Here are the festivals in Los Angeles you won't want to miss.
1. Coachella
This annual music and arts festival in Indio runs for two weekends in April and is one of the most iconic festivals in modern pop culture. Listen to your favorites and discover new artists while possibly even catching a glimpse of Hollywood’s A-list celebrities. coachella.com
2. L.A. Times Festival of Books
Located on the USC Campus, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books has been running for over 27 years, featuring writers, poets, artists, filmmakers, musicians and emerging storytellers for a weekend of indoor and outdoor events. Experience hundreds of exhibitor booths, author signings, performances and more at the largest book festival in the United States. events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks
3. Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival
Previously known as the Playboy Jazz Festival, this summer jazz festival showcases the top acts in jazz with both established and up-and-coming musicians of the genre. The Hollywood Bowl is the perfect location to jump into summer with two days of lively music and a groovy time on June 17 and 18.hollywoodbowl.com/events/performances/1707/2022-06-25/hollywood-bowl-jazz-festival
4. Malibu Coast Beach Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Experience
Whether you are a wine connoisseur or appreciate quality time with great people, food and wine, guests are sure to enjoy this Malibu wine tasting and food pairing event. The June 2 experience at Paradise Cove Beach indulges guests in French and Napa California luxury wines along with an assortment of gourmet cheeses, crackers, fresh fruit and chocolate. eventbrite.com/e/malibu-coast-beach-wine-tasting-and-food-pairing-experience-tickets-213471999497?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
5. Netflix is a Joke Comedy Festival
Catch live comedy shows from Hollywood’s top comedians at this free mini-festival outdoors at the Hollywood Palladium. Guests can step into their favorite Netflix shows in real life, as well as enjoy food, drinks, music, a drag brunch, movie trivia happy hour and more. livenation.com
6. Malibu Chili Cookoff
This Malibu tradition with delicious food and lively entertainment features some of L.A.’s all-time favorite local restaurants, vendors and DJ performances, and even has a carnival with rides. This year’s annual Malibu Chili Cook Off will take place on Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2 to 5, and promises a weekend of fun, friends and family—and of course, legendary chili. bgcmalibuchilicookoff.org