California events

California, from a culture and entertainment perspective, is nothing short of a world juggernaut. From Hollywood to the San Francisco Bay and beyond, it has been the entertainment industry's epicenter for over a century. In contemporary times, arrays of live shows across the state are among the best and most comprehensive you'll find anywhere. And with 20 professional sports league franchises, California is also a dream destination for any sports fan.

California tickets

Virtually every city in California boasts cultural, entertainment and sports treasures. Los Angeles, with its Hollywood heritage and second-largest-city status, offers packed calendars of concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, STAPLES Center, Greek Theatre and many more. Catch world-class theater music, comedy and sports action at Dodger Stadium, the Rose Bowl and the two-time Olympics-hosting L.A. Memorial Coliseum. San Diego boasts the Padres, San Diego Symphony, San Diego Opera and the renowned La Jolla Playhouse.

San Francisco's live entertainment offerings include seeing the Giants or 49ers play, catching a show by the city's symphony orchestra, opera or ballet companies, or paying homage to the rock 'n' roll greats of the '60s at the Fillmore. Nearby San Jose is home to its own opera, symphony, ballet and children's theater companies, plus the NHL's San Jose Sharks.

In the Central Valley, the state capital Sacramento features ballet and philharmonic companies, and a summertime Shakespeare festival. Fresno has historic theaters and its own opera and philharmonic companies.

Some key California festivals are Coachella and Stagecoach in Indio, the acclaimed Monterey Jazz Festival and Electric Daisy Carnival.

California venues

Standing out among countless California venues are Los Angeles Music Center (which includes the Walt Disney Concert Hall), one of largest performing arts centers in the country, and the San Francisco War Memorial Opera House with its remarkable history.