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6/9/23 - By Toby B

Free concerts throughout Los Angeles in the summertime, where parents can pack up both a picnic and restless tots and spend an evening under the stars, is beautiful music to our ears. 

They say music soothes the savage beast, but it's also pretty good at entertaining the easily bored child. Lucky for us, free outdoor concert series fill Los Angeles and OC parks and open spaces all summer long. So, the odds are you won't have to travel far to find an open-air event. Throw down a blanket, spread out the snacks, uncork the wine, and watch the kids boogie the evening away as you sway to breezy melodies. 

Looking for more entertainment in the great outdoors? Our roundup of the best free outdoor movies in Los Angeles this summer will help you find favorite films, and there's plenty more summer fun in our Ultimate Los Angeles Kids Summer Vacation Guide. 

Click through for complete details, including dates and bands. And check back often, because we continue adding and updating concerts throughout the season!

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Free Concerts on the Westside this Summer

Saturdays Off the 405

West LA - May 20 - August 26, 2023
The Getty Center offers outdoor music and evening views of the city at its signature Saturdays Off the 405. The summer evening concerts feature performances by emerging bands and DJs. READ MORE

Concerts on Cañon

Beverly Hills - June 1 - August 24, 2023
The City of Beverly Hills presents live music under the stars in Beverly Cañon Gardens, adjacent to the Montage Hotel.  READ MORE

Sizzling Summer Jazz Nights

Playa Vista - July 15 & 22, 2023
Sway and swing to live jazz at the Runway Playa Vista on select summer Fridays throughout July. Guests can enjoy the vibes and grab a cookie from the Epic Mega Cookie Pop up. Cookies and music? Sounds like the perfect summer evening.  READ MORE

Marina Del Rey Summer Symphonic Concerts 2023

Marina del Rey - July 15 - August 10, 2023
The symphonic concerts at Burton Chace Park have a classical flair. The waterfront park makes a lovely setting for a picnic; bring your blanket and low-back chairs and don't forget your jackets (it can get pretty chilly at night!). This year's concerts celebrate Video Game Music,  Music in Film, and JazzAntiqua. READ MORE

Skirball Sunset Concerts

West LA - July 20 - August 24, 2023
The Skirball’s summertime Sunset Concerts are held in the Museum's courtyard. The 26th season celebrates music’s unique power to bring people together and forge cultural bonds. This year’s lineup features artists from Jewish, African, and Cuban diasporas, reflecting music’s connective threads to the past and its ability to forge cultural bonds and inspire hope for the future. READ MORE

Marina Del Rey Summer Pop Concert Series 2023

Marina del Rey - July 22- August 19, 2023
The last Saturday evening concert of the season features the vocal perfection of Gregory Porter. READ MORE

Getty Garden Concerts for Kids

West LA - August 5 - August 20, 2023
The Getty Garden Concerts close out with millennial dad Pierce Freelon, who entertains with a joyful blend of hip-hop, electronic jazz and soul. READ MORE
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Rock out to Sierra Madre Concerts in the Park. Photo courtesy of City of Sierra Madre

Free Concerts in the Valley and North this Summer

Tiny Porch Concert Series

Agoura Hills - May 14 - August 6, 2023
The Tiny Porch Concerts' tradition of sending live music singing through the Santa Monica Mountains continues this summer at the Peter Strauss Ranch. READ MORE

2023 Summer Concerts in the Park (Thousand Oaks)

Thousand Oaks - May 29 - September 4, 2023
It may get a little chilly in the evenings, but the music at Conejo Community Park is hot!  READ MORE

Janss Marketplace Summer Concert Series 2023

Thousand Oaks - June 7 - August 2, 2023
Janss Marketplace invites the Conejo Valley and the community for free family-friendly summer concerts every Wednesday night from June 7 through August 2. Kids and parents have an opportunity to eat, dance, and win free prizes. READ MORE

South El Monte Summer Concerts

El Monte - June 8 - August 24, 2023
Free concerts are held at South El Monte City Hall on select Thursdays this summer. Other highlights include game booths and food vendors. READ MORE

Sierra Madre Concerts in the Park

Sierra Madre - June 10 - August 13, 2023
The Sierra Madre Concerts in the Park series is held at the Memorial Park Bandshell on  Sunday evenings. Food is available on most concert dates.   READ MORE

