Previous Events

Thursday, June 25 to Sunday, June 28, 2026

Celebrate FIFA World Cup 2026™ at Los Angeles Union Station – match viewing, music & activations. FREE, family-friendly; tickets required.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

In collaboration with The Bluegrass Situation, Metro Art debuts Roots & Rails, a first-of-its-kind bluegrass experience in the historic Ticket Concourse at Los Angeles Union Station.

Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

In celebration of April’s Jazz Appreciation Month, Metro Art, LACMA and KJazz 88.1 FM come together for the return of KJazz Tracks at Union Station.

Saturday, January 25, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Uncorked: LA is back for its 11th year at Los Angeles Union Station!

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 and Thursday, January 1, 2026

Dance into 2026 with stacked lineups, historic architecture, and a vibe that goes from midnight madness to day-one bliss.

Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Join Los Angeles Union Station to celebrate the 10th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This family-friendly celebration will now be in the Ticket Concourse for a night of music, magic, and merriment.

Saturday, November 22, 2025 to Sunday, November 23, 2025

Shuttles to Camp Flog Gnaw will be located at Union Station West off Alameda Street.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 to Saturday, December 27, 2025

Experience the décor throughout Union Station throught December 27, 2025, with the South Patio and its signature 30-foot tree open daily from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Monday, December 15, 2025 to Monday, December 22, 2025

Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you health, peace, and joyful memories during the Festival of Lights this December 15th through December 22nd. 

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Metrolink's Holiday Express brings holiday magic to stations across Southern California! Each experience begins with festive pre-boarding activities at the host station — music, treats, and crafts — followed by a scenic train ride featuring carolers, holiday characters, and a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

December 9, 16, and 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Los Angeles Conservancy will be conducting 90-minute Holidays at Union Station tours on December 9, 16, and 23, 2025 starting at 5:30 PM. The guided tours will take visitors through the iconic landmark at night highlighting the holiday décor.

Monday, November 3, 2025

Go Metro to the ticketed Dodger Stadium Championship Celebration by connecting with the Dodger Stadium Express at Union Station!

Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Join Los Angeles Union Station for a ghostly good time at Boonion Station, a family-friendly Halloween haunt!

Friday, October 31, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM

The Maze Halloween 2025 with Guy Gerber, Lee Burridge, Deer Jade, and The Bitar Brothers on Friday, October 31, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM. The gates creak open once again… dare you enter?

Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Join Metro Art, Zócalo Public Square and Grand Performances for LAte Night Train of Thought for a free evening celebrating the vibrant arts scene that connects Angelenos across music, comedy, poetry and conversation.

Saturday & Sunday, October 11 & 12, 2025

BUNGU Los Angeles is a festival that celebrates stationery and illustration through a curated marketplace of global and indie stationery brands.

Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5, 2025

“It’s alive, IT’S ALIVE…!” Rare Books LA returns to Los Angeles Union Station on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a monstrous selection of antiquarian books, maps, fine prints, book arts, and more. This year’s fair is celebrating the release of Rare Books LA friend and patron Guillermo Del Toro’s new film Frankenstein on Netflix this November.

2025 MLB Season & World Series

Go Metro to Dodger Stadium by connecting with the Dodger Stadium Express at Union Station!

Union Station service will operate out of historic Union Station West, in front of the station and the Fred Harvey space, off Alameda Street. Service starts 2.5 hours before game time through the end of the 2nd inning for all home games.

Saturday & Sunday, September 20 & 21, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Daily

Save the date for Los Angeles Union Station's Train Festival 2025: LA's Spirit in Motion! Presented in partnership with Metro, Amtrak, Metrolink and other organizations, Train Festival will be a dynamic celebration of Southern California’s rail heritage and future. Designed for everyone from daily commuters and rail industry professionals to train enthusiasts, historians, and architecture fans, the event will transform Union Station into a vibrant hub of activity.

Sunday, July 20, 2025 FROM 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

As part of the first “DAPPER DAY L.A.” event, DAPPER DAY is bringing the beloved fashion market to Union Station! Shop vintage and more from a curated selection of style-related, local and small businesses inside the spectacular 1939 Ticket Concourse location at the station's main entrance. Arrive by train or Metro, and shop - all in air-conditioned comfort!

Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Join KCRW and Metro Art for a night of music at the art filled historic Union Station in downtown LA. Enjoy a languid-to-ecstatic, groovable performance from LA-based Brijean, live sets from KCRW DJs José Galván & Novena Carmel, and swing by pop-up bars as you dance the night away in one of LA’s architectural jewels.

Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

All aboard the Bollywood Express! Union Station will come alive with South Asian music, dance, food, and community spirit. The iconic Ticket Concourse will transform into a dazzling, immersive celebration featuring high-energy performances from Blue13 Dance Company, beats from DJ Sandeep Kumar, dhol drumming by Dholnation, henna artistry, and flavorful South Asian dishes.

Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Get ready for a one-day-only silent disco at Los Angeles' iconic Union Station! Join the epic day party from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and dance beneath grand chandeliers and soaring 1930s ceilings as three live DJs battle it out with the best hits from the 80s, 90s, and 00s.

Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Metro Art Presents: KJazz Tracks at Union Station. Metro Art and KJazz 88.1 FM are once again teaming up for KJazz Tracks at Union Station to kick off Jazz Appreciation Month on Saturday, April 5 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Hosted by KJazz DJs José Rizo and Rhonda Hamilton, the free, open to the public concert will host live performances in the station’s historic Ticket Concourse and will feature three distinctly talented artists, including headliner Kiefer Trio with supporting acts Salami Rose Joe Louis and David Binney Action Trio.

Monday, November 25, 2024

Join Los Angeles Union Station and celebrate the holiday season with the 9th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony taking place on Monday, November 25, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Ticket Concourse.

Saturday, November 16 to Sunday, November 17, 2024

Shuttles to Camp Flog Gnaw will be located at Union Station West off Alameda Street.

Friday, November 22, 2024 to Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Enjoy the merriment of the season by visiting Union Station’s must-see holiday décor from the glistening exterior to the grand entrance and majestic interiors of the Ticket Concourse and beyond.

December 5, December 12 and December 19, 2024

Los Angeles Conservancy will be conducting 90-minute Holidays at Union Station tours on December 5, 12 and 19 starting at 5:30pm. The guided tours will take visitors through the iconic landmark at night highlighting the holiday décor. Registration is required.

Friday, November 22, 2024 to Thursday, January 2, 2025

Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you health, peace, and joyful memories during the Festival of Lights this December 25th through January 2nd.

Weekdays from Monday, December 2, 2024 to Friday, December 20, 2024

Hear the Salvation Army play in the Passenger Concourse at the end of the Passageway!

January 25th, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Uncorked: LA is back for its 10th anniversary at Los Angeles Union Station!

Intuit Dome provides complimentary park and ride shuttles from Union Station and other park and ride lots across LA County.  The shuttles leave the park and ride lots from 2 hours before the door time through the event start time.  The shuttles will depart the Intuit Dome for 2 hours after the event.

