Events

TreePeople presents events where arts and activism converge in Southern California – creating a new space to explore the connections between creativity and the environment. At all TreePeople events, our goal is to leave you smarter than when you came.

We are focused on curating experiences that you can’t find anywhere else in Los Angeles’ crowded yet homogenous entertainment landscape. We’re focused on giving artistic communities a space where their voice can be heard to the fullest–diving into what makes them unique and exciting. Be it film screening events that allow us to nerd out on the eccentricities of our favorite creators, concerts where musicians can merge art and activism, or community conversations that explore the natural world around us, events that engage have a home at TreePeople’s S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre.

We update our calendar frequently; check back for new experiences and sign up for our newsletter to get the most up-to-date information. If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities, please visit treepeople.org/volunteer.

TreePeople and Living Earth Present:

Moonlight Hike: Councilmember & Former Mayor Marco Bárcena In Quadraphonic Sound

Grab your hiking boots and join us on the trails for a Moonlight Hike at TreePeople! For our first moonlight hike of the spring, we’re trying something very new and exciting… our first ever quadraphonic performance. Marco Bárcena, current councilmember and former Mayor of Bell Gardens, will be joining us in the round for an immersive and improvisatory quad performance for synthesizer. Maybe you’ve seen his surprise cameo in a differentchairs video that went viral, seen him at the skatepark, marched against ICE with him, or been to one of his many outdoor concerts in Ford Parkd. Bring a blanket, pour some tea, and bliss in. Music begins at 7pm with the hike following at 8pm. Tell your friends, bring your family, and join us for another magical evening of music, hikes, and learning about nature.

Friday, March 27, 2026

7:00 pm

TreePeople and People Inside Electronics Present:

Plantamonium

Celebrate Earth Month with us by welcoming back our friends from People Inside Electronics for the return of  “Plantamonium,” an outdoor concert celebrating Mort Garson’s 1976 cult classic album Plantasia!

Set in the beautiful natural surroundings of TreePeople in Coldwater Canyon Park, “Plantamonium” will feature live performances of various tracks from Plantasia alongside original works inspired by the album, written and performed by the members of People Inside Electronics. Bring your friends, picnic blankets, and tune in to the return of one of our favorite musical performances.

Saturday, April 18, 2026

6:00 pm

TreePeople and Living Earth Present:

Moonlight Hike: IKSRE & Cloud Collecting (DJ Set)

Grab your hiking boots and join us on the trails for a Moonlight Hike at TreePeople! For this Earth Month Moonlight Hike we’re excited to welcome Melbourne-based IKSRE (I Keep Seeing Rainbows Everywhere) to Los Angeles for a very special live performance of atmospheric and environmental music. Before IKSRE we’ll also be treated to a DJ set from our dear friend Cynthia Bernard, also known as Marine Eyes, who will be sharing music that highlights the international artists of her incredible Cloud Collecting series.Bring a blanket, pour some tea, and bliss in. Music begins at 7pm with the hike following at 8pm. Tell your friends, bring your family, and join us for another magical evening of music, hikes, and learning about nature.

Friday, April 24, 2026

7:00 pm

TreePeople Eco-Tours

Public Family Tour

Get your family and friends out of the house and onto the trails for a special tour at TreePeople’s Coldwater Canyon Park! The Family Tour is a modified version of our award winning Eco-Tour. Join us for a guided 1.5 hour adventure where we will walk along the trails, learn to identify plants native to Southern California, plant a seedling, and tour the Urban Watershed Garden for a live demonstration of how rainwater flows through our urban environment. And who knows? You may run into the Dirt Doctor, our on-site professional specializing in the magic of mulch medicine. We invite you to bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic in the park after the tour!

Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:00 am

TreePeople and Living Earth Present:

Moonlight Hike

Grab your hiking boots and join us on the trails for a Moonlight Hike at TreePeople! Things kick off with a special performance as part of our partnership with Living Earth.  Bring a blanket, pour some tea, and bliss in. Music begins at 7pm with the hike following at 8pm. Tell your friends, bring your family, and join us for another magical evening of music, hikes, and learning about nature.

Friday, May 22, 2026

7:00 pm

TreePeople Eco-Tours

Public Family Tour

Get your family and friends out of the house and onto the trails for a special tour at TreePeople’s Coldwater Canyon Park! The Family Tour is a modified version of our award winning Eco-Tour. Join us for a guided 1.5 hour adventure where we will walk along the trails, learn to identify plants native to Southern California, plant a seedling, and tour the Urban Watershed Garden for a live demonstration of how rainwater flows through our urban environment. And who knows? You may run into the Dirt Doctor, our on-site professional specializing in the magic of mulch medicine. We invite you to bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic in the park after the tour!

