DTLA Art Night, Downtown Los Angeles’ largest recurring monthly cultural event, will celebrate its three-year anniversary on June 4 while officially announcing its expansion to the Grand Avenue Cultural District. The expansion connects DTLA Art Night’s Historic Core footprint with major cultural institutions such as The Broad, the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles (MOCA), and Grand Performances, aiming to establish a more unified and walkable cultural corridor across Downtown Los Angeles.
For the past three years, DTLA Art Night has brought together galleries, artist showcases, live performances, nightlife events, and neighborhood partnerships in the Historic Core. Thousands of residents and visitors have participated each month in art and community experiences. With new strategic partnerships and expanded programming on Grand Avenue, DTLA Art Night will now include museums, hospitality destinations like NOE Restaurant & Bar at Omni Los Angeles Hotel, public spaces, music events, open-air markets, local businesses, food vendors, artists, and immersive cultural activities.
A significant feature of this expansion is The Broad’s presentation of “Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind,” which runs from May 23 through October 11. Free access is available on Thursday evenings with advance reservations. MOCA offers free admission to exhibitions such as “Haegue Yang: Star-Crossed Rendezvous,” “Michael Asher and The Expanding Field,” along with Talking Tours and art experiences. Grand Performances adds DJs, artisan vendors, and community activations throughout the season.
“Three years ago, DTLA Art Night started with a simple vision: bring people back together through art, culture, and shared experiences,” said Michael Angelo DeLance, President of DTLA Art Night. “What began in the Historic Core has grown into something much bigger — a movement that connects artists, businesses, institutions, and community.” Dino Buiatti, Founder & CEO of DTLA Art Night, said, “Downtown Los Angeles is one of the great cultural centers in the world, and this expansion is about helping connect the people, places, and institutions that make it so special.” Edward Patuto, Director of Audience Engagement at The Broad, said, “Bringing together arts organizations across the Grand Avenue Cultural District for monthly art nights demonstrates how the arts are the beating heart of a thriving DTLA.” Rafael González, President & CEO of Grand Performances, added, “Collaborations like DTLA Art Night help extend our work beyond stage… bring joy, creativity, and shared experiences to Angelenos throughout Downtown Los Angeles.” Lisa Mark, MOCA’s Chief Public Engagement, Learning & Impact, said, “Having served as a cultural beacon on Grand Avenue for 40 years… we look forward to welcoming our neighbors and guests to this very special event.”
The June 4 anniversary celebration will include gallery activations, museum admissions, DJs, live performances, cultural programming, vendor markets, and hospitality venues including NOE Restaurant & Bar at Omni Hotel.
This expansion comes as downtown prepares for global attention leading up to events like FIFA World Cup, the Super Bowl, and Olympic Games.