To celebrate Los Angeles Union Station’s 85th anniversary, the iconic landmark has collaborated with Merch Motel. The exclusive line of merchandise is largely influenced by the innovative architectural blend of Spanish Colonial, Mission Revival and Art Deco stylings in the Station’s unique design and is available exclusively on the Merch Motel and Shop Metro websites. Product availability is limited.

Friday, November 1, 2024

Go Metro to the ticketed Celebration at Dodger Stadium on Friday, November 1st by connecting with the Dodger Stadium Express at Union Station.

Saturday, March 24 to Wednesday, October 30, 2024

NEW BOARDING LOCATION FOR THE 2024 MLB SEASON: Union Station Service will operate out of Patsaouras Plaza, Bus Bay 9, on the east end of Union Station. Service starts 90 minutes before game time through the end of the 2nd inning for all home games.

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023 to Sunday, October 27, 2024

Union Station stands at the site of Los Angeles’ original Chinatown. This once vibrant community of families, businesses, and associations with roots going back to the middle of the 19th century was a place where residents persisted, grew rapidly, and thrived. Where You Stand: Chinatown 1880 to 1939 invites participants into the center of the vibrant community through a multi-dimensional experience.

We are sorry to announce that Boonion Station will not be happening this year due to the current restoration and beautification of the South Patio. Have a fun and safe Halloween – we will see you next year!

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Join Metrolink for one-of-a kind musical performances and giveaways in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the Waiting Room.

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Join Metro Art Presents on September 7, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm for a free screening of The Last Repair Shop including a conversation and live musical performance. Watch the Academy Award®-winning documentary short about L.A.’s craftspeople who keep the city’s music alive.

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Visit Los Angeles Union Station as it celebrates 85 years. Enjoy behind-the-scenes “hidden gems” tours including the Ticket Concourse and the former Fred Harvey Restaurant. The 90-minute tours, led by Los Angeles Conservancy, will take place at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Registration is required.

Saturday - Sunday, September 21 - 22, 2024

You’re invited to attend Rail Safety: Los Angeles, the largest railroad safety event in more than a decade, as a part of Rail Safety Month presented by San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society (SBRHS) with presenting partners Los Angeles Union Station, Metro, Metrolink, and Amtrak. This free, two-day event will take place on Track 15 at Los Angeles Union Station on Saturday, 21 and Sunday, 22, 2024 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily. 

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Join Metro Art Presents on September 28, 2024 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm for an unforgettable evening of salsa dance and music. Enjoy a live performance by the dynamic band, La Verdad, led by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Gabriel Gonzalez. Start your evening off with dance lessons led by instructors Laroye Aña and Jhesus Aponte!

Saturday - Sunday, October 5 - 6, 2024

All routes lead to Los Angeles’ historic Union Station for Rare Books LA. Presenting leading specialists in antiquarian books, ephemera, and map, this exciting event takes place October 5 and 6, 2024, in the historic Ticket Concourse at Union Station.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Union Station shuttle service for the P!NK Summer Carnival 2024 concert will operate out of Patsaouras Plaza, Bus Bay 9 at Union Station East. Service will start 120 minutes before the event, throughout the event and up to 45 minutes after the end of the event.

Friday, August 16, 2024 from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

NESCAFÉ Gold Espresso presents the Ultimate Espresso Device. Visit us to score free coffee and NESCAFÉ Gold goodies as you catch the unveiling. See you there!

Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Join KCRW and Metro Art on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the historic Union Station Ticket Concourse in downtown L.A. for a night of music with L.A.-based band The South Hill Experiment. Catch their grooves in one of L.A.’s architectural jewels.

Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Join KCRW and Metro Art for a night of music at the historic Union Station Ticket Concourse in downtown L.A. Enjoy sets from KCRW DJs Jeremy Sole and Chris Douridas, grab a bite and swing by pop up bars as you dance the night away in one of LA’s architectural jewels.

LA Communities Through the Eyes of Artists

Thursday, April 13, 2023 to Tuesday February 10, 2026

Journeys Continued… LA Communities Through the Eyes of Artists builds on an exhibition presented by Metro Art in 2017 and focuses on neighborhoods and cities within Los Angeles County “through the eyes of artists.” Local artists capture the look and feel of each community from a personal perspective, highlighting special, surprising and/or lesser-known facets of that place. Neighborhood parks, street food vendors, family bicycle rides and local landmarks along daily commutes are among the subjects for these distinctive works of art.

Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Three energetic performances will bring an unforgettable evening of live jazz music to the heart of Downtown Los Angeles during Jazz Appreciation Month on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 7:30-11pm in the Union Station Historic Ticket Concourse.

Friday, March 22 to Sunday, March 24, 2024

Immerse yourself in the excitement of Los Angeles Fashion Week with access to the most coveted shows, exclusive perks and unforgettable after parties. Get ready to make a stylish statement and be part of the fashion spectacle that defines the industry with a highly curated schedule representing fashion houses from Los Angeles and around the world.

February 23, 2024 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

On February 23, Metro Art Presents will host a free screening of Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life in Union Station’s historic ticketing hall. The film is a poetic and intimate look into the life and work of one of the most visionary artists of his time, while also exploring the universal questions of what makes a fulfilling life.

February 15, 2024 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Join Metro Art on February 15, 2024 for a celebration of the exhibition, Where You Stand: Chinatown 1880 to 1939. Kicking off with a dynamic performance of a traditional lion dance by local students of the East Wind Foundation, the event continues with an exhibition walk-through led by Metro Art.

January 27, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Uncorked: LA is back for the 8th annual event at Los Angeles Union Station. Sip and savor over 100 wines and bubblies plus enjoy local food trucks, live music, a DJ, game lounge, 360 photo booth and more! This event benefits the nonprofit organization A Kid Again.

January 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Eat, sip, repeat! The West Coast Taco & Beer Festival is back in 2024 with the first stop at Los Angeles Union Station with two sessions featuring dozens of breweries, beverage and taco vendors, mini golf and two DJ areas. Tickets include bottomless taco and beer samples.

December 31, 2023 at 9:00 PM

Prohibition NYE with KCRW invite guests to ring in the New Year at the iconic Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles with CHROMEO (DJ set) headlining.

Tuesday, December 26 to Friday, December 29, 2023

Please be advised of the following important information from Metrolink, Amtrak and Pacific Surfliner regarding travel advisories for the train service shutdown from December 26 to 29, 2023.

November 21, 2023 to December 25, 2023 from 8 AM to 8 PM Daily

Happy Holidays from Los Angeles Union Station! Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season by visiting the majestic 30-foot tree on the South Patio, open from 8am to 8pm daily*. Wander throughout the iconic landmark to experience additional merry moments and holiday lights from November 21 to December 25, 2023. *times are subject to change.

November 27, 2023 to December 22, 2023

Hear the The Salvation Band play in the Passenger Concourse at the end of the Passageway!

Monday, November 20, 2023 from 6 PM to 8:30 PM

Join Los Angeles Union Station and celebrate the holiday season with the 8th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony taking place on Monday, November 20, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the South Patio.

Thursday, December 7, 2023 to Friday, December 15, 2023

Happy Hanukkah! Wishing you health, peace, and joyful memories during the Festival of Lights this December 7th through December 15th, 2023.

Monday, November 13, 2023 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM

An unforgettable night of captivating stories and soul-stirring melodies with Rhiannon Giddens, Lisa See, and members of the Silkroad Ensemble.

