Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival

Prepare to march to the beat of a completely different drum at the Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival, the only place in Los Angeles where you can legally make as much noise as humanly possible while calling it high art. Set against the jaw-dropping backdrop of the historic Watts Towers, this percussive paradise brings together world-class musicians, indigenous dancers, and rhythm enthusiasts from every corner of the globe. Whether you are mesmerized by the intense energy of Aztec drumming, swaying to Afro-Venezuelan beats, or jumping into the massive universal drum circle with zero prior musical talent, there is an irresistible groove waiting for you. Best of all, admission is completely free, leaving you with plenty of cash to explore the spectacular art exhibitions, kid-friendly activities, and mouth-watering international food vendors that turn this rhythmic riot into the ultimate cultural block party.