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 2025.
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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 August
Pack your beach chairs and blankets and head to The Point for an evening of free live music. Shows run every Wednesday in August from 6pm – 8pm.
August 6 – Charis & The Groove (Disco)
August 13 – Joe’s Band (Top 40s)
August 20 – Max 80s (80s Music)
August 27 – Jeremy Buck & The Bang (Pop/Rock)
Library Park, El Segundo Concerts in the Park
Alternating Sundays, June 15 – 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 15 – Woodie & The Longboards
June 29 – Cash, Killer, & The King
July 13 – Wayward Sons
July 27 – Remix
August 10 – Dan Delgado
August 24 – Dreaming of You – Selena Tribute
Manhattan Beach Concerts
Manhattan Beach Summer Concerts in the Park
Sundays, June 30 – September 1
Concerts in the Park are returning to Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach for 2025. The 10-concert series will kick off on June 29 and run every Sunday until August 31, 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.
June 29 – The Satin Dollz
July 6 – Scot Bruce’s Rockin’ Tribute to Elvis
July 13 – Petty Party Authentic Tom Petty Tribute
July 20 – ACME Time Machine Juke Box Rock n’ Roll Classics
July 27 – Savor A Tribute to Carlos Santana
August 3 – The Doobie Doubles
August 10 – The History of Pop
August 17 – The Blue Breeze Band
August 24 – The Amplified Classic and Modern Rock
August 31 – Britain’s Finest The Complete Beatles Experience
See full schedule details here.
Redondo Beach Summer Concerts
Free Summer Concerts at Redondo Beach Pier
Thursdays and Saturdays, July 3 – August 30
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 3 – Higher Ground Disco Tribute
July 5 – Ernando & The Nandos Pop
July 10 – Grateful to the Core Grateful Dead Tribute
July 12 – Greg in Good Company Indie Rock
July 17 – Bear Supply AM Gold Tribute
July 19 – Clone Wolves Indie Rock
July 24 – Dark Desert Highway Eagles Tribute
July 26 – James Tonic Pop/Rock
July 31 – Hot Lava B-52s Tribute
August 2 – Aster Baby and the Wild Rabbits Indie Rock
August 7 – Heartbreak Over Petty Tom Petty Tribute
August 9 – Seventh Switch Variety Dance
August 14 – Goldstein, Party of Five 80s Tribute
August 16 – Alison Albrecht Pop/ Folk
August 21 – Say It Ain’t Weezer Weezer Tribute Band
August 23 – Manuel the Band Indie Pop
August 28 – Supersonic-LA Oasis Tribute
August 30 – 1969 Classic Rock
See full schedule details here.
Torrance Summer Concerts
Torrance Summer Nights
Saturdays, June 7 – August 30
Torrance Summer Nights begins June 7 and runs through August 30. 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 7 – Britain’s Finest (Beatles Tribute)
June 21 – Locked Out of Heaven (Bruno Mars Tribute)
June 28 – Blue Breeze Band (Blues, Soul, R&B, Jazz)
July 5 – Andy & Renee & Hard Rain (Woodstock Retrospective)
July 19 – Space Oddity (David Bowie Tribute)
July 26 – ABBA LA (ABBA Tribute)
August 16 – La Charanga Cubana (Salsa)
August 23 – Sangre Nueva (Salsa)
August 30 – Petty Theft (Tom Petty Tribute)
Hermosa Beach Concerts
Hermosa Beach Concert Series
Sundays, September 7 and 14
The Hermosa Beach Concert Series is returning in 2025 to reboot the City’s 25-year 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 8 and September 15. Shows begin at 3 PM.
Lineup: TBA
Long Beach Summer Concerts
photo: Shoreline Village
Seaside Concerts at Shoreline Village 2025
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 24 – Pop Vision (pop); Shy But Flyy (r/b)
May 25 – Michael Haggins Band (jazz)
May 26 – Total Recall (80’s 90’s dance)
May 31 – Max Esparza (90’s/2000’s); Harbor Groove (r/b, funk, cumbia)
June 1 – Elliott Caine (jazz)
June 7 – Upstream Music (soca, reggae, calypso); Intent (roots reggae)
June 8 – Catfish and the Hollywood Hound dogs (blues)
June 14 – Smooth (r/b); Pretty Ladies (r/b)
June 15 – Sarah Daye (pop/r&b/funk, jazz)
June 21 – Intent (roots reggae); Roots and Thunder (roots reggae)
June 22 – Michael Physic (smooth pop)
June 28 – Idellix (dance music); Natasha Remi Band (gen z)
June 29 – Reaction Band (r/b)
July 5 – Upstream Music (soca, calypso, reggae); Kyng Arthur & Royal Posse (roots reggae)
July 6 – Crazy Tomes (blues)
July 12 – Illunis (black keys); Total Recall (80’s 90’s dance)
July 13 – Michael Physic (smooth pop)
July 19 – Intent (roots reggae); Roots and Thunder (roots reggae)
July 20 – Catfish and the Hollywood Hound Dogs (blues)
July 26 – Idellix (dance music); Mr Max (rock)
July 27 – Reaction Band (r/b)
August 2 – Zydeco Mudbugs (zydeco); Mighty Cash Cats (Johnny Cash tribute)
August 3 – Elliott Caine (jazz)
August 9 – Moving in Stereo (Cars tribute); Smooth (r/b)
August 10 – Rory Seldon (r/b)
August 16 – Mr. Max (rock); Sugar Lips (pop/rock)
August 17 – Crazy Tomes (blues)
August 23 – Sarah Daye (pop/r&b/funk, jazz); Harbor Groove (r/b, funk, cumbia)
August 24 – Reaction Band (r/b)
August 30 – Natasha Remi Band (Gen Z); Roots and Thunder (roots reggae)
August 31 – Catfish and the Hollywood Hound Dogs (blues)
September 1 – In the Red (pop/rock)
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 with the kids.
