Los Angeles may not be Music City USA but we are blessed with a lot of opportunities to listen to music. There are several ways that you can go to concerts for free in Los Angeles. This is such a blessing since concerts are getting more and more expensive. Not only will we share tips on getting to see some of your favorite artists for free but we will also cover the free concerts in Los Angeles that are hosted by different cities, museums, and organizaitons.
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30 Free Concerts in Los Angeles
Almost all of the free concerts in Los Angeles that we are sharing about are best enjoyed by coming prepared. Jazz at LACMA is one of the few concerts we share about that provides chairs. Be prepared with low-back chairs, blankets, and a picnic for the majority of the concerts. If you enjoy free events be sure to check out our guide to Outdoor Movies in LA which features several free movie screenings and we have another blog post dedicated to Free Things to do in Los Angeles.
Jazz at LACMA
Enjoy the lights and all that jazz. Free jazz at LACMA takes place every Friday night now through November. The concerts take place from 6 pm to 8 pm. I arrived around 4:30 and was able to get a front-row seat. While you can bring a blanket and sit further back on the grass you won’t get quite the same view as those who have a seat near the front. Having urban lights behind the musicians was so picturesque and made the experience even more special. Most seats were taken by 5 pm. You can save seats but they do ask that you don’t save more than three and that one person from your party remain in one of the seats at all times. No tickets are required to attend.
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Off the 405 Getty Center Concerts
Off the 405 at The Getty Center is a free concert series taking place now through August. The tickets include access to the museum before the show. DJ sets begin at 6 pm and the artist will be on stage at 7:30 pm. You can bring food or buy it onsite. When I went it got extremely cold so be sure to dress warm and bring a blanket. If you arrive after 6 pm the parking fee goes down to $10. It is $15-$25 depending on what time you arrive. Tickets for concerts are available 3 weeks in advance and fill up quickly.
Tickets are required. You can request tickets here.
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
KCRW Summer Nights
Radio station KCRW hosts Summer Nights which features KCRW DJs, bands, exhibits, and more! The events always look like so much fun. They host the events/concerts at different venues like Chinatown and Union Station. The concert series takes place from June to September. You can see the upcoming concerts here.
CONCERTS ON CANON
Concerts on Canon is a free weekly concert series in Beverly Hills during the summer. For 2024, it is taking place every Thursday from 6/6 through 8/22 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Beverly Canon Gardens.
JULY 4 | Rod Lightning & the Thunderbolts of Love – Celebrating Independence Day
*Concert will take place from 4 pm-6 pm
JULY 11 | Beach St. A GoGo
JULY 18 | Joyce Partise
July 25 | Tom Nolan Band
AUGUST 1 | Leslie Paul & the Latin Soul Band
AUGUST 8 | Upstream
AUGUST 15 | David Gab
AUGUST 22 | The Tokens
241 N. Canon Drive
Sunset Concerts at the Skirball
This is the 26th season of this free concert series. Reservations are recommended. Walk-up tickets are available on a first-come come first-serve basis. You can request tickets here. Parking for the concerts is $20. Doors, galleries, and concessions will open at 6:30 pm with the concerts beginning at 8 pm.
7/18 El Laaberinto del Coco
7/25 Bab L’ Bluz
8/1 Waahli
2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Candlelight Concert Los Angeles
This is the only concert series we are sharing about that isn’t free but it is such a cool experience we had to include it on the list. I went to a candlelight concert at the Skirball that featured the music of Hans Zimmer. It was a beautiful experience. The concerts take place at various locations featuring the music of different artists. You can view upcoming shows here.
Alhambra Concerts in the Park
In July you can enjoy live music at the Alhambra Park Bandshell every Friday night. Concerts will take place from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
- 6/30: The Band Fresh
- 7/7: Dance Dance Evolution
- 7/14: Pop Vision Band
- 7/21: Alumni Acoustic
- 7/28: Latin Soul Band
500 N Palm Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
Vroman’s Summer Music Series
Enjoy music outside of the Vroman’s Paseo from 5 pm to 6 pm on select dates.
7/13 The Danny Janklow Quartet
7/27 Cafe Luar featuring Erika Walczak
8/10 Megan Shung & Friends
8/31 PCM Jazz Faculty Quartet
695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
Free Concerts on the Pier in Redondo Beach
The concerts will take place on Thursdays & Saturdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the west end of the pier.