A Frightfully Fun Family-Friendly Halloween Haunt

October 28, 2023 from 11am to 5pm

Join Los Angeles Union Station for the 5th annual Boonion Station: a frightfully fun family-friendly Halloween haunt. Activities include face painting, dancing, costume contests, crafts, a one-of-a-kind trick-or-treating experience and more!

All aboard for the first antiquarian book fair at Los Angeles’ historic Union Station!

October 7th & October 8th, 2023

All aboard for the first antiquarian book fair at Los Angeles’ historic Union Station! Presenting leading specialists in antiquarian books, ephemera and map, this exciting event takes place on October 7th and 8th in the historic Ticket Concourse, the backdrop for numerous classic films and television shows as well as the 93rd Oscars in 2021.

TAKE A FREE TOUR of the Yellow Car Exhibition and Historic Union Station

Monday, November 21, 2022 | Ongoing

The Yellow Car and Los Angeles, an original exhibition organized by Metro Art and featuring materials sourced from the Metro Transportation Library and Archive, highlights the Yellow Cars of Los Angeles Railway Corporation (or LARy, for short) and LA’s early buses to offer a fond look back at Los Angeles transit history.

Go Metro with the Dodger Stadium Express

March 2023

The Dodger Stadium Express is a “free service” that runs 90 minutes before the start of the game until 45 minutes after the final out or 20 minutes after the end of any post-game event. Union Station service will operate out of Union Station West, in front of Homebound Brew Haus, adjacent to Alameda Street.

Friday, September 29th from 10am to 1pm

Los Angeles Union Station presents the Los Angeles Police Department mariachi performances in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month. The event will feature a performance by Mariachi Los Servidores in Union Station’s Ticket Concourse. All ages are welcome to come out and join this one-of-a-kind cultural celebration.

A Celebration of Past, Present and Future

Saturday & Sunday, September 9th & 10th from 10 am to 6 pm

All aboard! Train Festival returns to Los Angeles Union Station to celebrate the past, present and future of train travel with activations and programs throughout the iconic Los Angeles landmark.

Featuring Hot Since 82 And Juliet Mendoza

Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 9pm

Framework presents Knee Deep in Sound featuring famed British producer and DJ Hot Since 82 with support from Juliet Mendoza in a special 4-hour set.

June 24 & 25, 2023

Metro Art Presents will commemorate 10 years of arts and cultural programming inspired by the greater Los Angeles area and the people it serves each day.

May 20, 2023 at 8:00 pm

Fleet week is an annual event open to the public that honors the contributions and service of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces while advancing cooperation and knowledge among civilian and military based personnel.

May 27, 2023 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Join Metro Art and Metro Bike Share for a special multimodal community ride celebrating Bike Month through art! Journeys by Bike is a free community ride hosted in collaboration with Metro Art. The ride will begin at Union Station and showcases the newly installed exhibition “Journeys Continued: LA Communities Through the Eyes of Artists.”

Ends Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The last day for the testing site will be on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. It will be permanently closed starting on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE) in partnership with Curogram is offering free PCR COVID-19 testing at Union Station East only.

January 26, 2023 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

This event will provide an opportunity to connect with hiring managers and human resources professionals, receive important resources, get questions answered, and take home some Amtrak swag.

Hosted by Naz Perez, the comprehensive behind-the-scenes video explores the history, hidden gems and architectural highlight throughout this iconic downtown destination and features:

December 11, 2023 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Metro Bike Share and Metro Art on December 11 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for a bilingual (English & Spanish) community ride featuring the Chicanx Art Tour of DTLA.

Union Station is excited to service a shuttle for the Dodger Stadium x Besame Mucho festival.

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Union Station is excited to service a shuttle for the Dodger Stadium x Besame Mucho festival.

December 23, 2022

Hear the The Salvation Band play in the Passenger Concourse at the end of the Passageway!

Union Station is Aglow for the Holidays

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The iconic Union Station will become a hub for the holidays on Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 6:30 pm, summoning the sights and sounds of the season with the 7th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony under the stars in the Station’s South Patio.

Ring in the New Year with Prohibition NYE at Union Station!

Saturday, December 31, 2022 from 9:00 pm - 2:00 am

Welcome to the New Roaring Twenties. For its 9th year, Prohibition NYE with KCRW will return to the iconic Union Station and bring back the excitement and glamour of this fabulous decade.

November 21, 2022 to December 28, 2022

Visit the Holiday Tree and Light Display in the South Patio!

Uncorked: LA Wine Fest at Union Station!

January 28, 2023 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Enjoy over 150 wines and bubblies from across the globe along with some "outside the bottle" beverage options, favorite local food trucks, a DJ, live band, photo booth and more!

November 19, 2022 &, November 20, 2022

Union Station is excited to service a shuttle for the Dodger Stadium x Elton John concert.

October 29, and Sunday, October 30, 2022 from 11am to 5pm

This Halloween season, the Station’s South Patio will be the scene of a fiendishly fun festival of ghosts and goblins at the 4th annual Boonion Station, a free, two-day, family-friendly extravaganza at the historic downtown destination.

Join us at Union Station as Greyhound create a more seamless transportation experience for customers transferring to intercity buses, Amtrak, Metrolink or Beeline services.

October 15, 2022 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join Metro Bike Share and Metro Art on December 11 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for a bilingual (English & Spanish) community ride featuring the Chicanx Art Tour of DTLA.

October 8, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 12:00 am

Check out WhoMadeWho, the Copenhagen-based experimental pop trio, performing live with internationally known singer/songwriter Bora Uzer in the Union Station Ticket Concourse.

August 24, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m

Homebound, the Dodger-loving Brew Haus at Los Angeles Union Station, is hosting a live ESPNLA broadcast with Jorge Sedano and Scott Kaplan from Sedano and Kap.

July 18, 2022

This original composition by Nailah Hunter is inspired by the morning light in Union Station’s historic Ticketing Hall, the luminous anticipation one feels before embarking on a long journey and what that might sound like.

June 24, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

Get in the summer spirit at the next Metro Art Presents event featuring a live activation of the magical-realist, LA-loving and transit-centric film Summertime at Union Station through poetry performance, live music and more.

June 11, 2022 and June 12, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m

Union Station Los Angeles is pleased to participate in Doors Open California from the California Preservation Foundation, a two-day celebration of architecture and culture.

June 20, 2022 at 8pm | Doors open at 8pm. Concert begins 8:30pm.

Metro Art Presents a live concert by Los Angeles-based Dorian Wood. Xavela Lux Aeterna I is a chamber orchestra tribute to legendary Costa Rican and Mexican singer Chavela Vargas (1919-2012).

