Kevin Bronson on May 26th, 2021

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Updated 9/21/21

Patti Smith, Moses Sumney and Rodrigo y Gabriela — along with the likes of Bedouine, Niia, the Marías, Vintage Trouble and Rodrigo Amarante — will perform as part of the genre-spanning three-month calendar of events at The Ford starting in late July.

The 1,200-seat outdoor amphitheater across the 101 from the Hollywood Bowl today announced a program of music, dance, poetry, theater and film that kicks off July 30 with two weeks of free performances. The venue, which operates under the auspices of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, is known for its multi-disciplinary and multicultural offerings.

“It is so thrilling to finally get to announce our first concerts and events at The Ford after this past year,” said Cynthia Fuentes, director of The Ford. “We wanted this season to be a celebration bringing together the communities that make Los Angeles unlike any other city. Our season features many artists with long histories at The Ford, emerging new artists and musical legends. Taken together, we hope this season honors The Ford’s tradition of inclusion and community-centered programming while offering some new ideas, bringing even more people in to enjoy this historic venue.”

Tickets to free concerts will be distributed via invitation to essential workers, fans and community organizations across the county, and through The Ford’s website. Register here for a chance to attend. Tickets go on sale here for Ford events starting at 10 a.m. June 15. The Ford’s COVID-19 protocols are detailed here.

The Ford’s calendar (view online here):

* Free event via The Ford
** Free event via the artist (see link for info)

July

07/30/21 The Marías and Contra-Tiempo with Youth Orchestra Los Angeles*
07/31/21 The Improvised Shakespeare Co.*

August

08/01/21 TAIKOPROJECT*
08/03/21 Chamber music with the LA Phil*
08/06/21 Bedouine and Steady Holiday*
08/08/21 Le Ballet Dembaya*
08/14/21 Opera: Pierrot Lunair/Voices From the Killing Jar
08/15/21 Opera: Pierrot Lunair/Voices From the Killing Jar
08/21/21 Boleros for the Soul, with Gaby Moreno and Tres Souls
08/22/21 Dance: Fiestas de mi Tierra
08/27/21 Pacific Opera Project: “Cinderella”
08/28/21 Variety: A Night of “Pinoy”tainment, hosted by AJ Rafael, with Jules Aurora, JR de Guzman, Erick Esteban, Ruby Ibarra, Lila Hart, Jasmine Rafael, VJ Rosales, Rex Navarette and Apl.de.ap

September

09/03/21 Patti Smith with Jackson Smith and Tony Shanahan
09/04/21 FlyPoet Summer Classic
09/16/21 Vintage Trouble
09/17/21 Rodrigo y Gabriela
09/18/21 Rodrigo y Gabriela
09/19/21 Extra Ancestral (drumming ensemble)
09/22/21 Syd with the LA Phil* (info) (Father John Misty was cancelled)
09/23/21 Father John Misty and the LA Phil is cancelled**
09/24/21 Cécile McLorin Salvant
09/25/21 Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith and Julianna Barwick
09/28/21 Beck

October

10/01/21 Versa-Style Dance Company
10/09/21 Viva La Tradicion! México De Noche, wih Las Colibri, Viento Caliejero, Pepe Martinex Jr., Susie Garcia and Ballet Folklorico Ollin
10/10/21 Element Band
10/12/21 Dave Grohl “The Storyteller”
10/13/21 Dave Grohl “The Storyteller”
10/14/21 Billy Childs Jazz Chamber Ensemble, feat. Dianne Reeves
10/15/21 Pan-American Hoy!, iLe, Lido Pimienta and Travis Birds
10/21/21 Niia with Ian Isiah
10/22/21 Rodrigo Amarante
10/23/21 “The Muppet Movie”
10/24/21 Film at the Ford Under the Stars is cancelled
10/30/21 Moses Sumney
10/31/21 Moses Sumney