Free Concerts and Music Festivals for Families in Summer 2025 in Los Angeles

Free Concerts on the Westside this Summer

Saturdays Off the 405
West LA
May 31 - August 23, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Concerts on Cañon
Beverly Hills
June 5 - August 21, 2025
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 a performance by UPSTREAM, a Calypso, Roca, Reggae, and steel drum band. Visit the website here.

Marina Del Rey Summer Concert Series 2025
Marina del Rey
July 12 - August 16, 2025
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 CeeLo Green, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Ozomatli. Visit the website here.

Skirball Sunset Concerts
West LA
July 17 - August 7, 2025
The Skirball’s summertime Sunset Concerts are held in the Museum's courtyard. The 28th season celebrates music’s unique power to bring people together and forge cultural bonds. This year’s lineup features artists drawing from Colombian, Ghanan, and Caribbean influences, among others. Visit the website here.

Getty Garden Concerts for Kids
West LA
August 2 - 17, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Free Concerts in the Valley and North This Summer

Tiny Porch Concert Series
Agoura Hills
May 11 - August 10, 2025
The Tiny Porch Concerts' tradition of sending live music singing through the Santa Monica Mountains continues this summer at the Peter Strauss Ranch. Visit the website here.

La Cañada Flintridge Music in the Park 2025
La Cañada Flintridge
May 26 - August 31, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

2025 Summer Concerts in the Park at Conejo Community Park
Thousand Oaks
May 26 - September 1, 2025
It may get a little chilly in the evenings, but the music at Conejo Community Park is hot! Thousand Oaks' summer concert series is held on select days from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Visit the website here.

Janss Marketplace Summer Concert Series 2025
Thousand Oaks
June 25 - August 6, 2025
Janss Marketplace invites the Conejo Valley and the community for free family-friendly summer concerts on select Wednesday nights from June 25 through August 6. Kids and parents have an opportunity to eat, dance, and enjoy the music. Visit the website here.

Sun Sets Concert Series at Calabasas Lake 2025
Calabasas
June 8 - August 24, 2025
Families set up and picnic before concerts on the Calabasas Lake Greenbelt adjacent to the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center. Visit the website here.

Simi Valley's 2025 Music in the Park
Simi Valley
June 21 - August 16, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park
Agoura Hills
June 15 - August 17, 2025
The Agoura Hills free summer concerts are held in Chumash Park. Highlights throughout the summer include tribute bands anda patriotic drone show! Visit the website here.

Concerts on the Green 2025
Woodland Hills
June 15 - August 24, 2025
The summer concert series at Warner Center Park returns for the 2025 season. The series opens on Father's Day with No Duh, a tribute to No Doubt and Gwen Stefani. Visit the website here.

2025 Arcadia Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park
Arcadia
June 26 - August 5, 2025
Music or a movie? Why not both! 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. Visit the website here.

Camarillo Summer Concert Series 2025
Camarillo
June 28 - August 9, 2025
Camarillo's free summer concert series returns to Constitution Park, celebrating Camarillo's 60th anniversary. Visit the website here.

Concerts in the Park (Moorpark)
Arroyo Vista Park, Moorpark
June 28 - September 27, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Alhambra Concerts in the Park 2025
Alhambra
July 11 - August 8, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

City of Glendale Free Summer Concerts in Verdugo Park
Glendale
July 2 - August 13, 2025
Glendale hosts free summer concerts in the north end of Verdugo Park on Wednesdays this summer. Visit the website here.

NoHo Summer Nights: Concerts
North Hollywood
July 26 - August 16, 2025
Free concerts are held in North Hollywood Park on select Saturdays this summer. The evening events start with an emerging artist, followed by a headline act. Food is available for purchase on site, and guests are welcome to check out a variety of interactive art booths. Visit the website here.

Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park
Santa Clarita
July 12 - August 30, 2025
Every Saturday in July and August, Central Park comes alive with music during upbeat tribute performances for the whole family. The season finale features an extended concert with three bands performing. Visit the website here.