February 7, 2022 - Open During Operating Hours

Union station in partnership with los angeles railroad heritage foundation presents riding la, a history of passenger service in the city of los angeles

April 24, 2022 from 2pm to 5:30pm

Metro Art Presents, in collaboration with KJAZZ, is excited to present the second installment of Jazz Tracks at Union Station, in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, featuring

April 14, 2022, from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Union station in partnership with the los angeles railroad heritage foundation to host train talk, a history of passenger service in the city of los angeles

A free, all-ages event at Union Station all about the Deep Routes radio series

May 7, 2022 from 4-8pm

On May 7 at Union Station, hear from and experience spectrum of voices featured in the first 6 episodes the dublab and Metro Art radio documentary series Deep Routes– along with sneak peeks into the upcoming season! Featuring an array of voices,

March 19, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Project by Project will host its annual tasting benefit Plate by Plate at Union Station featuring a curated list of unlimited tastings and sips of cocktails from LA's favorite restaurants and beverage purveyors, all to benefit Asian Americans and the Environment.

March 12, 2022 from 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.

For one night only, Union Station presents Clock Tower Comedy, an extraordinary evening of stand-up along with culinary creations and signature cocktails from the Station’s own Traxx Bar & Restaurant.

January 29, 2022 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm:

Uncorked Wine Festivals returns to L.A. for the 6th annual Uncorked: LA Wine Fest at Union Station. Enjoy over 150 wines from across the globe, gourmet local food trucks, a live band, DJ and more!

The Brew is Back!

Established in 2018, Homebound Brew Haus (previously Imperial Western) is now open in the former Fred Harvey Restaurant, marking a new era of imbibing at Union Station.

December 3, 2021 - December 17, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Traxx is now serving up their signature cocktails and divine dishes with a side of jazz. Stop in for live jazz on Friday's!

December 17, 2021 from 12pm to 1pm

Metro’s On the Move Riders Program and Metro Art Presents are proud to bring you their latest installment of Raised on Records, a holiday edition, as we welcome back an annual tradition through this live-streamed virtual concert event.

A poetry exchange pop-up in the historic Union Station Information Booth

December 10, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Metro’s On the Move Riders Program and Metro Art Presents are proud to bring you their latest installment of Raised on Records, a holiday edition, as we welcome back an annual tradition through this live-streamed virtual concert event.

Making your list...checking it twice?

December 4, 2021 from 10:00 am to 5:00pm

Metro’s On the Move Riders Program and Metro Art Presents are proud to bring you their latest installment of Raised on Records, a holiday edition, as we welcome back an annual tradition through this live-streamed virtual concert event.

Union Station Glows Again!

November 30, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

We're summoning the sights and sounds of the season with the Annual Tree Lighting under the stars and snow on the station’s South Patio.

October 12 - October 29, 2021

The Chinese American Museum, Chinese Historical Society of Southern California and Metro Art are co-presenting an exhibition titled Broken News in Union Station through October 29.

Boonion Station Is Back...with A Frightfully Fun, Family-friendly Halloween Hoopla.

October 30, 2021 - October 31, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The iconic Union Station South Patio will once again become a ghoulishly gleeful garden of goblins at the 3rd annual Boonion Station, a free two-day, family-friendly Halloween hoopla.

Part of An Environmental Music Series from Metro Art and Leaving Records

July 26, 2021 - August 26, 2021

Flora Urbana is an exploration of the anthropogenic environments in which we live. With the intention to dissolve the illusory barriers between humans and nature, Green-House utilized field recordings of small pockets of “natural” sounds as they walked through densely populated city parks.

Part of An Environmental Music Series from Metro Art and Leaving Records

June 25, 2021 - July 25, 2021

Palmy is a little palm tree. And they're growing up, just like you! This song is about both of you growing up. Palmy wrote it after they saw you walking by them. You were on your way to Union Station. Does Palmy's song sound like a journey to Union Station to you?

Part of An Environmental Music Series from Metro Art and Leaving Records

August 26, 2021 - September 26, 2021

"To All Trains" takes its inspiration from Union Station as the largest railroad terminal hub in the western part of the U.S. with approximately 110,000 people passing through every day. The piece begins by exploring the perspectives of being an individual navigating a crowd while simultaneously viewing the organized chaos of a swarm from a distance, such as observing a beehive

August 28, 2021 from 4:30pm to Sunset

In 2021, Metro Art Presents teamed up with Los Angeles-based Leaving Records to ask four artists who draw inspiration from the natural landscape to create original music soundscapes evoking experiences of nature and transportation in Los Angeles, with Union Station at its center.

July 31, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

America’s obsession with houseplants is rolling into DTLA when Union Stations hosts Plantopia, a Plant and Pottery Marketplace for L.A's community of Plant Nerds, Plant Parents and ‘Hoarder Culturists’.

Nightly at 7pm Beginning The Week of July 19th, 2021

To celebrate the summer reopening of the much-loved (and always played) public piano at Union Station, Metro Art Presents has curated a back-to-back week of virtual pop-up piano performances highlighting a range of Los Angeles based musicians.

June 9th, 2021 at 7pm

All-female ensemble Mariachi Las Colibrí is the centerpiece of this original Mother’s Day performance of Versos y Besos (verses and kisses), which reimagines living archives and women’s history linking poetry, place and sound.

Passageway Art Gallery Photo Exhibit Debuts At Union Station

“Deep Connections,” a new photo exhibition featuring the otherworldly black and white images of artist Ken Karagozian, is now on display in the Passageway Art Gallery. For the first time ever, Gallery images will also be accessible online.

A New Dance Film By Jay Carlon With Musician Alex Wand

METRO ART PRESENTS BAGGAGE

March 1-April 26, 2021

The original composition by Nailah Hunter is inspired by the morning light in Union Station’s historic Ticketing Hall, the luminous anticipation one feels before embarking on a long journey and what that might sound like.

April 1, 2021 - April 22, 2021

Metro Art Presents Moving Through, a monthlong series of dance and movement for times of change, in collaboration with Pieter Performance Space.

March 18, 2021 - April 5, 2021

This original composition by Nailah Hunter is inspired by the morning light in Union Station’s historic Ticketing Hall, the luminous anticipation one feels before embarking on a long journey and what that might sound like.

April 25, 2021

Union Station Los Angeles will host the 93rd Oscars on Sunday, April 25, 2021, televised live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The Station will remain open to transit riders throughout the event and riders will be able to access all bus, rail, Metrolink, Amtrak and private transportation providers.

March 7, 2021

In celebration of the 7th annual Bob Baker Day, Metro Art Presents collaborated with the world-renowned Los Angeles puppetry organization, Bob Baker Marionette Theater, on a virtual premiere featuring its beloved puppets performing throughout historic Union Station.

Through January 11, 2021

After taking her place at the table, The Queen’s Gambit’s Beth Harmon is now taking over Union Station. Open in the Ticket Concourse until January 11th

Through December 29, 2020

The station's iconic South Patio is adorned with thousands of glistening lights and festive gingerbread houses to celebrate the season.

Celebrate the unique 2020 holiday season with these reimagined performances

Acclaimed LA band Las Cafeteras and fan favorites Mostly Kosher bring their diverse and quintessentially So Cal sounds to Union Station’s virtual performance experience Holiday Sound Tracks this season. The event is in collaboration with Metro Arts Presents.

December 2020

Union Station is taking its wildly popular tree lighting ceremony to Angelenos this year via Tinsel on the Tracks, a reimagined holiday experience.

December 2020

Union Station is taking its wildly popular tree lighting ceremony to Angelenos this year via Tinsel on the Tracks, a reimagined holiday experience.

