MOMMY POPPINS: Best Festivals for Families
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6/26/22 - By Toby B
'Tis the season for (mostly) free Los Angeles summer concerts, where parents can pack up both a picnic and restless tots and spend an evening under the stars.
They say music soothes the savage beast, but it's also pretty good at entertaining the easily bored child. Lucky for us, free outdoor concert series fill Los Angeles and OC parks and open spaces all summer long, so odds are you won't have to travel far to find an open-air event. Throw down a blanket, spread out the snacks, uncork the wine, and watch the kids boogie the evening away as you sway to breezy melodies. Some concerts made a hybrid return last summer while others are back in action for the first time in years—and all of them are beautiful music to our ears!
If you are looking for more entertainment in the great outdoors, our roundup of the best free outdoor movies in Los Angeles this summer helps you find favorite films all summer long.
Click through for complete details, including dates and bands. And check back often, because we continue adding and updating concerts throughout the season!
Los Angeles Free Summer Concerts on the Westside
Saturdays Off the 405
West LA - May 21 - August 27, 2022
The Getty Center offers outdoor music and evening views of the city at its signature Saturdays Off the 405. The summer evening concerts feature performances by emerging bands and DJs. READ MORE
Summer Concert Series 2022
Malibu - June 3 - July 29, 2022
Vintage Grocers' Summer Concerts on the lawn are back in Malibu. The whole family is invited to jam out at the free weekly concerts at Trancas Country Market. READ MORE
Concerts on Cañon
Beverly Hills - June 9 - August 25, 2022
The City of Beverly Hills presents live music under the stars in Beverly Cañon Gardens, adjacent to the Montage Hotel. READ MORE
Marina Del Rey Summer Concert Series: Classic Thursdays 2022
Marina del Rey - July 14 - August 4, 2022
The Thursday night concerts at Burton Chace Park have a classical flair. The waterfront park makes a lovely setting for a picnic; bring your blanket and low-back chairs and don't forget your jackets (it can get pretty chilly at night!). READ MORE
Skirball Sunset Concerts
West LA - July 21- August 25, 2022
The Skirball’s summertime Sunset Concerts are held in the Museum's courtyard. The 25th season celebrates music’s unique power to bring people together and forge cultural bonds. This year’s lineup brings an eclectic lineup of path-makers and bridge-builders from around the world to Los Angeles. READ MORE
Marina Del Rey Summer Concert Series: Pop Saturdays 2022
Marina del Rey - July 30 - August 13, 2022
The Saturday evening concerts at Burton Chace Park offer headliners from popular music. The waterfront park makes a lovely setting for a picnic; bring your blanket and low-back chairs and don't forget your jackets (it can get pretty chilly at night!). READ MORE
Americana in the Park Concert Series 2022
Santa Monica - Sundays in September 2022
Santa Monica partners with McCabe’s Guitar Shop for a second season of this concert series in Gandara Park. The Americana in the Park series explores the arc of Americana music from its roots in traditional African, Appalachian, roots, blues, bluegrass, and folk to the modern forms of folk and country music. READ MORE
Los Angeles Free Summer Concerts in the Valley and North
Tiny Porch Concert Series
Agoura Hills - May 8 - October 15, 2022
The Tiny Porch Concerts' tradition of sending live music singing through the Santa Monica Mountains continues this summer. The first concert of the season is at King Gillette Ranch; the series then returns to Peter Strauss Ranch. READ MORE
2022 Summer Concerts in the Park (Thousand Oaks)
Thousand Oaks - May 30 - September 5, 2022
It may get a little chilly in the evenings, but the music at Conejo Community Park is hot! READ MORE
Concerts in the Park (Moorpark)
Moorpark - June 4 - September 10, 2022
Moorpark's Concerts in the Park are free to attend, no tickets are required. Guests can bring their own picnics or purchase refreshments from food trucks. READ MORE
Sierra Madre Concerts in the Park
Sierra Madre - June 4 - August 7, 2022
The Sierra Madre Concerts in the Park series is held at the Memorial Park Bandshell on Sunday evenings. Food is available on most concert dates. READ MORE
