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Levitt LA Is Back! 10 Free Summer Concerts in MacArthur Park

18 years strong and still free as ever, all summer long. Upcoming shows include Dengue Fever, LA ska heroes La Resistencia, breakdancing battles, Eddie Chacon, and Redd Kross. šŸ’„ Los Abandoned – reunited and ready to rock šŸ”„ Hip-Hop Family Reunion – breakdancing youth battles + headliner Medusa šŸŒ Wazumbians – Ghanaian afro-fusion for the dancefloor šŸ¤˜šŸ½ Redd Kross – punk-pop legends close the season with Juanita & Juan

The singer of LA ska band Chencha Berrinches throws his hands up at the crowd onstage at Levitt Pavilion

Chencha Berrinches at Levitt Pavilion’s Ska Night. Photo via The Levitt/Instagram.

Summer in Los Angeles hits different when you’re in MacArthur Park with thousands of neighbors, eating street tacos, and catching world-class music — all for free. That’s the energy Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles brings every year, and the 2025 season is officially underway.

Now in its 18th year, Levitt LA returns with ten Saturdays of completely free outdoor concerts, celebrating the sounds that move L.A. — from psychedelic rock and electro-cumbia to old-school hip-hop, ska, mariachi, and beyond.

🌺 First Show: Dengue Fever Brings the Heat

This weekend's event is a trip: Dengue Fever hits the stage with their signature blend of Cambodian pop and psychedelic rock — the kind of sound that only L.A. could incubate. Grab your crew. This is one of those shows that’ll make you remember why you love this city.

The 2025 Lineup

Levitt LA is doubling down on local flavor and global reach with a lineup that spans genres, cultures, and generations.

Coming up:

  • šŸŽ· Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band – 30th anniversary jazz blowout
  • šŸ’ƒšŸ½ Kinky – Mexico’s electro-rock icons light up the stage
  • 🌊 Eddie Chacon – smooth indie soul for golden hour feels
  • šŸ’„ Los Abandoned – reunited and ready to rock
  • šŸ”„ Hip-Hop Family Reunion – breakdancing youth battles + headliner Medusa
  • šŸŒ Wazumbians – Ghanaian afro-fusion for the dancefloor
  • šŸ¤˜šŸ½ Redd Kross – punk-pop legends close the season with Juanita & Juan

Plus showcases from community partners like Evoekore Media (presenting L.A. ska heroes La Resistencia) and Ambiente Central, who are throwing their second anniversary party in the park.

Pull Up With Your Friends

These shows are 100% free, for all ages, and community-powered. Bring a blanket, some snacks (or grab food from local vendors), and settle in for a summer night under the DTLA skyline.

šŸ“ Levitt Pavilion @ MacArthur Park
šŸ•• Shows run Saturdays from 6PM to 10PM
🚫 No alcohol or smoking
šŸŖ‘ Lawn chairs and picnic setups encouraged
šŸŽ„ Shows are live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook
šŸ“… No concert on July 5

šŸ’» RSVP + full calendar: levittlosangeles.org

šŸš‡ Metro + Bus-friendly (Wilshire/Alvarado stop)
šŸš— Parking: 611 Carondelet St. ($15)
šŸš“ā€ā™€ļø Levitt recommends carpooling, biking, and rideshares

šŸ’¬ ā€œThis Is What L.A. Sounds Likeā€

ā€œLevitt LA is a celebration of the diversity and creativity of this city,ā€ says Executive Director Allegra Padilla. ā€œIt’s about joy, togetherness, and reclaiming public space for culture and connection — one concert at a time.ā€


Check the full 2025 schedule + RSVP → levittlosangeles.org


Levitt LA is presented by the nonprofit Friends of Levitt City of Angels, with support from local foundations, public arts agencies, and everyday Angelenos like you. The 2025 season is part of a nationwide network of 650+ free concerts in more than 50 cities — and MacArthur Park remains one of the liveliest stages in the country.

Catch a show. Feel the city. It's what summer in L.A. is all about!

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