Outdoor Summer Concerts in the South Bay & Palos Verdes

August 2, 2026 by admin

Summer Concerts Around the South Bay

From beachside tribute bands to sunset concerts in the garden, here are some of the South Bay’s best outdoor music series for summer 2026.

We recommend you check the city websites to confirm the schedule below as it is subject to change.

Redondo Beach

Summer Concerts on the Pier

Redondo Beach Pier · July 2–Aug 29 · Thursdays & Saturdays · 6–8 PM

Jul 2: Running Hot — Rolling Stones Tribute

Jul 4: Ernando and the Nandos

Jul 9: Bear Supply — AM Gold Tribute

Jul 11: Backspin

Jul 16: Say It Ain’t Weezer

Jul 23: Marvin Gaye Soul Serenade

Jul 30: Grateful to the Core

Aug 6: Hot Lava — B-52s Tribute

Aug 13: Fake Matthews — Dave Matthews Tribute

Aug 20: Supersonic LA — Oasis Tribute

Aug 27: The Arcadies — ’80s Tribute

Aug 29: 1969 — Classic Rock

Additional Saturday performers are listed on the official schedule.

Manhattan Beach

Concerts in the Park

Polliwog Park Amphitheater · Sundays · 5–7 PM · July 5–Sept 6

Jul 5: The Satin Dollz

Jul 12: Las Chikas

Jul 19: The Amplified

Jul 26: Kenny Metcalf as Elton

Aug 2: Jimmy’s Buffet

Aug 9: Cobra Cowboy

Aug 16: Gypsy Dreams

Aug 23: The Police Academy

Aug 30: Stone Soul

Sep 6: ABBA LA

El Segundo

Summer Concerts in the Park

Library Park · Sundays · Activities from 4 PM · Music starts 4:30 PM

Jun 21: Upstream

Jul 12: Kaylyn & The New Frontier

Jul 26: Gypsy Dreams

Aug 2: Who’s Zeppelin

Aug 9: Woodie & The Longboards

Torrance

Torrance Summer Nights

Wilson Park Amphitheatre & other city venues · June 6–Sept 12

Jun 6: Britain’s Finest — Beatles Tribute

Jun 20: Locked Out of Heaven — Bruno Mars Tribute

Jun 27: Classic Journey

Jul 18: Stacy Anne & The Master Plan

Jul 25Andy & Renee and Hard Rain

Aug 1: ABBA LA

Aug 29: Coldplay USA

Sep 5: Petty Theft

Sep 12: 512: The Selena Experience

The full city series also includes movies, theater, art and cultural events.

San Pedro

Music By the Sea

Point Fermin Park · Sundays June 28–Aug 2 · 11 AM–5 PM

Jun 28: Bad Jack · Nasty Bad Habit · Code 4 · Floaters · Harbor Grove

Jul 5: Riff Raff · Dirty Ice Cream · The Priest · 4 Fingers Band · Spliff Vision

Jul 12: The Off Keys · One Flight Up · Michael Forbes Explosion Band · The Topics + TBA

Jul 19: Down The Hatch · Stephen Styles · Jokers · MLC · Azure

Jul 26: Monsters on Vacation · Tres Hombres · Play Hooky · 110 South · Summer Heat

Aug 2: Final concert of the 30th Anniversary Season

Rancho Palos Verdes

Terranea Sound Series at Nelson’s

Nelson’s at Terranea · June 5–Aug 29 · 6–10 PM · Music starts 7 PM

Jun 12: The Lucky Ones

Jun 19: Kaylyn

Jul 3: Woodie & The Longboards

Jul 17: The Reel Band

Aug 14: ’80s All Starz

Aug 29: Astro Yachts

Friday and Saturday lineups vary; check Terranea for the current music lineup.

Palos Verdes Peninsula

Sunset Series at South Coast Botanic Garden

Thursday evenings · June 4–Aug 27 · Ticketed event

Jun 4: Jimmy Buffett Night — Mark Wood & The Parrot Head Band

Jun 11: Neil Diamond Night — Hot August Nights

Jun 18: Dueling Piano Night — Pianomania!

