Sounds of LA County – 27 Parks. 108 Concerts. One County | July 9th – August 29th, 2026 (FREE ADMISSION!)

SOUNDS OF LA COUNTY: 27 PARKS. 108. CONCERTS. ONE COUNTY.

A new standalone summer concert series for LA County Parks, produced by NextFest LA

Highlighting artists from LA’s abundant indie music scene, each concert is uniquely curated to reflect the community in which it takes place.

July 9 – August 29, 2026

Los Angeles, CA – July 9, 2026 – The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) is launching its first official standalone FREE summer concert series in LA County Parks’ history. Sounds of LA County – 27 Parks. 108 Concerts. One County highlights local artists from LA County’s abundant indie music scene, bringing a music festival vibe to your front door. The free concerts, taking place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, are uniquely curated to reflect the culture, diversity, and energy of the communities where they are held.

Sounds of LA County marks a new chapter for free outdoor concerts in the region. Using its platform and resources to create meaningful opportunities for the local indie music community, LA County Parks is reimagining what a public summer concert series can be. To bring that vision to life, the Department entrusted NextFest LA—the independent music festival known for championing local indie talent—with producing a series built around that same mission.

“LA County Parks has always been a place where communities come together. With Sounds of LA County, we’re expanding that tradition by creating new opportunities for local artists while giving residents free access to live music that reflects the unique culture of their own neighborhoods,” said Norma E. García-González, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation. “This series celebrates the incredible talent found across Los Angeles County and reinforces our commitment to making arts and culture accessible to everyone.”

When a County invests in its own artists, it strengthens the local creative economy, gives working musicians a meaningful platform, and reinforces that the arts are essential to community life. Every Sounds of LA County concert is an opportunity for residents to be part of that investment. By showing up, audiences are supporting local musicians and helping strengthen the cultural fabric of their own communities.

The programming spans Latin, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Reggae, Country, Americana, Indie, Indigenous, Dance, and Family genres, but is always tied to the specific cultural identity of each park community. With concerts taking place in parks throughout North, East, and South Los Angeles County—including La Puente, Sylmar, Antelope Valley, Carson, Azusa, West Covina, Palmdale, Lancaster, and more—audiences can expect a music festival experience that reflects the unique identity of each community.

Even the name was developed with intentionality. Los Angeles County isn’t one sound, one culture, or one neighborhood. It is cumbia drifting from a backyard in East LA, neo-soul echoing through Rimgrove Park, norteño filling a park in La Puente on a Summer evening. Sounds of LA County reflects that diversity by celebrating the communities, cultures, and artists that define Los Angeles County.

This summer, Sounds of LA County brings 108 free concerts to 27 parks across the county, July 9 – August 29, inviting residents to experience original live music while supporting the artists shaping Los Angeles County’s creative future.

About the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation manages 184 parks, 9 natural areas, 15 wildlife sanctuaries, 42 public swimming pools, 25 splash pads, 14 lakes including 3 with swimming beaches, 250 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding; and the largest municipal golf system in the nation with 20 golf courses at 18 facilities. The department maintains four botanical gardens: The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, the South Coast Botanic Garden, Descanso Gardens, and Virginia Robinson Gardens. The department also owns the iconic Hollywood Bowl, and The Ford, providing County residents with valuable entertainment and cultural resources. Visit: https://parks.lacounty.gov/

Visit: Sounds of LA County

TIME: 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
DATES: PARKS
Thursday July 16, 2026
• Bethune Park
1244 E. 61st St., Los Angeles, CA 90001
Art + Music Friends At The Park DJ VRNIESHV, Tiger The DJ, Louis King, S2ART ( Stuart), Outside

• George Washington Carver Park
1400 E 118th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
The None Ensemble Jazz on The Grass

• Jesse Owens Park
9651 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047
The Rehearsal – Veetchy, The Messenger, Stefano, Noamz

• Ruben Salazar Park
3864 Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90023
With Love From Boyle Heights: DJ Tony Tellado, Danie, DJ Sleepwalk, MKY, Maria Soul Sanchez & The Midnight Groove

• Belvedere Comunity Regional Park
4914 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90022
Travel Tips For Aztlan Summer Nights : Las Chorizeras, The Queen of Eastside Honky Tonk, DJ Mark Torres

• Rimgrove Park
747 Rimgrove Dr, La Puente, CA 91744
Cavamusica Live! Cava, Chico de Vinyl DJ

