Music
The Smell
Event Venue
The Smell is a long-standing, volunteer-run, all-ages venue located in the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles. It serves as a vital hub for the local underground scene, hosting punk, experimental, and noise acts within an unpretentious, gritty space.
Upcoming Events at The Smell
Upcoming Events8Playing Tonight
TonightPost Present Medium 25 Year Anniversary Celebration, Night III
Sat, 15 Aug @ 8:00 PMThe Smell · Los Angelesnoise rock
in 3 daysPillow Fight, Palefire, Stomping Plastic
Tue, 18 Aug @ 8:00 PMThe Smell · Los Angeleshardcore punk
in 7 daysFriends In Real Life, Michael Motorcycle, Moon Bandits
Sat, 22 Aug @ 9:00 PMThe Smell · Los Angelesfolk punk
in 12 daysSun Spoiler / Deep Green Pools / Sky Plant
Thu, 27 Aug @ 8:00 PMThe Smell · Los Angelessynthpop
in 13 daysTron Austin / LottoRPG / Garrett Gloom
Fri, 28 Aug @ 8:00 PMThe Smell · Los Angelesalternative rock
in 14 daysBig Scary Indian, Love At First Fight, Asleep At The Trigger
Sat, 29 Aug @ 7:30 PMThe Smell · Los Angelesindie rock
in 3 weeksThe Outside Agitators / Terminous / Gamma
Sat, 5 Sep @ 8:30 PMThe Smell · Los Angelespunk
in 3 weeksPablo House presents: Racecar Racecar, julie f the rulies, Roxy Green
Wed, 9 Sep @ 8:00 PMThe Smell · Los Angelesindie rock
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Artists who play at The Smell
Artists who play here
Venue Feel
An underground venue.
energy
60
rawness
0
underground
100
outdoor
0
nature
0
view
0
seating
20
dining
0
selectivity
0
queerness
40
age
0
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Tagged as
diy
allages
punk
experimental
downtownla
underground
livemusic
volunteer
historiccore
Common questions
What is The Smell like?+
The Smell in Los Angeles is versatile - the energy shifts with the programme rather than dominating it. It's deliberately off the main circuit.
What events does The Smell host?+
The Smell in Los Angeles hosts Punk, Experimental events.
Where is The Smell?+
The Smell is at 247 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Historic Core neighbourhood, United States. A map link and directions are on the venue page.
What events are coming up at The Smell?+
Upcoming at The Smell: Cate Kennan (15 Aug), stomping plastic (18 Aug), Michael Motorcycle (22 Aug). 10 events total currently listed.
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