This weekend, the city of Los Angeles proves once again why it’s one of the country’s most vibrant cultural hubs. From Santa Monica’s breezy parks to Watts’ lively streets, Los Angeles Sunday events are offering a rare mix of free concerts, immersive festivals, and hands-on workshops for families and culture lovers alike.

Organisers say these gatherings reflect the “real Los Angeles” — a place where neighborhoods open their doors, Metro stations become gateways to culture, and every Sunday can feel like a small city-wide festival.

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• Americana at the Park in Santa Monica – free outdoor concert at Gandara Park with five live acts.

• Zona Libre at the Skirball – free celebration of Latino Los Angeles with dance workshops and panel talks.

• CicLAvia – 6.25-mile car-free route linking South Central and Watts for biking, walking and skating.

• Dino Fest at NHM – all-day prehistoric celebration at the Natural History Museum.

• Community Quilting at CAAM – free workshop and guided tour exploring Black artistic legacies.

Music in the Park: Americana at the Park

One of the stand-out Los Angeles Sunday events is Americana at the Park, returning to Gandara Park in Santa Monica. Presented by McCabe’s Guitar Shop, this free concert invites audiences to hear El Rayo X, Alice Howe & Freebo, The Gumbo Brothers, and Babilonia featuring Celia Chavez.

“Five acts in one afternoon,” the organisers note, “plus food trucks and all-ages activities, all free of charge.” The event runs from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. and is steps from Metro stops, making it easy for visitors across Los Angeles to join in.

Honoring Latino Los Angeles: Zona Libre at the Skirball

Also topping the list of Los Angeles Sunday events is Zona Libre: A Musical Celebration of Latino LA. The Skirball Cultural Center teams up with Grand Performances and Zócalo Public Square to offer a multi-layered program of music, dance and conversation.

The celebration highlights Los Angeles’ deep ties to Mexico and Central America. “This is about community-building,” the partners explain. Visitors can expect a dance workshop, panel conversations and evening musical performances. Admission is free from 3 to 9:30 p.m. and, while RSVPs are encouraged, a limited number of walk-up tickets will be available.

Streets Without Cars: CicLAvia

For those who prefer to move rather than sit, CicLAvia transforms Central Avenue into a 6.25-mile car-free corridor connecting South Central and Watts. It’s another Metro-friendly, free option among this weekend’s Los Angeles Sunday events.

Multiple activity hubs line the route for biking, walking, running and skating. The open streets run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., creating a pop-up public space that is part exercise, part festival.

More Sunday Choices Around Los Angeles

Beyond the top three, several more Los Angeles Sunday events invite families and art lovers:

• Dino Fest at the Natural History Museum (NHM): A day-long dive into the prehistoric giants that once roamed the earth.

• Hola México Film Festival: Beginning this weekend, the largest Mexican film festival outside México opens across Los Angeles.

• Drag Storytime at the Getty: Bob Baker Marionettes join Pickle, the Drag Laureate of West Hollywood, for two drag storytime readings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free admission.

• Community Quilting at CAAM: Rev. Judi Wortham leads a free workshop and guided tour of Ode to ’Dena: Black Artistic Legacies of Altadena starting at 1 p.m.

• Free Theater at Kings Road Park: The City of West Hollywood and Coeurage Ensemble continue free outdoor performances Saturday and Sunday.

• Altman Double Feature at the Hammer Museum: As part of “Robert Altman’s America: A Centennial Review,” the Hammer screens Thieves Like Us and Kansas City at 7 p.m. Sunday. Free admission.

• Pacific Opera Project at Heritage Square Museum: Through Sunday, the company presents an immersive production of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci for its 15th Anniversary Season.

A City-Wide Invitation

With music echoing from Santa Monica to Watts, film and theater lighting up museums, and open streets for walkers and cyclists, the variety of Los Angeles Sunday events this weekend shows how cultural life here stretches well beyond the usual tourist trails.

From free admission concerts to Metro-accessible art workshops, these happenings offer a genuine invitation to explore neighborhoods, meet local artists and experience the city as Angelenos do — on a Sunday that feels like a festival.

From Santa Monica’s Americana at the Park to Zona Libre at the Skirball and CicLAvia’s car-free streets, this weekend’s lineup shows how vibrant and accessible Los Angeles Sunday events can be. With so many free concerts, cultural celebrations, film screenings and family-friendly workshops scattered across Metro-friendly locations, Angelenos and visitors alike have an open invitation to explore the city in a new way. Whether you’re in the mood for music, art, history or outdoor fun, these Los Angeles Sunday events offer a chance to connect with the community and make the most of your day.

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