THINGS TO DO
Summer of Music & Festivals
Planning your perfect endless summer? Add Pasadena to your calendar and be a part of the summer lineup of music festivals, concerts, food festivals, live shows, and large celebrations.
Summer Concerts and Live Shows
From historic venues to outdoor music in the gardens and everything in between, enjoy these live summer concerts and shows across town.
![Garden party at the Norton Simon Museum](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Events/GardenParty_2500_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
The Norton Simon Museum welcomes visitors to enjoy their new musical summer program, Golden Hour, held in the Sculpture...
![Pasadena Symphony Pops, orchestra, music, performing arts, los angeles aboretum](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Local-Business-Main/Pasadena-Symphony-Pops-945x596-2-760x570_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
Celebrate the iconic melodies from the annual Rusnak Summer POPs Series this summer. Experience timeless tunes from the...
![](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Old-Pasadena-JYeh-8_34ec70711302b8d3cb1ae8b49125dac9.jpg)
Every first Friday of the month from 5-7PM, enjoy live musical performances at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. All events...
![](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/TheGambleHouse_Architecture_CraftsmanHome_Tour-1-medium_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
Presented by The Gamble House and Highland Park Wine. Snag a cozy spot on The Gamble House lawn to enjoy a picnic,...
![Pasadena Symphony Pops, orchestra, music, performing arts, los angeles aboretum](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Local-Business-Main/Pasadena-Symphony-Pops-945x596-2-760x570_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
Celebrate the iconic melodies from the annual Rusnak Summer POPs Series this summer. Experience timeless tunes from the...
![Jazz trio performance in the dome at the Mount Wilson Observatory in Pasadena, California.](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Events/Lounge-Art-Trio-Ensemble-in-the-dome_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpeg)
Artistic Director Cécilia Tsan curates thoughtful musical adventures under the magnificent vaulted dome of the 100-inch...
![Garden party at the Norton Simon Museum](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Events/GardenParty_2500_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
The Norton Simon Museum welcomes visitors to enjoy their new musical summer program, Golden Hour, held in the Sculpture...
![Pasadena Symphony Pops, orchestra, music, performing arts, los angeles aboretum](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Local-Business-Main/Pasadena-Symphony-Pops-945x596-2-760x570_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
Celebrate the iconic melodies from the annual Rusnak Summer POPs Series this summer. Experience timeless tunes from the...
![](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Old-Pasadena-JYeh-8_34ec70711302b8d3cb1ae8b49125dac9.jpg)
Every first Friday of the month from 5-7PM, enjoy live musical performances at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. All events...
![Pasadena Symphony Pops, orchestra, music, performing arts, los angeles aboretum](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Local-Business-Main/Pasadena-Symphony-Pops-945x596-2-760x570_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
Celebrate the iconic melodies from the annual Rusnak Summer POPs Series this summer. Experience timeless tunes from the...
![Jazz trio performance in the dome at the Mount Wilson Observatory in Pasadena, California.](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Events/Lounge-Art-Trio-Ensemble-in-the-dome_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpeg)
Artistic Director Cécilia Tsan curates thoughtful musical adventures under the magnificent vaulted dome of the 100-inch...
![](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/TheGambleHouse_Architecture_CraftsmanHome_Tour-1-medium_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
Presented by The Gamble House and Highland Park Wine. Snag a cozy spot on The Gamble House lawn to enjoy a picnic,...
Summer Celebrations
Beyond the musical stylings of legendary performers, Summer in Pasadena is filled with citywide celebrations, perfect for gathering with friends and family to create new sun-soaked memories.
![Pasadena Symphony Pops, orchestra, music, performing arts, los angeles aboretum](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Local-Business-Main/Pasadena-Symphony-Pops-945x596-2-760x570_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
Celebrate the iconic melodies from the annual Rusnak Summer POPs Series this summer. Experience timeless tunes from the...
![](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Old-Pasadena-JYeh-8_34ec70711302b8d3cb1ae8b49125dac9.jpg)
Every first Friday of the month from 5-7PM, enjoy live musical performances at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. All events...
![](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/268-Campout-Campfire-Jamie-Pham_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
Play past your bedtime, Kidspace is open late! Gather ‘round the campfire for an evening of live music, dance, and...
![Pasadena Symphony Pops, orchestra, music, performing arts, los angeles aboretum](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Local-Business-Main/Pasadena-Symphony-Pops-945x596-2-760x570_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
Celebrate the iconic melodies from the annual Rusnak Summer POPs Series this summer. Experience timeless tunes from the...
![Pasadena Symphony Pops, orchestra, music, performing arts, los angeles aboretum](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Local-Business-Main/Pasadena-Symphony-Pops-945x596-2-760x570_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
Celebrate the iconic melodies from the annual Rusnak Summer POPs Series this summer. Experience timeless tunes from the...
![](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Old-Pasadena-JYeh-8_34ec70711302b8d3cb1ae8b49125dac9.jpg)
Every first Friday of the month from 5-7PM, enjoy live musical performances at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. All events...
![Pasadena Symphony Pops, orchestra, music, performing arts, los angeles aboretum](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Local-Business-Main/Pasadena-Symphony-Pops-945x596-2-760x570_940f99e66cc86fbdb8e45185a34c0913.jpg)
Celebrate the iconic melodies from the annual Rusnak Summer POPs Series this summer. Experience timeless tunes from the...
![](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Old-Pasadena-JYeh-8_34ec70711302b8d3cb1ae8b49125dac9.jpg)
Every first Friday of the month from 5-7PM, enjoy live musical performances at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. All events...
![](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Old-Pasadena-JYeh-8_34ec70711302b8d3cb1ae8b49125dac9.jpg)
Every first Friday of the month from 5-7PM, enjoy live musical performances at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. All events...
![](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Old-Pasadena-JYeh-8_34ec70711302b8d3cb1ae8b49125dac9.jpg)
Every first Friday of the month from 5-7PM, enjoy live musical performances at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. All events...
![](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Old-Pasadena-JYeh-8_34ec70711302b8d3cb1ae8b49125dac9.jpg)
Every first Friday of the month from 5-7PM, enjoy live musical performances at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. All events...
![](https://www.visitpasadena.com/imager/s3_us-west-1_amazonaws_com/pasadena-2020/images/Old-Pasadena-JYeh-8_34ec70711302b8d3cb1ae8b49125dac9.jpg)
Every first Friday of the month from 5-7PM, enjoy live musical performances at One Colorado in Old Pasadena. All events...