Sun Sets Concert Series at Calabasas Lake 2022
Calabasas - June 12 - August 28, 2022
Families set up and picnic before concerts on the Calabasas Lake Greenbelt adjacent to the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center. READ MORE
Janss Marketplace Summer Concert Series 2022
Thousand Oaks - June 15 - July 27, 2022
Janss Marketplace invites the Conejo Valley and the community for free family-friendly summer concerts every Wednesday night from June 15 through July 27. Kids and parents have an opportunity to eat, dance, and win free prizes. READ MORE
Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park
Agoura Hills - June 19 - August 21, 2022
It's a totally 80's summer in Agoura Hills! The Agoura Hills free summer concerts are held mostly in Chumash Park. Highlights throughout the summer include tribute bands, a concert/jazz band, and a patriotic laser show! READ MORE
Music in the Park (Simi Valley)
Simi Valley - June 18 - August 20, 2022
Simi Valley's summer concert series is held (mostly) in Rancho Simi Community Park. These summer concerts feature everything from a Bruno Mars tribute band to Country hits. READ MORE
Concerts on the Green 2022
Woodland Hills - June 19 - August 28, 2022
The summer concert series at Warner Center Park returns for its 47th season. READ MORE
NoHo Summer Nights: Concerts
North Hollywood - June 23 - August 13, 2022
Free concerts are held in North Hollywood Park on four Saturdays this summer. Local talent opens each show with the headliners immediately following. READ MORE
Arcadia Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park
Arcadia - June 23 - August 4, 2022
Arcadia's summer movie and concert series are held together. Concerts begin at 6:30pm, followed by the movies at dusk. READ MORE
South Pasadena Summer Concerts
South Pasadena - June 26 - August 7, 2022
The City of South Pasadena hosts open-air concerts on select Sundays in Garfield Park. READ MORE
Baldwin Park Summer Concerts in the Park
Baldwin Park - June 30 - August 4, 2022
Baldwin Park's free concerts are held in Morgan Park. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. READ MORE
City of Glendale Free Summer Concerts in the Park
Glendale - July 6 - August 10, 2022
Glendale hosts free summer concerts in the north end of Verdugo Park on Wednesdays this summer. READ MORE
Monrovia Summer Concerts in the Park: Saturday Concerts
Monrovia - July 9 - August 13, 2022
On Saturdays, Monrovia's Summer Concerts are at Station Square Park. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. READ MORE
Monrovia Summer Concerts in the Park: Sunday Concerts
Monrovia - July 10 - August 14, 2022
On Sundays, Monrovia's Summer Concert Series is held at Library Park with an eclectic mix of bands. READ MORE
Los Angeles Free Summer Concerts in Downtown LA
Grand Performances Summer 2022
Downtown - June 5 - September 24, 2022
Grand Performances returns with free outdoor performances celebrating diversity and inspiring community. Guests are treated to music, dance, art, theater, and poetry at California Plaza. READ MORE
LevittLA Summer Concert Series in MacArthur Park
Downtown - June 18 - September 4, 2022
They're back! LevittLA once again brings a series of free summer concerts to MacArthur Park. READ MORE
Los Angeles Free Summer Concerts in Hollywood & Mid-City
Jazz at LACMA
Mid-City - May 6 - November 18, 2022
LACMA's Friday night Jazz series returns with free weekly performances celebrating L.A.'s finest jazz musicians. READ MORE
Summer Music Series at the Farmers Market
Fairfax - May 26 - August 19, 2022
The annual Summer Music Series at the Original Farmers Market features a different band every Friday evening on the West Patio. READ MORE
2022 Summer Sounds Free Concert Series
West Hollywood - June 19 - August 7, 2022
The City of West Hollywood, through WeHo Arts, presents the 2022 Summer Sounds Free Concert Series. All concerts are held at Plummer Park this year. READ MORE
Los Angeles Free Summer Concerts in the South Bay & Long Beach
Lakewood Concerts in the Park
Lakewood - June 16 - August 4, 2022
The Concerts in the Park series offers popular and diverse musical acts. Each concert starts at 6:30pm in the grove at Del Valle Park. READ MORE
La Mirada Concerts Under the Stars
