Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in the South Bay and Beyond
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of spending a summer evening outside listening to live music while enjoying a picnic. With parks and beaches offering the perfect venues, there are so many places to enjoy a free concert in the South Bay this summer. Mark your calendars for the following free concert series in the South Bay for summer 2026.
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Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in the South Bay
From parks to beaches there are so many incredible places to take in a free concert throughout the South Bay.
El Segundo Summer Concerts
Live Music at The Point
Wednesdays in July and August
Pack your beach chairs and blankets and head to The Point for an evening of free live music. Shows run every Wednesday in July and August from 6pm – 8pm.
July
7/1 – Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds (Reggae)
7/8 – Blondie Vs. Madonna Tribute (80s Pop Tribute)
7/15 – Max 80s + Aerial Hoop Performance (80s Party Hits)
7/22 – Tim Hurley Band (Country)
7/29 – Hi-Fi Soundtrack (New Wave)
August
8/5 – Barley (Beach Rock/Reggae Rock)
8/12 – Country House Party (Country Rock)
8/19 – Superfreck (Disco/Funk)
8/26 – Not No Doubt + Pet The Dog (No Doubt Tribute)
Library Park, El Segundo Concerts in the Park
Alternating Sundays, June 21 – August 24
The El Segundo Concerts in the Park are located at Library Park and start at 4:30 PM. Food trucks will line up by 4 PM. Bring your appetite and get ready to get your groove on! Beginning at 4 PM, kids’ crafts, games, and giveaways will also be available in the Gazebo.
Lineup:
June 21 – Upstream
July 12 – Kaylyn & The New Frontier
July 26 – Gypsy Dreams
August 2 – Who’s Zeppelin
August 9 – Woodie & The Longboards
Manhattan Beach Concerts
Manhattan Beach Summer Concerts in the Park
Sundays, July 5 – September 6
Concerts in the Park are returning to Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach for 2026. The 10-concert series will kick off on July 5 and run every Sunday until September 6, from 5 PM to 7 PM at Polliwog Park Amphitheater.
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then relax and enjoy the summer music at Polliwog Park. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Concerts in the Park are free and popular, so get there early to get a good spot on the lawn. Please leave pets at home. To reduce visibility concerns behind you, sit in low-backed seats. Please do not obstruct the aisles and be considerate of others.
July 5 – The Satin Dollz
July 12 – Las Chikas
July 19 – The Amplified
July 26 – Elton: The Early Years
August 2 – Jimmy’s Buffet
August 9 – Cobra Cowboy
August 16 – Gypsy Dreams
August 23 – The Police Academy
August 30 – Stone Soul
September 6 – ABBA LA
See full schedule details here.
Metlox Music Free Summer Concert Series
Every Sunday, June 7 through August 30, 2026, 2:00–4:00 PM
Every Sunday afternoon, Downtown Manhattan Beach fills with free live music as the Metlox Music concert series returns to the area near the Manhattan Beach Pier. Hosted by the Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professional Association, the series features a rotating lineup of local and regional performers spanning a wide range of genres, from rock and pop to jazz, world music, and beyond. It is one of the best free things to do in Manhattan Beach all summer, and a natural stop for families, couples, and anyone who loves live music with an ocean backdrop. Bring a blanket, grab something from one of the nearby restaurants along Metlox Plaza, and settle in for an afternoon of community and great music. This is a staple South Bay summer event worth adding to the calendar now.
June 7 — Nontas Evangelatos Bouzouki Buys
June 14 — Courtney
June 21 — Hugo
June 28 — Abrakadabra
July 5 — Nontas Evangelatos Bouzouki Buys
July 12 — Vera Something Hot Band
July 19 — Abrakadabra
July 26 — Hugo
August 2 — Nontas Evangelatos Bouzouki Buys
August 9 — Vera Something Hot Band
August 16 — Andy Cowan & The Nina Beck Trio
August 23 — Gabriel
August 30 — Hugo
Redondo Beach Summer Concerts
Free Summer Concerts at Redondo Beach Pier
Thursdays and Saturdays, July 2 – August 29
Join in the fun at the Summer of Music at the Redondo Beach Pier, where you can enjoy free concerts with an ocean view every Thursday and Saturday from 6 PM to 8 PM in July and August! Thursday nights will feature tribute bands, and Saturday night concerts will feature local acts with various styles, including Indie Rock, Soulful Pop, Pop/Rock, and more.
Lineup:
July 2 – Running Hot, Rolling Stones Tribute
July 4 – Ernando & The Nandos, Pop
July 9 – Bear Supply, AM Gold Tribute
July 11 – Backspin, Rock
July 16 – Say It Ain’t Weezer, Weezer Tribute
July 18 – Sligo Rags, Irish
July 23 – Marvin Gaye Soul Serenade, Marvin Gaye Tribute
July 25 – Chad & the Ship of Fools, Post Punk
July 30 – Grateful to the Core, Grateful Dead Tribute
August 1 – Manuel the Band, Indie Pop
August 6 – Hot Lava, B-52s Tribute
August 8 – Alarmaz, Reggae
August 13 – Fake Matthews, Dave Matthews Band Tribute
August 15 – Tom Nolan Band, Rock/Soul
August 20 – Supersonic LA, Oasis Tribute
August 22 – CC Stugino, Blues Rock
August 27 – The Arcadies, 80s Tribute
August 29 – 1969, Classic Rock
See full schedule details here.
Palos Verdes Summer Concerts
RPV Summer 2026 Concerts in the Park
Join us for an afternoon of live music, dancing and fun for the entire family. There will be music-themed giveaways, food trucks, beer and wine booth! There will be games, inflatables and crafts for kids. Bring a low-slung beach chair and picnic blanket. Ken Dyda Civic Center (30940 Hawthorne Blvd), 4pm to 6pm.
