Sizzling Summer Nights: Salsa Under the Stars

💃Spend a summer evening dancing under the stars at the Autry’s beloved Sizzling Summer Nights series. A longtime Los Angeles tradition, these high-energy outdoor concerts transform the museum plaza into one of the city’s great Thursday-night dance floors, featuring live salsa and Latin fusion music from some of L.A.’s most exciting bands.

Whether you come ready to dance every set or just want to soak in the music and summer atmosphere in Griffith Park, Sizzling Summer Nights welcomes everyone to the floor. No partner or experience needed!

Band Schedule
🎶July 30 - Chino Espinoza & Los Dueños del Son
🎺August 6 - TROMBOR presents: Tribute to the Legends—Remembering Eddie Palmieri & Willie Colón
🎷August 13 - Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca
🥁August 20 - Guicho y La Tribu
🎹 August 27 - Conjunto Oye!
🎤September 3 - Rush Hour Orquesta

Highlights
🎶 Live music on the plaza
🎭 Free salsa dance lesson with instructor April Connella
🍴 Food and drinks available for purchase
🎨 Access to museum galleries
🎠 A family-friendly kids’ dance floor
🚗 Free Parking

General Info
📅 Dates and times: July 30, August 8, 13, 20, and 27, September 3, 2026, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
⏳ Duration: 3 hours
📍 Location: Autry Museum of the American West
👤 Age requirement: all ages welcome
♿ Accessibility: venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
✔ Become an Autry Member to enjoy FREE museum admission and discounts on events and programs.

Description
A longtime Los Angeles tradition, these high-energy outdoor concerts transform the museum plaza into one of the city’s great Thursday-night dance floors, featuring live salsa and Latin fusion music from some of L.A.’s most exciting bands.