LA Music Events February 2026: The Complete Guide
LA Music Events February 2026: The Complete Guide
February in LA is not a slow month. Between Valentine's Day, NBA All-Star Weekend, Presidents' Day, and the usual deluge of shows, the city has been running at full speed since the 1st. Here's everything worth knowing about LA's music scene this month—what happened, what's coming, and how to make the most of the final two weeks.
The Month at a Glance
**Week 1 (Feb 1-9):** The calm before the storm. Solid club nights and underground events set the tone.
**Week 2 (Feb 9-16):** Valentine's Day weekend collided with NBA All-Star Weekend and Presidents' Day. The city went off. Highlights included Honeyluv at Sound Nightclub, warehouse raves across DTLA, Cardi B at the Kia Forum, free day parties in Elysian Park and Santa Monica, Afrobeats at the Sofitel Beverly Hills, and vinyl-only sessions in the Arts District.
**Week 3 (Feb 17-23):** Post-holiday recovery with some strong midweek shows. Cat Power at the Orpheum, Del Water Gap at the Wiltern, experimental electronic at Sun Space.
**Week 4 (Feb 23-28):** The home stretch. Weekend lineups dropping soon—check [this weekend](/weekend) for the latest.
February Highlights by Genre
Electronic / EDM
February was massive for electronic music in LA. The Presidents' Day long weekend turned the city into a multi-day festival:
Hip-Hop & R&B
Rock & Indie
Jazz, Experimental & The Weird Stuff
Afrobeats & World Music
LA's Afrobeats scene continues to grow. Keep an eye on [MOSH's event listings](/search) for upcoming Afrobeats events—they tend to pop up at venues across the city, from Beverly Hills hotels to DTLA warehouses.
Country & Folk
Best Free Events in February
Key Venues This Month
| Venue | Neighborhood | What to Expect |
|-------|-------------|----------------|
| Sound Nightclub | Hollywood | World-class sound, intimate techno/house |
| The Wiltern | Koreatown | Mid-size shows, great acoustics |
| Orpheum Theatre | DTLA | Beautiful room for special performances |
| Echoplex | Echo Park | Indie, hip-hop, electronic — always packed |
| The Echo | Echo Park | Small room, big sound, weeknight gems |
| Coaxial | DTLA | Experimental, avant-garde, DIY |
| Troubadour | West Hollywood | Legendary folk/rock/indie room |
| Exchange LA | DTLA | Big production, multiple genres |
| Kia Forum | Inglewood | Arena shows, major tours |
| 1720 | Arts District | Underground electronic, alternative |
What's Left in February
The final stretch (Feb 23-28) is still filling in. Here's how to stay on top of it:
The Takeaway
February 2026 in LA was defined by convergence—NBA All-Star Weekend, Valentine's Day, and Presidents' Day all stacking on top of a music scene that was already running hot. Whether you spent it at a warehouse rave in the Arts District, a free day party in a public park, or Cardi B at the Forum, the city delivered.
The rest of the month will be quieter by comparison, but that's not a bad thing. Some of the best shows happen when the city exhales. Check MOSH daily and you won't miss a thing.
*Looking for events right now? Start at [tonight](/tonight). Planning ahead? Try [this weekend](/weekend). Want it all? Browse [events](/events).*