Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles arrives with the city fully leaning into summer mode. From beachside DJ sets and Korean culture festivals to outdoor movies, live jazz, pool parties and burger festivals, this year’s lineup stretches across the city with something happening from sunrise brunches to golden hour concerts. Whether you are looking for a laid-back coastal afternoon or a packed weekend itinerary, here are events and experiences worth checking out across Los Angeles this Memorial Day Weekend.
K-EXPO USA 2026
May 23-24. LA Live transforms into a massive celebration of Korean culture during K-EXPO USA 2026, a two-day immersive festival expected to draw more than 40,000 attendees. Guests can explore over 100 Korean brands across beauty, technology, food, fashion, AI content, and entertainment while catching K-pop cover dance performances, DJ sets, celebrity chef showcases, interactive exhibits, and experiential activations throughout the venue. It is one of the largest Korean culture events happening in Los Angeles this year and offers a rare opportunity to experience the global influence of Korean entertainment, beauty, and innovation all in one place.
Day and Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Address: LA Live, 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA.
expousa.com
Jazz at LACMA
May 22. One of Los Angeles’s longest-running and most beloved free concert series returns to the plaza at LACMA for another summer season. Jazz at LACMA blends live music, community gathering, and warm spring evenings beneath the glow of Urban Light, creating one of the city’s most iconic Friday night experiences. Bring a blanket, pack a picnic, and settle onto the lawn as acclaimed jazz musicians perform against the backdrop of the museum’s new David Geffen Galleries.
Day and Hours: Friday, 6 p.m.
Address: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
lacma.org
The NOW Massage
May 23–26. For those looking to recharge before summer fully kicks off, The NOW Massage is offering the kind of reset that feels necessary after a long stretch of nonstop city energy. Known for its calming interiors, customizable treatments, and approachable luxury wellness experience, The NOW has become a go-to destination for Angelenos seeking recovery without leaving the city. Guests can book signature massages and enhancements at locations including Santa Monica, Silver Lake, Woodland Hills, and Studio City throughout the holiday weekend.
Day and Hours: Hours vary by location.
Address: Multiple Los Angeles locations.
thenowmassage.com
Perry’s Beach Club Memorial Day Weekend Parties
May 22-24. Perry’s Beach Club brings Memorial Day Weekend directly onto the sand with three days of oceanfront DJ sets, cocktails, giveaways, and live entertainment in Santa Monica. Friday’s kickoff party features WENZL, also known as the “Traffic Cone Sax Man,” alongside support from BIONDI and Chase De Luca, while additional weekend sets keep the beach atmosphere moving into sunset. Expect frozen drinks, Hiyo cocktails and mocktails, sampling moments, and one of the liveliest beachside crowds of the weekend.
Day and Hours: Friday, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.; additional weekend events vary.
Address: Perry’s Beach Club, 930 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica, CA.
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Street Food Cinema: Pirates of the Caribbean
May 23. Street Food Cinema heads to The Autry Museum for a screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, pairing the movie with live music, food trucks, and themed experiences throughout the evening. Guests can explore original costumes from the film before settling onto the lawn for the screening under the stars. It is the kind of classic Los Angeles outdoor movie night that blends nostalgia, food culture, and warm spring weather into one easygoing weekend experience.
Day and hours: Saturday, doors open at 6 p.m.
Address: The Autry Museum, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles
streetfoodcinema.com
The Shay Turns Up the Heat for Memorial Day Weekend
May 23-25. The Shay, a Destination by Hyatt property in Culver City, is opening up its rooftop oasis for Memorial Day Weekend with poolside lounging, skyline views, cocktails, and golden hour DJ sets designed to kick off summer in style. Home to the only rooftop pool in Culver City, the hotel blends relaxed Westside energy with a lively social atmosphere, complete with cabanas, daybeds, rooftop dining, and sunset drinks overlooking the Los Angeles skyline. Guests can spend the day soaking up the sun before transitioning into evening cocktails and music at Butterfly, the hotel’s award-winning rooftop restaurant.
Day and Hours: Saturday-Monday, hours vary.
Address: 8801 Washington Blvd., Culver City
hyatt.com
STK Steakhouse
May 22-25. STK Steakhouse is honoring veterans, active-duty military members, reserves, and first responders throughout Memorial Day Weekend with a complimentary entrée alongside the purchase of a starter or appetizer. The offer includes dishes such as steak frites, maple rubbed salmon, mushroom and truffle tagliatelle, and free-range chicken, all served inside STK’s signature high-energy dining atmosphere. It is a meaningful way for the restaurant to recognize service members while still delivering the upscale steakhouse experience the brand is known for.
Time: Friday through Monday, hours vary by location
Address: 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles
stksteakhouse.com
Memorial Day Sunday Supper Returns to A.O.C.
May 24. Chef Suzanne Goin and wine director Caroline Styne are bringing another installment of A.O.C.’s beloved Sunday Supper series to the 3rd Street dining room just ahead of Memorial Day. Built around “a few of Suzanne’s favorite things,” the three-course dinner leans fully into the fleeting flavors of late spring, beginning with Blakesville Pecuri i Vigne sheep’s milk cheese paired with the season’s first cherries, avocado, and pistachio aillade before moving into a soft-shell crab course served on grilled milk bread with summer slaw, Nueske’s bacon, and mustard crème fraîche. Dessert closes with Suzanne’s Roman-style tart layered with Murray’s Arvin Glenn cherries and almond ice cream, a finale that captures the beginning of cherry season in California.
Day and Hours: Sunday, reservations from 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Address: A.O.C. 3rd Street, 8700 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles
aocwinebar.com
LA Fleet Week
May 22-25. Southern California’s largest Memorial Day celebration returns to the LA Waterfront as LA Fleet Week 2026 officially launches summer with four days of free programming, military ship tours, waterfront festivities, and family-friendly entertainment across San Pedro. Recognized as the West Coast’s largest Memorial Day Fleet Week event, this year’s edition also serves as one of Los Angeles’s first major celebrations connected to America 250, bringing together active-duty service members, local communities, and visitors for a weekend filled with live music, competitions, exhibits, and interactive experiences.
Time: Friday through Monday, hours vary daily.
Address: LA Waterfront, San Pedro
lafleetweek.com
76th Annual Memorial Day Service Honors Veterans and Fallen Service Members in Inglewood
May 25.The City of Inglewood will host its 76th Annual Memorial Day Service at Inglewood City Hall, continuing a decades-long tradition honoring the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. The ceremony will recognize past and present war heroes while paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country. Community members, veterans, families, and local leaders are invited to gather for a morning of remembrance reflecting on the meaning of Memorial Day beyond the holiday weekend festivities happening across Los Angeles.
Time: Monday at 11 a.m..
Address: Inglewood City Hall, 1 W. Manchester Blvd., Inglewood
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The Culver Hotel Brings Back Garden Party Saturdays for Memorial Day Weekend
May 24. The Culver Hotel is welcoming back its Garden Party Saturdays, turning the historic hotel’s courtyard into one of the Westside’s most inviting summer hangouts with spritzes, live music, floral activations, and open-air dining. Running every Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the weekly series blends relaxed European garden party energy with sunny Southern California afternoons, complete with Limoncello spritzes, micheladas, bottomless sangria pitchers, and a new rosé pop-up from Whispering Angel debuting this season.
Time: Saturdays, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Address: 9400 Culver Blvd., Culver City
theculverhotel.com
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