Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Los Angeles (2026)

Q: Are these summer concerts really free?

Yes. The Marina del Rey, Warner Park, Calabasas SunSets, KCRW Summer Nights, Getty Off the 405, Redondo Pier, and Dance DTLA listings in this guide are free to attend. Some KCRW nights require a free RSVP, and Getty parking is paid.

Q: Which free concert is best with toddlers?

Calabasas SunSets and Redondo Pier shows that end around 8 PM are the easiest with toddlers. Marina del Rey and Warner Park also work if you sit farther from speakers and leave early.

Q: Do I need tickets for KCRW Summer Nights?

Many KCRW Summer Nights are free with RSVP through the event page. Capacity can fill, so reserve before you drive.

Q: Are outdoor concerts stroller-friendly?

Pier and plaza shows such as Redondo Pier, Dance DTLA, and many KCRW nights are usually easiest with strollers. Soft lawns at Warner Park and Marina del Rey work if you park the stroller at the edge of your blanket.

Free outdoor summer concerts in Los Angeles and music-in-the-park nights you can take kids to—Marina del Rey, Warner Park, Calabasas, KCRW, Getty, Redondo Pier, and Dance DTLA—with bedtime, parking, stroller, and RSVP notes.

Play Map picks (yellow stars in the list below) are the outings we'd steer you toward first in this guide.

Looking for free outdoor summer concerts in Los Angeles or music in the park nights you can actually take kids to this summer? Start with the quick picks, choose the series that fits your bedtime and parking tolerance, then open the event card for the exact map, RSVP note, and parent logistics.

Post Labor Day (after Sep 7, 2026): Peak free outdoor summer concert season is largely over. Keep this page for series that still post late dates, but prefer fall planning on our pumpkin patches & fall kids guide and the live events calendar.

This guide covers the live non-library concert series on Play Map LA right now: Marina del Rey, Warner Park, Calabasas SunSets, KCRW Summer Nights, Getty Off the 405, Redondo Pier Summer of Music, and Dance DTLA. Most nights are free, outdoor, and family-friendly if you pack layers, snacks, ear protection, and an exit plan before bedtime.

Fact-checked August 13, 2026. Schedules, parking, and free RSVP rules can change. Tap any event card for times, maps, and parent notes, or filter the live list on Play Map LA free outdoor events.

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PlayMap Picks

PlayMap Pick: KCRW Summer Nights with MOLAA

When: Fri Jul 24, 6–10 PM Where: Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) Ages: All Ages Price: Free

Best for: Families who want free museum-plaza music with KCRW energy, food, and a cultural setting.

Long Beach museum plaza energy, KCRW DJs, and a free RSVP option make this a strong pick for families who want music plus a cultural setting. Best for kids who can handle a later night or a planned early exit.