October 24, 2020 - November 3, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m

Union Station has been designated as a Vote Center for the 2020 Presidential General Election.

LA Sound Traxx, features acclaimed singer and songwriter LA Marisoul rounds out Union Station Summer Sessions taking viewers on a monthlong virtual exploration of some of LA’s most compelling artists, all experienced from your TV, laptop or mobile phone in the comfort of your own home.

The Dance Battle Showcase is the second in a series of Union Station Summer Sessions taking viewers on a monthlong virtual exploration of some of LA’s most compelling artists, all experienced from your TV, laptop or mobile phone in the comfort of your own home.

Mad For Magic is the first in a series of Union Station Summer Sessions taking viewers on a monthlong virtual exploration of some of LA’s most compelling artists, all experienced from your TV, laptop or mobile phone in the comfort of your own home.

Union Station Summer Sessions, hosted by TV producer, podcaster and on-air personality Naz Perez, takes viewers on a virtual exploration of some of LA’s most compelling artists performing from awe-inspiring spaces throughout the iconic downtown landmark.

Los Angeles Union Station is open to the general public to visit and to enjoy the architecture and history of L.A.’s iconic landmark.

April 17, 2020 from 8:00pm to 9:30pm

Metro Art has postponed the dance and music performance Weaving Wisdom.

Postponed Event: Friday, March 13th, 2020

Metro Art has postponed the Rush Hour Concert with Akua scheduled for Friday March 13 at Union Station.

March 6, 2020 from 4pm to 6pm

Metro Art has postponed the dance and music performance Weaving Wisdom.

February 14, 2020 from 1pm - 6pm

Valentine's Day Pop-Up Beauty Space Offering Free 15-Minute Makeovers, Putting Guest at the Center of Their Own Love Story

February 13, 2020 from 4pm – 6pm

Metro Art Presents an exclusive pre-Valentine’s Day concert featuring the soulful sounds of Thee Sinseers.

January 12, 2020, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Led by Metro Art Docents, the free tour covers Union Station art, architecture and spaces not generally open to the public, including the Historic Ticketing Hall.

December 20, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

California natives QUITAPENAS will bring a tropical Latin heat to the cool holiday season at the station’s final Cocoa Concert, in collaboration with Metro Arts Presents.

November 21, 2019 - December 20, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Celebrate the Season at Union Station with a month-long series of festive holiday concerts on the majestic South Patio.

December 13, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

‘Tis the season for the swinging sounds of the Hi-Fi Honeydrops, slated to rock Union Station’s 3rd Cocoa Concert of the season on Friday, Dec. 13, at 6:30 p.m. on the South Patio, in collaboration with Metro Art Presents.

December 6, 2019 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

California natives QUITAPENAS will bring a tropical Latin heat to the cool holiday season at the station’s final Cocoa Concert, in collaboration with Metro Arts Presents.

November 15, 2019 from 8pm to 10pm

This screening is of 'Walking Life' is free and open to the public. Special guest introduction by Filmmaker and animator Andy Tamandl, who has worked on over 30 film and television projects, including the animated series “Fast & Furious: Spy Racers,” coming soon on Netflix.

November 1, 2019 from 8pm to 10pm

Metro Art Los Angeles is pleased to present “The Adventures of Prince Achmed,” (1926, 66 min, Dir. Lotte Reigniger) with live music provided by Gamelan Merdu Kumala, as the first installment of our animated film series at Union Station.

October 20, 2019 from 4pm to 6pm

Join Metro Art Los Angeles as we travel through the historic halls of Union Station for spooktacular journey led by Independent Shakespeare Co. in honor of Halloween.

October 4, 2019 from 8pm to 10pm

Metro Art Los Angeles is pleased to present “Song of the Sea,” (2015, 93 min, Dir. Tomm Moore) as the first in an all-new film screening series featuring animated films at Union Station.

September 28, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m

Retrocade is back by popular demand. Union Station guests can step back in time for the ultimate arcade rewind featuring over 50 cabinet games from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

August 24 2019 from 12pm –9 pm; Sunday, August 25, 20119 from 4pm to 9pm

The rocking roller disco is the ultimate summer escape and will feature retro DJs spinning both classic dance grooves from the 70s, 80s to today’s top pop hits. Skating phenoms the L.A. Roller Girls will be performing throughout the events and will be on hand to offer tips and tricks to even the most novice skaters.

August 18, 2019 from 12pm to 3pm

Join Metro Art Los Angeles in welcoming the Capoeira Exchange for an afternoon of movement and music as we explore the beautiful, entrancing practice of capoeira.

August 9, 2019 from 8pm to 11pm

The third and final installment of "Movements at Union Station" featuring La Junta! Join us for luscious, danceable grooves underneath the night sky complemented with visual projections at one of LA's majestic landmarks.

August 6, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm

Union Station will partner with the Los Angeles Police Department on National Night Out, an evening of fun family-focused activities to bring neighbors together.

August 2, 2019 from 8pm to 11pm

The second installment of "Movements at Union Station" featuring Heat-Wave with special-guest DJ Norio!

July 26, 2019 from 8pm to 1pm

Metro Art Presents is thrilled to announce "Movements at Union Station," an all-new series featuring three different Los Angeles based DJ collectives!

Roll Into Summer With a Spellbinding showcase of L.A.’s world-class magicians.

July 20, 2019 from 6pm to 9pm

For one evening only, guest can enjoy Magic & Mystery at Union Station, featuring a variety of magic styles, from “close magic” to the work of awe-inspiring mentalists and illusionists.

July 5, 2019 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Turn up the heat, put on your dancing shoes and join us for a night of Salsa under the stars featuring live music by Son Mayor, Rumbankete and SitaraSon.

June 28, 2019 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Metro Art Los Angeles is pleased to present the second Los Angeles “The Poet is In,” an interactive poetry exchange at Union Station inspired by a program originally conceived by poet Marie Howe and produced by MTA Arts and Design (New York).

June 16 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm

Metro Art is excited to partner with LACMA for a co-presentation of events in honor of artist Charles White; the subject of two current LACMA exhibitions commemorating his life. For this presentation, we are excited to partner with LACMA to bring their popular jazz series to Union Station. Featuring the Daniel Rotem Quartet, the program celebrates the music of the "wise one," John Coltrane.

June 8, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Union Station is taking guests into the center of the donut renaissance with a one-day edible exploration of L.A.’s favorite pastry at the 2nd Annual DTLA Donut Fest.

May 19th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Metro Art Presents is excited to partner with Leaving Records to bring this special series of outdoor environmental music concerts to Union Station. Free, all ages are welcome.

May 3rd & Saturday, May 4th 2019

L.A.'s iconic Union Station turns 80 this May. The largest train terminal in the Western United States opened eight decades ago in May 1939.

April 9, 2019 from 12pm to 8pm

Ben & Jerry's is partnering with LAPD Transit Services Division to raise awareness and support for Go Be the 1, a non-profit who works to bring communities together to bridge the gap between homeless individuals.

Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 4pm to 9pm

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Metro Art has partnered with KJazz 88.1 FM to present Jazz Tracks at Union Station, an extraordinary evening of free live jazz showcasing the next generation of artists, headlined by acclaimed jazz trumpeter Christian Scott.

