Went to this place on 8/21 & 28/2026 to watch the free freestyle concert and 90s ditch party concert. This place is a very cool place if you're looking to go watch a free concert and have a good time in downtown LA. The vibe was very chill no problems at both events. Everybody seemed to be having an awesome time at both concert. There is very limited seating so I recommend getting there early to grab a seat. Make sure you bring your sunscreen because it does get hot. I recommend not wearing nice shoes because they will get messed up. But overall, this place is a very cool place to go watch a concert and have a good time and enjoy yourself for the night. I also recommend parking a few blocks away to save yourself a few dollars on parking. Also recommend bringing a seat cushion. The seats are made out of cement so it does get a little uncomfortable. But overall had a great time at both of these concerts hoping to go back and enjoy the vibe here one more time. read more

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Watched a freestyle concert at this location. Concert was free as general admission but for those that wish to pay for VIP access had the option to do so. VIP only applies to front area staging and cleaner restrooms. Cleaner then admission but not by much. Ubered to this location, arrived at 5pm. This place was hood! Lol. Streets were grimy, Graffiti upon entry and restrooms provided were horrible. Plane and simple, this location has prime real-estate to host large events. A concert or a live show. A know gathering for events. By experience only, it all depends on the event you go to and what type of people show up at Pershing Square. Ghetto or civilized, you take your chances. The architecture is nice, just need to clean up this place. Pressure wash the concrete, re paint and water the plants that resides at this area. Grasses has patches of dead areas. Overall, this place has potential to be a nice area to hold events. Take city money to do so. Ill come back for more future events. read more

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Pershing Square in Downtown LA is a venue that has been revitalized as a space for events; it makes a nice venue for summer concerts. Event staff are helpful and friendly. Hill Street is closed off between 5th and 6th St with event entry towards 6th St and Hill St for regular entry; VIP entry is on 5th St. The venue is well organized for entry with a security checkpoint. Pershing Square has a cooling/watering station during the summer time heat and places to sit while you listen to performances. You have plenty of dining options. I recommend attending a summer concert. read more

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Great summer concerts that are affordable or free. Glad the city is coming back to life and drawing more people again. Pershing parking lot is $9 flat rate on the weekends. Still a bit dangerous but getting better. Only 8 minute walk to Grand Central Market read more

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Well... I'm happy to see DTLA coming to life a little more. Over the course of several years, I've seen Pershing Square go from having chain link fence scattered periodically to at least having some sort of thrift flea market today. It actually looks like the city is trying to liven up the square. It really is a lovely little spot (during the day), with some iconic historical buildings around. I hope to see continued activations. 2026: 19/100 read more

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Love the open space to dance and socialize love the people and culture . See you next week read more

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Pershing Square, thank you for being there. From DTLA Proud (in the past) to DiverCity: a Multicultural Concert Series, LA Weekly events and past Summer Concert Series events you've been a truly unique experience and iconic L.A. landmark for years as well as near and dear to me. A big little Downtown Los Angeles staple, this nearly 160 year old park, officially branded as Pershing Square in the late 1910s, has come a long way. It's multi-leveled concrete, grass, dirt and cork covered areas make it quite unique for people of all ages. And it's benches, shady areas, lime trees and ledges make it great for a fun day in the sun or event going into the night. There's beautiful art, messages and architecture that seems to improve each year with beautification projects through the city of Los Angeles. I've been lucky enough to enjoy performance via Los Lonely Boys, Pat Benatar, The Gap Band, Cameo, Mary Jane Girls and numerous others since my first trips here in the early 2010s and seen it change and update quite a bit with renovations, redesigns and be a hub for Angeles natives, transplants, tourists, tikes and tails. It's directly across from Pershing Square Station which runs directly underneath for the Metro B Red and D Purple Lines, which are recommended as parking in DTLA can be inexpensive at times, more so for Pershing Square itself which is surprisingly huge with just shy of 1600 spots on it's three unground levels, however many spaces belong to monthly paying residents in downtown so it can get a little tricky, but relatively easy to enter, exit and access from Hill Street or Olive Street. Restrooms in the parking garage open to the public as well as portable ones during concerts and events. They had some really premium ones for VIP. Pershing Square is typically open from 8 AM to 10 PM for recreational use when non events are happening. The cork covered playground doubles as a water refill station and they do allow some outside beverages and empty bottles. Food and beverages vendors vary in a good variety and often they will run some happy hour specials toward the tail end of events. Plenty of local eateries close by like my go-tos Beelman's, Donut Friend, Z Falafel, REDWHITE BONELESS RAMEN, and several others. It's important to note that certain bags, items and of course weapons aren't permitted. Please see their website for details, information and their calendar. Enjoy a drive down, stroll down and/or ride down to L.A's iconic Pershing Square. read more