Sun Sets Concert Series at Calabasas Lake 2023

Calabasas - June 11 - August 27, 2023
Families set up and picnic before concerts on the Calabasas Lake Greenbelt adjacent to the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center. READ MORE

Music in the Park (Simi Valley)

Simi Valley - June 17 - August 19, 2023
Simi Valley's summer concert series is held (mostly) in Rancho Simi Community Park.  These summer concerts feature musical styles ranging from Latin to 80's to Southern Rock & Country. READ MORE

Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park

Agoura Hills - June 18 - August 20, 2023
The Agoura Hills free summer concerts are held mostly in Chumash Park. Highlights throughout the summer include tribute bands, a concert/jazz band, and a patriotic laser show! Please note the Jumping Jack Flash concert originally scheduled for August 20 has been rescheduled to August 27. READ MORE

Concerts on the Green 2023

Woodland Hills - June 18 - August 27, 2023
The summer concert series at Warner Center Park returns for its 48th season.  READ MORE

Arcadia Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park

Arcadia - June 22 - August 3, 2023
Arcadia's summer movie and concert series are held together. Concerts begin at 6:30pm, followed by the movies at dusk.  All of this year's movies are rated PG. READ MORE

Concerts in the Park (Moorpark)

Moorpark - June 24 - September 23, 2023
Moorpark's Concerts in the Park are free to attend, no tickets are required. Guests can bring their own picnics or purchase refreshments from food trucks. READ MORE

Alhambra Concerts in the Park 2023

Alhambra - June 30 - July 28, 2023
Alhambra's Concerts in the Park are held every Friday night in July at the Alhambra Park Bandshell. Families can enjoy a fun evening of music, food, and entertainment. READ MORE

City of Glendale Free Summer Concerts in Verdugo Park

Glendale - July 5 - August 9, 2023
Glendale hosts free summer concerts in the north end of Verdugo Park on Wednesdays​ this summer. READ MORE

NoHo Summer Nights: Concerts

North Hollywood - July 8 - August 26, 2023
Free concerts are held in North Hollywood Park on four Saturdays this summer. Local talent opens each show with the headliners immediately following. READ MORE

Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park

Santa Clarita - July 8 - August 26, 2023
Every Saturday in July and August, Central Park comes alive with music during upbeat tribute performances for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to stake out a spot, but no caution tape or "roping off" sections is allowed. Concertgoers are encouraged to pack food, stop at the on-site food trucks, or order food for delivery via WeGo. Concerts are held on fields 7 and 8 near the dog park.  READ MORE

Free Concerts in DTLA this Summer

Grand Performances Summer 2023

DTLA - June 3 - August 26, 2023
Grand Performances returns with free outdoor performances celebrating diversity and inspiring community. Guests are treated to music, dance, art, theater, and poetry at California Plaza. READ MORE

LevittLA Summer Concert Series in MacArthur Park

DTLA - June 10 - September 3, 2023
They're back! LevittLA once again brings a series of free summer concerts to MacArthur Park. Please note: *An alternative venue is in the works for the August 20 concert in case of rain stay tuned for updates* READ MORE
Summer Music Series at the Farmers Market means you can grab dinner while you're there! Photo by Chris Wilson
Summer Music Series at the Farmers Market means you can grab dinner while you're there! Photo by Chris Wilson

Free Concerts in Hollywood & Mid-City this Summer

Jazz at LACMA 2023

Mid-City - May 26 - June 23, 2023
LACMA's Friday night Jazz series returns with free weekly performances celebrating L.A.'s finest jazz musicians. READ MORE

Thursday Night Summer Music Series at the Farmers Market

Fairfax - June 1 - August 31, 2023
The annual Summer Music Series at the Original Farmers Market features a different band every Thursday evening on the Farmers Market Plaza near the Clock Tower. READ MORE

Free Concerts in the South Bay & Long Beach this Summer

Torrance Summer Nights - Concerts

Torrance - June 4 - September 3, 2023
The Torrance Summer Night concert series is held at the Wilson Park Amphitheatre. Guests can bring picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs to enjoy an eclectic line-up of bands on select summer evenings. READ MORE

La Mirada Concerts Under the Stars 2023

La Mirada - June 8 - August 24, 2023
Returning this year to La Mirada’s Concerts Under the Stars is the “Night Market.”  Similar to a farmers market, the Night Market includes 10 to 15 vendors selling ready-to-eat food, produce, and handmade crafts.  READ MORE