March 16, 2019 from 9am to 8pm

Join Metro Art Los Angeles and See/Hear L.A. welcome an array of diverse musicians for a jam-packed day of music in honor of the one and only Johann Sebastian Bach during Los Angeles' annual 10 hr Bach marathon.

March 1, 2019 from 4pm to 6pm

Join us as we welcome Bloco Obini for a special, musical procession throughout Union Station in honor of Brazilian Carnaval.

February 16th from 8:30 to 9:30 pm

Join Metro Art Los Angeles as we welcome, All Visual LA to one of Los Angeles' most grand architectural gems for an ALL NEW slideshow spectacular featuring scenes of architecture, street life and other public spaces.

February 14, 2019 from 78m to 10pm

Fall in love at Union Station this Valentine’s Day with a night of throwback harmony, doo-wop and soul music.

February 1, 2019 from. 4pm to 9pm

Metro Art Los Angeles invites you to the first official rush hour concert of the year. Join us as we welcome Josh Johnson to Union Station's waiting room.

December 21, 2018 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Lil' Mo and the Dynaflos bring their swinging sound to a sensational holiday season at Union Station with a rockin Cocoa Concert in collaboration with Metro Art Presents.

December 14, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Popular L.A. band The Lions roar into Union Station this holiday season and bring the rhythm of reggae to a Cocoa Concert in collaboration with Metro Art Presents.

December 13, 2018 from 10am to 12pm

On the Move Riders Program and Metro Art Presents are proud to bring you their second installment of Raised on Records, a holiday edition.

December 7, 2018 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Join us as MôForró brings its infectious Brazilian rhythms to Union Station this holiday season with a hip-swiveling holiday dance party and Cocoa Concert in collaboration with Metro Art Presents.

November 29, 2018 at 6:30 p.m

Union Station will become a holiday hub o as it summons the sights and sounds of the season with the Annual Tree Lighting in the historic Ticket Concourse accompanied by a performance from the Grand Arts Chamber Singers and The Los Angeles Symphonic Winds.

November 16, 2018 4:00 - 6:00pm

Join us as we welcome Grammy-nominated trombonist, pianist and composer Jonah Levine for a special rush hour concert.

October 27 &, 28, 2018 from 12pm to 6pm

The South Patio will be transformed into a feverishly fun Boo Bash where guests are invited to don their most haunting or hilarious Halloween costumes and enjoy family-friendly activities.

October 13, 2018 from 10:00 am - 11:00am

Our brand new exhibition Far Out: Movement through Form and Color features abstract artworks by six artists interpreting themes of energy, transition and movement and is on view through January 2019 in the passageway that accesses the rail platforms between Union Station East and West.

October 11

Named after the legendary Southern Pacific train of the 1930’s, the new brewpub is situated in the iconic Art Deco-Navajo space formerly occupied by the storied Fred Harvey Restaurant and its opening marks a new era of dining and imbibing for commuters at the seminal travel hub.

September 22, 2018 from 11am to 9pm September 23, 2018 from 11am to 7pm

This two-day Free Play event will transport guests back in time for the ultimate arcade rewind. Union Station’s Retrocade Experience will feature over 40 cabinet games from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s.

August 26, 2018 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Metro Art will transform the historic station into an interactive performance space with Changes: Works at Union Station.

August 17, 2018 from 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Special guest Alessandro Ago, Director of Programming and Special Projects at USC School of Cinematic Arts, to introduce the film.

August 1, 2018 from 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

It's a Summer Nights dance party under the stars at one of L.A.'s most iconic landmarks!

August 3, 2018 from 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

It's a Summer Nights dance party under the stars at one of L.A.'s most iconic landmarks!

July 27, 2018 from 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

It's a Summer Nights dance party under the stars at one of L.A.'s most iconic landmarks!

July 20, 2018 from 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Turn up the heat as one of Southern California’s most exciting and progressive salsa bands, LA Picante takes over one of Union Station’s most majestic spaces!

July 15, 2018 from 12:45 - 4:00pm

Join us for an afternoon of movement and music as we explore the beautiful, entrancing practice of Capoeira. Audience participation is welcome!

July 14, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

This summer, L.A.’s iconic downtown venue will set “Dreams in Motion” with an up-close look at the magic of train travel at Union Station’s Summer Train Fest.

July 13, 2018 from 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Metro Art is pleased to present "City of Gold" (2015, 96 min, Dir. Laura Gabbert) as the second installment of our food film series, "Fil...mmm at Union Station."

June 24, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Experience the joy and magic of L.A.’s best artists coming together at the historic Union Station, to perform live and lead classes in diverse styles of dance, movement and music.

June 16, 2018 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Join us for a one-day edible exploration of L.A.’s favorite pastry at the first-ever DTLA Donut Festival at Union Station. The momentously mouthwatering event will showcase the donut in all its many guises: plain, glazed, and filled; traditional and new wave along with “donut-adjacent” treats including churros, apple fritters, and (of course) donut holes.

June 15, 2018 from 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Metro Art is pleased to present “The Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound,” (2013, 57 min, Dir. Katrina Parks) as the first installment of our food film series, "Fil...mmm at Union Station."

June 10, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Experience the joy and magic of L.A.’s best artists coming together at the historic Union Station, to perform live and lead classes in diverse styles of dance, movement and music, culminating in the popular “The Floor Improv Jam!”

June 7 - June 10,2018 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m

Acclaimed artist Alexa Meade will take over Union Station’s historic waiting room with an interactive art installation featuring an original 3D painting.

June 3, 2018 from 2pm to 5pm

Experience the joy and magic of L.A.’s best artists coming together at the historic Union Station, to perform live and lead classes in diverse styles of dance, movement and music, culminating in the popular “The Floor Improv Jam!”

May 18, 2018, from7:30pm to 10pm

Metro Art has partnered up with Decibel Festival to bring you a night of live, immersive electronic music from Rival Consoles, John Tejada, and Tottie in Union Station’s Historic Ticketing Hall on Friday, May 18th at 8pm.

May 12, 2018 at 10am. through Sunday, May 13 12:30 p.m

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Los Angeles based artist Holly Vesecky has created an ephemeral botanical sculpture comprised of plants and flowers reflecting the architectural characteristics of Union Station.

May 1- May 31, 2018 from 4am to 1pm Daily

Union Station hosts Satoyama Photography Exhibition, an exploration of chef Yoshihiro Narisawa’s food culture built on the richness of the Japanese environment.

April 22, 2018 at 2:00pm - 5:30pm

A music performance series over the course of three Sunday afternoons inspired by and taking place on the North Patio, one of Union Station’s most intimate, verdant courtyard spaces that was originally designed as an outdoor waiting room in 1939.

April 15, 2018 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

This spring we’re pleased to present North Patio, a music performance series over the course of three Sunday afternoons inspired by and taking place on the North Patio, one of Union Station’s most intimate, verdant courtyard spaces that was originally designed as an outdoor waiting room in 1939.

April 8, 2018 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

We're pleased to present a music performance featuring Mary Lattimore series over the course of three Sunday afternoons inspired by and taking place on the North Patio, one of Union Station’s most intimate, verdant courtyard spaces that was originally designed as an outdoor waiting room in 1939.