Jun 25: Yacht Rock Night — Sea Breeze

Jul 9: Madonna & Blondie Night — Material Girl + Heart of Blonde

Jul 16: Santana Night — Smooth Sounds of Santana

Jul 23: ’90s Pop Rewind — Radio Ready

Jul 30: ABBA Night — The fABBA Show

Aug 6: Selena & Shakira Night — Tejano Queen Forever

Aug 13: Prince Night — The Purple Generation

Aug 20: Surf’s Up Night — The Royal Rats

Aug 27: Modern Country — Zach Michael Band feat. Chelsea Sanchez

Lunada Bay

Lunada Bay Summer Concert Series

Lunada Bay Plaza Park · Sundays · 4–6 PM unless noted

Jun 14: Crow Hill Band

Jul 5: Peninsula Symphonic Winds — 5 PM at Palos Verdes High School Quad

Jul 12: Retrofit Electric Trio

Aug 30: Wall of Sound

Malaga Cove

Concerts in the Park

Farnham Martin Park · Wednesdays · 6:30–7:30 PM

Jul 8: Andy & Renee & Hard Rain — Folk Rock

Jul 15: Drift Away — Rhythm & Blues

Jul 22: Woodie & The Longboards — Eagles Program

Jul 29: John Brown Band — ’60s & ’70s Hits

Aug 5: Tenn West — Pop/Country

Aug 12: Rhythm Rangers — Country/Western

Concert dates, performers and times can change due to weather or organizer updates. Use the linked event pages to confirm details before heading out.

Good Times in Redondo – Beachlife Ranch Festival September 22-24

September 22, 2023 by admin

Beachlife Ranch Redondo Beach

Music and lifestyle festival – September 22-24

If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend the Beach Life Ranch Festival kicks of today, September 22nd.

The weekend offers an abundance of artists that the promoter says fits the “cowboy surfer” vibe with a nice mix of country, folk, mainstream and more.

The top billing performers are Jack Johnson on Friday, Cody Jinks on Saturday and Brad Paisley on Sunday. There are 4 stages each day and someone is performing at pretty much all times so not a dull moment. It’s a pretty cool way to see friends, listen to some good music and have an overall chill vibe. Hope to see you there.

Beyond the music there is plenty of food, lots of drinks and bar areas, booths and plenty to do. It’s a really fun way to spend the weekend.

Festival Location

239 N Harbor Drive
Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Here’s the weekend lineup:

34th Annual Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Tonight 12/11

December 11, 2022 by admin

Another evening of festivities is happening at the Manhattan Pier as tonight (12/11) is the 34th annual holiday fireworks. They start blasting off at 7pm. Don’t miss it!

The annual event started as a way for local business leaders to kick-off the holiday season, and give something back to Manhattan Beach. The event has only grown over the years and now includes live music, snow park, carolers and more. From the founder and producer:

“If you want to feel a sense of community, there is nothing like the annual Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks show. It’s as if the entire town comes to the pier to see the show and see their neighbors… By the time the sun sets and the fireworks explode, the merriest people in the world …are probably the people sitting on Manhattan Beach Boulevard, wrapped in blankets and gazing into the night sky”

So come out and join me as we once again soak-in this great event and create new memories with family, friends and neighbors.

Pete Moffett MB Holiday Fireworks founder and producer

Here’s the night’s event lineup:

3:00pm – 4:00pm – Sketchers snow park opens to Friendship Foundation
4:00pm – 6:30pm – Sketchers snow park open to the public
4:00pm – 6:30pm – Santa float on Manhattan Ave for photos
3:00pm – 6:30pm – Mira Costa Choir caroling in downtown Manhattan
4:00pm – Hyperion Outflow band with their Dixie Christmas
5:00pm – Mira Costa jazz band
6:00pm – Joe’s Band
7:00pm – 34th annual Sketchers holiday fireworks

Street Closure Map

Looking for Summer Activities in the South Bay? Free Concerts

June 30, 2022 by admin

Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park – Polliwog Park – Sunday Evenings 5-7

