2025 may be wrapping up, but Los Angeles never slows down. In November and December, the city transforms into a hub of entertainment and explodes with live music across iconic venues. Whether it’s pop, rock, hip-hop, or holiday performances, L.A.’s end-of-year concert lineup has something for every kind of music lover. Here’s a look at the shows that have defined L.A.’s year-end music scene.
With her high-energy dance breaks and playful pop songs, Tate McRae performed her final show of her Miss Possessive Tour at the Kia Forum on Nov. 8. She has come a long way during this world tour, from performing in Mexico City on Mar. 18 to Inglewood last month, ending with 83 shows. Her last show featured several of her charting songs, spanning from her recent hits like “Sports Car” and “Revolving Door” to her breakthrough tracks like “Greedy” and “You Broke Me First.”
Just weeks later, another female pop star with a recent breakout brought her own headline-making tour to a close. On Nov. 23 at the Crypto.com Arena, Sabrina Carpenter concluded her Short n’ Sweet World Tour, spotlighting the album the tour was named for and her recent album Man’s Best Friend. In addition to her fun pop songs, Carpenter invites fans to predict fashion and song choices with her fun outfits and “Spin the Bottle.”
Carpenter broke into the world of mega-stardom with her recent music and romantic, playful image, reflected in the sold-out stadium tour. Soraya Adefris ’26, who went to Carpenter’s closing night, says, “She has a really great stage presence, and her choreography is so fun. All her dancers are amazing, and her songs are so amazing. It’s just so sparkly and glittery, like if Barbie was a pop-star.”
Just miles away, Tyler, the Creator’s annual Camp Flog Gnaw music festival took place at Dodger Stadium from Nov. 22-23. Created by hip-hop group Odd Future and Tyler, the Creator in 2012, the festival was originally a small block party celebrating Tyler, the Creator’s Goblin album but eventually evolved into a two-day festival known for its genre-hopping lineups, carnival attractions, and unique experiences.
Living up to its genre-blending reputation, this year’s lineup featured a diverse mix of artists, including R&B artists Kali Uchis, Don Toliver, and Tems, rappers Doechii and GloRilla, bedroom pop artist Clairo, and major headliners Childish Gambino and A$AP Rocky.
Another annual L.A. concert, KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball, offered music lovers a major showcase of today’s popular artists and mainstream hits at the Intuit Dome on Dec. 5. One of these artists was Conan Gray, who offered fans a glimpse of his upcoming Wishbone World Tour, set to arrive in L.A. in March 2026. His setlist at the Jingle Ball spotlighted widely streamed tracks such as “Heather” and “Maniac.”
Continuing the theme of up-and-coming artists, global girl group KATSEYE stepped into the spotlight with performances that showcased their expanding presence in the music industry and growing popularity. Bringing their Beautiful Chaos Tour to L.A., KATSEYE performed at the YouTube Theater on Dec. 12 and the Hollywood Palladium on Dec. 13. Their shows surprised fans with a new “Gnarly” dance break, remixes of “Debut” and “Gabriela,” and performances of their unreleased song “Internet Girl.”
For Riley Hamilton ’29 and Arlene Randhawa ’29, KATSEYE is about seeing themselves represented on stage. “They’re able to represent such a wide variety of people, and I feel like I’ve been able to connect with the group because of that,” says Hamilton. Randhawa adds, “I really connected with Lara Raj, as a South Asian myself, because we don’t get a lot of representation. For me, that really made me want to see more.”
Millions of fans come to L.A. every year to experience live music, emerging artists, and supporting audiences. From arena tours to festivals, each recent event reflected the variety of today’s music landscape, leaving fans with memorable performances and anticipation for what’s to come in 2026.