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Year two of Malibu Food & Wine takes over Saddlerock Ranch September 18–20, 2026, with a Charlize Theron charity dinner, an Italian Night hosted by Adam Richman, and a family Country Cookout—plus the full 2026 chef roster.

Dine LA Restaurant Week runs August 14 to 28, 2026, and five restaurants are on the participating list for the first time. Here is who they are, what they cook and where to find them.

Thai Fest by the Beach takes over the Santa Monica Pier September 19 and 20, 2026, with free admission, Thai street food vendors, Muay Thai demos, and live music.

Roughly 50 San Fernando Valley restaurants are running Dine LA prix fixe menus from August 14 to 28, 2026. Here is the full lineup, sorted by what you pay.

The LA Jazz Festival's free Caribbean Street Carnival takes over Venice's Windward Circle Friday, August 21, with four stages, street food, drinks, and DJs.

101 Night Market, LA's fastest-growing weekly night market, now runs Thursday through Sunday in Van Nuys plus a new Hollywood location at 6000 Hollywood Blvd.

FOODZILLA returns to San Fernando City Hall Saturday, July 25 from 6 to 10 PM. Free and family friendly, with six more festival nights on the 2026 calendar.

The world's largest blind-tasting sake competition brings its top winners to Japan House Los Angeles this summer, with eleven Japanese breweries pouring award-winning bottles across two consecutive tasting events in Hollywood.

The 8th annual Off the Hook Seafood Festival drops anchor on Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, October 11, 2026, with sustainable seafood, yacht rock from The Windbreakers, oyster competitions hosted by Mayor Lana Negrete, and a VIP lounge, all benefiting Heal the Bay.

L.A. Loves Alex's Lemonade returns to UCLA's Royce Quad October 17, 2026. GA is $275 through August 31, VIP is $600, and All Access with Welcome Dinner is $1,500.

The 84th Nisei Week Plaza Festival returns to Little Tokyo Saturday, August 22, 2026, with food, a beer garden, live entertainment, and cultural exhibits at the JACCC.

The 626 Night Market returns to Santa Anita Park August 14-16, 2026 with more than 80 Asian street food vendors, retail, games, and live entertainment in Arcadia.

Plate by Plate Los Angeles 2026 takes over the Petersen Museum September 19 with unlimited tastings, top LA restaurants, and a mission supporting AAPI communities.

Manhattan Beach Food & Wine returns September 25 and 26, 2026, at westdrift Manhattan Beach with a planned lineup of 46 chefs, 50-plus beverage partners, and two nights of Grand Tastings. Early Bird tickets are live through August 6.

The Concern Foundation's 51st Annual Block Party brings 4,000 guests to Paramount Studios Hollywood on July 11, 2026 for a safari-themed night of Los Angeles food, live music, and cancer research fundraising. Taste 70-plus LA restaurants, bid on exclusive auction packages, and help fund groundbreaking immunology and cancer research at one of Los Angeles' most anticipated summer events.

FoodieLand Food Festival returns to Pasadena's Rose Bowl Stadium July 3–5, 2026, bringing 250+ independent food vendors, artisan shops, live music, and larger-than-life food experiences to one of LA's most iconic venues. From Korean corn dogs and New Orleans oysters to Dubai chocolate churro sundaes and giant deep-fried squid, FoodieLand LA is the ultimate summer food event in Los Angeles - and it's happening right over the Fourth of July weekend. Free parking, free admission

Los Angeles has always been a city that eats with its whole personality, bold, boundary-pushing, and deeply community-driven. And once a year, one festival captures that spirit better than anything else on the calendar. Family Style Food Festival returns to LA State Historic Park on June 27, 2026, for eight straight hours of the most delicious, most stylish, and most unforgettable day of summer.

California's newest signature food and wine experience arrives on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the iconic Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica. From 6–10 PM, guests are invited to indulge in unlimited tastings from top chefs, curated wines and craft beverages, live music, and cinematic activations — all set against the backdrop of the California coast.

EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles arrives as a vibrant celebration of the city’s ever-evolving culinary landscape, bringing together an eclectic mix of standout chefs, beloved local favorites, and buzzworthy concepts. Designed for discovery as much as indulgence, the festival offers a curated tasting experience where each bite reflects the creativity and diversity that define Los Angeles dining. It’s not just about what’s on the plate—it’s about the energy, the community, and more impo

Los Angeles is gearing up for an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence and philanthropy as two of the city’s most celebrated food events. Taste of the Nation and the No Kid Hungry Dinner join forces for the first time. On Saturday, April 11th, food lovers and philanthropists alike will gather at Rolling Greens in Downtown Los Angeles for Night Out for No Kid Hungry, a one-night-only event that promises to be a feast for the senses and a powerful step toward ending chil