July 3 – The Satin Dolls – Jazz
July 10 – Doo Wah Riders – Country
July 17 – Hollywood Stones – Rolling Stones cover band
July 24 – Latchkey Kid – Pop/current
July 31 – Dietz Brothers
August 7 – Midnight Ride
August 14 – Scott Whyte
August 21 – Psychedelic Summer Band
August 28 – Lucky Ones
September 4 – Blue Breeze Band – Motown

Redondo Beach Summer Concerts at the Pier – One the open area below Kincaids towards the International Boardwalk – Redondo Beach Thursdays and Saturdays 6-8

July 2 – Big Mess – Rock
July 7 – Like Zeppelin
July 9 – Jehlad & Moonshine – Soul
July 14 – Danny Freyer – Sinatra cover
July 16 – High & Mighty – Raggae
July 21 – Twisted Gypsy – Fleetwood Mac cover
July 23 – Open Wide – Rock
July 28 – Vitology – Pearl Jam cover
July 30 – Tom Nolan Band – Rock
August 4 – Pulp Vixen – 90s cover
August 6 – Intent – Reggae
August 11 – Dark Desert Highway – Eagles cover
August 13 – The Spazzabilies – Rockabilly
August 18 – Flogging Seagulls – Flock of Seagulls/80’s cover
August 20 – 1969 – Rock
August 25 – Running Hot – Rolling Stones cover
August 27 – Enando and the Nandos – Pop

The Point – El Segundo – 6-8pm

July 6 – Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds
July 13 – Barley
July 20 – Kevin Sousa Band
July 27 – Wild Shot
August 3 – Funk Warhols
August 10 – TheRobots
August 17 – Feed the Kitty
August 24 – Pop Vision
August 31 – Jeremy Buck
September 7 – So Rad
September 14 – Pedro Reis Bank
September 21 – The Lucky Ones
September 28 – Wall of Sound

El Segundo – Library Park El Segundo – 4-7pm

July 10 – Selena cover
July 24 – Rod Stewart cover
August 7 – Boogie Star – 70s’ cover

Manhattan Village Mall – Manhattan Beach – 6-8pm

June 30 – Adam Lasher
July 7 – Jackie Foster
July 14 – Cedrice
July 21 – Matt Commerce
July 28 – David Rosales

Concerts at the Park in Rancho Palos Verdes – RPV Civic Center – 4-6pm

July 30 – The Mighty Cash Cats – Johny Cash cover
August 27 – Country Vision

Pier Lighting and Holiday Festival in Downtown Manhattan Beach

November 20, 2019 by admin

What a way to kick off the holidays. Tonight is the big holiday kickoff for the South Bay with the Manhattan Beach pier lighting and downtown open houses. Come and see Santa, hear some great musicians and see the mayor flip the switch on the pier to light up the pier, trees and roundhouse aquarium. Click here to view some of the scheduled events for the pier lighting holiday event.

From the city website:

Enjoy an evening of holiday music, shopping and dining all at one great location, Downtown Manhattan Beach.

The annual Pier Lighting and Holiday Open House is the official start of the holiday season in Manhattan Beach. It is also downtown Manhattan Beach’s local restaurants, retail stores and businesses way of saying thank you to their customers and community for their support and patronage throughout the year. Downtown merchants will be open until 9:00 PM and are sure to offer some distinctive gifts and intriguing offers this holiday season. The restaurants will be serving their original menus and some sampling to get your palette started for an evening of wonderful food. Bring your kids and remember your shopping list!

More information from the City of Manhattan Beach website:

The 30th Annual Pier Lighting and 25th Annual Holiday Open House
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Downtown Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach Pier

Holiday Lighting
In addition to the live entertainment listed below, the City of Manhattan Beach and the Downtown Business and Professional Association will be lighting the streets for the holidays with snowflake lights and lighted street banner.

Festival of Lights
Metlox Plaza will have art installation titled Peace on Earth.

Living Trees on the Pier
Living trees on the pier will be up for one (picture-op taking)week. Special thanks to Brett Zebrowski, owner of Palm Realty, for sponsoring the trees.

