TONIGHT- Burton Chase Park, Marina del Rey
Now in its 22nd year, the Marina del Rey Summer Concerts present exciting symphonic and pop concerts at beautiful Burton Chace Park. Enjoy a serene sunset by the water & brilliant music under the stars… for free!
Summertime offers a lot of fun opportunities in Los Angeles. And one undoubtedly favorite event is the Marina del Rey Free Summer Concert Series. Yep – free! Grab your crew, a picnic dinner, and a blanket or low-profile beach chairs and make your way to Burton Chace Park for this popular event series. The 10-acre park is surrounded on three sides by the water, so come early for picture taking and to stroll the perimeter walking path. On alternating Thursdays, enjoy classical and opera performances. On alternating Saturdays, expect a mix of pop music groups.
Tonight’s Performance Featuring; THE MARINA DEL REY ORCHESTRA
Opera at the Shore- The Marina del Rey Symphony begins its Symphonic Thursdays series with a tribute to our late Maestro Frank Fetta, featuring selections from his beloved operas and musicals performed by a group of top singers who collaborated with Frank for many years.
More information to follow.
Other Scheduled Performances Include;
POP SATURDAYS | July 30 7:oopm
Las Cafeteras have taken the music scene by storm with their infectious live performances and have crossed many genres and borders along the way. Their electric sound & energy has taken them around the world playing shows from Bonnaroo to the Hollywood Bowl, WOMAD New Zealand to Montreal Jazz, & beyond!
Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern day troubadours. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to ‘build a world where many world fit.’
From Afro-Mexican to Americana, from Soul to Son Jarocho, from Roots to Rock and Hip Hop, Las Cafeteras take folk music to the future.
Las Cafeteras honor the past by using electrifying traditional instrumentation like the 8 string Jarana, 4 string Requinto, Quijada (donkey jawbone) and Tarima (a wooden platform). Las Cafeteras sing in 5 distinct languages, English, Spanish, Spanglish, Love and Justice … and they believe everyone understands at least one of those languages.
They’ve performed in the good company of Mexican icons Café Tacuba, Natalia LaFourcade, Lila Downs, Gypsy Kings, Colombian superstar Juanes, Hip Hop artist Common, Los Angeles legends Ozomatli and Los Lobos, performing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, and many more.
SYMPHONIC THURSDAYS | August 4 7:oopm
The Marina del Rey Symphony is back again with a night celebrating Music in Film.
POP SATURDAYS | August 27 7:oopm
The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in 20th century and almost single-handedly created a new gospel sound for the 21st. Since the original members first sang together as kids at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in the late 1930s (including Jimmy Carter, who leads the group today), the band has persevered through seven decades to become one of the most recognized and decorated roots music groups in the world.
The Blind Boys’ live shows are roof-raising musical events that appeal to audiences of all cultures, as evidenced by an international itinerary that has taken them to virtually every continent. The Blind Boys of Alabama have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 75 years and shows no signs of diminishing.
2022 MARINA DEL REY SUMMER CONCERTS – FAQs
How do I register/RSVP?
RSVP through EventBrite by clicking on the links below for each concert.
2022 MDR Summer Concerts Registration
Thursday, July 14 – MDR Symphony | Opera at the Shore – An evening of tribute to Frank Fetta
Saturday, July 30 – Las Cafeteras
Thursday, August 4 – MDR Symphony | A Night Celebrating Music in Film
Saturday, August 27 – Blind Boys of Alabama
**NOTE:
- RSVP does not guarantee entry. Entry is granted on a first-come, first-served basis until the venue reaches maximum capacity. We suggest that you arrive early!
- Artists/schedule subject to change without notice.
Concert Seating:
- Seating is festival-style, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- There is absolutely no reserved seating for the public.
- Please be considerate and bring only low-back lawn/beach chairs or blankets.
- No tents or umbrellas during the show.
Will there be food and drink available for purchase?
Gourmet food trucks will be on-site starting at 5 pm on concert nights.
Is there an ATM nearby?
There is a Chase Bank and ATMs located at the end of Mindanao Way, at 4676 Admiralty Way, Suite 100.
Lost and found?
Please visit the Burton Chace Park office to inquire about any lost or found items. Additionally, you can email info@bh.lacounty.gov with any questions regarding lost and found items during the concert.
Prohibited Items:
- Weapons of any kind
- Cigarettes, vapes
- Illegal substances (including narcotics) or drug paraphernalia
- Medical or recreational use marijuana
- Alcohol
- Aerosol cans or sprays
- Fireworks, sparklers, or incendiary devices
- Tents, canopies, umbrellas of any kind
- Video recording equipment
- Professional still camera equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, large zoom lenses, and/or commercial-use camera assemblies)
- Drones
- Audio recording equipment
- Focused-light devices, including laser pointers
- Items intended for sale/promotion
- Any item that can be used as a means to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of the crowd, and/or inflict damage to people and goods
For additional information, visit the website @
https://beaches.lacounty.gov/concerts/
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