The Guide to Outdoor Music in Los Angeles
Fireworks at the Hollywood Bowl | Photo: LA Phil
The Greek Theatre | Photo: Francisco Saiso Alva/The Greek Theatre
Dance DTLA | Photo: The Music Center
Thanks to the beautiful year round weather, Los Angeles is home to some of the best outdoor music venues and events in the country. Whether you’re in the mood for pop, jazz, blues, alternative or EDM, there are music events taking place day and night that will keep you in the groove all the way to the fall.
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Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl is the largest natural amphitheater in the United States and is renowned as one of the world's premier outdoor cultural venues. The Bowl hosts the greatest artists from all genres of music, with Gustavo Dudamel and the acclaimed LA Phil at its core. Get your tickets early for perennial favorites like the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular, John Williams: Maestro of the Movies (Aug. 22-24) and the Sound of Music Sing-A-Long (Sep. 20).
Highlights of the 2025 season include: Reggae Night XXIII (Aug. 17), Herbie Hancock (Aug. 20), Charlie Wilson & Babyface (Aug. 27), Cyndi Lauper (Aug. 29-30), Josh Groban with the LA Phil (Sep. 5-6), Bomba Estéreo & Rawayana (Sep. 7), Fireworks Finale: Chicago (Sep. 12-14), Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts (Sep. 15), The Who (Sep. 17 & 19), Air with Orchestra (Sep. 21), Big Thief (Sep. 27) and John Legend (Sep. 28).
Throughout the year, the Hollywood Bowl hosts fantastic "Lease Events" (non-LA Phil-produced events), including Mariachi USA, LCD Soundsystem & Pulp (Sep. 25-26), AJR (Oct. 4) and Shawn Mendes (Oct. 17).
BMO Stadium
Located at Exposition Park, BMO Stadium is the home of MLS's LAFC and Angel City FC of NWSL. Easily accessed from the Metro E Line, BMO Stadium is LA's first new open-air stadium since Dodger Stadium opened in 1962.
Upcoming concerts include Enhypen (Aug. 16), Grey Day 2025 (Sep. 5), Tomorrow x Together (Sep. 12), S20 Los Angeles (Sep. 27), Seventeen (Oct. 16-17) and Twenty One Pilots on October 26.
Dodger Stadium
One of the true cathedrals of Major League Baseball, Dodger Stadium has also hosted concerts by The Beatles, Elton John (as depicted in Rocketman), The Jacksons, David Bowie, U2, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Beyoncé and many more.
Upcoming concerts include Jonas Brothers (Sep. 6) and Linkin Park (Sep. 13).
The Ford
Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, The Ford is second to none when it comes to sheer beauty and intimacy - no one at the 1,200-seat amphitheater is more than 96 feet from the stage.
Highlights of the 2025 season include: Serenatas y Bodas de México (Aug. 16), WonderLAnd! (Aug. 17), Lula Washington Dance Theatre (Aug. 23), Element Band 20th Anniversary (Aug. 24), Béla Fleck and the Flecktones (Aug. 23), Betty Who & the LA Phil (Aug. 30), Bajo la Luna (Aug. 31), Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band (Sep. 5), Flypoet Summer Classic (Sep. 6), Terry Riley 90th Birthday (Sep. 7), Sofiane Pamart (Sep. 9), Noche de Cumbia (Sep. 13), Hangawi: Korea Autumn Festival (Sep. 14), JP Saxe (Sep. 18), Aly & AJ (Sep. 19-20), Pino Palladino & Blake Mills (Sep. 26), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Sep. 27) and Tributo A Los Grandes (Sep. 28).
Grand Performances at California Plaza
Founded in 1986, Grand Performances presents music, dance, theater and more at California Plaza with a mission to "inspire community, celebrate diversity, and unite Los Angeles through free access to global performing arts."
Free seating is open and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved seats in the VIP Balcony are available to Grand Performances members.
Guests are invited to pack a picnic, or dine-in / order to-go from the nearby Grand Central Market. An on-site bar will be set up on select evenings. For more info and the 2025 schedule, visit the Grand Performances website.
The Greek Theatre
Opened in 1929, the historic Greek Theatre is one of LA’s premier outdoor music venues. Located inside Griffith Park, the 5,900-seat venue offers an intimate concert experience with state-of-the-art acoustics, excellent sight lines, and a picturesque setting.
