Summer concerts in L.A.

Scope out the best summer concerts of 2018, plus the best free summer music series across Los Angeles

By Kate Wertheimer and Michael Juliano Posted: Wednesday May 16 2018

Get out your calendars: Your guide to the best summer concerts of 2018 has arrived. Here, our picks for the best warm-weather gigs, including summer concert series, free shows, summer music festivals and more. Make sure to check out our monthly concert calendars, too, for shows in outdoor venues, clubs and theaters.

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Free summer concert series in L.A.

Music

KCRW Summer Nights

Everyone's favorite local radio station sets up free concerts all across town.

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.

Music

Skirball Cultural Center Sunset Concerts

The Skirball puts on its annual series of free summer concerts, highlighting indie, folk and world music from L.A. and beyond. Guests can arrive early and visit the museum’s galleries for free, dine under the stars and grab a seat for the show in the beautiful central courtyard. Mosey around the Jim Henson and Leonard Bernstein retrospectives, which will stay open late and also for free. Attendees are encouraged to sing along, dance in the aisles and gather at the foot of the stage to celebrate with the performers. The concert is free, but parking is $10 cash only.