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Night at the Library

Night at the Library, blue banner with ornamental boarders and textures, reading "Night at the Library: A century of light"
Los Angeles Central Library
630 W 5th St
Los Angeles, California 90071
Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
$30

Celebrate a century of light at the iconic Richard J. Riordan Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles with an immersive festival featuring more than 200 performers, artists, and storytellers. Discover interactive art installations around every corner, delight in surprise performances, engage in intimate conversations with creators, and enjoy live music, DJ sets, local food and drink, and dancing among the stacks!

Night at the Library transforms the beloved historic Central Library into a vibrant, after-hours playground—celebrating 100 years of illumination, inspiration, and impact in spectacular style.

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