Can’t-miss August concerts and summer live shows
Last Updated: June 16, 2026
August 2026 in Los Angeles promises a summer full of high‑energy concerts that span pop, rock, indie, and Latin music, giving fans plenty of reasons to fill their calendars. You can catch global superstar Ed Sheeran bringing his LOOP Tour to SoFi Stadium for a massive, crowd‑pleasing performance, while country‑pop favorite Megan Moroney plays arena shows that highlight her rising catalogue of hits. The month also features chart‑topping pop artist Meghan Trainor at the Kia Forum and beloved rock band Train rocking the historic Greek Theatre with their classic sing‑alongs. For fans of indie and alternative sounds, Mt. Joy delivers atmospheric sets at the Greek Theatre, and Latin music icon Ricardo Montaner brings romantic favorites to the Peacock Theater — all making August a standout month for live music in LA.
Head in the Clouds Festival - August 8, 2026
Just Live Heaven with The Strokes - August 22, 2026
John Legend - August 1, 2026
Little River Band - August 8, 2026
George Thorogood & The Destroyers - August 11, 2026
The Miracles and The Spinners - August 21, 2026
Megan Moroney - August 7, 2026 - August 8, 2026
Benson Boone - August 10, 2026 - August 11, 2026
KCON LA M Countdown with NCT 127, KickFlip, Santos Bravos and many more - Friday Pass Only - August 14, 2026
KCON LA M Countdown with ZEROBASEONE, ILLIT, izna and many more - Saturday Pass Only - August 15, 2026
KCON LA M Countdown with Tomorrow X Together, Alpha Drive One, AllDay Project and many more - Sunday Pass Only - August 16, 2026
MAMAMOO - August 25, 2026
Death Cab for Cutie - August 2, 2026 - August 3, 2026
Sarah McLachlan - August 4, 2026 - August 5, 2026
O.A.R. - August 8, 2026
Goose - August 14, 2026
NEEDTOBREATHE - August 18, 2026
The Guess Who - August 19, 2026
Mt. Joy - August 20, 2026 - August 21, 2026
Tucker Wetmore - August 23, 2026
Train - August 24, 2026
Tori Amos - August 25, 2026
Lost 80's with Men Without Hats, Oingo Boingo Former Members, Big Country and many more - August 30, 2026
St. Vincent and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra - August 2, 2026
ZZ Top with Cheap Trick - August 5, 2026
Counting Crows - August 7, 2026 - August 8, 2026
John Mellencamp - August 10, 2026
Santana and The Doobie Brothers - August 13, 2026
Al Green - August 14, 2026
Yoasobi - August 16, 2026
The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Whiskey Myers - August 17, 2026
Foo Fighters - Celebrating Gustavo with the LA Phil and YOLA - August 22, 2026
David Byrne: Who is the Sky? - August 28, 2026 - August 29, 2026
Muse - August 31, 2026
Daniel Caesar - August 23, 2026 - August 24, 2026
Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire - August 9, 2026
Yeat - August 15, 2026
Ne-Yo and Akon - August 21, 2026
IVE - August 1, 2026
Rüfüs Du Sol - August 6, 2026 - August 13, 2026
Melanie Martinez - August 14, 2026
Alison Klauss - August 29, 2026
Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour - August 8, 2026