As multiple devastating wildfires continue to spread through the greater Los Angeles region, music and music-related events — including several tied to the current film awards season in the city — are being canceled or postponed out of both safety concerns and respect for the unfolding situation.
As postponement and cancellation announcements continue to come through, we’re keeping track with the updating list below. (These are listed in descending order of announcement, so you can find the latest cancellations at the top.)
(For health alerts, evacuation updates and shelter information, check out L.A. County’s emergency website here.)
Downtown Grammy Brunch
The company canceled its Grammy Week brunch scheduled for Jan. 30 and noted it would be partnering with the event’s host, Kimpton La Peer Hotel, to donate to MusiCares, which is assisting music professionals impacted by the fires.
YouTube Pamoja – A Celebration of African Music & Culture
YouTube Music canceled its Grammy Week event celebrating African music and culture that had been scheduled for Feb. 1. “It is our goal to find a time in the future to bring our family of artists and partners together to honor African Music and the artists and songwriters who move the culture globally,” the company said in a statement.
Amazon Music Lot Party
The company canceled its Grammy Week event, with the resources that would have been used for the party being redirected to MusiCares’ Wildfire Relief Effort.
ASCAP Grammy Brunch in the Garden
The PRO’s Grammy Week event was canceled on Wednesday (Jan. 15). In announcing the cancellation, ASCAP noted that it created an emergency relief fund of $1 million for ASCAP songwriter and composers members in the L.A. area “who have suffered loss or damage to their homes or studios, or been evacuated from their homes as a result of the LA fires.” You can find more information on the fund here.
AIMP Los Angeles Grammy Week Luncheon
The Association of Independent Music Publishers’ (AIMP’s) Grammy Week luncheon, which was set to include a presentation by National Music Publishers’ Association president/CEO David Israelite, has been postponed, with a new date to be announced. “We will be contacting all paid attendees to discuss the options of saving your reservation for the rescheduled event or issuing refunds in the next week,” the AIMP said in a statement.
Clio Music Awards
Clio Music announced Wednesday (Jan. 15) that its annual Grammy Week event, which had been slated for Jan. 30 in Los Angeles, was canceled. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s program will go to MusiCares and It’s Bigger Than Us LA, which are providing immediate and direct relief to people impacted by the wildfires. “When the time is right, we will announce the Grand Clio Music and Of The Year winners on Clios.com and MuseByClios.com and look forward to celebrating the incredible work from 27 countries around the world that has earned this year’s accolades,” said Clio Music in a statement.
Critics Choice Awards
The annual film and TV awards ceremony — which boasted nominees including Miley Cyrus, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, Selena Gomez and Maren Morris in the Best Song category — was initially postponed from Sunday (Jan. 12) to Jan. 26 at the Santa Monica Airport’s Barker Hangar before being postponed again to early February, with an exact date to be announced. “This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community. All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all who have been affected,” said Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin in a statement announcing the first postponement.
Friends ‘N’ Family Grammy Week Party
The annual Grammy Week gathering, held each year on the Paramount Studios lot and set for Jan. 30 this year, was canceled in light of the wildfires, with the funds that would have been used to hold the event instead going to relief efforts for wildfire victims.
The Core Grammy Kick-Off Party
Multi-faceted music company The Core Entertainment postponed its Grammy Week kick-off party slated for Jan. 27 and said it would “share updated event details as soon as possible.”
Billboard Power 100 Party and Managers to Watch
The two Grammy Week events have been canceled by Billboard, which will turn its focus to fundraising efforts for organizations including California Community Foundation, Pasadena Community Foundation and Baby2Baby. “We are deeply grateful for the first responders, firefighters, and community organizers who have mobilized to protect and serve the city of Los Angeles,” the company said in a statement.
NMPA + Billboard GRAMMY Week Songwriter Awards
The annual Grammy Week show, put on by Billboard and the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), was canceled due to the wildfires. The NMPA SONGS Foundation will support wildfire relief efforts with a donation to MusiCares in lieu of the event.
Burton Cummings at The Novo
The Canada native and former The Guess Who frontman, “who called Los Angeles home for decades,” canceled his Friday (Jan. 17) show at the downtown venue due to the wildfires. Ticketholders can get a refund at the point of purchase.
Young the Giant at The Troubadour
The Southern California rock band’s shows at the Troubadour on Sunday (Jan. 19) and Monday (Jan. 20) have been rescheduled to Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 due to the wildfires.
Calibash at Crypto.com Arena
The Spanish Broadcasting System has announced the postponement of the popular Calibash event at Crypto.com Arena, originally scheduled for Saturday (Jan. 18). “While this decision has been difficult, we recognize the pressing need to focus on the well-being of our community during these challenging times,” the SBS said in a statement. The new date for Calibash will be March 7. All purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.
