Summer is officially here, which means it’s time for the 2024 LA FREE Concerts. Pack a picnic, catch up with friends, grab a blanket, and relax. Here is a list of some of our staff’s top picks.

2024 LA FREE Summer Concerts

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

In the Miracle Mile area…LACMA presents its 2024 Jazz concert series.

Thursdays & Fridays at 6pm: JAZZ – Celebrate L.A.’s finest musicians! In addition to Latin Sounds, enjoy Jazz at the historic museum. Then on Saturdays, there is a new series called Classical Around Town. These performances will take place at various locations around Los Angeles. LACMA Performances have featured such legends as Kenny Burrell, Billy Childs, John Clayton, etc. Thursdays, Fridays, as well as Saturdays through October…6-8pm; CLICK HERE for schedule and more info. Los Angeles County Museum, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA; (323) 857-6234; https://www.lacma.org/programs/music

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The Farmer’s Market Music

Summer Music series at the Farmer Market is back starting June 1, 2024! Once again enoy free music every Thursday evening from 6:30-8:30pm. The concerts will feature all musical genres. So spend the dat shopping, then dine and relax at The Original Farmers Market. Location: Farmers Market Plaza near the Clock Tower. June 1  – August 31, 2024; Farmer’s Market, 6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA; https://www.farmersmarketla.com

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KCRW Summer Nights

KCRW hosts its Summer Nights July 13 through September 13, 2024. Concerts run mostly on Saturdays with a few Friday nights happening later in the season.

Be aware the location constantly changes on the KCRW Summer Nights series. So check the website; Performances: July 13 – September 13, 2024, 7-11pm;  https://www.kcrw.com/summer-nights-2024

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Grand Performances LA FREE Concerts

Grand Performances has been offering FREE Summer Concerts at California Plaza in DTLA since 1986! With music from across Latin America, Africa, Middle East and Asia, Grand Performances brings together a diverse mix of genres and generations, from samba to doo-wop, salsa to hip-hop, jazz to cumbia, etc. Moreover GP’s summer concert series has featured Stevie Wonder, Ozomatli, Seun Kuti, Ana Tijoux, Aloe Blacc, Angelique Kidjo, Vieux Farka Touré, Chucho Valdes and more. It also collaborates each year with KCRW Summer Nights.

The free summer music series has added a Friday night events in addition to its Saturday night events that run from 6-10pm (EXCEPT for July 5, 6, 2024) at California Plaza 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071; https://www.grandperformances.org

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Off the 405 at the Getty Center

Head to the Getty Center’s annual outdoor summer concert series, OFF THE 405. Get there early to check out the museum, then enjoy stunning sunset views.

Random Saturdays in July and August 2024;  A DJ kicks off the show at 6pm; Then a live performance begins at 7:30pm; CLICK HERE for more info. The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049; https://www.getty.edu

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Levitt Pavilion / MacArthur Park LA FREE Concerts

Concerts featuring acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning performers in a broad range of music genres take place at Levitt Pailion in MacArthur Park in downtown LA.

Runs: June 10 – September 3 2024 – Except for the 4th of July weekend; 6-10pm (times do vary, so check the website prior to planning; Levitt Pavilion / MacArthur Park Los Angeles Free Concerts, W. 6th Street & South Park View Street, Los Angeles, Ca 90057; https://levittlosangeles.org/

West Hollywood’s Summer Sounds LA FREE Concerts

The City of West Hollywood returns outdoors for its 2024 Summer Sounds Free Outdoor Concert Series, which will take place on select Sunday evenings at 4-6:30pm between Sunday, July 7, and Sunday, August 18, at Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Boulevard, in West Hollywood. CLICK HERE for more info and full schedule. 

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Culver City’s Summer Sunset Music Series

Also in Downtown Culver City, the City, Summer Sunset music series takes place on Thursday evenings from July 11-August 29, 2024 at 7pm at Town Plaza at the Culver Steps. The free, family friendly series will run every Thursday evening. Seating is limited and available on a first come first served basis for view of the stage. Small picnic blankets and low back chairs are welcome in designated areas as capacity allows. Be aware NO alcohol is allowed at the concerts. Performance: 7pm; Town Plaza at the Culver Step, 9300 Culver Blvd., Culver City; https://www.culvercity.org/Events-directory/Summer-Sunset-Concert-Series

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Sunset Concerts at the Skirball

Skirball Cultural Center offers us even more 2024 LA FREE Concerts. Lineup features diverse artists from around the globe, across the country, and here at home in LA. Each embraces popular music genres that build upon the styles of traditional world music—and each is sure to inspire audiences to get on their feet to sing and dance along

Thursdays at 8pm; July 18 – August 25, 2024; No reservations; The event is free but admission and seating are on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is a $20 Parking FEE per car during the concert series – so be sure to carpool; Street parking strictly prohibited; Doors to the concert venue open at 6:30 pm. Skirball Cultural Center, N. Sepulveda Blvd. off the 405 Freeway; (310) 440-4500; CLICK HERE for more info; http://skirball.org

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Beverly Hills Concerts on Cannon

The City of Beverly Hills presents its FREE music series – Concerts on Cannon every Thursday night running from June 6 – August 24; Performance: 6-8pm; Beverly Cannon Gardens Park, 241 N. Cannon Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210; https://www.beverlyhills.org

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