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Indie Rock Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
Indie rock originated in the 1980s across the United Kingdom and United States as an underground alternative to mainstream rock, characterized by its DIY ethos and independent distribution. Find upcoming Indie Rock concerts in Los Angeles below.
Upcoming Indie Rock Events · Los Angeles
MON 10 AUG
QUEEN SERENE / SUGAR WORLD / UNZIPPED
UNZIPPED, Queen Serene, Sugar World
russelåtershoegazeindie rock
Transplants Brewing Company
Hollywood Open Mic Night
indiefolkindie pop
Hang On To The Dream Foundation
Cruz Beckham and The Breakers – For Your Love Tour
Cruz Beckham and The Breakers
popindie popindie rock
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Greg Mendez
Emily Yacina, Greg Mendez, Maria BC
indie rockindie folkacoustic rock
Sid The Cat Auditorium
Monday Monday
indiefolkindie pop
Hotel Cafe
Interpol
Interpol
indie rockpost punkalternative rock
Great American Music Hall
Bondo Record Release Show
Semi Trucks, Bondo
jangle popindierock
Zebulon
TUE 11 AUG
Day We Ran
Day We Ran, Still Blank
alternative rockindie rockrock
The Moroccan Lounge
Tashi T and Emily Laliotis
Tashi T, Emily Laliotis, Max Kostaras
folkindie folkamericana
The Airliner
Computer
Computer
midwest emomath rockindie rock
Oblivion
International Pop Overthrow
Cody Piper, Jake Manzi, Morty Shallman, Kerosene Stars, The Breadwinners
power poppop rockpop
The Redwood Bar & Grill
The Braymores
The Braymores
nederpoprockindie rock
The Echo
Sparta with If It Kills You
If It Kills You, Sparta
post-grungepost-hardcoreindie rock
Permanent Records Roadhouse
Benson Boone, Wanted Man Tour 2026
Benson Boone
singer-songwriter poppopindie pop
Crypto.com Arena
Anthony Green
Anthony Green, Keith Goodwin
alternative rockpost-hardcoreemo
Pappy & Harriet's
Petey USA
Petey USA
indie rockemoindie pop
Zebulon
WED 12 AUG
Bonita Fishwife / Sweet Marilyn / Aquinomás
Bonita Fishwife, Aquínomás, Sweet Marilyn
lo-fi indieindie rockpsychedelic rock
The Offbeat Bar
Artist Discovery Showcase
indie popindie rockindie
Hotel Ziggy on Sunset
Rocknite
rockalternative rockindie rock
The Airliner
Hyps, Mooncult, Powder Pink and Sweet
hyps, Powder Pink & Sweet, Mooncult
dream popshoegazeindie rock
Gold Diggers Bar
AJR / The Happy Fits / Avery Cochrane
AJR, Avery Cochrane, The Happy Fits
indie rockalternative popindie pop
The Pacific Amphitheatre
Wenzdaze
indieindie rockalternative rock
Monty Bar
Interpol
Interpol
indie rockpost punkalternative rock
The Warfield
Goth Babe
Goth Babe
chillwavedream popfolktronica
Pappy & Harriet's
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
energy
65
danceability
50
valence
55
grit
55
organicness
85
commerciality
45
tempo
52
vocality
85
About Indie Rock
Indie rock originated in the 1980s across the United Kingdom and United States as an underground alternative to mainstream rock, characterized by its DIY ethos and independent distribution. The instrumentation typically centers on a standard rock quartet of electric guitars, bass, and drums, though it frequently incorporates synthesizers and unconventional acoustic textures. Rhythms are generally steady and mid-tempo, featuring jangly guitar arpeggios or gritty distortion that creates a soundscape ranging from introspective and melancholic to energetic and raw. This genre acts as a bridge between post-punk and alternative rock, emphasizing artistic authenticity and creative freedom over the polished production standards of commercial pop-oriented music.
Also known as: Independent Rock
Parent genre:Rock
Indie Rock events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Indie Rock music?
- Indie rock originated in the 1980s across the United Kingdom and United States as an underground alternative to mainstream rock, characterized by its DIY ethos and independent distribution. The instrumentation typically centers on a standard rock quartet of electric guitars, bass, and drums, though it frequently incorporates synthesizers and unconventional acoustic textures. Rhythms are generally steady and mid-tempo, featuring jangly guitar arpeggios or gritty distortion that creates a soundsca…
- What Indie Rock events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Indie Rock events in Los Angeles - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Indie Rock events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Indie Rock music?
- Indie Rock music scores high on organicness (85%), vocality (85%), energy (65%), and lower on danceability (50%), commerciality (45%). These qualities shape the typical Indie Rock sound at live events and club nights.
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