Resonator Awards
We Are Moving the Needle’s second annual L.A.-based awards show, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of women in music production and engineering, has been postponed from Jan. 28, with a new date to be announced. “So many creators have been displaced and have lost the ability to continue working and, right now, our focus needs to be on helping them rebuild their lives,” said We Are Moving the Needle founder Emily Lazar in a statement on the cancellation. “As an industry, it’s crucial that we rally together to offer support and resources in this time of crisis.”
Max McNown at The Troubadour
The Oregon singer-songwriter’s Troubadour show was rescheduled from Wednesday (Jan. 15) to March 2.
The Weeknd at The Rose Bowl
The Weeknd canceled his Hurry Up Tomorrow album release show, which had been scheduled for Jan. 25 at the Rose Bowl, in light of the wildfires. “Out of respect and concern for the people of Los Angeles County, the Rose Bowl Show has been cancelled and the album date has been postponed to 01.31.25,” The Weeknd wrote via Instagram on Monday (Jan. 13).
BMG Pre-Grammy Party
BMG canceled its annual Grammy Week party, which was set to be held on Jan. 28. “Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we extend our deepest gratitude to the firefighters and first responders in Los Angeles County who are working tirelessly to contain the fires,” said the company in a statement.
Warner Music Group Grammy Party
Warner Music Group confirmed to Billboard that the company made a decision over the weekend not to hold a Grammy Week party and will instead redirect funds to efforts to combat the wildfires and help those affected by the destruction. The company previously announced it would be making a $1 million donation to support fire relief and rebuilding efforts in the L.A. region via its Warner Music Group/Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund.
Universal Music Group Grammys 2025 Artist Showcase and Post-Grammy Party
Universal Music Group announced on Monday (Jan. 13) that it would cancel all 2025 Grammy-related events, including its artist showcase and post-Grammy party, and instead “redirect the resources that would have been used for those events to assist those affected by the wildfires.”
Milk & Honey + Reservoir Pre-Grammy Party
Milk & Honey founder/CEO Lucas Keller announced in an Instagram Story on Sunday (Jan. 12) that the companies’ annual pre-Grammy party would be canceled. He added, “It would be tone deaf to celebrate and I hope all other companies will follow suit. Don’t come to town for the Grammy’s and take up hotels that people need desperately. Release your hotel blocks or donate them. In the meantime, if you can, please give money to MusiCares at this link to support wildlife relief. Everything counts.”
Sound Collective Presents at The Troubadour
The Sound Collective Presents show at the Troubadour featuring Lily Brooks O’Briant, Eliza Pryor, Alexis Hana, Easae, Sacha Carlson and The Light was postponed from Monday (Jan. 13) to Jan. 27.
Dogs in a Pile at The Troubadour
The band’s show at the iconic West Hollywood venue was postponed from Saturday (Jan. 11) to Sept. 19, with an additional show added on Sept. 18.
Glaive at Echoplex
The singer-songwriter was forced to cancel his shows at Echoplex scheduled for Friday (Jan. 10) and Saturday (Jan. 11) due to the wildfires, he announced via Instagram Stories on Thursday (Jan. 9).
The John Jorgenson Quintet with Frank Vignola at Smothers Theatre
A performance by the band and jazz guitarist Vignola scheduled for Saturday (Jan. 11) at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre in Malibu was canceled due to the Palisades fire. Ticket buyers were asked to check their emails and voicemails or contact cfabox@pepperdine.edu for more information.
Tommy Emmanuel at Smothers Theatre
A performance by the Australian guitarist scheduled for Thursday (Jan. 9) at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre in Malibu was canceled due to the Palisades fire. Ticket buyers were asked to check their emails and voicemails or contact cfabox@pepperdine.edu for more information.
Cody Fry with Orchestra at Walt Disney Concert Hall
The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter’s orchestral concert set for Friday (Jan. 10) has been postponed. “A new date and additional information will be communicated to ticketholders via email as soon as it is arranged,” said the LAPhil.
Schumann & Brahms at Walt Disney Concert Hall
The classical concerts featuring Louis Langrée and Sunwook Kim scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Jan. 9-11) have been canceled due to the wildfires. “Your tickets will be automatically refunded to the original method of payment,” said the LAPhil. “Please allow 5-7 business days for your refund to be processed. For further assistance, please contact Audience Services at information@laphil.org or 323 850 2000.”
Nadya Tolokonnikova: Pussy Riot – Punk’s Not Dead
An art opening and performance by the Pussy Riot founder at Los Angeles’ Honor Fraser art gallery has been moved from Fri (Jan. 10) to Saturday (Jan. 18) due to the wildfires, the gallery announced Wednesday (Jan. 8).
ALTer Ego Show at Kia Forum
Alt 98.7 and iHeartRadio announced on Thursday (Jan. 9) that the concert — which was set to feature Cage the Elephant, St. Vincent, Incubus and many more on Jan. 11 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood — had been canceled due to the wildfires. “The devastation from the fires is beyond comprehension,” the statement, which was shared on Instagram, read in part. “We love our city and are putting health and safety first.”
