Summer of Music & Festivals

CONCERTS IN THE PARK, MUSIC FESTIVALS, FOODIE EVENTS, CONVENTIONS, ARCHITECTURAL TOURS, SOCCER MATCHES, AND MORE

Music Festivals

Bring your dancing shoes to the hottest music festival venue in Los Angeles, the Brookside Golf Course surrounding the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium. Stay tuned for new announcements on IG: @rosebowlstadium

Just Like Heaven (May 13) headlines with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and MGMT, who will perform their album Oracular Spectacular in its entirety for the first time. The lineup also features Empire of the Sun, M83, Azealia Banks, Caribou, and more.

Cruel World Festival (May 20) returns to Pasadena with major comeback performances from Souxsie and Love and Rockets. Lineup also features Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Adam Ant, and more.

Re:SET Concert Series (June 2-4) arrives in Pasadena with headliners LCD Soundsystem, BoyGenius, and Steve Lacy, plus artists like Jamie XX, Toro Y Moi, James Blake, and more.

Head in the Clouds (August 5-6) descends to Pasadena for a third year with music label 88rising bringing some of the biggest Asian acts in the world.

CONCERTS & LIVE SHOWS

Summer Sounds at One Colorado (June 3, 10, 17, 24) brings song and dance to summer nights on Saturdays in Old Pasadena.

Bernadette Peters in Concert (June 9-11) at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium showcases Broadway’s brightest star and Stephen Sondheim’s most stunning muse.

Pasadena Symphony and POPS (June 24 - September 9) at the LA County Arboretum is the best outdoor dinner party picnic with phenomenal soloists like The Fray performing alongside the Pasadena Symphony.

Karol G: Mañana Será Bonito Tour (August 18-19) returns to the stage this summer at Rose Bowl Stadium as part of her six-city tour.

America’s Got Talent - Live (August 22 - September 27) is your chance to be a part of the show’s Season 18 live studio audience at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, where the final performers compete for the ultimate prize in front of Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Sofía Vergara.

Jazz in the Park (September 17, 24, October 1) is a perfect time for a picnic, featuring free outdoor jazz concerts on Sunday evenings at the new Playhouse Village Park.

Coldplay: Music of the Spheres World Tour (September 30 - October 1) presents the return of the legendary British rock band to Rose Bowl Stadium along with H.E.R. and 070 Shake.

CONVENTIONS & TRADE SHOWS

Pasadena Convention Center

June 2-4

Monsterpalooza

Celebrate the art of monsters and movie magic with celebrity meet and greets and an incredible marketplace of vendors and exhibitors.

June 11

Robo Toy Fest

Don’t miss this one-day toy and collectible event, featuring new and vintage toys, celebrity guests, and more.

July 7-9

International Gem & Jewelry Show

Shop for gems and jewelry at wholesale prices from jewelry stores, makers, and manufacturers. From engagement rings to Swarovski beads and cool stones, there’s a lot of sparkle to shop for.

July 29-30

Brick Fest Live!

Celebrate the joy of LEGO® bricks and see life-sized models, enjoy hands-on activities, meet master builders and cosplayers, dive into the giant brick pit, add to the Minecraft Zone, build in the Glow Zone, and more.

August 5-6

CatCon

Experience a wonderland of catthemed merch, feline-friendly celebrity appearances, petting, nibbles, art, and more as pop culture and cat culture converge.

September 15-17

Golden State Tattoo Expo

Get tattooed, shop for original art, discover jewelry and fashion finds, take seminars, watch live performances, meet ink masters, and more.

Summer Celebrations

Preservation Pasadena: Architectural Exploration (June 17-18) by Pasadena Heritage is a series of weekend tours, programs, and events to educate and advocate for Pasadena’s rich architectural legacy.

Foodieland Night Market (June 24-25) at Rose Bowl Stadium is a multicultural outdoor food festival with an immersive, familyfriendly vibe — the ideal summer event to eat, drink, chill, and play.

Colorado Street Bridge Party (July 15) hosted by Pasadena Heritage celebrates the city’s iconic, picturesque bridge in all its glory with delicious food, drinks, live music, and dancing.

LA Galaxy vs LAFC (July 4) at Rose Bowl Stadium promises to be an epic battle between the city’s Major League Soccer rivals.

Movies Under The Stars (July 1-29) at One Colorado in Old Pasadena, presented in partnership with IPIC Theaters, is a memorable, summer affair under the stars.

National Ice Cream Day (July 16) is the sweetest day of the year! Grab some scoops at One Colorado in Old Pasadena, and enjoy balloon art, face painting, crafts, a DJ, and more.

Pasadena Chalk Festival (June 17-18) celebrates its 30th annual event on Father’s Day weekend at the plaza of the Pasadena Convention Center, where hundreds of chalk murals by artists are on display along with a silent auction and live music.

Pasadena Police Department Car Show (June 17) returns to Pasadena City Hall for its annual fundraising event to benefit youth programs, featuring classic and modern cars on display along with live music, food, auctions, and raffles.

Rose Bowl Flea Market, one of the nation’s biggest flea markets , is open for business on the second Sunday of the month at Rose Bowl Stadium.