La Mirada - June 16 - August 4, 2022
Returning this year to La Mirada’s Concerts Under the Stars is the “Night Market.” Similar to a farmers market, the Night Market includes 10 to 15 vendors selling ready-to-eat food, produce, and handmade crafts. READ MORE
El Segundo Summer Concert in the Park 2022
El Segundo - June 19 - August 7, 2022
El Segundo's Summer Concerts in the Park are held at Library Park. Extra fun includes pre-show kids' crafts, games, and giveaways in the Gazebo. Food trucks are on site with food for purchase. READ MORE
Moonlight Movies on the Beach - Granada Beach
Long Beach - Tuesdays, June 21 - August 16, 2022
Families are invited to enjoy free movies under the stars at Granada Beach, from Encanto to The Princess Bride. Dinner, snacks, and popcorn are available for purchase; movie-goers may also bring their own food. Parking is free, but limited.. READ MORE
Moonlight Movies on the Beach - LBCC
Long Beach - Thursdays, June 30 - August 18, 2022
Moonlight Movies are going to college: Long Beach City College. Movies range from Cruella to Spider-Man: No Way Home. Dinner, snacks, and popcorn are available for purchase; movie-goers may also bring their own food. Parking is free, but limited. READ MORE
Redondo Beach Summer Music Festival 2022
Redondo Beach - July 2 - August 27, 2022
The free concerts on Redondo Beach Pier come with an added bonus: the chance to see the sun set over the ocean. New this year: Thursday night concerts feature tribute bands. READ MORE
Manhattan Beach Summer Concerts in the Park 2022
Manhattan Beach - July 3 - September 4, 2022
Manhattan Beach's concerts in Polliwog Park return this summer. READ MORE
Norwalk Summer Concerts on the Lawn
Norwalk - July 13 - August 17, 2022
Norwalk's Summer Concert Series offers live, outdoor music on the Civic Center Lawn. Guests should bring blankets, chairs, and pack a picnic to enjoy. READ MORE
Summer Concerts in Orange County
Summer Sounds on the Plaza
Costa Mesa - June 3 - July 29, 2022
Argyros Plaza's Summer Sounds on the Plaza series offers a lineup of live music reflecting a range of global influences found in Southern California. The events are free but guests must reserve tickets to attend. READ MORE
Tustin Concerts in the Park 2022
Tustin - June 8 - July 27, 2022
Tustin's summer concert series is held Wednesday evenings in Peppertree Park. Concert goers can pack a picnic lunch or buy food from local non-profit vendors. READ MORE
Concerts in the Park 2022 (Orange)
Orange - June 15 - August 17, 2022
Spread out a blanket and enjoy weekly concerts in the Hart Park Bandshell. READ MORE
Cypress Summer Concerts on the Green 2022
Cypress - June 24 - August 12, 2022
The Summer Concert series in Cypress is held Fridays on the Civic Center Green. Guests can listen to music ranging from 80s cover bands to Motown to classic rock. READ MORE
OC Parks 2022 Summer Concert Series
Various locations in Orange County - June 26 - August 25, 2022
OC Parks hosts free weekly concerts at rotating locations this summer. Concert-goers should bring blankets and beach chairs. Picnics are welcome; food trucks serve on-site, with a beer and wine garden available to those 21 and over. READ MORE
Huntington Beach Concert Band Summer Concerts in the Park
Huntington Beach - June 26 - August 21, 2022
The Summer Series is held at the Thomas Ridley Concert Bandstand behind Huntington Beach Central Library. READ MORE
Sizzlin' Summer Concert Series
Irvine - July 9 - August 14, 2022
The City of Irvine hosts free summer concerts at Mike Ward Community Park. READ MORE
Dana Point Summer of Music Concerts in the Park
Dana Point - July 10 - August 14, 2022
Dana Point's free summertime series is held in Sea Terrace Park. Each concert features two acts. READ MORE
2022 Music in the Park (Laguna Beach)
Laguna Beach - July 10 - August 21, 2022
Bluebird Park in Laguna Beach offers free family-friendly concerts on Sundays throughout the summer. READ MORE
La Habra 2022 Summer Concert Series
La Habra - July 17 - 28, 2022
La Habra's free concert series returns to Portola Park for 2022, offering music, food trucks, and family fun. READ MORE
Yorba Linda Concerts in the Park
Yorba Linda - July 17 - August 21, 2022
Music fans can pack a picnic basket for the Yorba Linda summer concert series in Hurless Barton Park Amphitheater. READ MORE