Kevin Bronson on May 2nd, 2023

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Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles today announced its 16th season of free summer concerts under the stars in MacArthur Park — a typically global, genre-spanning batch of 32 concerts.

The series, running from June 10 to Sept. 3, includes the likes of La Santa Cecilia, Nortec Bostich + Fussible, Nick Waterhouse, Tolliver, Los Yesterdays, Amandititita, Flor Amargo, Beatriz Solis, Imarhan, House Issues, Boogaloo Assassins, Pan African People’s Arkestra, Healing Gems, De Lux, Weedie Braimah & the Hands of Time, the Soulection DJs and special tribute nights saluting the music of Stevie Wonder and David Bowie. The series reps genres including cumbia, rock, soul, ska, salsa, electronic dance music, jazz, hip-hop, and folklorico from Mexico, Central, South America, Asia, Africa and beyond.

Special cultural events, including film and dance nights, also populate the Levitt calendar.

“Levitt LA is honored to return to MacArthur Park for its 16th year of free, all-ages concerts,” said Allegra Padilla, executive director. “We are thankful to all the artists, partners, and people behind the scenes who make live music accessible for so many. This season is going to be a wonderful way to celebrate creativity and the diversity of our city and beyond. The act of gathering and having a positive presence at this historical public park in the heart of Los Angeles is what’s needed as we continue to heal from the impact of the pandemic and more. From traditional to contemporary musical expressions, spanning 20-plus genres, we welcome you all to join us on the lawn to celebrate, dance and continue the legacy of free concerts in building unity and promoting civic pride.”

Find the full calendar here. Shows begin at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 5 p.m. on Sundays, but times may vary, so check the schedule. Concerts will be live-streamed on Levitt LA’s YouTube Channel, Facebook Live and Twitch.

June

10: La Banda Elástica presents Botas vs. Sombreros (feat. Nortec Bostich + Fussible), Nunca Jamas, La Banda Elástica DJ’s at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
11: Boogaloo Assassins, DJ Soft Touch at Levitt LA Free Summer Concerts at MacArthur 16: Ramona, Mexican Dubwiser, El Bad Buky at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
17: Pan African People’s Arkestra at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
18: Father’s Day Celebration, feat. Utopia DJ’s KG Superstar + DJ Adé, Katalyst Collective at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
23: Boleros de Noches – A Tribute to Mexican Composer Agustín Lara, feat. Julian Torres & Marco Antonio Godoy, Trio Casablanca at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
24: 40 Years of Radiotron, celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop, feat. King Tee, Kid Frost, Toddy Tee, Tha Union Station MC’s, Bgirl Deya Deyas, Beatboxing by Boxy Dee, DJ Rude One, Tha Air Force Crew, Homeland Crew, DJ Juan G, DJ Krye, DJ Gargamel, Big Silenca & Daniel French, Mix Master Dee and more, at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
25: Banda Las Angelinas, Los Rock Angels at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park

July

7: Tolliver, Haus of Derma at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
8: Amandititita, El Conjunto Nuevo Ola, Pacifico Dance Company at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
9: Virrey, Los Del Momento at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
14: Los Yesterdays, Thee Illusions at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
15: Soulection DJs in the Park at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
16: Natives in the Now at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
21: House Issues, E.Dubb, Mayan Passion, K-Bandit at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
22: La Santa Cecilia at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
23: Festival de Música Salvadoreña at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
28: Imarhan at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
29: Wonder-Full In the Park: A Tribute to the Music of Stevie Wonder, feat. DJ Spinna, Monalisa, MC Cognito at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
30: Weedie Braimah & the Hands of Time, SK Kakraba at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park

August

11: Nick Waterhouse at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
12: Flor Amargo, Los Jornaleros Del Norte, Pacifico Dance Company at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
13: 6th Annual Mundo Maya Day, feat. Lucas Critchfield Marimba Tropical, Homenaje al Maestro Armando Manzanero, Ballet Folklórico Eterna Juventud and more, at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
18: The Paranoias & Friends at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
19: AAX Fest at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
20: Guateama, feat. Marimba Orquesta Perla Oriental, Sara Curruchich, DJ Boris, Chapincitos Los Angeles, at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
25: Healing Gems, De Lux at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
26: David Bowie Tribute Celebrating 50 years of Aladdin Sane, feat. Miya Folick, Claire McKeown, Daniel Crook, Sugarmill Slim, at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
27: Dub Club DJs Tom Chasteen and Boss Harmony at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park

September

1: Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture (FPAC), Para Sa Lahat (For All) at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
2: Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture (FPAC), Para Sa Lahat (For All), Gingee and more at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park
3: Beatriz Solis, Eisner Intergenerational Orchestra from the Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) at Levitt Pavilion LA in MacArthur Park