Rock Concerts & Live Shows in Los Angeles
Rock music emerged in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, evolving primarily from blues, country, and rhythm and blues. Find upcoming Rock concerts in Los Angeles below.
Los Angeles
Upcoming Rock Events · Los Angeles
SUN 19 JUL
The Best Voices of Soul & Rock with Natacha Wuyts
Patrick Deltenre, Natacha Wuyts, Fabrizio Erba, Luca, Toto Poznantek
NIRVANA LIVE TRIBUTE: Sunday Brunch Sing-Along with All Apologies
All Apologies
Emo Kids: Warped Tour Warm Up Pool Party
Emo Kids
Sundays Before Sunset
Jeremy Ferrara, Zach Bailey, American Sigh, Antigone, Skunk Valley High
Peter Asher: Songs & Stories
Robert Berry, Peter Asher, Aubrey Richmond
Concerts in the Park
The Amplified
Ridin' The Storm Out - A REO Speedwagon Tribute with Raised on TV
Raised on TV, Ridin' The Storm Out
Doctor Wu
Doctor Wu
Peter Asher: Songs & Stories
Peter Asher
EXCEPTIONAL FAILURES / MIKE BRAY / THING OF TWINS / THE HAZARDS
Mike Bray, Thing Of Twins, Exceptional Failures, The Hazards
BRENDA LEE EAGER: MY SONGS, MY STORIES
Brenda Lee Eager
AYVA opening for Orianthi
Orianthi, AYVA
Candlelight Presents: Tribute to the Beatles
Roland Grant
Orianthi, Roland Grant
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles
Ivan of Hollywood Apocalypse acoustic
Ivan Hruska
MON 20 JUL
The Soap Girls, Voxxx
The Soap Girls, Voxxx
The Meet Market Singles Mixer Concert in the Park
Upstream
Open Mic Night!
Desert Nick
8pm to Close
TERESA JAMES & THE RHYTHM TRAMPS - Soul and Blues Greats!
Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps
Marshall Live from The Roxy: The Coverups
Billie Joe Armstrong, The Coverups
TUE 21 JUL
Sound profile
A high-energy, vocal-driven sound.
About Rock
Rock music emerged in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, evolving primarily from blues, country, and rhythm and blues. This genre is fundamentally characterized by the prominent use of the electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, often featuring a steady 4/4 time signature with a heavy backbeat on the second and fourth pulses. Its moods range from rebellious and high-energy to introspective, serving as a primary cultural bridge between the folk traditions of the early 20th century and the commercialized pop soundscapes of the modern era. While it shares harmonic roots with jazz, rock distinguishes itself through amplified distortion, vocal grit, and a focus on live performance dynamics.
Also known as: Rock music, Rock n roll, Rock and roll
Rock events in Los Angeles - FAQ
- What is Rock music?
- Rock music emerged in the United States during the late 1940s and early 1950s, evolving primarily from blues, country, and rhythm and blues. This genre is fundamentally characterized by the prominent use of the electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums, often featuring a steady 4/4 time signature with a heavy backbeat on the second and fourth pulses. Its moods range from rebellious and high-energy to introspective, serving as a primary cultural bridge between the folk traditions of the early 20th …
- What Rock events are in Los Angeles?
- Mood tracks all upcoming 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 Rock events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Rock music?
- Rock music scores high on commerciality (90%), energy (85%), vocality (80%), and lower on tempo (60%), danceability (50%). These qualities shape the typical Rock sound at live events and club nights.
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