7/4 Running Hot – Rolling Stones Tribute
7/6 Chad & the Ship of Fools – Post Punk
7/11 Runnin’ Down a Dream – Tom Petty Tribute
7/13 Greg in Good Company – Indie Rock
7/18 Marvin Gaye Soul Serenade
7/20 Natasha Remi Band – Soulful Pop
7/25 Memberz Only – 80s Tribute
7/27 Ernando & The Nandos – Pop
8/1 So Rad – 90s Tribute
8/3 Manuel the Band – Indie Pop
8/8 Grateful to the Core – Grateful Dead Tribute
8/10 Tom Nolan Band – Rock/Soul
8/15 James Brown Funky Night Train Express
8/17 Joe Finkle & The 7-10 Splits – Rockabilly
8/22 Dark Desert Highway – Eagles Tribute
8/24 ACME Time Machine – 50s and 60s Rock ‘n Roll
8/29 Twisted Gypsy – Fleetwood Mac Tribute
8/31 1969 – Classic Rock
100 – 500 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
First Fridays Live Music at One Colorado in Pasadena
This concert series takes place on the first Friday of the month from 5 pm to 7 pm. Enjoy live music, fitness, and wellness activities.
2024 Free Concerts
7/5, 8/2, 9/6, 10/4, 11/1 and 12/6
41 Hugus Alley
Pasadena, CA 91103
Manhattan Beach Summer Concerts in the Park
This annual event is held at Polliwog Park on Sundays from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. You are encouraged to arrive early to get a good spot on the lawn.
6/30 The Satin Dollz
7/7 Sega 90s
7/14 Scot Bruce’s Rockin’ Tribute to Elvis
7/21 Stevie Ray Visited
7/28 Psychedelic Summer Band
8/4 The Matt Mauser Big Band
8/11 Radio Royalty
8/18 The Tom Nolan Band
8/25 The Kings of 88
9/1 The Blue Breeze Band
1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Long Beach Municipal Band
2024 marks the 115th season of free outdoor summer concerts with the Long Beach Municipal Band. The theme this summer is “Music to My Ears” which will feature patriotic music, pop, jazz, and more. All concerts begin at 6:30 pm.
Parks:
Tuesdays: June 25 and July 2 at Whaley Park
Tuesdays: July 9 – 30 at Bixby Annex Park
7/9
Wednesdays: June 26 and July 3-31 Los Cerritos Park
Thursdays: June 27, July 11-25, and August 1 at Recreation Park
Fridays: June 28, July 5-26, and August 2 at El Dorado Park West
Themes:
June 25-June 28 – Night at the Movies – Vocalist – Nicole Kubis
July 2-5 (No Concert July 4) – Spirit of America Vocalist: Mark Kopitzke
July 9-12 – For the Sport of It – Vocalist: L. Young
July 16-19 – Maestro – Music of Leonard Bernstein – Vocalist: Meloney Collins
July 23-26 – Constellation of Stars – Vocalists: The Swing Kittens – Nicole Perreira, Kaley Griffith and Nicole Kubis
July 30-August 2 – Curtain Call – Vocalist: Crystal Lewis
Shoreline Village Concerts
Shoreline Village in Long Beach is hosting a free summer concert series every Saturday and Sunday from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. Saturday Concert Hours: 1-5 pm and 6-10 pm. Sunday Concert Hours: 1-5 pm. The concerts are taking place at the Boardwalk Theatre near the Funnel House. No tickets or registration is required. Visit one of the shops or restaurants to get validated for discounted parking.
