I've loved this spot for years... right in Memorial Park... great place for the outdoor evening concerts... plus plenty of bike parking and lots of public transportation to get here... I used to chill here during my breaks, when I worked in Old Town..even though it's only a couple of blocks up from the madness of Colorado Blvd., its quite peaceful (besides when the concerts are going on) around the Levitt Pavilion and Memorial Park
Review Source:I've been to a few Levitt Pavilion summer concerts and loved them all. Last night was the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and they didn't disappoint!
Our group got there about 20 mins before showtime and the lawn was packed! We ended up sitting a little to the side with an almost view and took turns heading over to the dance section.
The music was great - and free!
We brought our own snacks but also sampled the food options that were available there. It is really nice to have the option to do both.
We paid about $4 for parking and were only a few blocks away. The garage had 90 mins free and then $2/hour after that.
Opening Night at the Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena was wonderful The Jazz Leaders  Perform all original material, these Jazz Leaders are moving into the 21st Century
by creating a fresh new sound, mixing hard boping, funky gospel, and Latin styles. If you thinking about going stop thinking just go you need to do it Trust me I will give you five good reasons why you need to go. Â Â
1) The music is outstanding
2) The Venue is gorgeous
3) You will have a good time
4) Pasadena is has wonderful weather in the summer
5) its FREEEEEEEE
What a great idea- free concerts in the park for everyone!
No matter what your age or ethnic background, you'll find something in their programming that appeals to you. Indie, pop, jazz, soul, reggae, salsa, rock, bluegrass, folk, Indian, acoustic , electric- and even concerts for kids. And for free! What's not to like. Events like this bring people together, it brings the community together. Grab your date, get a blanket, a picnic dinner and join in on the fun
I happened to find this place while I was taking a walk after dinner around the neighborhood.  The area is nice with some food merchant and open seating area for people who didn't bring their own chairs.  However, the singer & band was not that good.  I understand they are not professional singers but it's just not that good.  Next time, I'll check out the concert schedule before I go.  <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.levittpavilionpasadena.org%2F&s=1c104f795b6059fa6969a6b1edf78df8d37cd5149d975f0fc35695f0bac78e33" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.levittpavilio…</a>
Review Source:I love how the Levitt Pavilion hosts free musical concerts all Summer long!  They have tents up for activities & food.  People bring their blankets & chairs to the grassy field to watch different performers each week.  It really brings the community together & makes Memorial Park a nicer, friendlier, & safer place to be.  The Metro Station along w/ a ton of restaurants and shops not far along.  Its nice to walk my dog in a park filled w/ people at night.  OH, I also like it when the lights are turned on at night  :)
Review Source:Thanks to the Levitt Pavilion FREE Summer Concert Series and Thao Nguyen and the Get Down Stay Down for forcing my friends and I to hop on the Gold Line for the first time to check out what you've got going on.
So, drinking and driving is a no-no and in MY world, booze-less Saturdays, especially when combined with live music that makes you want to shake your ass is just as much of a no-no. Â So when we found out the metro stops right outside the park where this all takes place, we went into adventure planning mode.
We had some drinks before we headed out and we got to the park right when the show was starting, sure it was crowded but we found a place to sprawl out our blanket with no problems. Â The sound was pretty amazing as was the overall ambiance, the crowds were great, they had food, the bathrooms were way better than I was expecting and a fun time was had by all. Â After the show, we hung out and went on the swings (SWINGS! Â How long has it been since you've been on a swing? Â I'd bet, too long)! Â And we were back on the metro heading home.
Bring your own little picnic or don't and grab some food there or at any of the restaurants around the park and though they don't allow alcohol in the park, we certainly weren't the only ones with a little something-something in a bottle to keep the party going. Â Just behave yourself, relax and enjoy the summer and the music. Â
Oh, and don't forget the swings! Â Weeeeeeeeee!!!!!
Pasadena is just a great city, they have everything!
