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LACMA’s Summer Concert Series 2026
By Let's Talk Los Angeles on June 28, 2026
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has brought back two of Southern California’s most popular free outdoor music series for summer 2026:
Jazz at LACMA (Fridays)
- When: Every Friday evening from May through October 2026
- Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
- Location: Smidt Welcome Plaza, just behind the famous Urban Light installation.
- Admission: Free and open to everyone (no tickets or reservations required).
- What to expect:
- Live performances by many of Los Angeles’ top jazz musicians.
- Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, or blankets and enjoy music under the evening sky.
- Family-friendly atmosphere.
- Concerts are recorded and broadcast on KJAZZ 88.1 FM.
Upcoming performers include:
- July 3 – Ray Charles Alumni Band
- July 10 – Jonathan Pinson’s Boom Clap
- July 17 – Ray Fuller Band
- July 24 – David Ornette Cherry Heritage Ensemble
Latin Sounds (Saturdays)
- When: Every Saturday from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
- Time: Generally 5:00–7:00 p.m.
- Location: Hancock Park adjacent to LACMA.
- Admission: Free.
- Music includes:
- Salsa
- Afro-Caribbean
- Brazilian
- Cuban
- Mexican
- Peruvian
- Indigenous Latin music
- Contemporary Latin fusion
- Many evenings encourage dancing, and select performances feature a dedicated dance floor. Food vendors are available on some dates.
Why it’s so popular
- One of Los Angeles’ longest-running free summer concert traditions.
- Beautiful outdoor setting surrounded by LACMA’s campus and the nearby La Brea Tar Pits.
- Great date night or family outing.
- Visitors often combine the concerts with dinner at nearby restaurants along Wilshire Boulevard or a visit to LACMA’s galleries before the performance.
Visitor Tips
- Arrive 30–60 minutes early for the best seating.
- Bring a blanket or low-back chair.
- Parking is available in LACMA’s Pritzker Parking Garage and nearby paid lots, though they can fill quickly on concert nights.
For the complete season schedule and any weather updates, visit the official LACMA music page:
LACMA Music Programs & Concert Calendar