July
4th 1-5 DJ Del (dj dance music)
4th 6-10 Max Esparza (90’s/2000’s)
6th 1-5 Phoenix and Co. (r/b & reggae)
6th 6-9 Total Recall (80’s)
7th 1-5 Michael Haggins (jazz)
13th 1-5 Intent (reggae)
13th 6-9 Crown City Bombers (rockabilly)
14th 1-5 Crazy Tomes (blues)
20th 1-5 Living in Stereo (90’s till now)
20th 6-9 Dead Ringer (90’s/2000’s alternative)
21th 1-5 Catfish and the Hollywood Hound Dogs (blues)
27th 1-5 Harbor Groove (r&b/funk/cumbia)
27th 6-9 Moving in Stereo (the Cars cover band)
28th 1-5 Sarah Daye (pop/r&b/funk, jazz)
August
3rd 1-5 Sugar Lips (pop/rock)
3rd 6-9 Total Recall (80’s)
4th 1-5 Illunis (black keys)
10th 1-5 Pedro Reis (top 40)
10th 6-9 Dead Ringer (90’s/2000’s alternative)
11th Crazy Tomes (blues)
17th 1-5 In the Red (pop/rock)
17th 6-10 Mr. Max (rock)
18th 1-5 Reaction Band (r/b)
24th 1-5 The Idellix (dance mix)
24th 6-10 Phoenix & Co. (r/b/reggae)
25th 1-5 Michael Haggins (jazz)
31st 1-5 So Rad (90’s)
31st 6-9 Crown City Bombers (rockabilly)
September
1st 1-5 Catfish and the Hollywood Hound Dogs (blues)
2nd 1-5 Living in Stereo (90’s till now)
429 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802
Summer Concert Schedule at El Dorado Nature Center
Enjoy music in this lake-side setting. Gates open at 6:30 pm. Concerts begin at 7 pm.
7/11 Corday
7/25 Sligo Rags
8/8 JP McDermott and Western Bop
8/22 Steel Parade
7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815
Signal Hill Concerts in the Park
These concerts take place on Wednesdays from July to August at Signal Hill Park. The concerts start at 6:30 pm.
7/10 Jumping Jack Flash – Rolling Stones Tribute
7/17 Kenny Metcalf – Elton John Tribute
7/24 Knyght Ryder – 80’s music
7/31 The Brobots – 90’s music
8/7 Maroon Vibes – Maroon 5 Tribute
8/14 Pop Vinyl – Dance Hits
2175 Cherry Ave.,
Signal Hill, CA
Summer Concerts at The Point
Bring your own chairs and blankets for live music at The Plaza at The Point in El Segundo. This concert series takes place on Wednesdays from 6 pm to 8 pm July through August.
July
7/3 – Max 80s (Hits of the 80s)
7/10 – Hi Fi Sound Track (Pop, Rock & New Wave)
7/17 – Funky Warhols (70s Disco)
7/26 – Charis Rey & Friends (Soul and R&B)
7/31 – Pedro Reis Band (Motown and R&B)
August
8/7 – Tomorrows Bad Seeds (Hip Hop, Reggae Rock & Soul Blend)
8/14 – Pet Project (Indie, Alternative)
8/21 – Barley (Americana + Beach Country Vibe)
8/23 – Triple Bueno (Feel Good Music)
850 S Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA 90245
El Segundo Concerts at Library Park
This concert series takes place on Sundays from June to August from 4 pm to 7 pm. Concerts will begin at 4:30 pm. They will have kids’ activities like face painting, crafts, and games starting at 4 pm in the gazebo. There will be food trucks on site. Blankets can be placed to save your spot after 1 pm. Chairs are allowed as well as well-behaved dogs though they must be on a leash.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.
June 16, 2024 Dan Delgado – Trumpet, jazz, Latin
June 30 The Astr0 Yachts – Yacht rock
July 7 Upstream – Reggae
July 21 Anthem Road – Decades, dance, party
August 4 Cash, Killer and the King – Tribute to music greats
600 Block of Main Street
El Segundo, California 90245
Torrance Summer Nights Concerts
Picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs are encouraged to enjoy this concert series. The concerts begin at 5 pm.
7/6 Satin Dollz at
7/20 Blue Breeze Band
8/4 Sangre Nueva
8/31 Petty Theft
Wilson Park Amphitheater
2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501
Hermosa Beach Free Concert Series
This concert series is taking place on two dates in September at 4 pm but the bands have not been announced yet. It will take place on the South Side of the Hermosa Beach Pier.
9/8
9/15
1 Pier Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA
Marina Del Rey’s Free Summer Concert Series
This series is held at Burton Chace Park with concerts starting at 7 pm.
7/13 MDR Symphony – Disney’s Silly Symphonies
7/20 Houndmouth
7/27 Musiq Soulchild
8/3 Goapele
8/10 MDR Symphony – Cinema Fantastique
8/17 Lila Downs
13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Live at the Music Center
Enjoy a summer concert of R&B, soul, and disco hits. Limited seating will be available. Tickets are not required for this event. The concert begins at 8:00 pm at the Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center in DTLA.
