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#  Off the 405 - At Getty Center

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*OFF THE 405* is the Getty Center’s annual outdoor summer concert series, bringing some of today’s most exciting bands to the stage for a memorable experience amid stunning architecture and breathtaking sunset views.

### LOCATION

[The Getty Center](https://culture.lacity.gov/venue/the-getty-center/)1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA United States [+ Google Map](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.0790007%2C-118.4751191 "Click to view a Google Map")Phone:310-440-7300### **Off the 405 – Getty Center Summer Concert Series**

**Dates:** Saturdays, July 26, and August 23, 2025
**Time:** DJ set at 6:00 PM, main performance at ~7:30 PM
**Location:** Getty Center Courtyard, 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
**Admission:** Free with advance reservation (required); parking $15 after 3 PM, free after 6 PM [Tripadvisor+15Time Out+15festbeat.com+15](https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/music/off-the-405?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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### 🎶 Summer 2025 Lineup

- **Sat, July 12** – *Madi Diaz*: Nashville-based singer-songwriter known for heartfelt folk-rock [Instagram+5Getty+5festbeat.com+5](https://www.getty.edu/whats-on/off-the-405/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- **Sat, July 26** – *Empress Of*: L.A.-based pop artist blending electronic, R&amp;B, and dream-pop [Visit California+9Getty+9Time Out+9](https://www.getty.edu/whats-on/off-the-405/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- **Sat, Aug 23** – *Emile Mosseri*: Composer and performer acclaimed for film scores (Minari, The Last Black Man in San Francisco) [festbeat.com+4Getty+4Time Out+4](https://www.getty.edu/whats-on/off-the-405/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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### What to Expect

- Outdoor evening concerts featuring emerging and genre-defying artists [Time Out+6Getty+6Getty+6](https://www.getty.edu/whats-on/off-the-405/?hp-main-carousel=1&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- Stunning Getty Center views at sunset, followed by the performances [Bucket Listers+10Getty+10Time Out+10](https://www.getty.edu/whats-on/off-the-405/?hp-main-carousel=1&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- Pre-show DJ sets beginning at 6 PM [Time Out](https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/music/off-the-405?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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### Visitor Tips

- **Reserve free tickets** online in advance—availability opens roughly 2–3 weeks before each performance [Time Out+1Department of Cultural Affairs+1](https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/news/the-gettys-free-sunset-concert-series-is-back-for-the-summer-050825?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- **Arrive early**: Galleries and gardens remain open until 8 PM; parking drops to $15 after 3 PM and is free after 6 PM [festbeat.com+3Time Out+3Time Out+3](https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/news/the-gettys-free-sunset-concert-series-is-back-for-the-summer-050825?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- **Transport options:** Take Metro’s E Line to Sepulveda, then board the free Getty Center tram; avoids parking fees and traffic [Reddit+1Visit California+1](https://www.reddit.com/r/LAMetro/comments/1gxkoz3/visiting_the_getty_center/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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### Why Attend

- A long-running community favorite since 2009—an annual highlight of LA’s cultural summer [Time Out+1festbeat.com+1](https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/news/the-gettys-free-sunset-concert-series-is-back-for-the-summer-050825?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
- An opportunity to enjoy world-class live music in a breathtaking architectural and garden setting
- Ideal for a relaxed evening with friends or a romantic date night

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Bring a pillow or lawn chair, pack a picnic or grab snacks on-site, and enjoy a magical summer evening at the Getty’s iconic **Off the 405** concert series.

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