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Grand Performances

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Grand Performances (GP) is Southern California's largest presenter of free performing arts programs and a landmark nonprofit arts institution established with a primary focus of bringing together diverse audiences within the City of Los Angeles. Concerts are held during the summer from June through September with at least one performance per weekend, usually more. Established in 1986, Grand Performances is in the Financial District of Downtown Los Angeles in Two California Plaza.

Performances range from local artists to world musicians.

National and international awards

  • 2001 Special Achievement Award,
    Festival & Special Events
    International Downtown Association
  • 2000 William Dawson Award,
    Programmatic Excellence
    Association of Performing Arts Presenters

Local and regional awards

  • 2002 Best Concerts Award
    Los Angeles Downtown News
  • 2000 Rose Award Nomination
    The Downtown Breakfast Club
  • 2000 Lester Horton Dance Award,
    Outstanding Production
    The Dance Resource Center of Greater Los Angeles
  • 1999 Best Concerts Award,
    Dance Award,
    Outstanding Production
    The Los Angeles Downtown News