Culture Calendar
Asian festivals, night markets, and culture events in Greater Los Angeles and Orange County.
Santa Anita Park and Alameda County Fairgrounds, California
The 626 Night Market organization says the market returns summer 2026 in Southern and Northern California, with stops at Santa Anita Park and the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
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Torrance, California
Donguri Republic, Studio Ghibli's official merchandise shop, opened its first U.S. pop-up June 23 at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance with 400-plus licensed items through December 31, 2026.
Image: Studio Ghibli via VIZ Media
Santa Ana, California
Viet Film Fest expands to four in-person days October 8–11, 2026 at Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, then runs online October 12–25. About 64 films from 13 countries, with Dustin Nguyen honored at the Trống Đồng Awards Gala.
Image: Viet Film Fest / VAALA
Tustin, California
Aikotaan holds Durga Puja Friday through Sunday, October 9–11, 2026, at Chinmaya Mission, 14451 Franklin Avenue, Tustin. Day packages and a three-day pass are posted. Chandrabindoo plays Saturday night.
Image: Aikotaan
West Covina, California
The East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center hosts Akimatsuri on Saturday, October 10, 2026, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., outdoors in front of 1203 West Puente Avenue, West Covina. Entry is free. The City of West Covina co-hosts. Buy food and bounce-house tickets at the info booth.
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Los Angeles, California
Friends of the Japanese American National Museum host the 18th Kokoro Craft Show on Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji, 815 E First Street. Admission is free. More than 40 artisans.
Image: Friends of JANM / Japanese American National Museum
Gardena, California
GVJCI and The Shokudo host Showa Alley on Saturday, October 10, 2026, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m., at 1964 West 162nd Street in Gardena. Adult general admission is $40. The ticket includes entry, entertainment, a Showa-era dish, and a small Shokudo gift. Stage times are posted.
Image: Bryce Ikemura / GVJCI
Redondo Beach, California
Dakshini Bengali Association of California holds Durgotsav 2026 Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Non-member puja entry is free; food coupons are on Vibrnz. Daily hours are not posted.
Image: Dakshini
Costa Mesa, California
OC Japan Fair returns Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, 2026, at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Tickets are posted. Kids 6 and under and guests over 65 enter free.
Image: OC Japan Fair
Canoga Park, California
Valley Bengali Community’s 11th Durga Puja is Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, 2026, at Canoga Park High School. Packages start from $40 for a Friday student single day. A Lakshmi Puja follows Saturday, October 24. Daily puja hours are not posted.
Image: Valley Bengali Community
Irvine, California
Mega Night Market brings Lao, Khmer, Hmong, Iu Mien, Thai, and Vietnamese food and performances to Great Park Live in Irvine, October 17–18, 2026, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days.
Image: Mega Night Market
Redondo Beach, California
Anime Night Mart is Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25, 2026, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard, Redondo Beach. Admission is free and all ages.
Image: Anime Night Mart
Irvine, California
The City of Irvine and the Ektaa Center host Ektaa Diwali Fest on Saturday, October 24, 2026, 1 to 9 p.m., at Great Park Live. The city calendar does not post a door price.
Image: City of Irvine / Ektaa Center
Los Angeles, California
L.A. Comic Con returns October 30 through November 1, 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center with 800-plus exhibitors, 200-plus panels, and dedicated anime programming at Anime and Akiba Station.
Image: L.A. Comic Con
San Gabriel, California
Happy Night Market’s Anime Edition is Friday through Sunday, November 13–15, 2026, at TAWA Gateway, 140 W Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel. Eventbrite lists free admission and free parking. Hours vary by day.
Image: Happy Night Market
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Los Angeles, California
FilAm Creative’s fourth film festival is Friday through Sunday, October 2–4, 2026, at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA. Features include U.S. and LA premieres, shorts blocks, panels, and an awards gala. Tickets are on Eventbrite.
Image: Monie Domer / FilAm Creative
Artesia, California
The City of Artesia hosts its 13th International Street Fair & Diversity Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, 3 to 10 p.m., on Pioneer Boulevard between 183rd and 187th. Admission is free. The Two Lips play at 9 p.m.
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San Gabriel, California
The City of San Gabriel presents the 11th Dumpling & Beer Fest on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Historic Mission District. Festival admission is free. Beer and VIP layers are ticketed.
Image: City of San Gabriel
Temple City, California
Temple City and World Journal host Hi Autumn Festival September 19–20, 2026, noon to 8 p.m., at Temple City Park.
Image: Temple City Hi Autumn Festival
Rosemead, California
The 10th Rosemead Moon Festival is free Saturday, September 12, 2026, 2:30 to 11 p.m., on Valley Boulevard between Ivar and Walnut Grove.
Image: Voco Media / City of Rosemead
Rowland Heights, California
STC Rowland Legacy's free night market runs 5 to 11 p.m. August 28–30, 2026, the last weekend of its summer series on Colima Road.
Image: STC Rowland Legacy
Long Beach, California
Long Beach Buddhist Church Obon is a free Saturday, August 29, 2026 temple evening with hatsubon service, taiko, and two rounds of ondo dancing.
Image: Long Beach Buddhist Church
Irvine, California
OCO Natsu Matsuri runs August 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Tanaka Farms in Irvine with taiko, ondo dancing, a float parade, games, food, a beer garden, and sake tasting. Pre-purchased parking is required; no walk-ins.
Image: Orange County Optimist Club
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