8/17 Sister Sledge featuring Slegendary.
135 N. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
NoHo Summer Nights
This is a 10-week concert and movie series. The Summer Nights events take place on Saturday nights at 7:00 pm. There will be interactive arts activities. Parking is available at the recreation center parking lots.
7/6 Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno Mars Tribute
7/20 The Roaries-Oldies/Grease Tribute
8/3 Element Band – Sounds of the Mediterranean
8/17 Blank Space – Taylor Swift Tribute
North Hollywood Recreation Center
11455 W. Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Next to the Amelia Earhart Library
Concerts at Warner Park
The concerts are held on Sunday evenings at 5:30 pm at the Nora Ross Bandshell in Warner Park.
7/14 Foreigner Unauthorized – Tribute to Foreigner
7/21 Twisted Gypsy – Fleetwood Mac Tribute
7/28 Red Corvette – Tribute to Prince
8/4 Wanted – Tribute to Bon Jovi
8/11 ABBA-LA – Tribute to ABBA
8/18 Blank Space – Taylor Swift Tribute
8/25 Aeromyth – Aerosmith Tribute
5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., in Woodland Hills.
Sun Sets Summer Concert Series at Calabasas Lake
This concert series is taking place at Calabasas Lake from June to August on Sundays. Calabasas Lake is normally private but it is opening its doors to concertgoers for this series. Bring chairs, blankets, and picnics. Some fixed seating is available on a first come first serve basis. Concerts begin at 6 pm except for the concerts at Brand Library which begin at 7 pm.
July 21: On Tap Band – 80s/90s Hits
August 11: L.A.vations – Tribute to U2
August 25: Blue Breeze Band – R&B/Motown
Enter at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center at 23400 Park Sorrento.
Glendale Summer Concerts Series
This series begins in July. Enjoy family-friendly concerts on Wednesdays at Verdugo Park, Thursdays at Perkins Plaza, and Fridays at Brand Library and Art Center.
Verdugo Park Concerts
7/10 Past Action Heroes – 80’s Cover Band
7/17 Dark Desert Highway – Eagles Tribute
7/24 Orquesta Charangoa – Cuban Charanga, Salsa, and Latin Jazz
7/31 The Dreamboats – 50’s and 60’s Pop and Rock
8/7 Maybe I’m Amazed – Paul McCartney Tribute
8/14 Flux Capacitors – 80’s, 90’s, 00’s Covers
North End of Verdugo Park, 1621 Cañada Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208
Perkins Plaza Concerts
8/1 Todd Sanford Band – Country
8/8 Verdugo Swing Society
8/15 Susie Hansen Latin Band
Behind City Hall 613 E. Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206
Brand Library & Art Center Concerts
7/12 The Pepper Moons – Swing Music
7/19 The StArt Ensemble – Classical/Folk Music
7/26 Sonidos de las Americas – Latin Music
8/2 Voodoo 5 – Exotica Music
8/9 Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca – Cuban/Pan-African Music
8/16 Stepwise – Celtic Folk Music
8/23 The Echo Park Project – Latin/Salsa
8/30 AbSOULute – R&B/Funk/Soul/Classic Rock
1601 West Mountain Street
Glendale, CA 91201
La Cañada Flintridge Music in the Park Concert Series
This concert series will take place every Sunday at Memorial Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The 15 bands will cover a variety of music genres. Dogs are encouraged to be left at home but if you bring them they need to be on a leash and by the owner’s side at all times. Concerts begin at 6 pm.
7/7 Hot August Night – Neil Diamond Tribute
7/14 The Jack Lantz Big Band
7/21 Kaylin and The New Frontier
7/28 Steve Roth – Elvis Presley Tribute
8/4 Pulp Vixen – Top 40’s
8/11 Brian Lynn Jones & the Misfit Cowboys
8/18 The Laurel Canyon Band – SoCal 60’s and 70’s
8/25 The Pistol Blonde – Country
9/1 90s Rockshow – 90s
1301 Foothill Blvd
Levitt LA Summer Concert Series
This series will be held at the MacArthur Park on Saturdays from 6/22 to 8/31. There won’t be a concert on 7/6.
