We’re thrilled to announce The Ford’s 2025 season! We’re going from Mexico's Leyendas del Mariachi to Studio Ghibli’s Japan to The Pharcyde’s 1990s—all without leaving present-day Los Angeles. Save on those concerts and so many more when you buy tickets to at least 3 events.

The “King of Latin Soul” @JOE_BATAAN and the Mexican folk-rock and Afro-Cuban jazz stars Quetzal sparkle on The Ford’s stage on October 25 for "Labor of Love". Join us for an empowering celebration of music and culture inspired by the solidarity formed between Filipino and

Join @rachaelnvilray for a night of romance and whimsy served with a twist of humor on October 26! Get a feel for their vibe in the duo's latest single "My Key to Gramercy Park." https://t.co/gNFBJY3Cnb

He’s a street-tough worker. He’s a humble romantic. He’s playing soul, Latin boogaloo, and R&B. He’s the King of Latin Soul. It’s @JOE_BATAAN, and he’s playing The Ford on October 25 with the powerful Afro-Cuban jazz and Mexican folk-rock of Quetzal. You don’t want to miss it.

Art made in the present tense—in celebration of the First Amendment. DIRECT ADDRESS isn’t just theater: It’s a poetic attempt to create a more just future. Don’t miss a night of short works from varying perspectives, and take up Cornerstone Theater Company’s invitation to

María “La Chacha” Bermúdez and the dancers of Flamenco! Santa Barbara are headed to The Ford on October 19! Join them for a family-friendly morning of high-energy dance, storytelling, music, and activities. You won't want to miss Olé Los Angeles—get tickets today at

"Although the show began gently with a soulful and poetic tribute to the ancestors in honor of the Mexican celebration Día de los Muertos—more like a sacred approach to the altar with ofrendas for the dead than a dance party–it soon became a genre-bending, hip-hop fueled

"Wild and Clear and Blue' may be the perfect album for our time, for it carries us into a peaceful place where we can luxuriate in the gorgeous sounds all around us and where we can reflect on memories of family, friends, and community." Read more about @imwithherband's latest

The Mississippi-born blues star brings his "muscular guitar and gorgeous vocals" ("AllMusic") to The Ford on October 16! Don't miss @callmekingfish Ingram performing fan favorites like "Out of This Town," "Been Here Before," "662," and more! Pick up your tickets today at

How did a Pakistani novelist become a viral, chart-topping pop star? "The New York Times" say it's because "he found in traditional music a way to be good but also fabulous, rooted without being fixed." Read more about @AliSethi at the link below and get tickets to see him live

Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz of Watchhouse describe their new song and album "Rituals" as "a leap of faith, a message to anyone struggling to leave a former self behind." Join the beloved folk duo (formerly known as Mandolin Orange) at The Ford on October 3 as they turn the

“Being out in the world is really terrifying to me. I was trying to confront a lot of that—like how do I engage, how do I be inside of my relationships, inside of the world, a part of things more, even though I’m scared?” Mike Hadreas of @perfumegenius talks to The Guardian about

"Limber, spacey music, pitched somewhere between jazz, funk, and ambience" (Mojo). @_blakemills and @pinopalladino__ special guests Sam Gendel and @Chrisdaddydave — a night of open-minded improv to The Ford on September 26. https://t.co/Gfzqm52A85

José José, Vicente Fernández, and Juan Gabriel have influenced generations of fans from across the Americas. On September 28, Mariachi Tierra Mia brings together an all-star crew of LA mariachi musicians to celebrate these giants of Mexican music. Tickets on sale now!

Broadway's original Angelica Schuyler from "Hamilton" is headed to The Ford! Don't miss @ReneeGoldsberry performing songs from her first solo album "Who I Really Am" on September 27. Ticket on sale at https://t.co/DjiUAtisw1. https://t.co/3royALuU2R

"It feels like we're almost leaning back into the child-like wonder we had when we started," says AJ Michalka. With their new album "Silver Deliverer," the sister duo of @alyandaj are once again reinventing themselves through intimate storytelling and the Laurel Canyon sound.

How did one of Korea's most lively percussion genres make its way from rural villages to acclaimed stages all over the world? Find out in the article below about the story of samul nori. Drop by The Ford on September 14 to experience this energetic drumming along with dance

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Attention interested FordLab 2026 applicants, additional Office Hours have been added! Have questions about your applications? Sign up today! https://t.co/En6petIKVe

Sonido Gallo Negro (@sonidogayonegro) and É Arenas are headlining our third annual Noche de Cumbia on September 13! https://t.co/2kVXBdCZm7 Join us for a musical and visual exploration—featuring live-drawing of hypnotic visuals by Argentinian illustrator Dr. Alderete—of the

On their album "Young Fashioned Ways," blues greats Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush unite for a collection of songs they wrote and recorded together, partly inspired by the great Muddy Waters. See Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band with special guest Bobby Rush on September 5 at The