Last night was my first time to the Levitt Pavilion for one of their free Summer night concerts. Last night was Jazz night with Kamasi Washington and it was great. The summer night concerts are for the rest of the Summer every Wednesday- Sunday until August 26,2012 (<a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.levittpavilionpasadena.org%2F&s=1c104f795b6059fa6969a6b1edf78df8d37cd5149d975f0fc35695f0bac78e33" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.levittpavilio…</a>). The festival starts at like 5pm, concert starts around  6:30 -7pm then goes for about an hour and half, maybe 2 hours.
Don't forget you fold up chairs, blankets and snacks.Try and get there kinda early because it fulls up fast (learned the hard way ha ha). The Levitt Pavilion is very clean, beautiful and intimate; they have lights wrapped around the trunks of trees and through the leaves. It great for date night, that's how we got there... good ole date night :] Â I didn't go to the bathroom but they seem clean and well tended too. I can't wait to go back and chill out in the park, having live music full the air.
There's public parking along with street parking, last night we copped for street parking because one of the parking structures that was close to the Pavilion was full and the other structures were a little ways away.
It's the little things like this that makes SoCal the best :]
Free summer concert series in the park!*
We came last night to see Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek. We took the Metro Gold Line, disembarked at Memorial Park station, and turned right and headed up the hill and arrived in a short couple minutes. We arrived at 7:20 for the 8:00 pm concert, and noticed that the lawn was already pretty full and that the Public Parking garage across the street was already full. Good thing we went Metro!
We brought a picnic dinner and laid out our blanket toward the back corner of the venue, but in retrospect this was a very bad place... arrive early, and get as far away from the sides and the back as you can! We should have set down in the middle. A lot of people show up late and start crowding around the edge and the back, and the sides are also a common escape path (whether there's room or not) for all of the people who like to mosey on in and out. And if you have a baby stroller... please plan to arrive early, instead of rolling your stroller all over people's blankets and having people get up and move their chairs so you can get by.
I thought that the sound was not as good in the back, either... or maybe it was the crowd of people that stuffed themselves in the spot in back of us having a mini-reunion and chitter-chattering away.
In spite of some initial annoyances with the crowd and venue, the night became a lot better once everyone settled in a bit, so that I could fully appreciate the ambiance of enjoying live folk/bluegrass in the summer night under the open sky and string lighting from the trees. The concert lasted from 8 pm until 9:30 pm. Good way to spend one or a few summer evenings! Bring a sweater, as it can be slightly chilly.
*The summer concert series is produced by an independent non-profit organization, and according to their literature, it costs them $5,000 to produce a single concert... and they're giving 50 of them throughout the summer. If you enjoy what they do, consider a donation. They have plenty of staff roaming the crowd during the concert with a bucket for collection.
We took our kindergartener there and took the Metro Gold Line. It is the Memorial Park Station stop. You can stop off at King Taco for some great, inexpensive food, then head over to the concerts. Wednesday nights are geared towards kids. Be sure to bring a blanket for the ground and a possible change of clothes because there is some water play for kids. It also gets chilly at night.
Review Source:I love free concerts. During the summer, I try to attend as many as possible. Of all the free concert venues, this is my favorite. Great lineup, right next to light rail / Old Town Pasadena and in a setting that facilitates community. Truly, there's nothing quite like having a pick nick in the grass area listening to a live band. While they technically don't allow BYOB, they pretty much look the other way if you aren't blatant about it.
The new season starts in June. Here's the direct link: <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.levittpavilionpasadena.org%2F2012-calendar.html&s=bb00b2ed7dd03f51fd9903e3a5fe1bc5327d667c7acf56852bba73f9c8c6b081" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.levittpavilio…</a>
I recently came here to watch Brian McKnight and loved the venue. It's like a mini Hollywood Bowl! Great location... just a tick outside of Old Town, though some may still consider it Old Town Pasadena. Very clean... even when it's outdoors and a very romantic setting... maybe it was because we got Brian McKnight doing all his old school jams that reminded me of the high school dances when I was a bit younger.