Free Concerts in DTLA this Summer

Summer of Salsa
DTLA
May 9 - September 12, 2025
LA Plaza's annual Summer of Salsa series returns offering free evenings of dancing under the stars. All events feature Super DJ Robby. Visit the website here.

Grand Performances Summer 2025
DTLA
June 14 - August 23, 2025
Grand Performances returns to California Plaza with free outdoor performances celebrating diversity and inspiring community. Guests are treated to music, dance, art, and film, as well as the She Speaks poetry series. Visit the website here.

KCRW Summer Nights
Multiple Venues throughout LA
June 7 - September 20, 2025
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. Several of the nights are particularly family-focused, including June 13's grunion viewing event at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Visit the website here.

LevittLA Summer Concert Series in MacArthur Park
DTLA
June 21 - August 30, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Free Concerts in the South Bay & Long Beach this Summer

Torrance Summer Nights 2025
Torrance
June 7 - August 30, 2025
Torrance Summer Nights is a summer-long entertainment series offering free concerts, movies and more at parks in the city. The concerts are all 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. Movie night locations vary. Visit the website here.

La Mirada Concerts Under the Stars 2025
La Mirada
June 12 - August 7, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Lakewood Concerts in the Park
Lakewood
June 12 - August 7, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

El Segundo Summer Concerts in the Park 2025
El Segundo
June 15 - August 24, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Manhattan Beach Summer Concerts in the Park 2025
Manhattan Beach
June 29 - August 31, 2025
Manhattan Beach's concerts in Polliwog Park come to a close with the Blue Breeze Band, playing Motown, R&B, Jazz, funk and more. Visit the website here.

Redondo Beach Summer Music Festival 2025
Redondo Beach
July 3 - August 30, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Norwalk Summer Concerts on the Lawn
Norwalk
July 9 - August 6, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Free Concerts in Orange County This Summer

Summer Sounds on the Plaza
Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa
July 6 - July 25, 2025
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, highlighting Black artists and creatives. Visit the website here.

Tustin Concerts in the Park 2025
Peppertree Park
230 West First Street, Tustin, CA
June 11 - July 30, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Cypress Summer Concerts on the Green 2025
Cypress
June 13 - August 8, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

OC Parks 2025 Summer Concert Series
Orange County
June 19 - August 21, 2025
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. Visit the website here.

Huntington Beach Concert Band Summer Concerts in the Park
Huntington Beach
June 22 - August 24, 2025
The Summer Series is held at the Thomas Ridley Concert Bandstand behind Huntington Beach Central Library. Picnic dinners and beach chairs are welcome. Visit the website here.

Laguna Beach's 2025 Music in the Park
Laguna Beach
July 6 - August 17, 2025
Bluebird Park in Laguna Beach offers free family-friendly concerts on Sundays throughout the summer. Visit the website here.

Orange's Concerts in the Park 2025
Orange
July 9 - August 6, 2025
The Kiwanis of Orange save the day, sponsoring this summer's concerts in the park, All of the events this year are held in the Hart Park Bandshell. Visit the website here.

La Habra 2025 Summer Concert Series
La Habra
July 10 - August 7, 2025
La Habra's free concert series returns to Portola Park for 2025, offering music, food trucks, and family fun. Visit the website here.

Dana Point Summer of Music Concerts in the Park
Dana Point
July 13 - August 17, 2025
Dana Point's free summertime series is held in Sea Terrace Park. Each concert features two acts. Visit the website here.

Yorba Linda Concerts in the Park
Yorba Linda
July 13 - August 17, 2025
Music fans can pack a picnic basket for the Yorba Linda summer concert series in Hurless Barton Park Amphitheater. Returning this year: food trucks! Visit the website here.

Irvine Summer Concert Series
Irvine
July 19 - August 9, 2025
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. Visit the website here.