06: Pershing Square

In the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, Pershing Square transforms each summer into a stage that feels both urban and electric. Surrounded by the towering glass and stone of the financial and jewelry districts, the square’s open-air setting creates a breathtaking contrast—an oasis of music and community right in the middle of the city’s pulse. The Pershing Square Summer Concert Series brings Angelenos together under warm twilight skies, where diverse sounds—from rock to salsa to indie grooves—fill the air and echo against the skyline. Families, friends, and solo explorers gather on the lawn, food trucks line the perimeter, and the city itself seems to sway with the beat. More than just live music, it’s a celebration of connection, creativity, and the way Los Angeles comes alive when the sun sets late. For many, this scene defines summer in L.A.—where skyscrapers frame the stage, and the music makes the metropolis feel like home.