Lakewood Concerts in the Park

Lakewood - June 15 - August 3, 2023
The Concerts in the Park series offers popular and diverse musical acts. Each concert starts at 6:30pm in the grove at Del Valle Park. READ MORE

Summer Concerts in the Park (Rancho Palos Verdes)

Rancho Palos Verdes - June 17 & August 12, 2023
The June concert outdoors at the Ken Dyda Civic Center features Remix, a SoCal-based 6-piece band playing 80's and 90's funk and R&B. This afternoon of live music performance is free.  Highlights of the event include food trucks, inflatables for the kiddos, a wine and beer garden, crafts, giveaways, and a spectacular view of the ocean.  READ MORE

El Segundo Summer Concerts in the Park 2023

El Segundo - June 18 - August 6, 2023
El Segundo's Summer Concerts in the Park are held at Library Park. Extra fun includes pre-show kids' crafts, games, and giveaways in the Gazebo. Food trucks are on-site with food for purchase. READ MORE

Redondo Beach Summer Music Festival 2023

Redondo Beach - July 1 - August 31, 2023
The free concerts on Redondo Beach Pier come with an added bonus: the chance to see the sun set over the ocean. Thursday night concerts feature tribute bands. READ MORE

Manhattan Beach Summer Concerts in the Park 2023

Manhattan Beach - July 2 - September 3, 2023
Manhattan Beach's concerts in Polliwog Park come to a close with the Blue Breeze Band, playing Motown, R&B, Jazz, funk and more. READ MORE

Norwalk Summer Concerts on the Lawn

Norwalk - July 12 - August 16, 2023
Norwalk's Summer Concert Series offers live, outdoor music on the Civic Center Lawn.  Guests should bring blankets & chairs, and pack a picnic to enjoy.   READ MORE

Free Concerts in Orange County this Summer

Summer Sounds on the Plaza

Costa Mesa - June 2 - July 28, 2023
Argyros Plaza's Summer Sounds on the Plaza series offers a lineup of live music reflecting a range of global influences found in Southern California. The events are free but guests must reserve tickets to attend.   READ MORE

Tustin Concerts in the Park 2023

Tustin - June 14 - August 2, 2023
Tustin's summer concert series is held Wednesday evenings in Peppertree Park.  Concert goers can pack a picnic lunch or buy food from local non-profit vendors. READ MORE

Concerts in the Park 2023 (Orange)

Orange - June 14 - August 9, 2023
City of Orange holds most of its summer concerts in the Hart Park Bandshell.  Exceptions are the opening concert at El Camino Real Park, and the closing concert at Grijalva Park. READ MORE

OC Parks 2023 Summer Concert Series

Orange County - June 22 - August 24, 2023
OC Parks hosts free weekly concerts at rotating locations this summer. Concert-goers should bring blankets and beach chairs. Picnics are welcome; food trucks on-site, with a beer and wine garden available to those 21 and over.  READ MORE

Cypress Summer Concerts on the Green 2023

Cypress - June 23 - August 11, 2023
The Summer Concert series in Cypress is held Fridays on the Civic Center Green. Guests can listen to music ranging from 80s cover bands to Latin rhythms to country rock. READ MORE

Huntington Beach Concert Band Summer Concerts in the Park

Huntington Beach - June 25 - August 20, 2023
Update: The closing concert on August 20 with the Wise Guys Big Band is canceled.  The Huntington Beach Concert Band Summer Concert series returns next summer! READ MORE

La Habra 2023 Summer Concert Series

La Habra - July 6 - August 3, 2023
La Habra's free concert series returns to Portola Park for 2023, offering music, food trucks, and family fun. READ MORE

Dana Point Summer of Music Concerts in the Park

Dana Point - July 9 - August 13, 2023
Dana Point's free summertime series is held in Sea Terrace Park. Each concert features two acts. READ MORE

Yorba Linda Concerts in the Park

Yorba Linda - July 16 - August 20, 2023
Music fans can pack a picnic basket for the Yorba Linda summer concert series in Hurless Barton Park Amphitheater.  READ MORE

Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series

Irvine - July 22 - August 19, 2023
The summer sizzles at Irvine's free family-friendly concert series in Mike Ward Community Park. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

South El Monte City Hall - Front Lawn
The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center
The Original Farmers Market
Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Various OC Parks, such as Craig Park
Mike Ward Community Park - Woodbridge