Spotlight on LA’s Creative Community

Each summer, The FordLab Producer's Program collaborates with independent artists, presenters, and collectives to bring their work to The Ford’s historic 1,090-seat amphitheater.

The 2025 FordLab programs offer something for everyone from comedy and jazz to theater and mariachi!

July 19, 2025

Perritos World National Tour
With Concrete, DoKnow & Jerry Garcia

Three hysterically funny guys turn The Ford into a comedy club.

Aug 1, 2025

If I Awaken in Los Angeles

A multimedia love letter to the City of Angels

Sep 13, 2025

Noche de Cumbia:
Sonido Gallo Negro & É Arenas

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a night of lysergic music and visual art performed and illustrated live.

Sep 26, 2025

Pino Palladino & Blake Mills

The acclaimed duo reprise their 2021 collaboration.

Sep 28, 2025

Tributo A Los Grandes: José José, Juan Gabriel & Vicente Fernández

A stellar cast of LA’s mariachi musicians honor legends of Mexican music.

Oct 24, 2025

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Oct 25, 2025

Joe Bataan & Quetzal:
Labor of Love

The “King of Latin Soul” Joe Bataan and the Mexican folk-rock and Afro-Cuban jazz stars Quetzal sparkle on the Ford’s stage.