Free concerts in LA
Free concerts in LA aren't hard to find. Check out our picks for the best live music and performances in the city.
Looking for free concerts in LA? Well, you're in luck—music (aside from film, possibly) is the city's most abundant form of entertainment. Whether you get your kicks dancing, at the club or along the Sunset Strip, there's always tons of live music options—and surprisingly enough, not all of them will cost you. Free shows are everywhere, especially during the summer months. Read on for our top picks for free concerts in LA.
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Monday night residencies at the Satellite
Silver Lake's legit little music venue offers up some of the best local music in the city every Monday night... for free. Check out LA bands that are about to make it big (acts like Fitz & the Tantrums, Superhumanoids and even Local Natives have graced the residency stage) without spending a dime—well, except on maybe a beer, or a round for the folks onstage.
Monday night residencies at the Echo
It's free music every Monday when up-and-coming local bands call the Echo stage home for a one-month stint, honing their stage presence and giving various opening acts a chance at the spotlight as well. If you're worried a Monday night will fill up to capacity, you can RSVP on the Echo website for VIP entry. When a band is on its third or fourth Monday and killing it, this is a pretty convenient way to make sure you're in on the action.
School Night
Stay out late on a school night with this series of free Monday night concerts in Bardot's sumptuous courtyard lounge. Though the sets are short, the price is certainly right, as is the lineup curated by resident DJ and KCRW tastemaker Chris Douridas; expect a mix of local bands and touring acts like Miguel, Eleanor Friedberger, Odesza and Father John Misty.
Lunchtime Concerts in Grand Park
Feed your soul during lunchtime with free live music and lots of food trucks in DTLA's Grand Park. The "performance lawn" has soft green grass and hot pink lawn chairs where you can spread out a picnic and enjoy local talent during your lunch hour every other Thursday.
Monday night residencies at the Bootleg
Head to Echo Park on Mondays for free residencies at one of the best venues on the Eastside, the Bootleg. Theater shows happen in the Gallery, and music in the Theater (in back) and the Bar (in front). Residencies take place in the bar, with high tables and stools in the back, a bar with great craft brews and a high, exposed beam roof with great acoustics.
KCRW Summer Nights
Everyone's favorite local radio station sets up free concerts all across town.
Rebel Rebel
Rebel Rebel presents a mix of female artists and KCRW DJs for outdoor, all-ages concerts on the Hammer grounds. The concerts are free and open to the public without tickets or reservations, so you’ll want to arrive early to be sure to get a spot. A cash bar will offer drinks and light snacks starting at 6:30 and the music starts at 7pm. The museum will stay open until 9pm so you can check out the galleries in between sets.
Off the 405
Enjoy evening views of the city on select Saturdays at the Getty.
Grand Performances
A diverse mix of entertainment comes to a water-encompassed Downtown stage on Thursdays through Sundays.
Summer Concert Series at the Grove
The Grove continues its free summer concert series with a show every Wednesday night in July.
Skirball Cultural Center Sunset Concerts
The Skirball assembles a worldly mix of music on Thursday nights.
Farmers Market Friday Night Music
Take a load off at this family-friendly Friday night series.
Levitt Pavilion concerts
Memorial Park hosts Levitt Pavilion Pasadena's summer concert series every Thursday through Sunday.
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Molly Hanmer and the Midnight Tokers will be playing at The Kibitz Room on Sunday 7/19/15 at 1030pm. Free admission. It's on Fairfax (next to Canter's). We hope to see you there.
SINGER-SONGWRITER JERRY STRULL FREE & All Ages Aug. 3, 2013 @ 7:00 PM IT'S A GRIND - Castaic 29641 The Old Road Castaic, CA 661 702-9636 For a romantic evening of music in a cozy setting (fireplace, overstuffed arm chairs) and FREE come Saturday, Aug. 3. Also FREE- Aug. 24 @Kulak's Woodshed at 7:00 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd. North Hollywood 818 766-9913 ALL AGES