Los Angeles Halloween Week Across Nine Stages and a Square

Indie rooms in Hollywood and Echo Park, an art deco theater on South Hill and a square on Olive give Halloween week several stage sizes.

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Jungle Hollywood
4.3 (189)
Mon – Fri, 21:00 – 02:00 (+1); Sat – Sun, 15:00 – 02:00 (+1)
1640 N Cahuenga Blvd

Jungle Hollywood runs house and drum and bass nights in a compact room on North Cahuenga Boulevard. DJs play through a Void sound system. The courtyard offers space to cool off between sets. Check the night's schedule if you want to browse the occasional vendors or midweek art markets during your holiday-week detour.

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The Peppermint Club
4.1 (261)
Fri – Sat, 20:00 – 02:00 (+1)
8713 Beverly Blvd

The Peppermint Club pairs live performances and DJ sets with craft cocktails in an intimate West Hollywood lounge. A large bar anchors the center of the room. Reviewers praise the music and drinks and describe lively crowds. Seating can be scarce, so allow for standing. Entry is restricted to guests aged 21 and over.

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Pershing Square
4.2 (6,947)
Mon – Sun, 08:00 – 22:00
532 S. Olive St.

Pershing Square is a free downtown public space framed by high-rises and a 10-story purple bell tower. Water misters sit across its entirely concrete grounds, which have no grass and limited seating. It is open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Community gatherings and free summer concerts make it an event venue. At events, food and drinks are cashless.

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El Rey Theatre
4.6 (1,674)
Mon – Sun, 19:00 – 00:00 (+1)
5515 Wilshire Blvd.

El Rey Theatre turns a 1936 Streamline Moderne former movie house into an intimate Miracle Mile concert venue. Clifford Balch’s design brings multi-level flooring and classic chandeliers to the room, with an acclaimed sound system supporting live music. Check age limits for the event, and plan for very small restrooms. A nearby parking structure helps.

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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
4.5 (10,208)
Mon – Tue, 09:30 – 14:00; Wed – Sat, 09:00 – 16:00
3911 S. Figueroa St

Operating since 1923 as a World War I memorial, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum hosts USC Trojans football and major concerts for crowds reaching tens of thousands. Select dates can bring block parties with food stalls outside the security gates. The venue is strictly cashless. Reviewers note it can be drafty, and wheelchairs are provided on site. Check event listings before a holiday-week visit.

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The Belasco
4.4 (2,082)
1050 South Hill Street

The Belasco brings live music to a grand 1926 theater on South Hill Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Its ornate art deco architecture frames concerts spanning indie rock, hip-hop, Latin music and electronic sets, with solid sound for major shows. The standing room can feel tight, and the balcony overhang may block rear views, so consider moving forward.

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Lodge Room
4.7 (888)
104 N Ave 56 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90042, USA

Lodge Room puts live music in a historic masonic lodge on the second floor above a Highland Park restaurant. Its independent setup pairs top-notch sound with attentive staff and thoughtfully handled ADA accommodations, details reviewers praise. A nearby metro line and parking add arrival options, while the updated lodge setting gives concerts a distinctive backdrop.

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Peacock Theater
4.6 (6,564)
Mon – Sun, 10:00 – 18:00
777 Chick Hearn Court

Peacock Theater sits inside L.A. LIVE at 777 Chick Hearn Court in Downtown Los Angeles. The midsize venue hosts live concerts and major awards shows, with classy decor, luxury boxes, comfortable seating and on-site bars. Reviews describe polite staff and strong concert experiences. For high-profile events, parking fills fast and the lobby can become congested, so leave extra arrival time.

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Albert Gersten Pavilion
4.5 (95)
1 LMU Drive

Albert Gersten Pavilion is Loyola Marymount University's on-campus home arena for basketball and volleyball at 1 LMU Drive in Westchester. Its compact layout and comfortable seating keep spectators close to the court, while reviews praise the intimate setting and clear views. For a collegiate matchup, allow extra time to find campus parking.

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The Echo
1822 W Sunset Blvd

At 1822 W Sunset Boulevard, The Echo is an intimate Echo Park live music venue focused on up-and-coming indie bands. A bar and patio give the room two distinct spaces, and downstairs sister club Echoplex expands the venue’s live music programming. For a holiday-week concert plan, check the listing because age limits vary by event.

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