• Valley Dale Park
5525 N Lark Ellen Ave, Azusa, CA 91702
Anything Fresh: DJ Rick Wren, DJ Evelyn Starlight, DJ Hyphen Select, The Soul Beacons, Breakdance Workshop Killafornia

• Saybrook Park
6250 W Northside Dr, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
Cumbia Sol: Spaghetti Cumbia, DJ Benny Jets, DJ Gouda Chrisol

Friday July 17, 2026
• Adventure Park
10130 Gunn Ave, Whittier, CA 90605
Selenamos – Live band Selena Celebration

• Mona Park
2291 E 121st St, Compton, CA 90222
Girls Make Beats – A Night of Live DJ Sets

• Eugene A. Obregon Park
4021 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Maria Blues With La Mala Influencia, Boleros With Attitude Trio, DJ Linda Nuves

• Pamela County Park
2236 Goodall Ave, Duarte, CA 91010
Man Boy Brown With Special Guests: Man Boy Brownd and Raul El Bully Pacheco

• Bassett Park
510 Vineland Ave, Bassett, CA 91746
Las Chikas

• Jackie Robinson Park
8773 E Avenue R, Sunvillage, CA 93543
Free DJ Workshops Selectors Choice : Steezy Jazee, DJ AZ, DJ 5150 Steph, DJ Icey Ice, DJ C-Los,

Saturday July 18, 2026
• Helen Keller Park
12521 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044
Trinidad James: Bess Drssd & Friends ( Scotty Apex, Guadad 4000), DJ Looney, Shelby Carter, Lev!, Fyre

• Lennox Park
10828 Condon Ave, Lennox, CA 90304
Cumbia Dragons: Cumbi Nova, DJ Jimmy Rumba, Los Cumbia Dragons

• Stephen Sorenson Park
16801 E Ave P, Lake, Los Angeles CA 93591
Yellow Room Music – A Celebration of Regional & Mexican Music: La Nueva Rebellion, Los Del Momento, Bobby Castro

• William Steinmetz Park
1545 S Stimson Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Indie Pop Party With Molly Moore & Friends

Thursday July 23, 2026

· City Terrace Park
1126 N Hazard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90063
Callejon Herron: DJ Chocoflan, Quinto Sol, Yuka, Los Chiles Verdes, The Neighborhood Orchestra, Negra Azul, Willy Heron Art Activation.

· George Washington Carver Park
1400 E 118th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Cumbia Dragons: Festival Cumbi Nova, Gabrielito Y La Verdad, Los Cumbia Dragons, DJ Jimmy Rumba

· Val Verde Park
30300 Arlington St, Castaic, CA 91384
Still Water Oldies: Miriah Avila

· Ted Watkins Park
1335 E 103rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
The Real Cousins: Unity in the Park: Miss Bliss, DJ Deezy, Glasses Malone, Furnace Band, Jay 95

Friday July 24, 2026

· El Cariso Community Park
13100 Hubbard St, Sylmar, CA 91342
Boots On The Ground: A Night of Country Music.Breakin Boots, Maurice Smith and The Magnolia Outlaws, Pio Gabriel, Adrian Garzon

· Earvin Magic Johnson Park
1050 E 120th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
A Summer Affair: Disco, Soul & R&B: Chrisol, Camille Trust, Raquel Rodriguez

· Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
7600 Graham Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001
Yellowroom Music A Night of Regional Mexican Sounds: Los Serenos, Banda Las Angelinas, Janet Uribe

Saturday July 25, 2026

· George Lane Park
5520 W. Ave. L-B Quartz Hill, CA 93536
Country Nights: Breakin Boots, DJ Maxey, Gilberto Louie Ray Band

· East Rancho Domínguez Park
15116 Atlantic Ave, East Compton, CA 90221
Utopia One Love Summer Fest: Awdiv Band, KGSuperstar, Dj Ade, Jerry Flores, DJ Unieq, Joy Christos

· San Angelo Park
245 S San Angelo Ave, La Puente, CA 91746
Gaby Tamez Corazón Norteño Tour: Gabby Tamez, Jessica Ballesteros, Grupo La Virtud

Thursday July 30, 2026

• George Washington Carver Park
1400 E 118th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Strings at Sunset: An NLA Acoustic Session: Zamythi, Justxn Jacksxn, Nick & Navi, Erva Carter, Just Liv, Ēlyn