January 10 - April 20, 2018

Los Angeles Nomadic Division has commissioned Guadalajara-based artist Jose Dàvila’s Sense of Place, a multi-site, large-scale, public sculpture exhibition migrating through, and integrating into the diverse urban landscape of Los Angeles.

March 24, 2018 from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

The 10 Hour Bach Marathon at Union Station returns. Join us for the celebration featuring free pop-up performances of the German composer's music by 240+ artists of all ages and from numerous backgrounds representing the beautiful diversity of our vibrant city.

February 14, 2018 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Join us for. free kizomba lesson by Chris Kizomba will be followed by social dancing, accompanied by live music featuring Ricardo Lemvo y Makina Loca.

Procession beginning in Union Station’s East Portal at 4:00 pm

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 4 PM - 5:30 PM Procession beginning in Union Station’s East Portal at 4:00 pm Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 4 PM - 5:30 PM

Join us in celebrating Carnival! Celebrate Mardi Gras at Union Station with The Mudbug Brass Band.

March 9, 2018 at 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Immerse yourself in a multi-disciplinary artistic collaboration and presentation as Metro Art Presents the Discovery Project.

January 31, 2018 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

In celebration of both the Metro Red Line's 25th birthday and the agency's 25th we are pleased to present Life Underground, an immersive media installation and interactive web documentary featuring subway rider stories from all over the globe.

January 20, 2018 - 3pm and 8pm

Spaceland & KROQ Locals Only Present Joyce Manor with Surf Curse, Peach Kelli Pop and French Vanilla performing two shows at the historic Union Station Ticketing Hall. All ages welcome.

December 16, 2017 4pm to 8pm - Track 14

Celebrate the spirit of the season and help those in need at the Holiday TrainFest and Toy Drive at Los Union Station. The free, family-friendly event will include holiday refreshments, a visit from Santa Claus, vintage rail cars, and an 874,346-pound steam locomotive decked out for the holidays.

Friday, December 22, 2017 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

It’s “A Very Salsa Christmas” at Union Station as acclaimed L.A. band La Picante performs the final Cocoa Concert of the season.

Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 4pm to 8pm

Celebrate the spirit of the season and help those in need at the Holiday TrainFest and Toy Drive at Los Union Station.

December 15, 2017 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Celebrate the season with Jonathan Stout and His Campus Five. One of L.A.’s premier swing bands, bop into Union Station’s historic south patio for a lively Cocoa Concert.

December 8, 2017 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Join us for a rollicking holiday sing-a-long with the multi-cultural and multi-generational DC6 Singers. The talented ensemble, representing the diverse cultural landscape of Los Angeles, will cover all the holiday favorites.

December 1, 2017 at 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Metro Art is pleased to present “This is the Life,” (2008, 97 min, Dir. Ava DuVernay) as the final installment of our documentary series about Los Angeles. Introduction by special guest B. Hall.

November 17, 2017 at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Metro Art in welcoming The Phil Ranelin Jazz Ensemble to Union Station for a rush hour Jazz concert.

November 15, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of the Union Station Metro Bike Hub. The opening ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will include tours and treats.

November 2, 2017 from 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

The Steve Bartkoski Jazz Ensemble performs a varied program of jazz, gospel and blues in the Union Station Waiting Room. The ensemble is part of the Lake Avenue Church Goldline Series which has concerts the first Thursday of every month.

November 3, 2017 from 8pm to 10pm

Metro Art is pleased to present “Mur Murs,” (1981, 80 min, Dir. Agnès Varda) as the next installment of our documentary series about Los Angeles.Introduction by Artist Richard Wyatt.

Barbara Carrasco’s Landmark Mural L.a. History: A Mexican Perspective

September 29 – October 22, 2017 from 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Barbara Carrasco’s landmark mural, L.A. History: A Mexican Perspective will be on display in Union Station Historic Ticketing Hall. The extraordinary 80-foot mural is part of LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes and California Historical Society’s exhibition, ¡Murales Rebeldes! L.A. Chicana/o Murals Under Siege.

October 13, 2017 from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Metro Art is pleased to present “Roller Dreams,” (2017, 82 min, Dir. Kate Hickey) as the first installment of our documentary series about Los Angeles.

September 23, 2017 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am

In conjunction with the new photo light box passageway exhibition "Journeys: L.A. Communities Through the Eyes of Artists," Metro Art has organized a series of artist-led tours at Union Station.

September 22, 2017 from 4pm to 6pm

Join Metro Art Los Angeles in welcoming The Cory Beers Cimbalom Band to Union Station for an afternoon of traditional Eastern European music.

August 31, 2017 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Metro Art is collaborating with the LA Opera to present an exclusive sampling of Georges Bizet's classic opera, Carmen. For one night only, the station's historic ticketing hall will be transformed into the south of Spain featuring select scenes from one of the world’s most beloved operas.

August 26, 2017 from 8:00 pm 11:00 pm

LA Weekly’s fifth annual art party, Artopia, is a celebration of the vibrant arts and culture scene in Los Angeles. Internet radio network and DJ collective dublab will curate this year’s event.

August 25, 2017 from 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Metro Art Presents is pleased to announce the “Summer Nights at Union Station” series in collaboration with KCRW’s long running signature “Summer Nights” series. Dancing, games, food and drink will flow in one of downtown’s most iconic landmarks.

August 9, 2019 from 8pm to 11pm

Join Metro Art Los Angeles in welcoming the Capoeira Exchange for an afternoon of movement and music as we explore the beautiful, entrancing practice of capoeira.

August 19, 2017 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am

In conjunction with the new photo light box passageway exhibition "Journeys: L.A. Communities Through the Eyes of Artists," Metro Art has organized a series of artist-led tours at Union Station.

August 1, 2017 from 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Metro Art Presents is pleased to announce the “Summer Nights at Union Station” series in collaboration with KCRW’s long running signature “Summer Nights” series. Join us for luscious, danceable grooves, games, food and drink in one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

August 6, 2017 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Metro Art Presents is thrilled to host another exhilarating and interactive Capoeira Exchange.

July 22, 2017 from 10:30 am - 11:30 am

In conjunction with the new photo light box passageway exhibition "Journeys: L.A. Communities Through the Eyes of Artists," Metro Art has organized a series of artist-led tours at Union Station.

July 14, 2017 from 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Metro Art Presents is thrilled to feature the legendary Chester Witmore as part of a special evening of tap dance and music performances.

July 07, 2017 from 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Metro Art Presents is thrilled to feature the legendary Chester Witmore as part of a special evening of tap dance and music performances.

Friday, June 30, 2017 from 4:00 pm – 6:00pm

Metro Art Presents is thrilled to feature the legendary Chester Witmore as part of a special evening of tap dance and music performances.

June 9, 2017 from 8:30 – 10:30pm

Metro Art presents “Her,” (2013, 126 min, Dir. Spike Jonze) as the final installment of our Sci-Fi at Union Station series.

May 19, 2017 from 4:00 - 6:00pm

Join Metro Art Los Angeles in welcoming the Desert Cahuilla Birdsingers for a musical performance at Union Station Los Angeles.

