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Los Angeles glows for Christmas 2025 across Hollywood and downtown LA, where palm trees get lit and neighborhoods host festive displays. Holiday experiences, seasonal tours and family-friendly celebrations bring markets, concerts and sparkling lights to sunny winter evenings.
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Top Christmas Events In and Around Los Angeles
- Simbang Gabi at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
- Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA Countdown to 2026
- Christmas Concert at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
- L.A. County Holiday Celebration
- Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square
- Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA
- Home Alone in Concert
- Festival of Carols
- Masterbeat Presents Odyssey: New Year's Los Angeles 2025
- Las Posadas on Olvera Street
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Los Angeles Christmas Events
Los Angeles Christmas Movies, Theater and Entertainment
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Celebrate the season with an unforgettable holiday concert at the iconic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. Experience the Los Angeles Dream Orchestra, the Opera Chorus of Los Angeles, and the Cathedral Choir performing festive favorites and timeless masterpieces, including Handel's Messiah and Vivaldi's 'Winter'.
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Experience the magic of 'Home Alone' like never before as the beloved holiday classic comes to life with a live orchestral performance. The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, led by conductor David Newman, will perform John Williams' charming score alongside the film. This heartwarming and hilarious comedy is perfect for the entire family, offering a festive and unforgettable holiday outing.
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Experience the magic of the season with the Los Angeles Master Chorale's 'Festival of Carols.' This spectacular concert features breathtaking choral arrangements of carols from across the globe, performed in the acoustically perfect Walt Disney Concert Hall. It's the perfect event to ignite your holiday spirit and create lasting memories.
Los Angeles Christmas Markets and Shopping
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Experience the cherished Filipino tradition of Simbang Gabi at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. This special event marks the nine days leading up to Christmas with a celebratory Mass, traditional music, and a vibrant Parade of Parols featuring over 120 parishes. Witness the blessing of the parols, iconic symbols of Filipino Christmas.
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Experience the vibrant Smorgasburg Holiday Market at ROW DTLA, a premier destination for festive shopping and culinary exploration. Discover unique handcrafted gifts from over 100 artisan vendors and savor delicious treats from a diverse range of food stalls. It's the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind holiday treasures and enjoy a lively, community-focused atmosphere.
Los Angeles Christmas Food, Drink and Parties
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Ring in the New Year with Masterbeat's 25th anniversary celebration, 'Odyssey: New Year's Los Angeles.' This multi-day festival takes over LA's premier nightclubs from December 30, 2024, to January 2, 2025, featuring legendary DJs, spectacular production, and themed parties. Experience the iconic midnight countdown and immerse yourself in a world of AI and VR-inspired festivities.
Los Angeles Other Christmas Activities
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Join thousands of Angelenos for Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA Countdown to 2026, the West Coast's largest free New Year's Eve celebration. Experience live music across two stages, indulge in a food truck frenzy with over 30 vendors, and marvel at a spectacular countdown light show on City Hall. This all-ages event promises an unforgettable night of music, energy, and community as the new year begins.
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Celebrate the diverse cultures of Los Angeles County at the 66th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration. This spectacular live event at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion features a vibrant lineup of L.A.-based performing arts groups. Experience a fresh presentation of holiday cheer designed to welcome a new generation of audiences, or tune in via PBS SoCal or stream online.
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Glide into the holidays at the Pershing Square Holiday Ice Rink, downtown LA's premier outdoor ice skating destination. Enjoy festive fun surrounded by the city skyline, with sessions available daily from November 20, 2025, to January 11, 2026. It's the perfect winter adventure for all ages, promising unforgettable memories.
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Join thousands of Angelenos for the West Coast's largest free New Year's Eve celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park. This vibrant event features two music stages with an all-female DJ lineup and live performances, an immersive art installation experience, and a spectacular midnight countdown light show projected onto L.A.'s City Hall. Indulge in a wide array of delicious food from L.A.'s favorite food trucks.
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Experience the cherished tradition of Las Posadas on Olvera Street, a vibrant reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. This historic event, a cornerstone of the community since 1930, comes alive each night with traditional songs, colorful costumes, and captivating music. All are welcome to participate in this beloved Christmas story, regardless of religious background.
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