Sunday, June 7, 2026

10:00 am

TreePeople and Living Earth Present:

Moonlight Hike: Mutual Benefit

Grab your hiking boots and join us on the trails for a Moonlight Hike at TreePeople! For our first Moonlight Hike of the summer season we’re so very grateful to sit with with our nearest and dearest Jordan Lee of Mutual Benefit as he shares a selection of very new music with us. We’re deep lovers of every tape and record that’s come from Mutual Benefit and are always so excited to hear what Jordan has been working on. This is his only performance in town, and if you’re not able to share the evening with us, we really hope that he comes back to visit us soon. Bring a blanket, pour some tea, and bliss in. Music begins at 7pm with the hike following at 8pm. Tell your friends, bring your family, and join us for another magical evening of music, hikes, and learning about nature.

Friday, June 26, 2026

7:00 pm

General Information

We always encourage rideshare as our parking is limited. Parking information will be sent out with the ticket information. If the TreePeople lot is full, there is limited parking in the neighborhood surrounding. Please do not block any driveways or park in non-designated spots in Franklin Canyon Park. Please note Franklin Canyon Park closes at sundown. Additional parking can be found at Wilacre Park on Laurel Canyon Blvd., which will require an approximately 35 minute hike up to TreePeople Headquarters.

Our Parking Grove is located at Coldwater Canyon Avenue and Mulholland Drive, just a few minutes above Studio City. Look for the green TreePeople sign at the entrance, opposite the stoplight, on the east side of that intersection.

TreePeople is not responsible for personal belongings left in vehicles; please do not leave important items out in full view of your vehicle.

Comfortable, flat-soled shoes are recommended. If you need vehicle access, please let us know in advance and plan to arrive no later than 30 minutes before the performance to avoid any delay in getting to your seats.

Principal access to the amphitheatre is via hillside stairways and mulched trails.

Please check your email to know where the event is taking place and view our map below for orientation.

Your reservations guarantee you seating in either our main bleachers, directly opposite the stage, or in folding chairs around the stage and on the trail overlooking the venue. The specific location of your seats is based on a first-come, first-served basis. The venue typically opens one hour before show time.

All tickets are nonrefundable, so don’t forget to mark your calendars!

Reservations made by credit card are available online or at the door. Depending on the event, tickets may be available at the box office. Admission prices vary depending on the show. Please check individual event listings for more information. We do not accept cash payments.

We provide simple foam pads for your comfort to place on the bleachers. You're welcome to bring your own. As evening comes, it usually cools down so you might want to have a sweater, light jacket, or lap blanket to keep warm. Blankets are occasionally on sale on-site.

There are a number of sites throughout our 45-acre park that are great for picnicking at any hour, some with wonderful views of the San Fernando Valley. You may picnic in the amphitheatre itself. The venue typically opens one hour before the show for early picnickers. Please avoid excess packaging and use the recycling and trash bins located near the box office and throughout the park.

Bathrooms are located on the same level as the main parking lot between the nursery and the conference center, two levels up from the amphitheatre.

Coldwater Canyon Park was built nearly 100 years ago, and persons with ADA requirements will most likely need special accommodations to access our amphitheatre events. Please reach out to events@treepeople.org with any questions or requests, and we will try to accommodate your needs.

The S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre was built in 1997 with the support of many generous donors including Steve Martin, Bonnie Raitt, Ron Howard, and Johnny Carson. The Actors Conservatory Ensemble (ACE), a volunteer theater company run by TreePeople Director of Park Operations Jim Hardie, co-presented many concerts, play readings, comedy nights and family shows in the venue 1998-2023 under the banner of “Once Upon a Canyon Night.” TreePeople thanks ACE for their decades of dedication to the space and organization–bringing thousands of people together to enjoy programming and the park.

The amphitheatre underwent a renovation funded by the S. Mark Taper Foundation from 2020-2022 in order to upgrade the space with permanent state of the art lighting, sound, and improved seating. TreePeople reopened the amphitheatre with a benefit concert to commemorate the organization’s 50th anniversary with performances by Beck, Van Dyke Parks, Courtney Barnett, and more.

Coldwater Canyon Park Map

FAQs

If you have any issues with purchasing tickets, please email events@treepeople.org.

Programming typically takes place from late spring to early fall. Check the calendar above and subscribe to our emails for the most up-to-date information.

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TreePeople events are made possible by generous donor support and brand sponsorships. If you are interested in supporting any of our programming, please email media@treepeople.org.

Most events are family friendly, yes. Event descriptions will specifically indicate if programming is intended for younger audiences.

Unfortunately, only the fees that you cover when purchasing a ticket are tax deductible.

Please email events@treepeople.org with a sample of your work/proposal of use of the space.

Rental inquiries can be sent to events@treepeople.org.