Steve Scott Springer: Dinner, Drinks, Cocktails, Dessert, before or after the concert at First & Hope! The food is killer, the menu is awesome, and it's right across the street. Plus they have free parking! Read more.
Jaibem Photography /Jaime Bejarano: The acoustics in here sound amazing... Beautiful Concert Hall
MM: Must go place for all architects.. Love the lobby and the concert hall
4. Perch
8.9
448 S Hill St (13th Floor), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 240 tips and reviews
Dimitris Pexaras: Lovely live music .. Amazing feeling of the view .. A place to date or chill with friends ! Nice coffee !
Eve Paradox: During the summer they have live music...and great views. Jazz, wine & amazing views...what are you waiting for?
Mandy Jones: I usually get filet mignon or steak frites when I'm here. Their truffle fries (with or without cheese) are so delicious! Gorgeous views and live music. Sketchy elevators to get to the top though!
5. Grand Performances
8.7
350 S Grand Ave (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · Financial District · 31 tips and reviews
DowntownLA.com: Downtown's biggest summer concert series brings world-class acts to Bunker Hill, with lunchtime and evening concerts - all for FREE! Bring a blanket, bottle of wine, and someone to snuggle with. Read more.
Super Monkey: Cool free concerts in thr centet all summer long!
DowntownLA.com: "They also have noontime concerts in Cal Plaza – the perfect lunch break activity." – Tatevik Simonian @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian
6. Seven Grand
8.3
515 W 7th St (btwn Olive & Grand Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Whisky Bar · Financial District · 176 tips and reviews
Derrick Chen: Awesome gem in DTLA. Come for the whiskey and beers, stay for the love music, pool tables, and mounted deer heads!
Jonny Ahdout: Whiskey. Mint juleps. Old fashioned. Great jazz and local music.
Scott Wood: Old fashioned cocktails. Totally awesome old vibe. Live band was excellent.
7. Peacock Theater
8.7
777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, CA
Theater · South Park · 160 tips and reviews
CanopiesAndTarps.com: Great place to see a concert. There are no bad seats.
Tselani Francis: I went for a justin bieber concert really fun, all seats are good
Nokia: This one may come as a shock, but Nokia Theatre is our favorite entertainment venue in California. Pop culture aficionado? You'll love the spectacular concerts and celebrity-packed award shows.
8. LA Live
8.8
800 W Olympic Blvd (at Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · South Park · 86 tips and reviews
Rob G: The large, flexible plaza space includes state-of-the-art, "plug-and-play" technology to accommodate broadcast events, large celebrations, festivals, outdoor concerts and other live programming.
DowntownLA.com: There's no end to the awesome concerts and live music at L.A. LIVE - including the STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre, Club Nokia, the GRAMMY Museum, and pop-up events on the plaza. Come early for dinner! Read more.
Harrison Painter: Yes, it is downtown, but worth the trip to take in all the action. You will find great concerts, games, press conferences, and other cool events. The plaza is a multimedia frenzy!
10. The Varnish
8.6
118 E 6th St (at Main St), Los Angeles, CA
Speakeasy · Fashion District · 124 tips and reviews
DowntownLA.com: This cozy Downtown bar hosts live jazz piano each Monday night -- so cure your case of the Mondays with a retreat to a hidden urban oasis. Read more.
Caroline On Crack: Come by Sunday nights for some live jazz to enjoy with your well-made classic cocktails.
Becherovka Voyager: Enjoy live jazz as you're being transported back in time to prohibition days, with the classic drinks of LA's notorious mobsters or new additions to the menu, like the Bohemian favorite, Becherovka.
11. The Orpheum Theatre
9.2
842 S Broadway (btwn 8th & 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · South Park · 29 tips and reviews
Adam Alva: This place is amazing! Just went there to be an extra in a music video the other day. It's a great vintage venue!
Where Los Angeles Magazine: One of the few historic Broadway theaters that have been restored is the Orpheum. The theater’s Wurlitzer pipe organ is still operational, but you’re more apt to find film screenings or pop concerts. Read more.
Steve Belmont: Beautiful old theater. Great place to a concert. Very intimate.
ToryBurch: Hear the Los Angeles Philharmonic or Los Angeles Opera at the stunning Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall.
DowntownLA.com: The Music Center plays home to LA Phil, LA Master Chorale, LA Opera, Center Theatre Group, and LA Chamber Orchestra. Experience them all for a real taste of Los Angeles Read more.
Zoey Hailey: If your here, you love making music, try networking with these guys: http://bit.ly/p5XW71
13. Music Center Plaza
9.0
135 N Grand Ave (btwn Temple & 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Plaza · Civic Center · 14 tips and reviews
DowntownLA.com: When summer hits, this is the destination for free and low-cost live music, dance lessons, sing-alongs, and more. So bring the whole family!! Read more.
Zoey Hailey: If your here, you love making music, try networking with these guys: http://bit.ly/p5XW71
DowntownLA.com: "EVERYTHING for every budget and experience – dance, music, theater, events for families, free stuff" – Tatevik Simonian @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian
14. Mrs. Fish
8.0
448 S Hill St, Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Eve Paradox: Eclectic vibe. Come on Thursday nights, they feature live bands.
Roger Ma: Awesome live music and not too crowded on any given weekend night!
Chelsea Cole: Great apps, drinks, and music. Real swanky type of place. Cool vibes
15. Grand Park
9.0
200 N Grand Ave (btwn Temple & 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Civic Center · 83 tips and reviews
Maurissa: Dip your bare feet in the water. It is lovely watching the fountain change colors as you walk around. Take in a free concert, lunchtime yoga session, farmer's market, or coffee at Starbucks! :-)
Robert Moran: If you're going to sit out on the grass for some of the free concerts or events bring a blanket a hat sunglasses and sunscreen. There's no shade on the grass.
Noel Holmes: At night they have a jam fest at the park. But you have to park at the music center. My suggestion is to either take the bus or train or you could pay the 9.00 fee at the music center