July 25 – Electric Vinyl (Classic Rock)
August 22 – Pulp Vixen ( Top 40 Hits)
Torrance Summer Concerts
Torrance Summer Nights
Saturdays, June 6 – September 12
Torrance Summer Nights begins June 6 and runs on various Saturdays through September 12. Most events take place at the Wilson Park Amphitheater, located in the heart of the park behind the Splash Pad. Free parking is available.
Lineup:
June 6 – Britain’s Finest
June 20 – Locked Out of Heaven
June 25 – Kontrapunktus
June 27 – Classic Journey
July 4 – Satin Dollz Tribute to America
July 18 – Stacey and The Master Plan
July 25 – Andy and Renee with Hard Rain
August 1 – ABBA LA
August 29 – Coldplay USA
September 5 – Petty Theft
September 12 – 512: The Selena Experience
Hermosa Beach Concerts
Hermosa Beach Concert Series
Sundays, September 13 and 20
The Hermosa Beach Concert Series is returning in 2026 to continue the City’s long standing tradition of free concerts on the beach. The Series will take place south of the Pier on the two Sundays following Labor Day weekend: September 13 and September 20. Shows begin at 3 PM.
Lineup: TBA
Long Beach Summer Concerts
photo: Shoreline Village
Seaside Concerts at Shoreline Village 2026
Saturdays and Sundays, Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day weekend
Starting Memorial Day weekend and running all summer through Labor Day weekend, Shoreline Village offers free live music every Saturday, Sunday, and select holidays. Each Saturday features two shows, one from 1 PM – 5 PM and a second from 6 PM – 10 PM. Sunday concerts are held from 1 PM to 5 PM. Concerts take place at the Boardwalk Theater (by the Funnel House). Validate your parking ticket at one of their shops or restaurants for discounted parking.
Lineup:
May 23 1-5pm Sarah Daye (R&B); 6-10pm Michael Haggins (jazz/r&b)
May 24 1-5pm DJ Rome
May 25* Catfish and the Hollywood Hound Dogs (blues)
May 30 1-5pm Upstream (Caribbean music); 6-10pm Thieves Like Us (80’s)
May 31 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
June 6 1-5pm Michael Physick band (top 40); 6-10pm Harbor Groove (R&B, Funk, Cumbia)
June 7 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
June 13 1-5pm Intent (roots reggae); 6-10pm JLB band (rock en Español)
June 14 1-5pm DJ Rome
June 19* 3-7pm Jah Faith (roots reggae)
June 20 1-5pm Smooth (R&B); 6-10pm Reaction band (R&B)
June 21 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
June 27 1-5pm Sugarlips (top 40); 6-10pm Moving in Stereo (The Cars tribute)
June 28 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
July 4 1-5pm DJ Rome (dance music); 6-10pm Harbor Groove (R&B,Funk,Cumbia)
July 5 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
July 11 1-5pm Rory Seldon (R&B); 6-10pm Illunis (black keys)
July 12 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
July 18 1-5pm Intent (roots reggae); 6-10pm JLB (rock en Español)
July 19 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
July 25 1-5pm So Rad (90s); 6-10pm Smooth (R&B)
July 26 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
August 1 1-5pm Idellix (pop); 6-10pm Pop Vision (pop)
August 2 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
August 8 1-5pm In the Red (pop); 6-10pm Catfish and the Hollywood Hound Dogs (blues)
August 9 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
August 15 1-5pm Natasha Remi (Gen Z); 6-10pm Moving in Stereo (The Cars tribute)
August 16 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
August 22 1-5pm As IF (90’s); 6-10pm Sugarlips (top 40)
August 23 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
August 29 1-5pm Mr. Max (rock); 6-10pm Thieves Like Us (80’s)
August 30 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
September 7* 1-5pm So Rad (90’s)
September 5 1-5pm As IF (90’s); 6-10pm Pop Vision (pop)
September 6 1-5pm DJ Impeccable Styles
Free Summer Concerts in Los Angeles
Feel like exploring music outside of the South Bay? While the Hollywood Bowl is always a must-do, Los Angeles is bursting with free outdoor summer concerts perfect for a night out.
Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series at Burton Chace Park
Select Saturdays in July and August
In July and August, Burton Chace Park will host the Annual Marina del Rey free summer concerts on Saturdays. Whether you prefer classical or pop, the Marina’s free outdoor concerts offer it all. Select Saturdays in July and August offers alternating pop and symphony concerts, featuring acclaimed artists and the Marina del Rey Symphony. Regardless of your musical preference, pack a blanket and picnic, and prepare for a fantastic show by the water. Make sure to bring a jacket; it can get chilly. Food trucks arrive at 5pm and the shows start at 7 PM.
Line-up TBA
photo: Skirball Center
Skirball Cultural Center Sunset Concerts
Select Thursdays in July and August
The well-loved midsummer concert series invites you to sing and dance to a diverse group of Los Angeles and international musicians. Doors open at 6pm. The concert is free to all, but parking is $20.
2026 Dates TBA
Off the 405, Getty Center
Select Saturdays, May-August
Take in the beauty of the Getty Center architecture while listening to some awesome sounds. The lineup includes an eclectic mix of emerging artists, with an opening DJ set followed by the main act. The concerts are free, but advance ticket reservations are required. Shows start at 6 PM.
May 30 – aja monet
June 13 – Hunx and His Punx
July 11 – LEENALCHI
July 25 – Horse Lords
August 22 – Laurel Halo
Culver City Summer Sunset Concert Series
The 2026 Summer Sunset Concert Series in Downtown Culver City offers free, weekly performances at Town Plaza at The Culver Steps. The series features diverse genres.
Dates and Line-up TBA
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