Los Angeles owns open-air music, and the 2025 concert season does not disappoint. From the Hollywood Bowl showstoppers to powerhouse lineups at the Greek Theatre and The Ford, summer sound has arrived. Enjoy classical showpieces, nostalgia tours, and family matinees from late June through September. Likewise, this city’s summer shows turn warm nights into unforgettable soundtracks. Below, find the marquee dates, standout programs, and practical advice to score the best seats, beat the traffic, and dine in style.
Hollywood Bowl: The 2025 Concert Season Headlines
Big Stages, Big Acts: June Highlights
The 103rd season shifts into high gear Thursday, June 12, when folk-rock giants Mumford & Sons make their long-awaited Bowl return with new music.
Jazz lovers should block Saturday–Sunday, June 14–15, for the Blue Note Jazz Festival, a two-day summit of all-stars and surprise guests curated by the famed New York.
July’s Fireworks and Classical Pride
Independence week brings the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with Earth, Wind & Fire, July 2–4—the funkiest way to celebrate under red-white-and-blue bursts. A week later, on Thursday, July 10, the LA Phil presents “Classical Pride,” an all-LGBTQ+ program under conductor Oliver Zeffman featuring Bernstein, Higdon, and Tchaikovsky.
Of course, the always-sold-out Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks is a must. Secure your spot as sound and fireworks light up the amphitheater Friday–Saturday, July 18–19; conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto joins the San Francisco Ballet for an explosive 1812 Overture complete with cannons.
August Blockbusters with Dudamel and Broadway Stars
Summer musicals return Friday–Sunday, August 1–3, with Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert co-starring in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar—the Bowl’s first fully staged musical since 2019. Movie nights roar back Friday–Saturday, August 8–9, when Jurassic Park in Concert screens in HD while Dudamel leads John Williams’ score live to picture. The season’s signature film-and-fireworks gala, “Maestro of the Movies,” honors John Williams Friday–Sunday, August 22–24, with the composer in attendance and plenty of lightsabers and pyrotechnics.
From Mumford and Sons to John Williams’ cinematic fireworks and Dudamel’s globe-spanning symphonies, the Hollywood Bowl promises a soundtrack as diverse as Los Angeles itself. Secure tickets now—summer’s biggest stage waits for no one.
Greek Theatre: Nostalgia and Genre-Hopping Concert Experiences
June’s Pop and Rock Crowd-Pleasers
Griffith Park’s beloved 5,900-seat bowl starts strong with Barenaked Ladies’ “Last Summer on Earth” tour on June 22, followed by crooner James Blunt celebrating twenty years of Back to Bedlam on June 27.
Diverse Mid-Summer Offerings
Indie darlings Peach Pit and Briston Maroney share a double bill on June 19, while country icon Brad Paisley rolls into town August 15 with his Truck Still Works Tour, bringing honky-tonk sing-alongs beneath the pines.
VIP Tips
“Premium Experience” packages bundle preferred parking, express entry, and lounge access with private restrooms—worth it on sold-out weekend nights.
The Ford: Intimate Evenings and Family Days
Headline Anniversary Concert
The Ford launches its 2025 season July 18 with The Pharcyde & Friends, commemorating 30 years of Labcabincalifornia in a 1,200-seat canyon setting where no row feels far from the stage.
LA Soundscapes Family Concerts
Sunday mornings belong to LA Soundscapes, a series of kid-friendly shows paired with art activities—look for Punk Kids LA! on July 20 and WonderLAnd! on August 17. Bring blankets and DIY picnics; outside food is welcome.
Perfect Picnic Spot
Arrive when gates open (6:30 p.m. evenings, 10:30 a.m. for Soundscapes) to claim terrace tables. The Ford’s sloped seating and eucalyptus backdrop provide natural acoustics and scented breezes.
Ticketing, Transit, and Dining Strategy for Your Summer Concert Outing
Booking Windows
- Hollywood Bowl: On-sale now; subscription packages save 20 percent on five or more shows.
- Greek Theatre: Rolling on-sale—follow the venue’s newsletter for presale codes.
- The Ford: Individual tickets released monthly; family concerts under $10 for kids.
Getting There Without Gridlock
- Metro B-Line to Hollywood/Highland, plus the free Bowl shuttle, beats stacked parking queues.
- Union Station Express buses service the Greek and the Ford on major nights. Likewise, this offers you the ability to leave your car downtown and bypass canyon traffic.
- Rideshare drop-offs sit outside closure zones—budget a ten-minute walk and comfortable shoes.
Dining Upgrades 
- Bowl: Three on-site restaurants from James-Beard winners Goin and Styne.
- Greek: New VIP Terrace offers chef-curated grazing boards.
- Ford: BYO charcuterie or grab street-style tacos from on-site stands.
Final Notes
With blockbuster films-in-concert and family puppet shows, LA’s open-air stages invite every Angeleno to find their perfect soundtrack. Likewise, be sure to secure those dates, plan your picnic, and let warm nights roll by in a symphony sound!