Disney Concert Hall - During the Fall, Winter and Spring, World City features internationally renowned artists in admission-free performances on select Saturdays at the W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheatre at Walt Disney Concert Hall. To complement the performances, the Music Center offers pre- and post-family workshops in the adjacent Blue Ribbon Garden. At the Calendar of Events, search for "World City".
Grand Performances is Southern California's largest presenter of free performing arts programs and a nonprofit arts institution.
LA County Arts Commission - The Los Angeles County Arts Commission sponsors free concerts at community venues throughout Los Angeles County.
Music by the Sea - free performances overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Limited schedule (July only) [Long Beach area].
Pershing Square is the site for the Summer Lunchtime Concert Series. Every Tuesday and Thursday, from May to September, the downtown community is treated to a free lunchtime concert. New this year is the lunchtime Nightclub Concert Series, continuing Pershing Square's tradition of free concerts into the month of October.
Free Shows
Free Comedy Shows - A list of free live comedy shows in Los Angeles. [citywide].
Shakespeare by the Sea - Free presentations of Shakespeare plays at various locations throughout Los Angeles. Summertime only. [citywide].