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Came here for a concert and it was pretty decent park area. Downtown LA so it's pretty busy not so clean but not bad! They have good areas to stand and watch the performance to get a good view ! They also have decent ports potties, just bring hand sanitizer or wipes because they run out of napkins and water. They had a good selection of vendors for food and drinks. Very pricy so you can eat before. They have parking and it's over $20 if you want to park close. I wouldn't mind coming back here to see another concert. read more

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Came here for SalvyFest. I was a little underwhelmed since this was a paid event. I expected a little bit more, especially because we paid for VIP. Attendance was very low. There was only two food trucks and one food stand. Little to no vendors. And the VIP bathrooms were disgusting. But I digress. Back to the review of Pershing square. The park is a nice size area. It has a lot of seating area. It was easy to get to via the Metro. We rode the Metro from North Hollywood. It is a short 10 minute walk from Angel's flight and Grand Central market. I know they hold other events here. I look forward to attending. read more

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I came for an R&B concert featuring Trey Songz and Ray J. The venue's location isn't ideal--it's right in the middle of downtown, next to Grand Central Market. We found $10 parking nearby, but the walk over to Pershing Square wasn't the most pleasant. The streets were dirty, and there were several homeless individuals along the way. I was a little worried about walking back to the car after the concert, but thankfully, there were plenty of people walking together, which made it feel safer. The Actual Concert I was a bit disappointed that Trey Songz didn't perform his famous "Can't Help But Wait," a song I loved back in college. Instead, he sang newer songs I wasn't familiar with, and there was a lot more cussing. I was happy Ray J performed his hit "One Wish," but he got lost in the crowd for about thirty minutes, making it difficult to record or really see him--definitely not ideal. The crowd was very pushy, with no personal space, which made it feel a bit suffocating at times. Security was present at the entrance, and they didn't allow bottles or personal items like Hydroflasks. Despite this, many people managed to sneak in weed, vapes, and possibly other substances. There were no indoor bathrooms--only porta-potties--which was not very convenient. As the night went on, the venue area became quite trashed, with bottles and trash scattered everywhere, which definitely affected the overall experience. That said, this was a free concert, so I can't complain too much. I'm not sure I'd come back unless a performer I really want to see is playing, though apparently, a lot of Diver City concerts happen here. Overall Experience: 5/10 - The concert itself was fun, but the location, lack of facilities, and cleanliness issues make this venue less than ideal. read more

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Concert was great. Parking lot was horrible and so was customer service. In the parking lot on the second floor a sewage pipe broke and got ALL over my car. Litterally smelled like piss and poop, absolutely horrible, got into the cracks of my car and ruined the paint and when I told the supervisor they just shrugged and told me "thank you for parking here, the exit is that way" Really crappy service (no pun intended). Supervisor should be FIRED. read more

Love the Pershing square! I visited this past Sunday. They have a huge Christmas tree up already for display. They also have the ice skating rank that is now open and operating. This is such a unique park which is used for events, concerts,etc. I have attended free concerts here before and the ambiance is full Of fun vibes. It is clean for the most part, bathrooms located downstairs where the parking garage is, but must show your parking pass in order to use it for free. Restrooms are monitored by parking staff. read more

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Brought my friends to ice skate here and we all had so much fun! I used to come here to ice skate growing up and have fond memories. Only thing is the rink is super small so not that much space to practice. read more

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Beautiful during Christmas time! They are currently hosting ice skating. So a fun activity to do with friends and family! read more