THINK LOCAL FIRST.

Schedule of Events (subject to change)

Pier Lighting Schedule (brought to you by the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department)

6:00 PM	Manhattan Beach Middle School Choir
6:30 PM	Mira Costa High School Choir
7:00 PM	Mayor Nancy Hersman flips the switch that lights the Pier and the Living Trees

Holiday Open House Schedule (Brought to you by the Downtown Business and Professional Association)

Metlox Fountain Plaza (13th Street and Morningside Drive)
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM	Santa, Sleigh, Family Pictures, Treats, Nicole Face Paints, Jack Tracy Ukulele, Los Angeles Kings Mascot Bailey, and the Soozi Show balloon artist
Metlox Plaza Entertainment
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM	Strolling Dickens-style Carolers by Harmony Carolers and A Holiday Affair, Michael Holmes on guitar
Manhattan Avenue
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM	Live Reindeer in front of {pages} a bookstore, Dietz Brothers Band at 10th street, Matt Jazz on saxophone at 12th Street, Hyperion Outfall Serenaders at Chase Bank (MBB), Larry’s Tacos at Manhattan Dental Solutions
Highland Avenue
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM	Danger Dogs (bacon wrapped street-style hot dogs) at Manhattan Beach Watch Repair on 13th Street
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM	Strolling Carolers
Manhattan Beach Boulevard
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM	Strolling Carolers

South Bay Activities – Summer Concerts in Manhattan Beach

June 17, 2019 by admin

Summer is a great time just about everywhere, but summer at the beach….it doesn’t get much better than that. The South Bay and Beach Cities have an abundance of things to do including Hermosa Beach summer concerts, concerts on the pier in Redondo Beach and Concerts at the Park in Manhattan Beach’s Polliwog Park.

Concerts at the park in Manhattan happen throughout the summer. Swing by as the events happen every Sunday from June 30th through September 1st 2019.

Polliwog Park is located at 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, just a bit east of Sepulveda and admission to the concerts is free. As it’s in the park there are no seats so bring beach chairs and blankets and get there early if you want the prime spots in front of the stage.

The artists are a real nice variety of cover/tribute bands and the opening acts are local teen bands from the the South Bay which makes for a great local vibe. Opening bands perform from 3:45 PM to 4:30 PM (note that there is no opening band on June 30th) and the headline bands play from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Although subject to change, this is the current schedule on the city website (as of 6/17)

June 30th, 2019

The Satin Dolls – Salute to the Troops – Entertainment reminiscent of the WWII USO Camp Shows.
No opening act this date

July 7th, 2019

The Petty Breakers – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band.
Opening Band XYZPDQ – All are from the Southbay and have been playing together for almost 2 years. In September of 2018, they won the Battle of the Bands at the Manhattan Beach Old Hometown Fair.

July 14th, 2019

Queen Nation – Queen Nation is a tribute to Queen
Good Vibe – Opening Band – Good Vibe is a local teen band that plays alternative rock music. Band members are: Austin Moseley-lead vocals/guitar goes to Hermosa Valley, Brooke Blake – vocals/keyboard, goes to Vistamar , Gavin McCree- Drums, goes to Hermosa Valley and Slater Heidrich-bass, goes to Mira Costa High School.

July 21st, 2019

The Lucky Ones – Formed in 2013 Adam Lawson, Daniel Vos and Alonso Vargas banded together over a mutual love of all things music. With eclectic influences ranging from blues, jazz, rock and Reggae this original band is creating a new style of beach rock.
Alinea – Opening Band – Alinea was the Winner of 2017 Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair Battle of the Bands-South Bay and winner of the Redondo Beach Battle of the Bands, 2019

July 28th, 2019

Speedbuggy USA – Speedbuggy is one of the hardest playing bands in country music, putting their nitro-fueled brand on a genre that’s been the soundtrack to American life for nearly 100 years.
Kato Rose – Opening Band – Kato Rose is a resident of Manhattan Beach and currently is a Junior at Notre Dame Academy Los Angeles. Kato is a vocalist and songwriter, she has performed at the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair, and the NBA D-League Westchester Knicks and at the South Bay Women’s Conference.

