The event was last held in California 20 years ago People dressed with Star Wars characters costumes walk along the streets of Mexico City during the 6th Star Wars Convention, in Mexico City, Mexico on November 17, 2024 (Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu via Getty Images) Star Wars Celebration will return to Los Angeles in 2027 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first “Star Wars” movie. This will mark the first time the biennial event has taken place in LA since the film’s 30th anniversary in 2007.