Where Great Minds Meet

Pasadena is the gathering place for the greatest innovations in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). Home to a legacy of worldly achievements in STEAM, Pasadena was voted “one of the world’s most innovative cities of the West” by Sunset Magazine.

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Metro Gold Line

Pasadena sits in the heart of a light rail line that runs between Downtown Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.

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Sunset Travel Award

Pasadena, California was awarded a Travel Award for “Best Arts Scene” by Sunset Magazine.

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Plan on Pasadena

Planning an event in Pasadena? All the information you need is right here. Our city’s convenient layout in conjunction with an array of world-class business venues and entertainment make Pasadena the perfect destination for meetings of all sizes.

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Pasadena Highlights

There’s a lot to be discovered in Pasadena, these are just a few highlights.

Where Great Minds Meet

Pasadena is the city where great minds meet. Explore how science, technology, and creativity come to life.

Pasadena Civic Organ

Pasadena’s historic civic organ lives at the Pasadena Convention Center, watch this video to learn about its storied past.

Langham-Forbes Four-Star hotel

Forbes Travel Guide names The Langham Huntington as a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel.

Fly Easy, Fly Burbank.

Fly at the Hollywood Burbank Airport – with access to multiple transportation routes, public parking, and the friendliest staff around!

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Upcoming Public Events

ArtNight Pasadena

Mar8

Free Museums ArtNight Pasadena occurs twice per year (March and October), where the…

Rose Bowl Flea Market – March

Mar10

Find Vintage Treasures Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl…

2019 Pasadena International Film Festival

Mar13

PIFF The 2019 Pasadena International Film Festival takes place Wednesday, March 13 through…

Rose Bowl Flea Market – April

Apr14

Find Vintage Treasures Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl…

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Pasadena Highlights

There's a lot to be discovered in Pasadena, these are just a few highlights.

Where Great Minds Meet

Pasadena is the city where great minds meet. Explore how science, technology, and creativity come to life.

Pasadena Civic Organ

Pasadena's historic civic organ lives at the Pasadena Convention Center, watch this video to learn about its storied past.

Langham-Forbes Four-Star hotel

Forbes Travel Guide names The Langham Huntington as a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel.

Fly Easy, Fly Burbank.

Fly at the Hollywood Burbank Airport - with access to multiple transportation routes, public parking, and the friendliest staff around!

California Destinations: Why Visit Pasadena?

In researching California destinations for your next group event, look no further than dynamic Pasadena – one of Southern California’s most walkable cities, just 11 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The Pasadena Convention Center – with its state-of-the-art design and plenty of flexible space – makes hosting an event here more attractive than ever. With LEED® Gold Certification, you can take comfort in knowing you are meeting at one of the greenest convention centers in North America.

Pasadena is home to more restaurants per capita than New York City. Plus, our numerous museums, architectural tours, public art installations, live music events, shopping and theater make Pasadena a premiere spot for entertainment, nightlife and exploration.

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  • ArtNight Pasadena

    Mar 8, 2019

    Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena's most prominent arts institutions open their doors to the…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - March

    Mar 10, 2019

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    Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market.  The second Sunday of every month, experience…

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  • 2019 Pasadena International Film Festival

    Mar 13, 2019 - Mar 21, 2019

    Pasadena's International National Film Festival returns March 7 through March 15th…

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  • Pasadena Showcase House of Design

    Apr 21, 2019 - May 19, 2019

    The 55th Pasadena Showcase House of Design is an annual fundraiser and is one of the oldest, largest and most…

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  • The Rolling Stones: NO FILTER Tour

    May 11, 2019

    NO FILTER
    The Rolling Stones are bringing their hugely successful NO FILTER tour to stadiums in 13 cities across America in 2019…

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  • Amgen Tour of California

    May 12, 2019 - May 18, 2019

    America’s Greatest Cycling Race
    The Amgen Tour of California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race that challenges the world’s…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - May

    May 12, 2019

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    Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market.  The second Sunday of every month, experience…

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  • Celiac Disease Foundation Gluten Free Expo

    Jun 8, 2019 - Jun 9, 2019

    The Celiac Disease Foundation is having their National Conference and Gluten Free Expo at the Pasadena Convention Center…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - June

    Jun 9, 2019

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    Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market.  The second Sunday of every month, experience…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - September

    Sep 8, 2019

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    Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market.  The second Sunday of every month, experience…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - October

    Oct 13, 2019

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  • Breeders' Cup

    Nov 1, 2019 - Nov 2, 2019

    2019 World Championship
    The Breeders’ Cup World Championship is one of the most prestigious horse racing events in the world, it…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - November

    Nov 10, 2019

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    Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market.  The second Sunday of every month, experience…

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  • Rose Bowl Flea Market - December

    Dec 8, 2019

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    Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market.  The second Sunday of every month, experience…

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