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 25th Annual Marina del Rey free summer concerts on Saturdays. Whether you prefer classical or pop, the Marina’s free outdoor concerts offer it all. Each Saturday 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.
July 12 – Marina del Rey Symphony: Disney Pixar’s Coco
July 19 – Ceelo Green
July 26 – Corinne Bailey Rae
August 2 – Ozomatli
August 9 – Marina del Rey Symphony: Christopher Tin’s Calling All Dawns featuring Angel City Chorale
August 16 – St. Paul & The Broken Bones
photo: Skirball Center
Skirball Cultural Center Sunset Concerts
Select Thursdays in July and August
The well-loved midsummer concert series is back for its 28th season! Come with friends and family 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.
July 24 – La Perla / Meridian Brothers
July 31 – MULA / Frente Cumbier
August 7 – JOJO ABOT / Say She She
Off the 405, Getty Center
Select Saturdays, July and 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.
Jul 12 – Madi Diaz
Jul 26 – Empress Of
Aug 23 – Emile Mosseri
Free Summer Concerts in the San Fernando Valley
NoHo Summer Nights
Saturdays, July 26 – August 16
NoHo Summer Nights is an event series that takes place on Saturdays in July and August, from 7 to 9:30 PM. This year’s lineup includes a variety of cover bands with musicians ranging from Taylor Swift to Elton John. Each show also features an emerging artist as the opening act. Pack a picnic blanket and snacks to enjoy the fantastic music as the sun sets in the night sky.
Jul 26 – JELLY SOUL – The Jelly Roll Experience with Emerging Artist Julie Lyons
Aug 2 – START ME UP – The Rolling Stones Tribute with Emerging Artist Tonight’s Sunshine
Aug 9 – Rapper-Songwriter DJ SAL ROSES
Aug 16 – IT’S BRITNEY BEEP – Britney Spears Tribute with Emerging Artist Keyofgigi
Warner Center Park
Sundays, June 15 through August 24
The Valley Cultural Foundation Concerts take place on Sunday evenings from June 15 through August 24, 2025, and admission is free. Emerging Artists Opening Act performances kick off with each event at 5:30 PM. Unless otherwise specified, the headliners will start right after and end at 8:30 PM.
The shows are at the Nora Ross Bandshell in Lou Bredlow Pavilion at Warner Park. Food trucks will be on-site, but concert-goers are welcome to bring their own picnics.
June 29 – MAMASE – A Tribute to Michael Jackson with Emerging Artist Cherose
July 4 – Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza featuring STRANGE DAYS – Tribute to The Doors
July 13 – TWISTED GYPSY – Fleetwood Mac Re-imagined with Emerging Artist Ava August
July 20 – KENNY HALE – The Music of Neil Diamond with Emerging Artist Jeffrey Chan
July 27 – SURFIN’ – The Beach Boys Tribute with Emerging Artist Millie Oliver & The Missing Pieces
August 3 – LIVE FROM EARTH – Pat Benatar and Beyond with Emerging Artist Abby Berman
August 10 – WHICH ONE’S PINK? – A Tribute to Pink Floyd with Emerging Artist Astral Mixtape
August 17 – DSB – The World’s Greatest Journey Tribute Band with Emerging Artist Velzy
August 24 – LOCKED OUT OF HEAVEN – The Freshest Bruno Mars Tribute with Emerging Artist Bella Brown & The Jealous Lovers
Sunset Summer Concert Series at Calabasas Lake
Select Sundays, June 8, July 20, August 3 and 24
Pack a picnic dinner and a blanket, and grab a spot by the beautiful lake to enjoy these free shows. All events include free parking and entrance. Enter at the 23400 Park Sorrento location of the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center. Concerts start at 6 PM.
June 8 – ABBAFAB, The Premier Abba Experience!
July 20 – LIVE FROM EARTH – Pat Benatar Tribute
August 3 – STONE SOUL – Motown Tribute
August 24 – TURN THE PAGE – Tribute to Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Ban
Glendale Summer Concerts in the Park
Select Wednesdays and Fridays, starting July 2
Spend a cool summer evening in the park with some family-friendly tunes. Bring picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs to enjoy the show. Wednesday concerts take place at Verdugo Park. Friday concerts take place at Brand Park.
Local Anchor has your guide to fun this Summer! Read more about different activities and attractions, along with our recommendations for the best places to visit.
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