United States California Los Angeles Los Angeles Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Nightlife Where to Stay Neighborhoods Events Getaways All Los Angeles Summer Concert Series Around Los Angeles in 2020 By Kayte Deioma Kayte Deioma Kayte Deioma is an internationally published travel writer and photographer based in the Los Angeles area. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 06/27/19 Fact checked by Erin Medlicott Fact checked by Erin Medlicott LinkedIn Twitter New York University Rutgers University Erin Medlicott is a fact checker and researcher with a background in lifestyle and finance. Prior to her work at TripSavvy, she did financial research for the American Express Departures Magazine as well as the Wall Street Journal. She earned a TripSavvy's fact-checking Share Pin Email Adapted from Calvin Fleming/Flickr/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Outdoor concerts are a wonderful way to enjoy the summer weather in Los Angeles. Best of all, there is almost something for every musical taste from classical, jazz, rock, Latin and more. While some of these are ticketed venues, many of them are free. For single weekend music festivals, consult the Los Angeles Music Festivals Guide. 01 of 08 Summer Season at the Hollywood Bowl Kevin Winter / Staff/Getty Images The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the LA Philharmonic and other performers are scheduled throughout the summer at the historic Hollywood Bowl.When: June through September (concerts continue into October)Where: 2301 N. Highland Ave., HollywoodCost: Varies, check Goldstar for discount tickets.Info: The Hollywood Bowl 02 of 08 Ford Amphitheatre Summer Season Ford Amphitheatre The Ford Amphitheatre presents jazz, world music, dance, classical music, theatre, film, and dance shows in an outdoor amphitheater. Food and beverages are available for purchase.When: May–OctoberWhere: Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 E. Cahuenga Blvd., HollywoodCost: Prices vary.Info: The Ford Ford Amphitheatre 03 of 08 Summer Music at LACMA Kayte Deioma Summer outdoor music at the LA County Museum of Art includes Jazz at LACMA on Friday evenings, Latin Sounds late Saturday afternoons and Sundays Live chamber music series.When: Fridays April through November; Saturdays May through September; and Sundays all yearWhere: LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los AngelesCost: Free. Museum admission is not included.Info: LACMA Music 04 of 08 Western Music Association Showcase mark6mauno /Getty Images At the Autry, musicians and cowboy poets perform songs and spoken word tributes to the glory days of the Old West.When: Third Sunday of every Month.Where: Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los AngelesCost: Regular museum admission applies; free for membersInfo: Autry National Center Continue to 5 of 8 below. 05 of 08 Music at Descanso Gardens something.from.nancy via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Eight weeks of live jazz, world music and DJs in the beautiful Descanso Gardens. The Camelia lounge is open for cocktails and appetizers and picnic areas are available. Check the website for performers.When: World Rhythms Tuesdays, DJ Wednesdays, Jazz Thursdays, late June through mid-AugustWhere: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada FlintridgeCost: Free with garden admission. Advance reservations required. Parking: Free on siteInfo: Descanso Gardens 06 of 08 Levitt Pavilion Macarthur Park Kayte Deioma The Levitt Pavilion hosts free concerts during the summer at Macarthur Park, Thursdays through Sundays. The free concerts are in a variety of musical genres and include performers like Amara La Negra and Ruby Ibarra.When: June 1st through September 1st.Where: Levitt Pavilion, northwest corner of Macarthur Park, near West 6th Street and South Park View StreetCost: FreeMetro: Red or Purple Line to Westlake/MacArthur Park StationInfo: Levitt Pavilion 07 of 08 Twilight Dance and Music at the Santa Monica Pier Kayte Deioma The Annual Thursday Twilight Music and Dance Series at Santa Monica Pier featuring some of LA's favorite hometown and visiting bands. Grab a beach blanket and enjoy the surf and song.When: Thursdays, July through the first week of SeptemberWhere: Santa Monica PierCost: FreeParking: 1550 Pacific Coast Highway Lot for a fee, no parking on the PierInfo: Santa Monica Pier 08 of 08 Long Beach Municipal Band and Concert in the Parks Series Kayte Deioma The Long Beach Municipal Band is the longest surviving, municipally supported band in the country. It celebrated its 100th birthday in 2009. Bring your picnic basket, blankets, and lawn chairs.Long Beach also hosts a concert series with guest bands in various parks and at Rancho Los Cerritos.When: Late June through early August, various days and timesWhere: Various locationsCost: FreeInfo: Municipal Band, Concerts in the Parks, more summer events at 100daysofsummer.org Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit