Summer Nights KCRW HQ FAQ

What does the evening feature?

Bring your friends and families and join us for three fantastic evenings of music under the stars. We will have food trucks on-site, a record swap meet, cash bar, free movie screenings and much more! The doors will open at 7pm and the event will end at 11pm.

Please note:

  • This event is standing room only.
  • No line up before 6pm.
  • Alcohol, glass containers, chairs, ice chests, umbrellas or blankets are not allowed.
  • Service dogs allowed only with current rabies certificate.
  • Please read Rules and Policies below for a complete list of prohibited items.

Who is performing and at what time?

Saturday, August 3

7:00pm KCRW DJ Anne Litt
8:30pm Black Pumas
9:30pm KCRW DJ Raul Campos

Saturday, August 10

7:00pm KCRW DJ Valida
8:30pm Y La Bamba
9:30pm KCRW DJ Anthony Valadez

Saturday, August 17

7:00pm KCRW DJ Chris Douridas
8:30pm Andrew Bird
9:30pm KCRW DJ Novena Carmel

I’m a KCRW Member. Do I get any special privileges?

Yes! KCRW Members will have a fast-track line set up for them at the front entrance. Just flash your Fringe Benefits card* to one of our Membership Team when you are in line.

*If you don't have your physical Fringe Benefits card, download the KCRW app, click on "My KCRW" and login. If you haven't logged in before, use the email address you have on file with us and click forgot password to receive an email with login instructions. Need help? Contact membership@kcrw.org.

Not a member? Join today to enjoy these benefits and more all summer.

Instructions on first-come, first-served.

Entry is granted on a first-come, first-served basis and there will be no in and out privileges. Doors open at 7pm. No lining up before 6pm.

How will I know if the event is at capacity?

Check the KCRW Facebook event page for capacity updates. Please note: Facebook RSVP does not guarantee entry.

Will there be food and drink available for purchase?

There will be food available for purchase from 4 food trucks and 2 cash bars for those 21 and over.

How do I sign up for the free advance screenings at each show?

RSVPs will open 10 days before each event. Please check back here for a link at that time

Lost and found?

If you notice you have lost something during the event, please make your way to KCRW’s Street Team table, located to the right of KCRW’s new building.

After the event, email events@kcrw.org with a description of the item.

Rules and policies.

Please note:

  • This event is standing room only.
  • No line up before 6pm.
  • Alcohol, glass container, chairs, ice chests, umbrellas or blankets are not allowed.
  • Service dogs allowed only with current rabies certificate.
  • Please read below for a complete list of prohibited items.

Line-up is subject to change.

All attendees and their bags, purses and other items will be subject to a security check, before entering the event. Please travel light for faster check-in.

Prohibited Items:

  • Alcohol
  • Ice chests
  • Blankets
  • Umbrellas
  • Chairs of any kind
  • Pets (except service animals with a current rabies certification)
  • Medical or recreational use marijuana
  • Glass containers
  • Video or audio recording equipment
  • Professional still camera equipment (no detachable lenses, tripods, large zoom lenses, and/or commercial-use camera assemblies)
  • Drones

This will help facilitate a faster security check-in.

Entry Conditions for Guests

The following additional conditions are for guests entering the event site:

  • All guests and their belongings are subject to search
  • Allowed and Prohibited lists are subject to change
  • The Santa Monica College Police Department and private security personnel at the entrances reserve the right to make the final determination on allowed and not allowed items