Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Downtown LA Curfew Extended, Arts Venues Get Exceptions
A curfew is in place in downtown Los Angeles, but some places are allowed to stay open.
The LA Opera at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion will have its show, but everyone needs to leave right after.
The Mark Taper Forum will also have its shows on Thursday and Friday but will not perform Saturday.
Other events and venues are affected, with some canceled or postponed.
This curfew was put in place to keep things safe amid protests and activity near the area.
A late-night curfew in downtown Los Angeles has been extended for a third night.
Performing arts venues, including the LA Opera and Mark Taper Forum, have been granted exemptions.
LA Opera's performance of Rigoletto will proceed as scheduled; attendees must leave immediately after.
The Mark Taper Forum's Hamlet will continue on Thursday and Friday, but Saturday's shows are canceled.
Several other venues, like Crypto.com Arena and Peacock Theater, have events either postponed or canceled.
- Who
- City officials, LA Opera, Mark Taper Forum, and attendees of events in the area.
- What
- A curfew in downtown Los Angeles, with exceptions for performing arts venues.
- When
- Extended for a third night, from 8 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday.
- Where
- A square-mile section of downtown Los Angeles.
- Why
- To curb looting amid protests over ICE raids and the Trump administration.
Protestors
City Officials
Reason for the Curfew
Protestors
Protesting against ICE raids and the Trump administration.
City Officials
City officials imposed the curfew to curb looting.
- Curfew Time
- 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Curfew Area
- Square-mile section of downtown LA
- LA Opera Performance
- Rigoletto at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
- Mark Taper Forum
- Hamlet, shows on Thursday and Friday
- Crypto.com Arena
- Next event is June 17