• Rimgrove Park
747 Rimgrove Dr, La Puente, CA 91744
Cumbia Dragons Festival Cumbi Salsa Nova:
DJ Jimmy Rumba, Los Cumbia Dragons, Gabrielito y La Verdad

• Belvedere Community Regional Park
4914 E Cesar E Chavez Ave, Los Ángeles, CA 90022
Live Salsa Dance Lesson Led by Anet, Lily H Clark Featuring Guicho y La Tribu, DJ Byron

• Valleydale Park
5525 N. Lark Ellen Ave, Azusa, CA
A Showcase of Songs of all Eras: Night Shift of City College

• Saybrook Park
6250 W Northside Dr, East Los Angeles, CA 90022
Still Water Oldies Summer Soul: Tony Greene, C. Towner, Tabu Band

• Ruben F. Salazar Park
3839 Whittier Blvd, Los Ángeles, CA 90023
A Night of Chicano Surf Punk Shoegaze & Classic Indie Rock:  Chicano Mosh, Lucys, Wayword, Nasmar

• Jesse Owens Park
9651 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047
Round two of Fine Art: The R&B Installation:  lwrncstvn, Love Keyyz, Jordyn Simone, Jalen Jaleel

• Bethune Park
1244 E 61st St, Los Angeles, CA 90001
A Latin Experience At The Park: Oskar Cartaya, Stephanie Amaro, La Candela

• George Washington Carver Park
1400 E 118th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059
Strings at Sunset: An NLA Acoustic Session: ZAMYTHI, Justxn Jacksxn, Nick & Navi, Erva Carter, Just Liv, Ēlyn

Friday July 31, 2026

• Mona Park
2291 E 121st St, Compton, CA 90222
Vetculture Fest: Park Notes
A Night of Soulful R&B: Vetculture World, Moon Girl, plus very special guests in collaboration w/ Sunflower Haus LA.

• Eugene A. Obregon Park
4021 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90063
So Sweet Summer: La Artisteada, The Sueño Band, Moco de Oro.

• Pamela County Park
2236 Goodall Ave, Duarte, CA 91010
A Pop Soul Summer Celebration: Broadway B, Sabrina Cyan, Leah Ashton, Chloe Wiecz

• Adventure Park
10130 Gunn Ave, Whittier, CA 90605
Undecided Future: Summer Sounds:
Infectious pop, soul, and funk group from Southern California, Undecided Future has collaborated with industry giants like Jason Derulo and Dr. Dre, co-written Billboard Top 25 hits, and performed on massive stages from Dodger Stadium to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• Jackie Robinson Park
8773 E Avenue R, Sun Village, CA 93543
LA Playground Alma Latina:  Las Chorizeras: An all-female mariachi fusion ensemble, blending traditional regional Mexican music with elements of country, latin alternative, and jazz. Founded by a singer/songwriter, Nancy Sanchez who was inspired by her hometown Toluca’s chorizo and named the group after their beautiful tradition as a tribute.  Mia Padilla ethereal vocal over latin-jazz, pop, and soul fusion creates an intimate, and memorable stage presence.

• Bassett Park
510 Vineland Ave, Bassett, CA 91746
Stillwater Oldies Summer Soul: Miriah Avila and Band

Saturday August 1, 2026

• Lennox Park
10828 Condon Ave, Lennox, CA 90304
Lily H Clark featuring Guicho y La Tribu :
Lily H Clark featuring Guicho y La Tribu, DJ Byron, Interactive Salsa Lesson led by Annet

• William Steinmetz Park
1545 S Stimson Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
Resonance & Remedies: An Evening of LA Soundscapes:
Curated by community staple Nancy Arteaga (Nance Arte Productions),
DJ Sapo, Eureka Sound, Healing Gems

• Helen Keller Park
12521 Vermont Ave, Los Ángeles, CA 90044
DJ Dance Party Experience & Workshops:
Diamonique, Drumming Latina, DJ Hi-Note, DJ 5150 Steph,  DJ C-Los

Thursday August 6, 2026

• Ted Watkins Park
1335 E 103rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90002
Channel Rock Movement: Unity in Music and Community
An evening filled with reggae, roots, soul, and dancehall—all head-bobbing grooves that’ll make you smile.
Featuring: Ginjah, Tippa Lee, Incient Rootsman, MC Supernatural
Quinto Sol, Ross “DJ What?!”, Mysta Crooks, JukGyal and DJ Kali Madden.

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