4th of July 2026 in Los Angeles: Fireworks, Concerts, and Holiday Events
July 3, 2026
July 3, 2026
4th of July 2026 in Los Angeles: Fireworks, Concerts, and Holiday Events
The Fourth of July is one of the biggest weekends of the summer in Southern California, with fireworks displays, concerts, baseball, family festivals, and waterfront celebrations taking place across Los Angeles and neighboring communities. Whether you're planning a night under the stars, looking for a family-friendly outing, or hoping to catch one of the region's spectacular fireworks shows, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day.
Dodgers vs. Padres at Dodger Stadium
Date & Time: July 2 to July 5, 2026
(Game on July 4 begins at 7:10 PM)
Location: Dodger Stadium | 1000 Vin Scully Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Celebrate the Fourth of July with the Dodgers as they take on the San Diego Padres in a holiday weekend series. The July 4 game includes a postgame fireworks show, an America250 commemorative coin giveaway, and special holiday ticket packages.
Image by Will Hastings via TimeOut
America 250 Concert at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Date & Time: July 4, 2026
Block Party Village: 3:00 PM | Concert: 6:00 PM
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 3911 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90037
Hosted by Queen Latifah, this special America250 celebration features performances by Chris Stapleton, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more. The evening ends with a fireworks and drone show, with proceeds supporting Feeding America.
The Beach Boys at the Hollywood Bowl
Date: July 2 to July 4, 2026 (Evening)
Location: 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles 90068
Celebrate Independence Day with the Beach Boys and special guest John Stamos backed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. This three-night concert series features the band's iconic summer hits and ends with a dazzling fireworks finale each evening.
4th of July Celebration at Universal Studios Hollywood
Date: July 4, 2026 (Fireworks at 9:00 PM)
Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608
Enjoy theme park rides and holiday decor before capping off the night with a movie-themed fireworks spectacular. The synchronized show is set to patriotic music and is best viewed from Universal Plaza or near the Transformers attraction.
Image by Universal Studios Hollywood
All-American 4th of July on the Queen Mary
Date: July 4, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM (Fireworks at 9:00 PM)
Location: 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach 90802
Board the historic Queen Mary for a family-friendly festival featuring live music, carnival games, and a historic aircraft flyover. The day-long maritime celebration finishes with a spectacular fireworks display over the ocean.
Fourth of July Waterfront Fireworks in Long Beach
Date: July 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Location: Long Beach Waterfront (Granada Beach, Junipero Beach, and the Queen Mary Waterfront)
Three synchronized fireworks shows will launch simultaneously from offshore barges along the Long Beach waterfront. This free 20-minute display is easily visible from popular vantage points like Shoreline Village and Granada Beach.
Jurassic Park Screening and Fireworks at Hollywood Forever by Cinespia
Date & Time: July 4, 2026 | Gates open: 7:15 PM | Movie begins: 9:00 PM
Location: Hollywood Forever Cemetery | 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038
Enjoy an outdoor screening of Jurassic Park with plenty of time to picnic before the movie begins. The evening wraps up with a professional fireworks show following the film.
July 4th Fireworks Show in Marina del Rey
Date: July 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Location: Marina del Rey (Burton Chace Park, Fisherman’s Village, and Mother’s Beach)
Watch stunning holiday fireworks reflect over the ocean at Marina del Rey's annual celebration. The free 20-minute synchronized show begins at 9:00 PM and is best viewed from Burton Chace Park or Fisherman’s Village.
Image by COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Huntington Beach Fourth of July Celebration
Date: July 3 to July 5, 2026 (Fireworks on July 4 at 9:00 PM)
Location: Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach
Experience the largest Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi with this multi-day beach festival. The extensive lineup includes a 5K run, a 2.5-mile parade, a carnival, and an epic evening fireworks display.
Image by Huntington Beach 4th of July Celebration
FoodieLand at the Rose Bowl
Date & Time: July 3 to July 5, 2026
Location: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, CA
Explore more than 250 food vendors, artisan shops, games, and live entertainment during this popular holiday weekend festival. Visitors on July 4 can also enjoy a nighttime drone light show.
Image by FoodieLand via Eventbrite
Burbank 4th of July Drone Light Show
Date: July 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Location: McCambridge Park, Burbank
McCambridge Park hosts Burbank's holiday festivities this year with a live tribute performance by Bruno and the Hooligans. The family-friendly event concludes with a high-tech drone light show illuminating the night sky.
Image by eventsincalifornia.com
Pacific Palisades July 4th Celebration
Date: July 4, 2026 (Morning races, evening festival at 6:00 PM)
Location: Paul Revere Charter Middle School Athletic Field, Pacific Palisades
This historic community celebration features morning athletic races followed by an evening festival filled with live music and food trucks. The neighborhood event wraps up with a high-tech drone show lighting up the sky.
Image by Pacific Palisades 4th of July Celebration
Whether you spend the holiday cheering on the Dodgers, listening to live music at the Hollywood Bowl, enjoying a waterfront fireworks show, or exploring one of the region's many festivals, Los Angeles offers no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day in 2026.
Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
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