Night at the Library: A Century of Light

Presented by Library Foundation of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Public Library, and LAist.

Night at the Library: A Century of Light

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 7-11pm

Richard J. Riordan Central Library

630 W. 5th Street Los Angeles, CA 90071

$30 General admission tickets, $150 VIP tickets

Celebrate a century of light at the iconic Richard J. Riordan Central Library in Downtown Los Angeles with an immersive festival featuring more than 200 performers, artists, and storytellers. Discover interactive art installations around every corner, delight in surprise performances, engage in intimate conversations with creators, and enjoy live music, DJ sets, local food and drink, and dancing among the stacks!

Night at the Library transforms the beloved historic Central Library into a vibrant, after-hours playground—celebrating 100 years of illumination, inspiration, and impact in spectacular style.

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PERFORMANCES:

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Da Poetry Lounge with Yesika Salgado

Jazz ensembles, DJ sets, and installations by Dublab

Heidi Duckler Dance

LA Phil Insight and Orchis art installation by Sarah Rara

Los Angeles Master Chorale

Gospel choir presented by NOMMO Cultural Strategies

History of Blues with Rob Stone Blues

EXPERIENCES:

Screenprinting with Color Compton

Immersive Narrative with Mister & Mischief

Modular Sound Bath

Philosophical Research Society

Bespoke live poem writing with RENT Poet

Silent Films with music by Sean J. O'Connell

Tarot Readings

Interviews and games with Traci Thomas of The Stacks

SHOP AND EAT:

The Library Store

Angel City Press

Reparations Club

Skylight Books

Altadena Cookie Company

The Chocolate Dispensary

Local food trucks, drinks, and more!

Special thanks to Night at the Library Sponsor: Deloitte
Leading Centennial Sponsor: Judith and Steve Krantz Foundation