West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon Festival 2026

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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

Per the Rafu Shimpo 2026 Obon list and community listings:

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 per community listings.

Street parking restrictions in the neighborhood are typically relaxed for the weekend, but arrive early if you want a close spot on Corinth Ave.

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When: July 25–26, 2026
Where: West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Check wlabt.org/obon-festival or call (310) 477-7274 for updates.