Name: IU 2026 US TOUR Los Angeles
Start: 2026-08-02
End: 2026-08-02
Location: Kia Forum

Complete Guide for This Concert

Based on past concert data and fan experiences, we've compiled ticket tips, venue info, and accommodation strategies.

Complete Ticket Buying Guide

UAENA Presale & Ticketmaster — LA Show Tickets

IU's LA concert is likely sold on Ticketmaster. Leverage the UAENA (IU official fan club) presale or Verified Fan program.

Ticket Strategies

Preparation	Details
Check UAENA Membership	Check official social media for presale info
Ticketmaster Account	Create account and register payment info in advance
Verified Fan Registration	Registration is required. Missing it means missing presale
Watch the Time Zone	Sales start in US Pacific Time (PT). UTC-8. Convert sale times to your local time zone (16 hours during daylight saving)

LA Show Features

Kia Forum has a capacity of ~17,500 with excellent acoustics
LA has one of the largest K-POP fan populations in the US. High competition
Watch for Ticketmaster dynamic pricing. Prices are lowest right at launch

Kia Forum Venue Access & Nearby Hotels

Venue Access

Route	Details	Travel Time
From LAX Airport	Direct via Uber/Lyft/taxi	~10 min
Metro Crenshaw/LAX Line	10 min walk from Downtown Inglewood Station	—
From Downtown LA	Via Uber/Lyft	~30-50 min (traffic dependent)

⚠️ LA is a car city. Getting around on public transit alone can be difficult. Uber/Lyft is the standard mode of transport.

Recommended Hotels

Area	Price Range	To Venue	Highlights
Near LAX Airport	~$70–$140	10 min by Uber	Top pick. Close to both venue and airport
Inglewood	~$55–$105	5 min by Uber	Adjacent to SoFi Stadium area
Santa Monica	~$105–$215	20 min by Uber	Beautiful beachside area
Downtown LA	~$70–$180	30-50 min by Uber	Convenient for sightseeing but watch for traffic
Koreatown	~$55–$130	20 min by Uber	Korean food paradise. Popular with UAENAs

Getting Home After the Show

Uber/Lyft is the most reliable option. Request early after the show as wait times get long
Waiting 30 minutes near the venue before requesting a ride reduces wait time
Metro late-night service is limited
If staying near LAX, you can be back in about 10 minutes

Practical Trip Guide

US Trip Basics

Item	Details
Visa	ESTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required. Apply at least 72 hours before travel ($21)
Currency	US Dollar (USD)
Language	English
Tipping	Restaurants 15-20%, Uber/Lyft tips added in-app

Packing Checklist

Essential

Passport
Confirmed ESTA approval
Mobile ticket (Ticketmaster app)
IU official lightstick + spare batteries
Portable charger
Credit card
Uber/Lyft app (install and register in advance)

Recommended

eSIM
Sunglasses and sunscreen (LA sun is intense)
Light jacket (gets cool at night)

April Weather in LA

Daytime 64-75°F (18-24°C), nighttime 54-59°F (12-15°C). Slightly warmer and drier than Japan. Very pleasant, but the sun is strong — sunglasses and sunscreen recommended. Mornings and evenings are cool, so bring a light jacket.

Trip Cost Estimate

Item	Estimate
Flights (round trip)	~$570–$1,070
Hotel (3 nights)	~$285–$715
Ticket	~$70–$285
Food (3 days)	~$105–$215
Transport (Uber, etc.)	~$55–$105
ESTA	~$21
Total	~$1,110–$2,410