California is home to some of the world’s best live music—and some of the hardest tickets to get. That’s where we come in.
At CaliforniaToday.com, we help you navigate the concert scene from start to finish. Whether you're looking for an intimate club show or a stadium tour, our guides break down how to find tickets, what to expect at each venue, and which shows are worth traveling for.
Need help scoring last-minute seats? Or avoiding ticket scams? We've got detailed breakdowns for that, too.
Ticketing Info and Laws Guides:
To better understand how ticketing laws work in California, see our Ticketing Info and Laws page, or explore the recent content below.
These 7 California Laws Protect Ticket-Buyers from Scams
California protects buyers from scams with some of the strongest ticket laws in the US. You should know these 7 before buying tickets in 2025.
Pat Sharyon
How California’s new consumer protections change the way you buy tickets in 2025
California’s StubHub settlement and Senate Bill 478 are reshaping consumer protections, promoting transparent pricing, and ensuring fair refunds for ticket buyers.
Pat Sharyon
California Concert Venues:
Walt Disney Concert Hall | Visit California
With its soaring stainless-steel panels, the exterior of the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall has been likened to everything from a clipper ship to a blooming flower to origami. With the “wow-factor” bar set so high before you’ve even entered, you’d be forgiven for expecting all that glitz to come at a cost when it comes to the practical demands of a performance space, and for preparing yourself for the inevitable letdown. But you’d be wrong.
Hollywood Bowl: World-Class Musicians in a Classic Hollywood Amphitheater
As the largest natural amphitheater in Southern California, the Hollywood Bowl is undoubtedly an ideal place to soak in the quintessential Southern California evening—warm summer sunsets, beautiful people, the occasional star sighting, gourmet food, and the sweet sounds of live music. This is Hollywood.
For more concert and festival tips, head over to our California Venues page.
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