I'm reading up on all the other reviews and they all mention that it's free?! I had to go through Groupon to get tickets to this show! It's alright though, I think it was put on for a good cause... plus it was relatively cheap for a concert.
The sound system is pretty amazing. Sounds crystal clear. Great show!
What is there to NOT like about the Levitt Pavilion - ESPECIALLY when it comes to summer time? Â Free concerts in the park with great bands and musicians. Honestly...nothing to complain about! You can usually find seating fairly easily (just bring your lil blanket or chairs) since the park is rather big. Bring your lil picnic basket and you're good to go.
The only time I had a really hard time finding seating or anywhere to STAND even was the Poncho Sanchez concert! m'Goodness! I mean, our bad for coming right on time (last minute decision), but whoa! Â For some of the bigger events, they'll even have some food trucks, etc. Â
A great free thing to do with your friends ... dance a little, sing with your friends, pull out a blanket and just enjoy good company.
What is the first thing you think of when you think of Pasadena? Â Rose Bowl? Â Rose Parade? Â Norton Simon Museum? Â Huntington Library?
Put those great institutions aside...welcome the best entertainment value in the San Gabriel Valley...the Levitt Pavilion Pasadena! Â Now celebrating its 9th successful year of quality, Grammy award-caliber music, all for FREE! Â Blankets and music lovers highly encouraged! Â
See you at the park!!
Aww, I love it! Â FREE concerts in the park and just in time to make for some cool summer nights. Â So, bring your blankie and picnic basket! Â :) Â This is definitely a great date event. Â Boys take some notes! Â LOL Â
And just to make her swoon...there's a Brian McKnight concert in August! Â Woohoo! Â :)
Wow, just wow. 5 stars and for good reason to. Â I'm sure I don't need to mention the summer concert series considering the raving reviews already posted cover the basics, but just to confirm they are fantastic.
The weather Saturday night was perfect, the food truck (Hungry Nomad) was excellent and the apple and grape "juice" supplied by my lovely friend was great too. Good company is Important, if you want to cross off a summer concert off your things to do this summer, go for it here!
Couldn't believe it was free, I'd feel horrible for not donating to such an amazing concert series!
And it's in old town so there is always something to do in between , before or after the show, what's not to love? Did I mention go with go with good company because my friends really made the night for me. :)
This place truly is a treasure, mini hollywood bowl more like the starlight bowl in Burbank though!
Levitt Pavilion Pasadena
85 N Holly St
Pasadena, CA 91103
Neighborhood: Pasadena
(626) 683-3230
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Free summer concert series in Old Town Pasadena!
all of you will have a great time you can bring family,friend or kids have a good time hearing music.
Be sure to bring a blanket and / or lawn chairs.snack or bring food, sometime they have stand sale food or you can go near location get a bite to eat.
the event is free no charge.
This place has the makings of an awesome summer night:
Awesome music, outdoors, summer breeze, food trucks, green grass, picnic blankets, an overwhelming sense of community, relaxation, and overall positive vibes...and all this for free! Â
Especially good for the eclectic music goers, but for those with pickier ears, they've got a schedule posted, which includes sample music.
The summer series is one of So Cal's lesser known treasures. Â The Levitt puts on the largest free concert series in the country. Â It's a great place to picnic and is family-friendly.
It's a great place to picnic and lounge. Â Be sure to bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs. Â Leave the alcohol at home because it's not allowed. Â
The acts are an eclectic mix of performers. Â Last year we saw Star Anna and the Laughing Dogs and have become avid fans. Â
Last night we saw a Celtic band. Â Surprisingly, the kids loved it. Â It's great to expand their minds and expose them to different cultures, music and art. Â
I highly recommend spending some of  your summer evenings here.  We're going to go back several times this summer.
Free summer concert series is what's up in Old Town Pasadena!
An annual event, the LP brings free concerts to the community. You can't get anything better and you'll leave feeling like you gained a lot. Concerts are held every Wednesday through Sunday throughout the summer. Bring a blanket, pack a light dinner and enjoy the sights and sounds that they have to offer you at the park. As a community we have been privileged to hear from some amazing artists. Can't wait for this summer's line up!
