Winter is coming and so is the Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles!
The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square returns to downtown Los Angeles this winter, open from Thursday, November 20, 2025 to Sunday, January 11, 2026. The annual Opening Celebration takes place on Thursday evening, November 20, 5-7pm in Pershing Square.
An LA favorite for a quarter century.
Open seasonally, The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square has brought winter fun to sunny Los Angeles for more than 25 years. At 7,200 square feet, it is the city’s largest outdoor rink. It offers visitors professional-quality ice for skating and entertainment, while welcoming more than 45,000 skaters and 221,000 spectators annually. The rink fosters community, while embracing winter fitness and fun. This year’s beneficiary is once again the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks. Sponsors include DTLA Alliance, Classical California, Metro and Metrolink.
Tickets for Los Angeles’ Largest Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink
can be purchased at www.holidayicerinkdowntownla.com
“Whether you are a Los Angeles resident or simply visiting for the holiday season, the Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square is an absolute must when it comes to embracing winter in Los Angeles,” says Willy Bietak, president of Los Angeles-based Willy Bietak Productions.
Special programs for the 2025-26 holiday season
Photo Credit: Bryan Allen
Photo Credit: Bryan Allen
Opening Celebration
Thursday, November 20, 2025 I 5 – 7pm
Celebrate the Season at the Opening of The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square! Join them as they kick off the holiday season in true LA style—with dazzling performances, festive treats, and the first skate of the season. On-Ice entertainment includes a show-stopping hula hoop skate, dazzling choreography from LA Ice Theater, and jaw-dropping tricks from extreme ramp skaters. Plus, enjoy lively off-ice performances and treat yourself to complimentary sweet bites from Sprinkles and warm holiday beverages. After the celebration, lace up your skates and be the first to glide across the ice. It’s the perfect way to kick off a season of holiday magic in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.
DJ Spotlight – Collection of LA’s hottest DJs
Select Thursdays, December 4 – January 8 I 7 pm to close
Get ready to groove at DJ Spotlight, the ultimate weekly event where LA’s hottest DJs take you on a genre-spanning musical journey! From soul and funk to disco and new wave, and all the way through modern pop and 90s throwbacks, we’ve got your favorite tracks covered.
Classical Sundays, presented by Classical California
Sundays I Noon and 1:30pm sessions
Join every Sunday for the Classical Sunday Skate Sessions! Glide gracefully on the rink as you immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of classical music, presented by Classical California. Enjoy the beauty of skating to timeless melodies in a serene setting that elevates your experience.
Learn To Curl – Hosted by the Hollywood Curling Club I $25
December 20, December 27 & January 3 I 9:30 – 10:30am
Looking for a fun and unique way to spend your Saturday? One-hour Learn-To-Curl lessons are hosted by the Hollywood Curling Club! Experience the thrill of sliding stones on the ice and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow curlers.
Located at 532 South Olive Street, this landmark destination is easily accessible by car, bus, Metro (Pershing Square stop) or Metrolink. General admission to the rink, including skate rental, is $22, locker rental is $5, and skate helpers are $6. Tickets can be purchased at www.holidayicerinkdowntownla.com.
Private parties are available on select Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4:30pm-7:30pm sessions. Private parties are not available Nov 24-28,2025 and Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 (The rate for a private party is $10,000. Sessions are not open to the public if sold to a private party.)
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