Skirball Cultural Center

Venue Profile

Los Angeles, CA · Indoor & Outdoor · Updated September 2026

The Skirball Cultural Center is a Jewish cultural institution in the Sepulveda Pass, between Brentwood and the San Fernando Valley. It opened in 1996 on a campus designed by architect Moshe Safdie, with courtyards and gardens facing the Santa Monica Mountains.

Its main music program is Sunset Concerts, a free outdoor series held on summer Thursday evenings in the hillside courtyard. The 2026 edition, the series’ 29th season, ran from July 16 to August 6 with a jazz theme and included Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles, Terrace Martin and Tortoise. The center also hosts music and theatre indoors during the year.

Sunset Concerts admission is walk-up only and first come, first served. Doors open at 6 p.m. with sets at 7 and 8:15 p.m. Parking is on site, with a fee on performance nights.

Know Before You Go

  • Venue type: Cultural Center (outdoor concert series)
  • Opened: 1996
  • Operator: Skirball Cultural Center (nonprofit)
  • Programming: Free summer Sunset Concerts of jazz, global and roots music, plus indoor performances
  • Ages: All Ages
  • Phone: (310) 440-4500

This profile is part of The 824 Journal Guide to Live Music Venues in Los Angeles and Orange County.

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Sources

Photo: Hughwa via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Venue Details

Address
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
City, State
Los Angeles, CA
Indoor / Outdoor
Indoor & Outdoor
Standing / Seated
Varies by Event
Parking
On-site parking; a $20 fee applies on live performance nights.
Phone
(310) 440-4500

Amenities

Food
On-site dining

Links

Official WebsiteMap & Directions