Don't forget to donate and support the performing arts!
Great place to hang out and picnic and chill out to listen to just good music, simple spot that gets crowded but in a good way. Great music selections as well and for free.
Enough parking across the street in a private lot, just cross the street and plant your blanket or chair and enjoy it all...
Check it out for yourself in the summer time... Enjoy
What an awesome concept -- free outdoor concerts in the summertime for everyone in the community. Â Thanks to the Levitt Family for having the vision to establish such a much-needed service, and to the local businesses and foundations that provide the financial support to keep it going. Â What an incredible gift to give to the people of Pasadena.
THANK YOU, Levitt!
Simply AMAZING!
Free concert at the park! It's so freakin' FUN!
Just came from there to see NonStopBhangra...
A collective from San Francisco that performs Indian folk dance and routines infused with reggae, funk, hip-hop and electronica.
They were so fun and inspiring to watch! Very festive!
They, the dancers started with a tradition Indian dance routine. So cool! Then a female singer sang her heart out with a nostalgic traditional song.
After that, they stopped and got the crowd involved for a few... By the way, there were probably 1200 happy souls in the crowd. The dancers taught the crowd a few dance moves and most of us danced with them. 95% of the crowd pleasingly danced and participated...
After we made a fool of ourselves... 2 guys came out and started rapping over Indian hip-hop/ dub/ electronica. Think... a very energetic "Thievery Corp." LIVE! One guy even raps... ragga style! Brah... brah...brah... stick up! Rasta-far-ight! Lol!
This kind of performances went on til the end of the show. I'm so glad I went!
Thank you Levitt Pavilion for having this! And thank you KCRW for sponsoring the event!
Guys, check out their web-site for full schedule and GO! You'll definitely have a great time.
By the way, we came 30 minutes early... brought my lawn blanket, a small pillow for my booty to seat on, a friend, and our "to go" foodies... Bam!!! Instant good time!!!
Oh, there's covered parking across the street. $5... not bad for a free event. The park had 1 food vendor too just in case you forgot to bring food.
I LOVE the free concerts in the park at Levitt Pavilion!
Tonight, I went to see Ryan Bingham and the show was starting at 8:00. I work right up the street, and my last appointment ended at 7:45, so I walked over and fully expected that I'd have to sit way in the back of the lawn and not be able to see very well, and prepared myself for disappointment. But I found a perfect spot right in front of the stage (5 feet away or so, front and center? seriously)!
The free concert series is an incredibly valuable public service, particularly in challenging economic times. Families can go out on Wednesday nights and enjoy kid-friendly performances! The concerts are on several times a week. There's an interesting selection of world music and artists from many different genres of music, and with 50 concerts per summer, the chances are good that you'll find something you like.
Bring a blanket and a picnic! Bring babies, bring grandmas! They say you're not allowed to have alcohol though... so bring a paper bag.
In 2003 Friends of Levitt Pavilion Pasadena restored the bandshell in Memorial Park and began an annual summer series of 50 concerts with FREE ADMISSION. Now in its 8th season, Levitt Pavilion Pasadena has presented over 350 performances, brought in artists from around the world and been named Pasadena's number music venue 4 years in a row.
Review Source:This is a pretty cool place to hang out in the summer concerts. Â You should be prepared though. Â Bring a chair, snacks and some drinks! Â Check out their website so you can see who is playing. Â You might be lucky to find parking on the streets but verify the hours of operation for the meter. Â There is a parking lot on Holley and Arroyo Parkway and they charge a flat fee of $5. Â Yes, one of the cool things is that you can take your dogs. Â I am not familiar with the bathrooms, but you should obviously plan accordingly.
Review Source:Pasadena is the bomb! Â Where else can you see amazing musicians (primarily from overseas) for free in a mini-Hollywood Bowl style setting?! Â
Situated on the outskirts of Old Town, Levitt Pavilion offers free concerts throughout the summer on Wed-Sun. Â It's a wonderful, family friendly environment where people bring their blankets, picnic baskets, and chairs and enjoy good music under the stars.
