DTLA, in Central L.A.
The Bellwether
Music Venue · 333 S Boylston St
The Bellwether is an independent music venue just west of downtown LA, opened on Boylston Street as a mid-size stage between the clubs and the arenas.
It books touring acts at a scale above the club circuit without reaching arena size, so sightlines stay usable across the floor.
The address is on Boylston Street, west of the downtown core. It is a newer building rather than a converted historic one.
Upcoming events at The Bellwether (34)
Indie / Alt
Our Pick
Fri Oct 9 · 8:00 PM
Blonde Redhead
The Bellwether · DTLA
Blonde Redhead still sits comfortably between dream-pop, noise and elegant guitar music.
Sat Oct 10 · 7:30 PM
Big Crown Records 10 Year Anniversary ft. El Michels Affair
The Bellwether · DTLA
Jazz / Blues
Our Pick
Thu Oct 15 · 8:00 PM
Shakey Graves - Fondness, Etc. Tour
The Bellwether · DTLA
Alejandro Rose-Garcia built the name on one-man-band folk before growing it into a full, crooked roots-rock show.
Our Pick
Fri Oct 16 · 8:00 PM
Dinosaur Jr.: Fall Tour 2026 with special guest Stef Chura
The Bellwether · DTLA
J Mascis brings the volume. Stef Chura opens with sharp-edged Detroit songwriting.
Our Pick
Sat Oct 24 · 8:00 PM
Kishi Bashi: Sonderlust 10th Anniversary Tour
The Bellwether · DTLA
Violin, loops and pop songwriting from an artist who can make a small arrangement feel much larger.
Our Pick
Wed Nov 18 · 8:00 PM
Slothrust: The Dystopian Theatre Tour
The Bellwether · DTLA
Heavy indie rock with jazz-trained playing under the distortion.
Fri Dec 4 · 7:30 PM
Grateful Shred: Holiday Homecoming
The Bellwether · DTLA
Also plays 1 other date, through Sat Dec 5
Sat Dec 5 · 7:30 PM
Grateful Shred: Holiday Homecoming
The Bellwether · DTLA
Also plays 1 other date, through Sat Dec 5
Country
Our Pick
Sat Dec 12 · 8:00 PM
The Jayhawks - Sanctuary Park Tour: Celebrating 40 Years
The Bellwether · DTLA
Four decades of Minneapolis alt-country, from ringing guitars to the harmonies that helped define the form.
Folk / Americana
Our Pick
Sat Jan 16 · 8:00 PM
Sister Nancy & The Fully Fullwood Band
The Bellwether · DTLA
The voice behind Bam Bam, with the Fully Fullwood Band behind her.
Our Pick
Fri Jan 22 · 8:00 PM
Brandy Clark Take Flight World Tour
The Bellwether · DTLA
One of Nashville's best pure writers, with enough dark humor to keep the craft from feeling polite.
Folk / Americana
Our Pick
Wed Feb 17 · 8:00 PM
Fink
The Bellwether · DTLA
Low-key British folk and blues with electronic production kept underneath the songs.
Our Pick
Fri Mar 5 · 8:00 PM
Rayland Baxter The True Violet Tour
The Bellwether · DTLA
Loose Americana and sharp melodies from a Nashville songwriter with more Beatles than bro-country in the mix.