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Hit up the Pershing Square Downtown LA Concert Series, and it was definitely a mixed bag. On the plus side, the location is cool, right in the heart of DTLA, surrounded by the city lights and skyline. There's a real energy to it, and the live music setup delivers that classic summer-in-the-city vibe. Kudos to DTLA for organizing this fun event. That said, getting into the venue was a hassle. The entrance lines were confusing and slow, with little signage or direction. Not the smoothest start. While waiting in line, especially in the 85° heat, you could not help but notice a strong urine smell wafting around, everyone in line was commenting, definitely a downside. Thank goodness I went VIP. The upgraded experience made a big difference, way better accommodations (bathrooms), more space, cleaner surroundings, and a much more comfortable place to actually enjoy the concert. The cost of drinks was comical, a 12oz Ultra was $17, plus tax. Let me do the math, that translates to 6-pack being over $100! I get paying $17 for 16oz, or, ideally 24oz, but a standard 12oz. Michelob Ultra, c'mon! All that said, I did begrudgingly pay up, LOL. The food options are similarly expensive, my $25 smashburger with fries was laughable, it had a semblance of a burger hidden in a bun. Overall, I'm glad I went despite plenty of room for improvement. The time between acts was unusually long, but the music was good, with the exception of, Naked Eyes, who had technical issues, or was it human singing issues, not sure? This was a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon, I would go back. Pro tip: great parking at 550 South Hill - which is technically on 6th and Lindley place - $20 for the day (listed as South Hill Parking on Google maps) read more

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Parking: Highly recommend getting parking tickets with platform. I arrived around 5 PM and there was plenty of parking around the first floor, however there was a lot of traffic and waiting to get to the parking gate. I would have probably parked in another parking from a walking distance because entering the parking structure took time. The general admissions line and the VIP line was quick, there wasn't a lot of people waiting to get inside. According to the email the festival started around 3-11PM. There's no clarification when the artists will start their performance or end their set. Usually the artists may perform from 15-30 mins, and there's a heavy wait time in between. A lot of smokers so I would bring a fan, and there's not a lot of seating in general or VIP section. Price of food ranges around $15-20 for 3 tacos, slice of pizza, or a small amount of pizza. Free water stations around the venue. Times 7-7:30 (Bobby V): Bobby stayed for 25-30 mins. Great set, he really put on a show effort. 9-9:30 (Pleasure P): Set ranged around 15-20 mins. 10-10:30 (Jeremih): Set ranged around 15-20 mins. A lot of dancers, okay performance. 11-11:30 (Mario): I'm assuming Mario came around 11 because the Jeremih ended late. read more

I went to the Pershing square diversity free summer concert, this one was with The Mary Jane Girls One Way, The Dazz band, Evelyn champagne king and Cameo . I have to say, Evelyn "Champagne" King was hot tonight. She killed it with the stage all to herself. Overall it was a great show with Cameo headlining without Larry Blackmon. His son did a good job picking up the mantle for the future. There are concerts every weekend this month, August 2025, with a great mix of genres and styles. There's nough space where it doesn't seem overly crowded. They don't let you bring much onto the premises so definitely check out the event on Eventbrite. There are water stations around. Bring an empty plastic bottle (no metal). The price on the food and alcohol are on the higher side with pretty tiny portions. Eat something before you get here if you're coming for the whole show I recommend taking the metro. Thr park is right up stairs at pershing and 5th. I have to warn you. There a LOT of weed smoking in the crowd. It was a problem for me and security isn't doing anything about it. I recommend the diversity summer concerts at Pershing square. I'll be there the next 3 weekends! read more

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Went to a free concert. They didn't scan my ticket nor did they scan my pre paid parking so I guess parking is free when I excited. I thought I had to come early because they would sell out but there's really no need. Pershing square can hold a lot of people so no need to come early. Prices for drinks are crazy $17 for small weak cocktail drink. Food was $30 for small carne fries. They were good despite the price tag. read more

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LA nostalgia st this spot. Right in the center of Pershing Square, find parking and go skate for a quick hour. 1 hour sessions but the views and vibes are worth it. Enjoy the holidays and make unforgettable memories at spots like this! read more

