Free outdoor concerts this weekend
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free outdoor concerts in Los Angeles this weekend? Kid-first Getty garden shows, a marina video-game night, ABBA in Torrance, and Sunday lawn tributes from Polliwog to Warner Park — tap any Play Map card for times, maps, parking, and parent notes. For the full summer series (beyond August 1–2), see our
free outdoor summer concerts guide.
When: Sat Aug 1 & Sun Aug 2, 4–5:30 PM
Where: Getty Center — Central Garden
Ages: Kids & Family
Price: Free with timed-entry reservation
Best for: Families who want a true kids outdoor concert — reserve Getty timed entry first.
Dan + Claudia Zanes with Tyree Austin in the Central Garden — blankets or low chairs, typically 4:00–5:30 pm. The concert is free; Getty Center timed-entry is the friction to solve before you promise it.
When: Sat Aug 1, 5–6:30 PM
Where: Wilson Park Amphitheatre
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: South Bay families who want a free early-evening singalong — blankets and an easy bedtime exit.
Torrance Summer Nights brings ABBA hits to Wilson Park — short enough for preschoolers, loud enough for older kids who know the choruses.
Redondo Pier Summer of Music — Manuel the Band
When: Sat Aug 1, 6–8 PM
Where: Redondo Pier — Fisherman's Wharf (west end)
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Families who want a free pier concert after a South Bay beach day.
Free Summer of Music on the west end of Redondo Pier — weather permitting; stroller-friendly if you claim space early.
When: Sat Aug 1, 6–10 PM
Where: Memorial Park
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Pasadena families who want free Old Town bandshell energy — pack layers for after dark.
Levitt VIBE returns to Memorial Park with free live music in the historic bandshell — easy to stack with an early dinner nearby.
When: Sat Aug 1, 6–10 PM
Where: California Plaza
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: DTLA families who want a free plaza jazz-funk night — claim space early; speakers can run loud.
Sly5thAve’s 12-piece ensemble takes Roy Ayers into classical arrangements at California Plaza — festival seating and a clear nap/bedtime exit help.
When: Sat Aug 1, 7–9 PM
Where: Burton Chace Park
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Families who want a free marina headliner kids recognize — blankets help; parking fills early.
Free outdoor concert at Burton Chace Park — festival-style seating, food trucks from 5 PM, optional Eventbrite RSVP for updates.
When: Sat Aug 1, 7–11 PM
Where: California African American Museum
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free (RSVP recommended)
Best for: Families who want a free Exposition Park evening with DJs and food — RSVP ahead.
Free all-ages KCRW Summer Nights outdoor party at CAAM — music, food, and cultural programming; free RSVP is recommended.
When: Sat Aug 1, 5–8 PM & Sun Aug 2, 4–7 PM
Where: The Park at The Grove
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Families who want free early-evening music with bathrooms, dinner, and an easy stroller setup nearby.
Weekend live performers in The Park at The Grove — useful after Museum Row when you still want one short outdoor set.
When: Sun Aug 2, 5–7 PM
Where: Polliwog Park Amphitheater
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: South Bay families who want a free Sunday lawn concert — blankets, low chairs, no pets.
Free Concerts in the Park at Polliwog — Jimmy’s Buffet this Sunday. Bring a picnic and leave before the parking shuffle.
When: Sun Aug 2, 5:30–8:30 PM
Where: Warner Park
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free (optional paid member seating)
Best for: Valley families who want a free Swiftie lawn night — blankets and an early exit for little ears.
Free family-friendly Sunday concert at the Nora Ross Bandshell — food trucks planned; claim space early if your kids know every bridge.
When: Sun Aug 2, 6 PM
Where: Calabasas Lake Greenbelt
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: West Valley families who want a free lakeside sunset set.
Calabasas SunSets brings GOLD RUSH COUNTRY to the greenbelt — pack layers and a clear bedtime plan.
When: Sun Aug 2, 6 PM
Where: Chumash Park
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Conejo Valley families who want a free park tribute night.
Fortunate Son at Chumash Park — classic lawn-concert logistics: blanket, water, early claim on shade.
When: Sat Aug 1, 6–9 PM
Where: Helen Keller Park
Ages: All Ages
Price: Free
Best for: Families who want a free neighborhood park concert close to home.
Sounds of LA County — free summer concerts across County parks through August. Check the listing for the nearest stage if Helen Keller isn’t yours.
