Grand Performances


Grand Performances is Southern California's largest presenter of free performing arts programs and a landmark nonprofit arts institution established with a primary focus of bringing together diverse audiences within the City of Los Angeles. Concerts are held during the summer from June through September with at least one performance per weekend, usually more. Established in 1986, Grand Performances is in the Financial District of Downtown Los Angeles in Two California Plaza.
Performances range from local artists to world musicians.

National and international awards

  • 2001 Special Achievement Award,
Festival & Special Events
International Downtown Association
Programmatic Excellence
Association of Performing Arts Presenters

Local and regional awards

  • 2002 Best Concerts Award
Los Angeles Downtown News
  • 2000 Rose Award Nomination
The Downtown Breakfast Club
Outstanding Production
The Dance Resource Center of Greater Los Angeles
  • 1999 Best Concerts Award,
Dance Award,
Outstanding Production
The Los Angeles Downtown News