June 29 | 7-10pm
Inspector, La Pobreska, and Chencha Berrinches (Ska/Latin Rock/Hardcore)
July 13 | 7-10pm
Pearl and the Oysters, St. Panther, and Los Eclipses (Alternative/Indie Rock)
July 20 | 6-10pm
No Easy Props presents The B Boy Summit, featuring Special Ed, and The Egyptian Lover
(Hip-Hop/Funk)
July 27 | 6-10pm
Wonder-Full: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder with DJ Spinna, DJ Monalisa, and MC Cognito (Soul/Funk)
August 3 | 7-10pm
Y La Bamba, Buyepongo (Latin/Latin Alternative)
August 10 | 7-10pm
The Wailing Souls, DJ Boss Harmony, and the Dub Club MCs presented by the Dub Club (Reggae)
August 17 | 7-10pm
Red Store Bums, Flaco El Jandro, and Eastside Agents (Ska/Rockmanticas/Cumbias)
August 24 | 7-10pm
The Do-Over (Soul)
August 31 | 6-10pm
Mexican Regional Showcase (Mexican Regional/ Guatemalan Cultural Dance)
Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles is located in the northwest corner of MacArthur Park, near the intersection of W. 6th Street and S. Park View St., 90057.
Bellflower Parks & Recreation Summer Streetfest
Listen to live music, dancing, and family fun in Downtown Bellflower. There will be games, vendors & more! Parking is available at City Hall & Bellflower/Mayne Street. The concerts will take place from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Food trucks will be available.
6/27: Selena Tribute
7/11: The Trip – Classic Rock
7/18: Kelly Boyz Band – Country Rock/Pop
7/25: Under Cover Live – Top 40 hits
8/1: 80z All Stars – 80s Rock/Pop
RUNWAY Summer Concert Series
Enjoy music on The Turf from July to August from 6 pm to 8 pm. You can register for free tickets here.
7/5 Hello Roses Trio – Country
7/12 Jaime Van Der Sluys Trio – Jazz
7/19 Indica Roots Band – Reggae
7/26 Modern Highway Band
8/2 Hello Roses Trio – Country
8/9 The Peoples Trio – Jazz
8/16 Crimson Crowbar Band – Rock
8/23 Indica Roots Band – Reggae
8/30 Hello Roses Trio – Country
12775 W Millennium, Playa Vista, CA 90094
Jazz in the Park Pasadena
Enjoy concerts every Sunday evening in July presented by Playhouse Village Association in partnership with Playhouse Village Foundation.
July 7 – Elliott Caine Quintet (Bepop/Boogalo)
July 14 – Jenny and the Jazz Birds (Blues/Funk/Jazz)
July 21 – Jasmine (R&B Jazz)
July 28 – Little Brazil (Bossa Nova)
Playhouse Village Park
701 E Union St
Here are 3 different techniques on how to go to concerts for free in Los Angeles
We have some tips on how you can win free tickets to concerts with big artists.
1. Radio Station Contests
My first recommendation is to actively try to win tickets through radio stations. Last year I saw Ed Sheeran at Sofi Stadium for free by playing the Battle of the Sexes on 104.3 MYFM. Another friend of mine won tickets to see Brad Paisley by entering a contest on a local radio station’s website. When he went to pick up the concert tickets from the radio station they gave him tickets to another concert for the next day that no one had picked up.
You cannot win the tickets unless you have the courage to enter. I know that getting through the phone line can be tricky but there’s no reason you can’t enter the radio contests online. Go to the website for the radio stations in your area and click on contests. In December 2019, I won tickets to see Sheryl Crow at the iHeartRadio theatre in Burbank from Kost 103.5.
If you don’t want to call in to try and win concert tickets from radio stations you can visit their websites for concerts too. Here are some of our favorite LA radio stations with great giveaways:
104.3 MYFM
KOST 103.5
102.7 KIIS
2. Enter Facebook Contests
Once again you cannot enter unless you win. A few weeks ago I entered a Facebook contest to win tickets to see Shawn Mendes in concert. All that you had to do was tag a friend in the comment section. Well, my friend that I tagged won the tickets so he and I got to attend another concert for free. It took no extra time out of our day to type in one name. The concert was amazing! We had so much fun.
3. Attend a free mini-concert through Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel has several free mini-concerts throughout the summer and fall. Tickets are available through 1iota. Bands like Maroon 5, Imagine Dragons, and more have performed as part of the concert series. You can check for upcoming concerts here.