Was a regular here last year and last night saw Los Pinguos from Argentina, who were simply superb. Â Hundreds of people dancing, laughing, enjoying the good times. Â
Coupled with the free movies and other concerts in Old Town (One Colorado Plaza), then Pasadena is the place to beat for good cultural entertainment in LA. Â And I did I mention that it's free? :)
There's no doubt that The Levitt Pavilion is one of the best kept secrets in the southland! As a jazz fan there are few things as sweet as listening to the musical stylings of world class acts such as the Billy Mitchell Band or Michael Sessions Group on Sunday evenings, under the stars in a beautiful setting for FREE! Other evenings also offer great acts featuring Latin, Dance and World music, but I love Sundays! The crowd is as mellow as the music and the cool summer breezes that blow lightly through the park around dusk is made to order after a hot summer day. I've been attending these concerts for the last five years now and I would highly recommend them for dates, reconnecting with friends or family gatherings. And don't forget your picnic baskets!
Review Source:Absolutely the best music value in the area.
The acts are all top-notch, the crowd is respectful, and the mood is awesome. I like to stretch out and let the amazing music permeate my soul. It's helped foster my openness to new kinds of music and will definitely be leading to some music purchases.
Free Music under the Stars !! Â If you are looking for entertainment that is interesting, free, and outside! Â Levitt Pavillion has some excellent events. Â I recently saw a great show there! Salsa Celtica, a Vibrant 11-piece Scottish band with Latin fusion. Â There were food and drink vendors, people dancing in the park. You can also BYOB, blanket, and relax. Â Excellent choice for entertainment on a shoestring budget.
Review Source:This is a cool gig. Â We went up to Pasadena to celebrate a friends birthday and did it at the Levitt Pavilion. Â The theme was Bolywood/Indian music and it was pretty cool stuff. Â You can bring some food and wine (on the dl). Â Throw out a blanket and listen to some music or a play for a couple hours. Â
Added bonuses, it's free and you can take dogs!
Quality FREE (donations) CONCERTS!!! Great artists! I have been going to these summer concerts for 4 seasons now. Only disappointed once and it was probably just not my taste in Jazz. I mainly go on Sundays for the Jazz but have been on Friday and Saturday as well. Bring a picnic snack/dinner, beverage of choice and a blanket or lawn chair. There are some bench seats and a small dance floor. The stage is beautiful, like a mini Hollywood Bowl. Concerts are June-August. I wish it was year round! This is the best local Free concert venue by far!!! They pass around a donation hat/basket which supports this music program.
Friday-World Beats
Saturday- Latin
Sunday- Jazz
Wednesday- Kids
Thursday- various
Zooming in with a crying baby, I maneuvered parking, a kosher hot dog, and nice park bench seat within 15 minutes. Pasadena is a place of suburban delights, so being in a park with a amphitheater was a nice treat. Not sure how the city can afford to pay all these people... I mean, old town & property is pricey, but whoa!
The park isn't as full as say, San Diego Pride during a Kathy Griffin show, but there was a nice crowd to see Smadar. Her musicians came onto the stage, sending my mind back to a time when rhythms and melodies were more than a way to the top 100. The production value of the event was excellent. My biggest issue is that people were moving about, talking, etc. Have we lost respect for our artists?
One more thing to note is the bathrooms. Don't use them, unless you want to catch a fatal disease.
The city of Pasadena simply continues to develop and develop, but it hasn't lost any of its quaint charm. Â The Levitt Pavilion is nestled just north of the hustle and bustle of Colorado Blvd (the heart of Old Town Pasadena), across the street from the Armory Center, and it features live music during the summer Wednesday thru Sunday. Â What a treat?! Â Plus, it's free. Â Bring a blank or some lawn chairs and enjoy a warm summer evening in Pasadena. Â Feeling groovy, then get up and dance! Â Performances range from jazz, blues, salsa, big band, classical, hip hop, and much more. Â You should check it out at least once!
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