With so many events constantly happening around us at USC and in L.A., it can be difficult to keep track of when your favorite artists come to town. To stay in the loop, check out this list of the hottest concerts coming to L.A. this fall. Whether you’re a fan of country, rap or pop, something is bound to match your vibe.
Kacey Musgraves
For fans of country and folk, Kacey Musgraves is performing two nights at the Kia Forum on October 3 and 4. The “Deeper Well” tour kicked off in April in Dublin and will conclude in the home of country music — Nashville, Tennessee. Go grab some “Dinner With Friends” and head over to see Kacey on tour, alongside her opener, Father John Misty.
Lauv
Lauv, an indie-pop singer, is hitting the stage in L.A. this fall. If you couldn’t get enough of Alexander 23′s set at Springfest last semester, you can’t miss him opening for Lauv. The “Cozy” singers will take over The Greek Theatre, an amphitheater inside of Griffith Park, on October 3. Lauv’s setlist will include his biggest hits, such as “I Like Me Better” and “i’m so tired….” As part of a mini-tour spanning four shows, this concert is a must-see.
Cigarettes After Sex
For listeners of shoegaze that prefer to chill instead of dancing, Cigarettes after Sex is coming to L.A. this fall. Their “X’s North American Tour” began in August and will run through mid-October. The band will be performing for two nights at the Kia Forum, on October 11 and 12. Their setlist will include classics like “Sunsetz” and “Apocalypse.”
Charli xcx & Troye Sivan
The duo that is taking over the world right now, Charli xcx and Troye Sivan, are bringing their “Sweat” tour to Los Angeles. Following the widespread success of Charli’s album, “Brat,” and Troye’s album, “Something To Give Each Other,” they began their joint tour in Detroit in September. They are set to perform two consecutive nights at the Kia Forum on October 15 and 16. Before attending, make sure to learn the viral “Apple” dance, just in case you and your friends are selected for the jumbotron.
Conan Gray
Everyone’s favorite indie pop star, Conan Gray, will take the stage in Los Angeles on October 18 with his “Found Heaven” tour. On his first ever arena tour, the “Heather” singer is set to perform at the Kia Forum. Opening for Gray is Maisie Peters, who has opened for some of the biggest tours in the last year, such as Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran’s tours. Conan’s setlist will range from older songs like “Wish You Were Sober” to songs like “Alley Rose” from his third studio album, “Found Heaven.”
Don Toliver
Don Toliver will be performing at the Crypto.com Arena on October 19. Following the release of his 2024 trap album “HARDSTONE PSYCHO,” Toliver is set to kick off his “Psycho Tour” in Portland, Oregon at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in October. Special guests will include well-known rappers like Ski Mask The Slump God, as well as up-and-comers such as Monaleo and Molly Santana.
Sabrina Carpenter
A woman that “leaves quite an impression,” Sabrina Carpenter, is coming to L.A. this November. Commencing her “Short N’ Sweet” Tour in Columbus, Ohio last week, Carpenter fans are patiently waiting for Sabrina to stop in a city near them. She will be performing at the Crypto.com Arena on November 15 and at the Kia Forum on November 17 and 18. With summer hits “Espresso” and “Please Please Please” on the setlist, you won’t want to miss this show. The set design and production are exceptional. Declan McKenna will serve as her supporting act.
Billie Eilish
Last, but certainly not least, Billie Eilish is embarking on her highly anticipated “Hit Me Hard And Soft” tour in Quebec. Eilish’s setlist features nostalgic tracks like “ocean eyes” as well as the grammy-winning song “What Was I Made For?” from the motion picture “Barbie.” The “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” singer will be performing at the Kia Forum for five nights, running December 15-17 and December 20-21. The Marías will be opening the first three shows, Ashnikko on the 20th, and Finneas on the 21st.
With so many amazing artists performing in L.A. this fall, it’s destined to be a semester filled with great musical memories. Make sure to grab your tickets to these highly-anticipated shows before they sell out.