Ice skating in Pershing square sounds like the perfect way to kick start the holidays. Admission is reasonably priced and includes skate rental. The staff is friendly and helpful. Whether it's answering questions or assisting those skaters who need a little extra help. I very much enjoyed this experience. It was nice skating outside surrounded by holiday cheer; however, while skating there were two incidents. One gentleman broke his ankle. I was impressed with how quickly an ambulance arrived and sprung into action to get him to the hospital. The other incident was a skater got into the face of a staff member who asked the skater to clear a path for the skater who needed to be rushed to the hospital. Well the one skater was not having it and I wish there would have been better security to assist in de-escalating the situation. Other than that it was a great skate session! I look forward to next year! read more

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This was not my first time here but I'm reviewing the concerts held here during the summer. The idea is great, but why have a concert here? Safety measures in full force that don't allow water bottles (they do provide water in plastic cups from a dispenser). You can get free water but you need to drink about 30 cups to hydrate well enough. It was blazing hot and people gathered closely together to share what bits of shade they could find. Beware of the homelessness and parking situation all around. Pershing Square does have its own parking lot priced for a pretty penny and there are other parking options around if you're willing to walk and dodge the transients who live nearby. Construction in Pershing Square has been going on for what seems like years and it's not clear what is going on there but it's completely concreted with dead, dry grassy area and no trees, which means no shade. On a hot day, you will be hot and miserable with little to no relief. On a not so hot day, you can be sure to smell urine all around and constantly watch your back. read more

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For the most part everything is great about pershing square events. Usually attend the Salsa and latin events. I Always enjoy the vibe. bring your lawn chair, hat, comfortable attire, and enjoy the music, dancing and a little food at the food trucks!! Food is always good and reasonably priced for the portions. Alcohol is sold.Parking available underneath, reasonably priced. $10. It is safe inside of the event and parking lot. Can't say it's unsafe outside, just be aware this is DTLA and you will see homeless and may be not as clean as other areas of LA. None the less it is generally safe. . The only thing i think needs improvement are the portable restrooms, they need to be cleaned more often. But aside from that i've been to at least 5 events and it runs smoothly each time. Will continue to attend. LA, the place to be, so much to do. I Love LA!! MyGem read more

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We have been here to several events and they are pretty well organized. Ambiance: 5/5 I love the ambiance and feel to Pershing Square! It reminds me on a smaller scale of being in NYC with the DTLA buildings all around. They usually have something going on year round. Summer usually some type of festival and winter holiday ice skating. This also can depend on you and if you're a fun individual cause I can have fun no matter where I'm at. Security guards wand you and check you at the door and everything was flowing well. No drama! Parking: 5/5 plenty of parking underground and only $10. That's a bargain for DTLA there's several entrances/exits to the multi level parking lot. We had no issues finding a spot being that it is DTLA and we were attending a festival. I'm planning on coming back to see if they have ice skating soon! read more

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I went to perishing square when they had the ice skating near christmas time it is very pretty and a great ambiance!!!

This was my first time coming here to see tribute bands at this historic park. The band I wanted to see was Led Zepagain which started at 800pm but there was a list of rock bands playing since 300pm. Free concerts are the best but I paid $12 for a pit ticket which you can't beat at that price. The only drawback that it was very loud up front. You have a great view up front but for better sound it's best to get a free ticket and stand back 50 feet or more. read more

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It's currently undergoing renovations, so I'm curious as to what is going to be changed and if it will create a draw for people that aren't local. They put up a Christmas tree and the ice rink every year and a lot of people enjoy doing that and then the summer they have concerts, but overall it's not really someplace. I would recommend people stop and see or experience. The food trucks and farmers market are nice for the people who live and work in downtown. No matter the time of day, the square is generally maintained, kept clean and despite some of the unhoused locals hanging about, I've never once felt uncomfortable or threatened and I get off the train about 5am and walk right past and never worry. The one thing that frustrates me about Pershing square is that it was built to attract and hold large crowds, but the sidewalks are stupid narrow, and it's so hard to walk past or by anybody, but sadly, it doesn't look like expanding the sidewalks as part of the current renovation. Overall, it's a nice addition to downtown. read more

Came here for the Latin vibes concert hosted by the City of LA. This was a free concert with three artists, a handful of pricey food trucks and plenty of drink booths. The concert itself was an 8/10 as there could have been more options for food and more seating. The park itself was decent, I do wish there were more trees to provide shade for people who go there. read more

