Jul 25 – Jul 26, 2026
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon Festival 2026
West LA Buddhist Temple Obon runs July 25–26, 2026 in Sawtelle Japantown with bon odori dancing, taiko, carnival games, and Japanese food booths. Saturday hours are 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple hosts its 2026 Obon Festival on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 at 2003 Corinth Ave in Sawtelle Japantown. The temple describes Obon as a community gathering with bon odori folk dancing, taiko, games, and Japanese food booths open to the public.
Schedule highlights
Festival programming includes:
| Day | Hours | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 25 | 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | ABAsonics (4:30 p.m.), WLA Taiko (5:30 p.m.), dharma service (6:00 p.m.), Obon dancing (6:30 p.m.) |
| Sunday, July 26 | 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Same core performance block |
Bon odori practice runs at 7:00 p.m. on select evenings in June and July; check the temple site for the current practice calendar.
Practical planning
Admission to the festival grounds is free. Scrip tickets purchased at on-site booths are required for food and carnival games; credit cards are accepted at ticket booths.
Street parking restrictions in the neighborhood are typically relaxed for the weekend, but arrive early if you want a close spot on Corinth Ave.
Sawtelle regulars often split weekends between temple festivals and streaming queues. Catch up on Agent Kim Reactivated if you missed Korea's biggest miniseries ratings story, or browse what Paramount has lined up for K-pop on film.
When: July 25–26, 2026
Where: West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Call (310) 477-7274 for updates.
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