Jeff Arcuri at The Wiltern
Arcuri’s shows scheduled for Wednesday (Jan. 8) and Thursday (Jan. 9) at The Wiltern were rescheduled to Tuesday (Jan. 14) and Wednesday (Jan. 15), the venue announced on Wednesday: “All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. For any further ticket inquiries please reach out to point of purchase.”
Quinn Sullivan and Hamish Anderson at The Troubadour
Sullivan and Hamish’s Troubador show scheduled for Thursday (Jan. 9) was postponed, with a new date to be announced, Anderson announced via Instagram Stories. “I’ll have new information to share very soon,” he wrote.
Annika Rose at The Troubadour
The storied West Hollywood venue postponed Rose’s show from Wednesday (Jan. 8) to Jan. 23, the singer-songwriter announced via Instagram Stories. “Let’s prioritize the health and safety of the community and we will get back to live music as soon as it’s safe to do so,” Rose wrote.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The ABC late-night series canceled its taping Wednesday night (Jan. 8), according to Variety. Scheduled guests included Wicked star Cynthia Erivo and musical guest Victoria Canal.
Bad Bad Hats at The Echo
The indie pop band announced on its Instagram Stories that its show scheduled for Thursday (Jan. 9) at The Echo in Los Angeles’ Echo Park neighborhood has been postponed. “We and the venue have decided to postpone tomorrow’s scheduled show @theechola,” the band wrote on Wednesday (Jan. 8). “The venue will be in touch with you directly with more information. We hope everyone is staying safe. We’ll come back to see you soon.”
Rod Wave at Intuit Dome
The rapper’s concert at Intuit Dome in Inglewood scheduled for Wednesday (Jan. 8) was canceled due to the wildfires, the venue announced on X. “The health and safety of our fans and employees will remain the top priority,” the venue said in a statement. “Tickets will be refunded at the original point of purchase.”
Igor Levit at The Walt Disney Concert Hall
The classical pianist’s concert scheduled for Wednesday (Jan. 8) at the downtown L.A. venue was postponed, with the LAPhil stating on its website, “A new date and additional information will be communicated to ticketholders via email as soon as it is arranged. Tickets for the January 8 concert will be valid for the new date yet to be announced and no action is needed on your part. For other ticket options, including exchange, account credit, donation or refund, please contact Audience Services at information@laphil.org or 323 850 2000.”
Oscar Nominations Announcement
On Wednesday (Jan. 8), Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences CEO Bill Kramer announced that the nominations voting window for the 97th annual Oscars would be extended two days to Tuesday (Jan. 14) due to the wildfires and that the Oscars Nominations Announcement would also move from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19. “We want to offer our deepest condolences to those who have been impacted by the devastating fires across Southern California,” said Kramer in a statement. “So many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of you.”
Wicked sing-along screening
A special screening of the musical blockbuster hosted by the film’s composer John Powell and including an audience of background vocalists and behind-the-camera talent from the movie was canceled. It had been set to take place at the Universal Studios backlot.
Better Man premiere
Paramount Pictures canceled the L.A. premiere of its forthcoming Robbie Williams biopic Better Man on Wednesday (Jan. 8), with a studio spokesperson stating, “Due to the dangerous conditions affecting Los Angeles we are canceling tomorrow’s premiere of ‘Better Man.’ Our thoughts are with those impacted by the devastating fires resulting from these conditions, and we encourage everyone to stay safe and follow guidance and orders from local officials and government agencies.”
Unstoppable premiere
A red-carpet screening of the wrestling drama starring Jennifer Lopez set for the DGA in West Hollywood on Tuesday night (Jan. 7) was also canceled due to the fires. “In light of today’s safety concerns around heightened wind activity and fire outbreaks in Los Angeles, we regret to inform you that we are canceling tonight’s premiere of ‘Unstoppable,’” said the studio in a statement. “As much as we were looking forward to celebrating this wonderful and inspiring film with you, safety is our first priority. We encourage everyone to watch ‘Unstoppable’ on Prime Video, which will be available globally on January 16. Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.”
Emilia Perez music event
An event in Hollywood to celebrate the music of the Netflix film starring Selena Gomez that was set to be attended by songwriters/composers Camille & Clément and star Karla Sofía Gascón was canceled by the streamer.
A Complete Unknown screening and dinner
A screening and dinner for the Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothee Chalamet set to take place at the San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood on Thursday (Jan. 9) was postponed.
American Cinematheque Tribute to the Crafts
The ceremony, which celebrates individuals in 14 filmmaking categories from the past year, including music, was postponed from Thursday (Jan. 9) at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre, with a new date to be announced later. “We have made the decision to postpone tomorrow’s (January 9th) Tribute to the Crafts at the Egyptian due to the dangerous ongoing fires and wind conditions. We will update you on a new date as soon as we know,” said a statement released by the organization.
Selena Gomez’s Rare Pop Up
A pop-up event slated from Friday to Sunday (Jan. 10-12) at Complex LA to celebrate five years of Gomez’s Rare album was postponed.