Discover regional events in Southern California – plus local festivals, creative cultural gatherings, and exhibitions.

In March, celebrate Spring with events and culture including the Palm Springs Art Festival, The Irish Film Festival, and Fashion Week El Paseo. April delivers a We Love LA free concert recognizing the bravery of the firefighters in the LA wildfires, and the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival headed by Lady Gaga. In May, enjoy laughter at the WeHo Comedy Store, great vibes at the Joshua Tree Music Festival, and 40 days of WeHo Pride from May 22.

 

Things to do in Southern California: Worth the Detour

 

Holi on the Beach
March  8, 2025, Redondo Beach

19th Annual: Celebrating Indian roots in America with dancing to the beats of DJ AnkyS, food by Bollywood Zaika, and plenty of fun activities. Part of proceeds will go to California Fire Relief, Women’s Empowerment, Farmer’s Rights, and Children’s Education in India

Palm Springs Art Festival 
March 8-9, 2025, Palm Springs

36th: Returning after four years, celebrating local and regional artists in mixed media including clay, glass, jewelry, paintings, photography, sculpture, wood, and more.

The Irish Film Festival
March 14-16, 2025, Santa Monica

Three-day celebration of Irish cinema, showcasing a dynamic selection of eight feature films, documentaries, plus short films from both established and emerging Irish talent.

Fashion Week El Paseo
March 14-19, 2025, Palm Desert

Luxury, art, fashion and much more culminate into one unforgettable week when the world’s most famous designers come together to share their work. Witness a one of a kind event in Greater Palm Springs and experience the fashion trends of today, tomorrow and forever.

Los Angeles Marathon
March 16, 2025, Los Angeles

40th Annual:  Iconic marathon presented by ASICS along the course including the Stadium of the Stars and famous LA landmarks. As well as meeting personal goals, runners are supporting The McCourt Foundation’s mission to find cures for neurological disease.

We Love LA
April 1, 2025, Hollywood Bowl

Free concert featuring Gustavo Dudamel, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and special guests (to be announced), recognizing the bravery and selflessness on display during the Los Angeles wildfires.

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 
April 11-20, 2025, Coachella Valley

Celebrating music and the arts, line-up headed by Lady Gaga. Check website for more details.

Beachlife Festival
May 2-4, 2025, Redondo Beach

Mystery guests entertain in inimitable style in the Original Room where the Comedy Store began on April 7, 1972,

Joshua Tree Music Festival
May 15 -18, 2025, Greater Palm Springs

23rd Spring: Staged twice a year, music lovers gather for this intimate outdoor festival. First up in May, Wajatta featuring Reggie Watts,  Steve Polz, Grayssoker, High Step- Society, Brontez Purnell, Smoked Out Soul, Mah Ze Tar, Nadav Dagon, Al Qasar, and more.

WeHo Pride
May 22 -June 30, 2025, West Hollywood

One of the largest and dynamic Pride celebrations in the world with 40 days of events kicking off on May 22  and including WeHo Pride Arts Festival, WeHo Pride weekend, OUTLOUD at WeHo Pride, the WeHo Pride Street Fair, the Women’s Freedom Festival and Dyke March, WeHo Pride Parade, and much more!

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