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Los Angeles's Free Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families This Summer

Saturdays Off the 405 at the Getty Center. Photo by Cassia Davis. © 2022 J. Paul Getty Trust
Saturdays Off the 405 at the Getty Center. Photo by Cassia Davis. © 2022 J. Paul Getty Trust
6/7/24 - 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 your 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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Skirball Sunset Concerts photo courtesy of the Skirball Center
Skirball Sunset Concerts photo courtesy of the Skirball Center

Free Concerts on the Westside this Summer

Saturdays Off the 405

West LA
June 1-August 24
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 6-August 22
The City of Beverly Hills presents live music under the stars in Beverly Cañon Gardens, adjacent to the Montage Hotel. The season kicks off with Pride Night, featuring artists from Music Forward Foundation's LGBTQ+ Emerging Artists Award program: Yancyabril & Childress. READ MORE

Runway Summer Nights Music Series

Playa Vista
July 5-August 30
There's a different musical theme every Friday night at Runway Playa Vista this summer, ranging from country to reggae, from jazz to rock. Concerts are held on the Turf. READ MORE

Marina Del Rey Summer Concert Series 2024

Marina del Rey
July 13-August 17
The Saturday evening concerts at Burton Chace Park feature symphonic sounds and headliners from popular music. 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!). Performers this year include Houndsmouth, Musiq Soulchild, and Lila Downs. READ MORE

Skirball Sunset Concerts

West LA
July 18-August 8
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

Getty Garden Concerts for Kids

West LA
August 3-August 18
The Getty Center's Garden Concerts for Kids returns this August with three weekends of shows. The free outdoor music series for kids and their families features some of the best children's musical artists from across the nation. Kids have a blast rolling in the grass and running through the garden, as well as dancing and singing along with the music. READ MORE
Rock out to Sierra Madre Concerts in the Park. Photo courtesy of City of Sierra Madre
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 12-August 11
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

2024 Summer Concerts in the Park at Conejo Community Park

Thousand Oaks
May 27-September 2
It may get a little chilly in the evenings, but the music at Conejo Community Park is hot!  READ MORE

La Cañada Flintridge Music in the Park 2024

La Cañada Flintridge
May 27-September 1
La Cañada Flintridge's Music in the Park Summer Concert Series is held at Memorial Park during the summer on Sunday evenings. Featured bands play a variety of music including rock and roll, blues, reggae, and country. The series opens on Memorial Day Monday with Captain Cardiac & The Coronaries and continues through Labor Day weekend. READ MORE

Janss Marketplace Summer Concert Series 2024

Thousand Oaks
June 19-July 31
Janss Marketplace invites the Conejo Valley and the community for free family-friendly summer concerts every Wednesday night from June 19 through July 31. Kids and parents have an opportunity to eat, dance, and enjoy the music. READ MORE

South El Monte Summer Concerts

El Monte
June 13-August 22
It's more than just a concert! Families can make a night of it at South El Monte's Summer Night Market series.  The evenings include local vendors, a kids corner, a beer garden, and yes, a free, live concert. READ MORE

Sierra Madre Concerts in the Park

Sierra Madre
June 2-August 11
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 2024

Calabasas
June 2-August 25
Families set up and picnic before concerts on the Calabasas Lake Greenbelt adjacent to the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center. READ MORE

Simi Valley's 2024 Music in the Park

Simi Valley
June 15-August 17
Simi Valley's summer concert series is held (mostly) in Rancho Simi Community Park.  These summer concerts feature musical styles including country and classic rock. READ MORE

Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park

Agoura Hills
June 16-August 18
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! READ MORE

Concerts on the Green 2024

Woodland Hills
June 16-August 25
The summer concert series at Warner Center Park returns for the 2024 season.  Swifties can unite at the penultimate concert, featuring Taylor Swift tribute Blank Space. READ MORE

2024 Arcadia Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park

Arcadia
June 20-August 8
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

Summer Concert Series (Camarillo)

Camarillo
June 29-August 10
Camarillo's free summer concert series returns to Constitution Park, celebrating Camarillo's 60th anniversary. READ MORE

Concerts in the Park (Moorpark)

Moorpark
June 24-September 23
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 2024

Alhambra
July 5 - August 2
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 10-31
Glendale hosts free summer concerts in the north end of Verdugo Park on Wednesdays​ this summer. READ MORE

NoHo Summer Nights: Concerts

North Hollywood
June 22-August 17
Free concerts are held in North Hollywood Park every other Saturday this summer.  READ MORE

Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park

Santa Clarita
July 6-August 24
Every Saturday in July and August, Central Park comes alive with music during upbeat tribute performances for the whole family.  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

