Music Events

A multi-band goth fest with live bands and DJs spanning darkwave, post-punk, EBM and industrial; costumes encouraged.

A candlelit string-quartet tribute concert of Halloween classics, part of Fever's Candlelight series (not affiliated with the original artists/estates).

A pre-Halloween club night of Spanish and Latin goth/darkwave DJs with a costume contest and vendors.

An underground warehouse Halloween party with artists Matt Suave and Dan Darlington; themed dress code and clothing check apply. Adult nightlife event.

A 4K screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live shadow cast and audience participation. Every person needs a ticket; admission ends 40 minutes before showtime.

Fever's Candlelight string-quartet tribute to Halloween classics, at the Ritz-Carlton in Marina del Rey.

A late-night industrial, goth and new wave DJ dance night at Boardners by La Belle.

LA Opera's orchestra performs live to the cult film Hercules vs Vampires at The United Theater on Broadway; the Oct 31 show includes an after-party and costume contest. About 1 hr 15 min, no intermission.

A free Halloween concert from the Culver City Symphony Orchestra with the SoCAL Chorale; first-come seating, free parking off Culver Blvd.

A Halloween-dated tour stop from psych rock act Acid Mothers Temple, with Magick Potion opening at 9 PM.

Fever's Candlelight string-quartet tribute to Halloween classics, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Organist Clark Wilson accompanies the 1920 silent film Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (about 73 minutes) live at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

LA Phil's Halloween program pairs Michael Giacchino hosting with Sarah Hicks conducting the Werewolf by Night score performed live to picture, plus a preview of the Headless musical.

Fever's Candlelight string-quartet tribute to Halloween classics, at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.

Fever's Candlelight tribute concert at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum; the set includes horror/Halloween themes (Thriller, The Exorcist, Carpenter's Halloween and more).

Fever's Candlelight string-quartet tribute to Halloween classics, at the Neighborhood Congregational Church in Laguna Beach.

Pacific Symphony's family Halloween concert, recommended for ages 5+, with all attendees needing a ticket. Lobby Halloween activities before each show; costumes encouraged.

Fever's Candlelight string-quartet tribute to Halloween classics, at First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa.

An organ concert of spooky classical and film themes — Bach's Toccata & Fugue, Suite Gothique, the Dracula Suite, NBC's This Is Halloween, Phantom, Interstellar, Star Wars and more.

A two-day Halloween EDM festival with 80+ announced acts including Zedd, Ice Cube, Excision, Richie Hawtin, Steve Aoki, Galantis and Cascada.

Fever's Candlelight string-quartet (Range Ensemble) tribute to Halloween classics at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Doors open 45 minutes before; no entry once it starts.

Fever's Candlelight string-quartet (Listeso) tribute to Halloween classics at Cal Lutheran's Samuelson Chapel. Doors typically open 45 minutes prior; late arrivals often not admitted.

A Chicano goth Halloween party with live bands The Marcelas, Follow Coffins and I.T.I.T., plus DJs Mad V & Gothcheez.

A family Halloween concert conducted by Kalena Bovell, recommended for ages 6-12 (fun for adults too), with pre-show crafts, costumes and trick-or-treat activities. Ages 2+ need a ticket; under 2 on a lap is included with an adult ticket.