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Photograph: Jade Park for Time Out
Photograph: Jade Park for Time Out

The best concerts in L.A. this August

Check out our calendar of concerts in L.A. to find out which of your favorite bands and artists are performing here this month

Michael Juliano
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Though August may be the home stretch of summer, it’s far from the end of outdoor concert season in Los Angeles. Whether you’re looking for local bands or arena-caliber acts, these are the best concerts in L.A. this August.

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Concerts in L.A. in August

  • Music
  • Downtown
  • price 3 of 4
Treat your ears to a vibrant concert on a spring or summer night this year by attending MUSE/IQUE’s annual program. This monthly series of performances, held at cultural venues across L.A., features a mix of performances inspired by music movements and public figures, including tributes to Ray Charles, immigrant film composers, the Memphis sound, Etta James and more. The best way to attend is to become a MUSE/IQUE member; you could make a $75 donation to the performing arts nonprofit for a single event (with the exception of September’s free open house), but if you’re interested in more than just one, it’s cheaper per event to become a full-fledged member.
  • Music
  • Music venues
  • Hollywood
  • price 3 of 4
  • Recommended
EDM juggernaut HARD Summer hopped around Southern California for a while, but now it’s settled back in town—and for 2025 again heads to the grounds of Hollywood Park, next to SoFi Stadium. No matter the location, its dedication to bringing the biggest names in the hip-hop and electronic scene has stayed the course. This year’s lineup includes Dom Dolla, Feid, Gesaffelstein, Kaytranada, Sean Paul, Juvenile & the 400 Degreez Band, Four Tet, Floating Points, Sara Landry and Nico Moreno.
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  • Music
  • Rap, hip-hop and R&B
  • Inglewood
Turn-of-the-millennium hip-hop hits Intuit Dome for the “Where the Party At” tour. Nelly leads a lineup that also includes Ja Rule, Eve, Chingy and Jermaine Dupri.
  • Music
  • Pop
  • Inglewood
  • price 2 of 4
At the fine age of 65, “Weird Al” Yankovic proves he’s still the weirdest kid on the block—and he wears the crown proudly. Spitting comedic lyrics to the music industry’s biggest hits (think “Happy” by Pharrell Williams and “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons), this longhaired singer-songwriter knows how to dish out a parody. From tearing up the accordion to creating and singing laugh-out-loud lyrics, the man has talent—so much so that A-list celebs can’t help but give a standing ovation.
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