City of Duarte's Summer Concerts in the Park

Duarte
July 8-July 28
City of Duarte's Summer Concerts in the Park series are held at Beardslee Park on Monday nights in July. Events feature food trucks, vendors, and a family fun zone.  Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets.  READ MORE
Levitt LA Concert Series in MacArthur Park hosts musicians from LA and around the world. Photo courtesy of Levitt Foundation
Levitt LA Concert Series in MacArthur Park hosts musicians from LA and around the world. Photo courtesy of Levitt Foundation

Free Concerts in DTLA this Summer

Summer of Salsa

Downtown
May 10- September 13
LA Plaza's annual Summer of Salsa series returns offering free evenings of dancing under the stars. All events feature Super DJ Robby. READ MORE

Grand Performances Summer 2024

DTLA
June 1-August 24
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

KCRW Summer Nights

Multiple Venues throughout LA
June 1-September 21
KCRW teams up with cultural hotspots around Southern California for its annual summertime concert fest. Summer Nights are free, all-ages, outdoor parties featuring KCRW DJs, bands, exhibits, and more. Start times vary. READ MORE

LevittLA Summer Concert Series in MacArthur Park

DTLA
June 22-August 31
They're back! LevittLA once again brings a series of free summer concerts to MacArthur Park. All of this summer's concerts are on Saturday nights. Performers come from a range of genres including cumbia, rock, ska, alternative and indie rock, soul and funk, and reggae. 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 2024

Mid-City
May 3-June 28
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 6-August 29
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
Concerts Under the Stars photo courtesy of the City of La Mirada
Concerts Under the Stars photo courtesy of the City of La Mirada

Free Concerts in the South Bay & Long Beach this Summer

Torrance Summer Nights - Concerts

Torrance
June 1-August 31
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 2024

La Mirada
June 13-August 15
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 13-August 8
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
July 27 & August 24
Rancho Palos Verde's outdoor summer concerts are held at the Ken Dyda Civic Center. These afternoons of live music performance are free.  Highlights include food trucks, inflatables for the kiddos, a wine and beer booth, crafts, giveaways, and a spectacular view of the ocean.  READ MORE

El Segundo Summer Concerts in the Park 2024

El Segundo
June 16-August 4
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

Manhattan Beach Summer Concerts in the Park 2024

Manhattan Beach June 30-September 1
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

The Point Summer Concerts

El Segundo
July 3-31
Every Wednesday in July and August, families can bring chairs and blankets to The Point to enjoy live music on the lawn in The Plaza. READ MORE

Redondo Beach Summer Music Festival 2024

Redondo Beach
July 4-August 31
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

Norwalk Summer Concerts on the Lawn

Norwalk
July 2-August 14
Norwalk's Summer Concert Series offers live, outdoor music and games on the Civic Center Lawn.  Guests should bring blankets & chairs, and pack a picnic to enjoy. READ MORE
Summer Concert photo courtesy of Canva
Summer Concert photo courtesy of Canva

Free Concerts in Orange County This Summer

Summer Sounds on the Plaza

Costa Mesa
June 14-July 26
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 adult guests must have a free Plaza Pass to attend.   June's performances are part of the Center's  Black Music Month celebration, showcasing the immense talent and cultural contributions of Black artists.  READ MORE

Tustin Concerts in the Park 2024

Tustin
June 12-July 31
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

Orange's Concerts in the Park 2024

Orange
June 12-July 26
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 2024 Summer Concert Series

Orange County
June 20-August 22
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 2024

Cypress
June 21-August 9
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 23-August 25
The Summer Series is held at the Thomas Ridley Concert Bandstand behind Huntington Beach Central Library.   Free dance lessons are offered before select shows. Picnic dinners and beach chairs are welcome. READ MORE

La Habra 2024 Summer Concert Series

La Habra
July 11-August 8
La Habra's free concert series returns to Portola Park for 2024, offering music, food trucks, and family fun. READ MORE

Dana Point Summer of Music Concerts in the Park

Dana Point
July 14-August 18
Dana Point's free summertime series is held in Sea Terrace Park. Each concert features two acts.  This weekend features tributes to ABBA and Earth, Wind and Fire. READ MORE

Yorba Linda Concerts in the Park

Yorba Linda
July 16-August 20
Music fans can pack a picnic basket for the Yorba Linda summer concert series in Hurless Barton Park Amphitheater.  New this year: food trucks! READ MORE

Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series

Irvine
July 27-August 17
The summer sizzles at Irvine's free family-friendly concert series in Mike Ward Community Park. Admission is free and no tickets nor pre-registration is required for first-come, first-served seating READ MORE

Laguna Beach's 2024 Music in the Park

Laguna Beach
July 7-August 18
Bluebird Park in Laguna Beach offers free family-friendly concerts on Sundays throughout the summer.   READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

The Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center
Various Locations in LA, including California African American Museum
The Original Farmers Market
Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts
Various OC Parks, such as Craig Park
Mike Ward Community Park - Woodbridge