LA Summer Concert Venue Guide
Summer's not over yet! With many more sunny days ahead in the beautiful city of LA, you may be wondering how you can enjoy the great weather and some great music at the same time. Don't worry, we are here to help. We created a guide to the best outdoor concert venues in LA just for you!
Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 440-7300
The Getty Center is not just a popular museum with gorgeous views. On Saturday evenings it transforms into a mecca for local artists to showcase their talents to a hip crowd. This summer exhibition, titled Saturdays off the 405, provides a soundtrack to the iconic Getty views and allows patrons to discover new artists while having a bite to eat and a drink. Kick back on a Saturday night at the Getty, you won’t regret it.
The Hollywood Bowl
2301 N Highland Ave.
Los Angeles CA 90068
(323) 850-2000
No summer concert venue list is complete without the legendary Hollywood Bowl. Surrounded by the Hollywood Hills and with a direct view of the Hollywood Sign, this location is ideal to enjoy a summer evening with friends and family. Arrive early with a well-stocked picnic basket and experience dining al fresco at one of the many picnic areas at the venue. The show is about to start and you haven’t quite polished off that last bottle for rosé? No problem! This venue allows you to bring your wine and food with you to enjoy with the music. During the summer the Hollywood Bowl mainly features events sponsored by the LA Philharmonic and KCRW, but as the fall months creep up artists such as Kanye West and SIA take the stage.
The Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl Dr
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 577-3100
The Rose Bowl is another famous “bowl” and the largest outdoor stadium in the LA area. This venue has hosted some of the biggest names in music, from Pink Floyd to Beyoncé, and boasts memorable performance since 1968. Bring your squad to witness an epic show because the Rose Bowl always delivers.
Greek Theater
2700 N Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 665-5857
This award winning venue is located near the top of Griffith Park and is open year round. The Greek theater boasts a fully stocked bar with signature nightly cocktails, a diverse food stand menu that features 100% beef hot dogs along kale salad and steak fries with truffle oil, and a coffee bar that serves iced drinks for a little pick me up. Music under the stars has never been so delicious.
John Anson Ford Theaters
2580 Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 461-3673
Looking for a more intimate experience? Look no further than the Ford, a concert venue right off the 101 freeway with a 1200 person capacity. This allows fans to see their favorite artists like they never have before. The Ford is one of the oldest concert venues in Los Angeles that is still in use, so go there to enjoy a beautiful summer evening and become part of the rich music history of LA.