Free Summer Concerts and Music Festivals for Families in Los Angeles in 2026

Saturdays Off the 405
West LA
May 30 - August 22, 2026
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. Website

Concerts on Cañon
Beverly Hills
June 4 - August 20, 2026
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 classic rocker David Gab. Website

Marina Del Rey Summer Concert Series 2026
Marina del Rey
July 11- August 15, 2026
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!). The first performers to be announced this year are Los Lobos. Website

Skirball Sunset Concerts
West LA
July 16 - August 6, 2026
The Skirball’s summertime Sunset Concerts are held in the Museum's courtyard. The 29th season is a celebration of America250, honoring the uniquely American musical invention of jazz. Website

Getty Garden Concerts for Kids
West LA
August 1 - 9, 2026
The Getty Center's Garden Concerts for Kids returns this August with two 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. Website

Free Concerts in the Valley and North This Summer

Tiny Porch Concert Series
Agoura Hills
May 10 - August 16, 2026
The Tiny Porch Concerts' tradition of sending live music singing through the Santa Monica Mountains continues this summer at the Peter Strauss Ranch. General admission is free, though a $20 donation is suggested. VIP Tickets are available for $70; they include a beer, wine & cheese reception and a reserved chair for the concert. Website

La Cañada Flintridge Music in the Park 2026
La Cañada Flintridge
May 25 - August 30, 2026
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. Website

2026 Summer Concerts in the Park at Conejo Community Park
Thousand Oaks
May 25 - September 7, 2026
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. Website

Sun Sets Concert Series at Calabasas Lake 2026
Calabasas
June 14 - August 23, 2026
Families set up and picnic before concerts on the Calabasas Lake Greenbelt adjacent to the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center. Website

Simi Valley's 2026 Music in the Park
Simi Valley
June 20 - August 15, 2026
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. Website

Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park
Agoura Hills
June 14 - August 16, 2026
The Agoura Hills free summer concerts are held in Chumash Park. Highlights throughout the summer include tribute bands and a patriotic drone show. This year's event celebrates America 250. Website

Concerts on the Green 2026
Woodland Hills
June 14 - August 23, 2026
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. Website

2026 Arcadia Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park
Arcadia
June 25 -July 30, 2026
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. 2026 bands and films are yet to be announced. Movies are typically rated PG. Website

Camarillo Summer Concert Series 2026
Camarillo
June 27 - August 8, 2026
Camarillo's free summer concert series returns to Constitution Park for another summer of music under the stars. Website

Moorpark Concerts in the Park
Moorpark
June 27 - September 26, 2026
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. Website

Alhambra Concerts in the Park 2026
Alhambra
July 10 - August 7, 2026
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. Website

Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park 2026
Santa Clarita
July 11 - August 29, 2026
Every Saturday in July and August, Central Park comes alive with music during upbeat tribute performances for the whole family. Website

Free Concerts in DTLA this Summer

Summer of Salsa
DTLA
May 8 - September 11, 2026
LA Plaza's annual Summer of Salsa series returns offering free evenings of dancing under the stars. All events feature Super DJ Robby. Website

Grand Performances Summer 2026
DTLA
June 6 - August 22, 2026
Grand Performances returns to California Plaza with free outdoor performances celebrating diversity and inspiring community. Guests are treated free evenings featuring a range of global artists. The July 25 event is part of KCRW Summer Nights series. Website

KCRW Summer Nights
Multiple Venues throughout LA
June 6 - September 5, 2026
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. While the events are all-ages, only the June 27 bash at Kidspace is particularly family-focused. Note that two of the events are for KCRW members only. Website

Free Concerts in Hollywood & Mid-City This Summer

Jazz at LACMA 2026
Mid-City
May 8 - June 26, 2026
LACMA's Friday night Jazz series returns with free weekly performances celebrating L.A.'s finest jazz musicians, presented Friday evenings from May through October. Website

Thursday Night Summer Music Series at the Farmers Market
Fairfax
June 4 -September 3, 2026
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. Website

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 2026
Torrance
June 6 - September 12, 2026
Torrance Summer Nights is a summer-long entertainment series offering free concerts, movies and more at parks in the city. Most concerts are 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. Website

La Mirada Concerts Under the Stars 2026
La Mirada
June 11 - August 6, 2026
Listen up: La Mirada's Concerts Under the Stars is moving! In 2026, the concerts are held in Neff Park. The free events also include the Night Market, with vendors selling ready-to-eat food, produce, and handmade crafts. Website

Lakewood Concerts in the Park
Lakewood
June 11- August 6, 2026
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. Website

El Segundo Summer Concerts in the Park 2026
El Segundo
June 21- August 9, 2026
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. Website

Manhattan Beach Summer Concerts in the Park 2026
Manhattan Beach
July 5 -September 6, 2026
Manhattan Beach's concerts in Polliwog Park return for another summer of free music under the stars. While the dates have been announced, the performers are TBA! Website

Redondo Beach Summer Music Festival 2026
Redondo Beach
July 2 - August 29, 2026
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. Website

Free Concerts in Orange County This Summer

Summer Sounds on the Plaza
Costa Mesa
June 12 - July 24, 2026
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. June's performances are part of the Center's Black Music Month celebration, highlighting Black artists and creatives. Website

Tustin Concerts in the Park 2026
Tustin
June 10 - July 29, 2026
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. Website

Cypress Summer Concerts on the Green 2026
Cypress
June 19 - August 7, 2026
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. Website

OC Parks 2026 Summer Concert Series
Orange County
July 9 - September 3, 2026
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. Website

Orange's Concerts in the Park 2026
Orange
June 24 - August 5, 2026
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. Website

La Habra 2026 Summer Concert Series
La Habra
July 9 - August 6, 2026
La Habra's free concert series returns for summer 2026, offering music, food trucks, and family fun. This year the concerts alternate between several different parks. Website

Yorba Linda Concerts in the Park
Yorba Linda
July 12 - August 16, 2026
Music fans can pack a picnic basket for the Yorba Linda summer concert series in Hurless Barton Park Amphitheater. To make the evening more enjoyable: food trucks! Website

Irvine Summer Concert Series
Irvine
June 6- July 18, 2026
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. Concerts begin at 5:30pm. Website