August 4th, 2019

Jungle Fire – Jungle Fire’s highly infectious and explosive sound draws inspiration from the groundbreaking rhythm sections behind James Brown, Fela Kuti, Ray Barretto and Irakere; a musical recipe consisting of West African and Afro-Caribbean styles layered with heavy break-beat funk, all spiced with a dose of uniquely Angeleno grit.
Minor Problem – Opening Band – Minor Problem is a local teen band with members from Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. The kids are 15 and 16 years old and attend Mira Costa, Redondo Union, and Chadwick High Schools. Their music consists of covers from the Classic Rock and Popular Rock genres.

August 11th, 2019

Tomorrows Bad Seeds -Tomorrows Bad Seeds is a five piece American band from The South Bay of Los Angeles California, formed in 2004. A mix of reggae, rock and pop.
Pier Pressure – Opening Band – Pier Pressure is a group of 14-16 year old musicians that have been crafting their sound at Coast Music in Hermosa Beach since 2015.

August 18th, 2019

Platinum Rockstars – Platinum Rockstars is Pure Classic Rock Show is California’s #1 classic rock dance band, delivering perfect recreations of the greatest classic rock hits of all-time. Featuring David Victor formerly of BOSTON, Platinum Rockstars entertains thousands of fans at festivals, private parties and corporate events with the best classic rock music of all-time: Bon Jovi, Journey, Foreigner, Queen, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Van Halen and more
Behind Schedule – Opening Band – Behind Schedule is a group of five eighth grade friends all of whom reside in Redondo Beach and attend Parras Middle School. They all share a passion and appreciation of music that has been further nurtured with the support of Redondo Beach Unified School District (RBUSD)’s music program.

August 25th, 2019

Hot August Night – Crowd favorite Dean Colley and his showcase band Hot August Night. Dean Colley and his Hot August Night band is the best Neil Diamond sound-alike and look-alike tribute act currently performing. Prepare to be rocked as this spectacular tribute of the legendary Neil Diamond brings you everything from teh classic 60s to contemporary Neil Diamond hits.
The DropOffs – Opening Band – Their love music and jamming brought these four local teen musicians together. All from the South Bay, Sam Nicosia – Bass and Guitar, Mira Costa; Teddy Stravopolous – Guitar and Bass, Mira Costa; Braden Woomer – Drums, Bosco; and Kobe Miyake – Vocals, Mira Costa.

September 1st, 2019

Blue Breeze Band – For more than 15 years The Blue Breeze Band has been providing Southern and Central California with the finest Motown R&B Soul Funk and Jazz and Blues.
Chroma Haze – Opening Band – Chroma Haze is a local band with members from Hermosa Beach, Venice, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. They are a very talented group of young musicians, all 15 years old with diverse influences including Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen, Paramore, Foo Fighters and Metallica. The members of Chroma Haze: Cori Wilson – Bass and Lead Vocals, Gio Conversano – Guitar, Sean Vercos – Guitar and Ethan Makauskas (Mira Costa) – Drums and Vocals

Per the city website:

Concert goers are asked to leave pets at home. Use low backed chairs to minimize visibility issues behind you. Don’t block the aisles. Be courteous to others. No smoking in the park. Watch your children, keep them off the stage and the stage apron. Climbing the trees in the park is not permitted. Place your trash in the bins throughout the park. NO– pets, barbecues, skateboards, scooters, or roller blades are allowed in the park. Concert staff and security are not responsible for unattended chairs blankets and other picnic items. Please do not remove items (chairs, blankets, etc.) that do not belong to you.

Parking: Please note parking can be difficult around the park during the concert series. Carpooling, walking and use of taxi/rideshare is encouraged. All handicap parking will be at Begg Pool parking lot and there will be a rideshare/taxi pick-up and drop-off area on Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Download the 2019 Concerts in the Park map (PDF).

Enjoy the series!

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