Live music in Santa Monica, CA

Charles Wesley Godwin takes the stage at The Wiltern with Lily Fitts. Tickets are available now.

Old 97's perform at Teragram Ballroom in a show open to all ages. Tickets are $42. An artist presale and a public onsale are available.

Opening night unfolds in Leimert Park with a free celebration featuring performances by Lalah Hathaway and Chief Adjuah, plus additional artists, along with art, food, and music. This kickoff introduces the Los Angeles Jazz Festival, a 17-day citywide experience that aims to make all of LA the stage and to welcome up to 250,000 attendees. Created by Martin Ludlow, the festival blends culture and tourism to celebrate jazz, stimulate regional economic activity, and elevate minority- and women-owned businesses, with a core commitment to social justice and environmental responsibility. It also aspires to become the third largest international jazz festival worldwide and the largest Black-owned jazz festival.

Kalvin Love and Chocc team up for an End of Summer Bash with live performances and a backing band. The show is an all-ages event, and ticket sales are final with no refunds or exchanges.

Counting Crows bring their soulful, intricately crafted rock sound to the Hollywood Bowl. The group that rose to prominence in the 1990s has since turned songs like Mr. Jones, Round Here, and Long December into signature favorites for listeners around the world. Grammy and Oscar nominees, they take the stage on the heels of acclaim for their album Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! and the HBO documentary Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? Event details may change, ticket limits may apply, and all sales are final.

Folk icon Judy Collins brings her Sweet Judy Blue Eyes Farewell Tour to The Ford, celebrating a remarkable career that spans nearly sixty years and 55 albums. Known for luminous vocals, courageous songwriting, and a lifelong dedication to social causes, she has left a deep mark on popular music. Her version of Both Sides Now earned the 1969 Grammy for Best Folk Performance, her interpretation of Send in the Clowns was named Song of the Year in 1975, and her recording of Amazing Grace has been preserved in the National Recording Registry. The tour title nods to Stephen Stills’ Suite: Judy Blue Eyes from Crosby, Stills & Nash’s 1969 debut. Collins’ 29th studio album, Spellbound, her first composed entirely of original material, drew praise for its elegant piano work and crystal-clear voice and received a 2023 Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album. She appears with Bruce Cockburn, a 13-time Juno Award winner known for insightful songwriting and remarkable guitar work, for an evening of soul-stirring folk from two master storytellers. Program and artist details may change, ticket limits may apply, and all sales are final.

LA Jazz Festival presents Jazz in the Park at Lanark Park, part of a free 24-concert series in parks across the Los Angeles region. Enjoy live performances spanning jazz, soul, hip hop, and more in an open-air setting. Admission is free with RSVP, and a confirmed RSVP is required for entry. Bring a blanket and relax with friends and family while the music plays. Artists will be announced.

Get ready for the 6th annual Solid Gold Pool Party, a big collaboration between Dirty Beetles and Loomiere.live at Hotel Ziggy. Expect a long, high-energy day into night with two upgraded-sound rooms, 15 DJs, and a full slate of music and visuals. Dress in your finest gold from head to toe and come party with the lineup of artists including Chamoy Baby, Dani Rox, DJ Loomer, Jericho, Keyz & Kiki, Liquorbox, Lushbunny, Ora, PiNK Leopard, Zach Bumps, and more.

Jazz in the Park brings Cameron Graves to Edward Vincent Jr Park in Inglewood for a free outdoor concert. This series spans 24 performances in parks across the Los Angeles region, presenting world-class music that ranges from jazz and soul to hip hop and beyond in welcoming community spaces. Attendees can bring a blanket, relax with friends and family, and enjoy live music under the open sky. Admission is free with RSVP, and RSVP confirmations are required for entry.

Fronted by Jeff Malkin, The Crosseyed fires up a high energy blend of British rock and alt country. The performance spotlights the band’s second album, Jeff's Got Your Number, powered by a renowned backing group. Expect a sweat worthy set that keeps the energy high.

LA Jazz Festival presents Jazz in the Park at Lafayette Park in Los Angeles. This free concert is part of a 24 show series bringing top talent to parks across the region, with music spanning jazz, soul, hip hop, and more. Admission is free with an RSVP, and a confirmation is required for entry. Settle in on a blanket with friends and family and enjoy live music in the open air. The artist lineup will be announced.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind and Fire perform live at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA.

Los Angeles is set for a big-city night of iconic music, spectacular production, and sing-alongs from start to finish. Lionel Richie brings a catalog of timeless hits with heartfelt emotion, and Earth, Wind & Fire supplies the grooves that get the whole arena moving. Expect tender ballads alongside classic feel-good anthems that build into a high-energy celebration. Plan ahead and arrive early so you are ready when the first notes hit. Local crowds are known for bringing the vibe, and early momentum makes the experience even better. Dress for a night out and bring friends who will sing every chorus.

A live concert features Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Both artists share the stage for a performance at this venue.

Jill Scott’s To Whom This May Concern Tour comes to YouTube Theater with a strictly phone-free setup. Cell phones and recording devices, including smart glasses, are not allowed in the performance area. Upon entry, phones and related accessories will be secured in Yondr pouches that stay with their owners and are unlocked once the show concludes. If you need to use your phone during the event, designated areas inside the venue are available, and devices will be locked again before returning to the main area. Anyone using a non-permitted device during the performance will be escorted out. For purchases inside, bringing a credit card is recommended. Cooperation is appreciated to help create a focused, screen-free experience.

Angela Hewitt brings Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22 to life with Nicolas Ellis on the podium for his Bowl debut, joined by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Critics at Seen and Heard International have praised Hewitt’s take on this concerto for revealing fresh layers in the music, shaped with refined taste, clarity, and a playful spirit. The program places the concerto between the gripping overture to Don Giovanni and Symphony No. 41, Jupiter. Nicknamed after Mozart’s lifetime, Jupiter opens with a bold, festive flourish, features luminous writing for strings and winds, and overflows with joy from beginning to end, a natural fit for a night beneath the stars. Program, artist, date, price, and availability details may change. Ticket limits may apply, and all sales are final.

Jill Scott’s To Whom This May Concern Tour comes to YouTube Theater for a performance presented as a phone-free experience. Upon entry, cell phones and recording accessories, including smart glasses, will be placed in Yondr pouches that remain with guests and are unlocked at the end. If phone access is needed, designated Phone Use Areas are available in the venue, and devices will be re-secured before returning to the performance space. Use of non-permitted devices during the show will result in removal from the venue. Multiple ticket options are offered, including a public onsale, artist and venue presales, BandsInTown and SiriusXM presales, Live Nation presale, Citi Cardmember presale and preferred tickets, and VIP packages. Guests are encouraged to bring a credit card for purchases inside the venue. Cooperation with these guidelines helps maintain a phone-free viewing experience.

T.I. brings The King Succession Tour to The Hollywood Palladium for an all-ages event. The venue notes that the Vinyl Room opens in advance of the main music hall. Premier Parking is offered through vouchers linked to door opening, and early on-site access is not guaranteed. Event details and any supporting acts may change without notice. Ticketing includes a general on sale, presales for Citi cardmembers and Live Nation, VIP packages, and Citi cardmember preferred tickets.

Catch BOYO, along with Fime and Cody's Program, live at Gold-Diggers in Los Angeles. The show starts at 7:00 PM.