May 12, 2017 from 8:30 – 10:30pm (Doors at 8:00pm)

Metro Art presents “Them!,” (1954, 94 min, Dir. Gordon Douglas) as the next installment of our Sci-Fi at Union Station series. Special guest to introduce the film

May 19, 2017 from 4:00 - 6:00pm

Kick off your Cinco De Mayo Celebration on the station’s historic South Patio featuring music from the Grammy Award Winning Mariachi Divas, margaritas and Mexican beer from Traxx Restaurant, tacos from Yucas and a 6:30 p.m. dance performance by the "Pollitos" from the Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca.

May 1 – May 3, 2017 from 8:00 am - 10:00pm Daily

Known as one of the top chefs in the world for his work at Fäviken Magasinet, internationally lauded chef Magnus Nilsson was assigned by Phaidon Press to document the origins of Nordic cuisine. The result was a monumental collection of 700 recipes in The Nordic Cookbook.

April 28, 2017 from 4:00 - 5:30pm

Join us in celebrating National Poetry Month as we welcome legendary Los Angeles performance poet, Kamau Daáood.

April 21, 2017 from 8:30 - 10:00pm

Metro Art Los Angeles presents Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix, and his fun-fueled whirlwind slide show adventure exploring SoCal’s undiscovered, underrated and misunderstood mid-century architectural gems past and present.

April 2017

Take the Dodger Stadium Express from Union Station.

April 5, 2017 from 7:30 – 9:30pm

Metro Art presents “Blade Runner,” (1982, 117 min, Dir. Ridley Scott, 2007 Final Cut) as the first in our Sci-Fi at Union Station series.

May 19, 2017 from 4:00 - 6:00pm

Metro Art Los Angeles is pleased to welcome Josef Leimberg & The Astral Progressions Ensemble to Union Station for a night of cosmic instrumentalism.

March 18, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

A Bach Birthday Celebration Featuring a 10-hour Bach Marathon at L.A’s Iconic Union Station

March 16, 2017, 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m

Join Metro Art Los Angeles in welcoming the Desert Cahuilla Birdsingers for a musical performance at Union Station Los Angeles.

February 14, 2017 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Join Metro Art Los Angeles in welcoming the Desert Cahuilla Birdsingers for a musical performance at Union Station Los Angeles.

March 9, 2017 from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Metrolink will celebrate Auto Club Speedway Day at L.A.’s Union Station with free giveaways and tickets to highlight Metrolink’s service to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 race on March 26.

March 3, 2017 from 8:30 - 10:30pm

Join Metro Art Los Angeles for an evening of sublime and ethereal performances by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and Gifted & Blessed in Union Station's Historic Ticketing Hall.

February 3, 2017 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Metro Art presents the sounds of the Vardan Ovsepian Chamber Ensemble (VOCE) in Union Station's Historic Ticketing Hall!

January 27, 2017 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Join Metro Art as we welcome Joey Dosik for a soundsation free performance in Union Station!

January 17, 2017 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Los Angeles Opera Takes Over Union Station For An Experiential Pop-up Event!

January 13, 2017 from 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Metro Art Los Angeles is pleased to present the musical stylings of Thalma & Laércio de Freitas performing together during a free nightime concert!

December 16th and 23rd from 6pm to 8pm

This Christmas season, Union Station’s majestic south patio will be transformed into a hub of holiday entertainment with three distinctive and diverse “Cocoa Concerts".

December 4, 2016 from 8am to 3pm

We're Partnering With The Annenberg Space For Photography For An Incredible Photography Workshop.

December 2, 2016 from 8:00pm – 9:30pm

We are pleased to welcome Richard Duryea, son of Dan Duryea, to introduce the film alongside Alan K. Rode, writer, historian, film programmer and film noir expert.

December 1, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Union Station will summon the sounds of Christmas with the Annual Tree Lighting on the station’s South Patio, accompanied by an extraordinary collaboration from the renowned All-American Boys Chorus and L.A’s Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra

November 18, 2016 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Adding a fresh sound and bilingual repertoire, Tres Souls creates an environment of celebration and appreciation of the musical richness of Latin America.

November 15, 2016

GREEN BOWL 2go Marks Its One Year Anniversary on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 with a Special Offer: Buy Any Salad/Wrap and Get a Second for Half Off All Day.

November 10, 2016 from 6am to 6pm

Show your support for Veterans at Union Station! Donate a new pair of white socks for homeless Vets and do a push-up or two to honor all Vets.

November 4, 2017 8:00pm - 9:00pm

A special screening of "Criss Cross" at Union Station with free admission.

October 20, 2016 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The event is hosted in conjunction with an exhibition at Union Station, The Makers, featuring portraits by artist Todd Gray.

October 7, 2016 8:00pm – 9:30pm

The first in our Film Noir at Union Station series in collaboration with the Film Noir Foundation, we are pleased to present "UNION STATION” (1950, Paramount, 80 min. Dir. Rudolph Mate).

October 2, 2016 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Union Station collaborates to host a new series and features Mahan Esfahani, who has ushered the harpsichord into the mainstream, performing in leading venues with major orchestras across Europe and the Far East.

September 21, 206 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm

The event is hosted in conjunction with an exhibition at Union Station, The Makers, featuring portraits by artist Todd Gray. This special series of conversations provides a unique opportunity to learn about the people behind the 150+ artworks in the fast-growing Metro system. Hear their stories and learn about their concepts and processes.

September 19, 20, 2016 from 9am - 9:40am

Among Us is an immersive sound experience about the human instinct to belong, about the tension between the individual and the community, and about what you are willing to give up to not be alone.

September 16, 2016 9:30pm - 12:30am

Metro Art Presents showcases this special late night concert with Kaleidoscope, LA’s award winning conductor-less orchestra! The program features the exciting world premiere of Mosaic by Charles Peck, Beethoven Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”, and an after party with DJ GAL mixing electronic music and dancing!

September 2, 2016 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Metro Art presents INGA at Union Station in the historic Waiting Room

August 25, 7:00 - 8:30pm

This special series of conversations provides a unique opportunity to learn about the people behind the 150+ artworks in the fast-growing Metro system. Hear their stories and learn about their concepts and processes.

August 21, 2016 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm

We're thrilled to host another Capoeira Exchange, bringing together the capoeira community to play, share and exchange knowledge of this beautiful Afro-Brazilian art form with the public.

August 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us for the last in our summer series with The Floor Improv! Together with instructors from The Open Floor Society we invite Metro riders and the L.A. community of ALL AGES to learn a few steps of multiple styles of dance and movement, then to join us for the THE FLOOR Improv jam!

August 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Led by Metro Art Docents, the free tour covers Union Station art, architecture and spaces not generally open to the public, including the Historic Ticketing Hall.

August 6 - 31, 2016

Cabinet of Curiosities is a stunning and imaginative exhibition of Los Angeles-based artists featuring a series of mysterious worlds that are viewed through peepholes.

Live Nation’s Ones To Watch & KROQ Locals Only Presents Summer Concerts At Union Station

September, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

This original composition by Nailah Hunter is inspired by the morning light in Union Station’s historic Ticketing Hall, the luminous anticipation one feels before embarking on a long journey and what that might sound like.