunset Strip Festival, August 26-28 – the most famous music venues on the Sunset Strip work together to throw one rockin’ party. The acts span a wide range of genres and styles. Website.
- Nocturnal Festival, September 25 – “Sometimes Magic Only Lasts For One Night”, the Nocturnal Festival is a one-of-a-kind dance music festival at the NOS event center. Website.
- Monster Massive, October 23 – dance music meets Halloween meets a whole bunch of wild party people. Monster Massive is as much a spectacle as it is a music festival. Website.
With so many terrific Los Angeles festivals to choose from, there’s never a bad time to make your reservations. Book now at Holiday Inn Express Century City Hotel.
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