Highlights of the 2025 season include: Freestyle Festival (Aug. 16), Tennis (Aug. 20), Men I Trust (Aug. 21), Japanese Breakfast (Aug. 22),Pink Martini (Aug. 23), Lost '80s Live (Aug. 24), Mac DeMarco (Aug. 29-31), Ava Max (Sep. 3), The Flaming Lips & Modest Mouse (Sep. 4), Thievery Corporation (Sep. 5), Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (Sep. 6), Goo Goo Dolls (Sep. 7), Wardruna (Sep. 8), Teddy Swims (Sep. 9-10), Kruder & Dorfmeister (Sep. 11), Echoes of Our Ancestors (Sep. 12), Stardew Valley (Sep. 13-14), Cuco (Sep. 15), Coheed and Cambria (Sep. 17), Jordan Davis (Sep. 18), The Swell Season (Sep. 19), d4vd (Sep. 20), Psychedelic Furs & Gary Numan (Sep. 22), Dabeull (Sep. 25), Alex G (Sep. 26-27), The Head and the Heart (Sep. 28), Sparks (Sep. 30), Dwight Yoakam (Oct. 1), Megan Moroney (Oct. 2-3), Lane 8 (Oct. 4), Giveon (Oct. 7-8), Durand Jones & The Indications (Oct. 9-10), Sami Beigi (Oct. 11), Rilo Kiley (Oct. 14, 18), TV on the Radio (Oct. 15), Marina (Oct. 16), Wet Leg (Oct. 17), Djo (Oct. 20-21), Matt Maltese (Oct. 24), Joe Russo's Almost Dead (Oct. 25) and Robby Krieger: A 60th Anniversary Doors Celebration (Oct. 30).
Jazz at LACMA (Through Nov. 2025)
One of the museum’s most popular offerings, Jazz at LACMA showcases LA's finest jazz musicians on Friday nights from May through October. Previous concerts have featured legends such as Wayne Shorter, The Yellowjackets, Quincy Jones All Star Orchestra with John Clayton, Arturo Sandoval, Jeff Lorber, Billy Childs, Tierney Sutton, Ernie Watts, and many more.
Jazz at LACMA takes place every Friday from 6pm - 8pm at the Smidt Welcome Plaza. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For the full schedule and info about the musicians, visit the LACMA website.
KCRW Summer Nights
One of LA's most popular outdoor dance parties, KCRW Summer Nights features KCRW DJs and live bands at cultural landmarks across LA. This year's free, all-ages events include Wende Museum (Aug. 8), Downtown Long Beach (Aug. 16), Chinatown (Aug. 23, Sep. 13), Descanso Gardens (Aug. 29), Bowers Museum (Aug. 30) and The Autry on September 5.
Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series
Now in its 25th year, the Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series presents symphonic and pop concerts every Saturday at beautiful Burton Chace Park. Upcoming performances include CeeLo Green on July 19, Corinne Bailey Rae (July 26), Ozomatli (Aug. 2), Marina del Rey Symphony | Christopher Tin's Calling All Dawns (Aug. 9) and St. Paul & The Broken Bones on Aug. 16.
Performances start at 7pm. Entry is FREE with RSVP at Eventbrite. Seating is festival-style and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Off the 405 - Getty Center
The Getty Center's annual outdoor summer series, Off the 405 features performances by up-and-coming bands, along with DJ sets to open the night. Emile Mosseri is scheduled to perform on Saturday, August 23.
All performances take place in the Museum Courtyard, with a cash bar offering beer, cocktails, and bites. Arrive early to enjoy the Getty Center’s spectacular views and explore the world-class art collection and exhibits. Free admission, register for tickets at the Getty Center website.
Original Farmers Market
"Meet me at 3rd & Fairfax" for Thursday Night Music at The Original Farmers Market from June through August. Shop and dine at the historic marketplace, then enjoy live music on the Plaza, from Motown to Latin Jazz, 50s & 60s Doo-Wop and R&B, 70s Boogie Pop, Memphis Blues and more.
This summer, July is Altadena Musicians Month, a month-long series dedicated to artists impacted by the wildfires. Altadenamusicians.org will be onsite collecting donations for their online musical registry service that unites people with instruments they lost in the fires.
SoFi Stadium
The first indoor-outdoor stadium to be constructed, SoFi Stadium is the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers. The state-of-the-art stadium hosted Super Bowl LVI, the College Football Championship Game in 2023, and will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026, Super Bowl LXI in 2027, and the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Summer Olympic Games in 2028.
Upcoming concerts include Blackpink (July 12-13), George Strait & Chris Stapleton (July 19), HARD Summer Music Festival (Aug. 2-3) Shakira (Aug. 4-5) and Chris Brown: Breezy Bowl XX (Sep. 13-14).