It’s almost time for KCRW Summer Nights! Don’t miss the chance to dance the beautiful warm nights away with KCRW’s best DJs and musical guests. These summer evenings celebrate L.A.’s diverse arts and music scene with dancing, community, and warm night vibes.
KCRW Summer Nights is an all-ages series of outdoor events across Los Angeles. It features live music, KCRW DJs, food trucks, and after-hours access to museums and cultural spaces. As always, their beloved Summer Nights are totally free and held at favorite L.A. locations like like Union Station, CAAM, and more!
🪩 KCRW Summer Nights Schedule for 2026
🎉 June 2026
Monday, June 1
Members-Only Kickoff at Maydan Market
KCRW DJs Jason Bentley & Tyler “Boogie” Boudreaux
Saturday, June 6
KCRW DJs SiLVA & Raul Campos at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Friday, June 12
KCRW DJs Novena Carmel & Francesca Harding at La Brea Tar Pits
Saturday, June 20
KCRW DJ J. Rocc and guest DJ Monalisa at CAAM
Friday, June 26
KCRW DJs John Tejada & Olive Kimoto at ASU FIDM Museum
Saturday, June 27
KCRW DJs Anne Litt & Peanut Butter Wolf at Kidspace Museum
🎉 July 2026
Saturday, July 11
KCRW DJs Jason Bentley, Olive Kimoto & Ale Cohen at Manuela at Hauser & Wirth
Friday, July 24
KCRW DJs Wyldeflower & Tyler “Boogie” Boudreaux at MOLAA
Saturday, July 25
KCRW Summer Nights with Grand Performances
Mariachi El Bronx & Tijuana Panthers
KCRW DJ LeRoy Downs
🎉 August 2026
Saturday, August 1
DJ sets by Michael Donte of Black House Radio & KCRW DJs at CAAM
Saturday, August 8
KCRW Summer Nights Members-Only with LACMA
Friday, August 14
KCRW DJs Nassir Nassirzadeh & Anne Litt at Wende Museum (Good Food Night Market Edition)
Saturday, August 15
RIO KOSTA
KCRW DJs J. Rocc & Luxxury at Metro Art Presents Union Station
Saturday, August 22
KCRW DJs Raul Campos & Nassir Nassirzadeh at Taste of Downtown Long Beach
Friday, August 28
Adrian Quesada’s Trio Asesino
KCRW DJs Francesca Harding & Wyldflower at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Saturday, August 29
KCRW DJs John Tejada & Chris Douridas at Bowers Museum
🎉 September 2026
Friday, September 4
Guest DJ Trixie Mattel
KCRW DJs SiLVA & Ale Cohen at Autry Museum of the American West
Saturday, September 5
KCRW Summer Nights at NoHo Arts District
Pro-tip! KCRW members also get some exclusive perks. Details vary on dates. Get the full Summer Nights scoop at KCRW’s website here!