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My cousin and I were walking around downtown LA and decided to hit up the Perch rooftop bar ! Chill vibes all around for a nice, breezy Saturday afternoon. Nice place to sit down and take a breather. Pershing Square, you're a gem ! read more

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DTLA Pershing Square summer concert series (free) so far this year I've gone to three. Each has been a completely different experience. Focusing on Aug10, 2025 Crystal Waters Robin S, Snap etc great lineup Doors opens at 3 usually (my experience) performances start to around 5-5:30 I wait four hours as one DJ played after another I truly didn't go for that. Maybe place DJ between Headliners ... 7pm really (?) Please sell electrolytes. I saw so many people dehydrated. But really liquored up Sure you have free water stations, it's almost impossible getting to those stations. Overall Thank you for the concert summer vibes read more

My grandchildren had a great time ice skating here, although we ran into a few problems. 1) The parking is terrible. 2) The park is patrolled by security guards, but rather than making you feel safe they intimate you. read more

A tragedy of failed urban design. A park surrounded by beautiful, historic buildings -- how could anyone screw that up? Here's how: put a parking garage under it. Now you can't plant shade trees, because they need space for roots, so you have a flat, sun-raked rectangle you are calling a park. What to do? Shove a concrete post-modern tower in there to loom over a sad collection of palm trees. Because nothing really humanizes a space like ironic concrete forms! read more

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Paid for VIP and waited over an hour for one drink not to mention there is a two drink maximum per person, not worth the money. I would've went general admission for free granite would've had to wait in line a little longer, but the lines for drinks are the same. read more

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Came here to meet up with the Conservancy group before walking over to the Biltmore. Not much going on this horribly hot day. We stood out in the middle of the Square waiting for others to show up. No shade where the Conservancy tour guide made us wait. I saw several seats where we could have sat, but we needed to wait here in the middle of the sun and heat. They have parking at Pershing Square, but I was lucky to find parking across the street of Central Market which was cheaper metered parking on a Sunday vs paying at the Square. Walk wasn't bad. I've been here during the winter when they have the ice rink. REALLY busy during those times. read more

I came here for an art show that was going on in the second floor called PSB Art Show. Every inch of that area was covered in art by some very talented artist throughout California. I uploaded a few of my favorite pieces in all different mediums. There was one artist in particular that used gasoline in his art, and if you walked up to it.. the smell of gas was there. It's amazing how much talent these people have and we're able to show it to the la community in downtown at Pershing square. I actually came to support my cousin who was one of the talents in the bunch. read more

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Haven't been here for awhile used to come here during lunch every other day. This year finally make it for the ice skating! Glad that we can early 11/20 at 5:30pm not much people and no waiting. Took off 1 star because the ice wasn't that great. Overall, nice place and they always have good events going on! read more

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Came here for an art show and appetizers were going to be served at Mrs. Fish LA so it was kind of like a 2-for-1 deal cuz I love art and I've been wanting to check out Mrs. Fish LA for years. This building was such a perfect spot for an art show. As soon as you come up to the door to even enter there are men who will make sure you are in the right area and even a man by the elevator who will help you to get to where you need to be. Super friendly and made the experience that more special. read more

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Pershing square is not Central Park in NYC . Hardly . But it's a nice little area to just relax. And a perfect place for me to take my dog so she can run around and get some exercise. The layout is large enough for me to have some privacy. There are seating areas that are horrifically uncomfortable. I hate that. Sometimes I need to pull my dog aside and just lounge and its hard to do that in uncomfortable seating areas . Especially when they are covered in sand on the floor. It can look a little stark and I wish the grass area was larger . The best for me is the photographs I've taken there of my dog . They came out well. I just wish that there more eateries close or adjacent to the square but whatever. I just bring something with me. And bring my dog her treats. read more

This review is for their ice skating rink during the winter. It's about the same size of a roller skating rink and well organized. The LA Live is fancier and has a pretty Christmas tree in the middle, but they don't take reservations, so the wait can be pretty long. My friends and I made reservations at 8:30pm, got our skates right away and were on the ice within a few minutes. $20 for an hour and rentals is a pretty good deal too! They smooth the ice over in between sessions and have staff on deck to help fallen soldiers. Lol! They also have concession stands for drinks and snacks. Their bathrooms are port-o-potties, so I'd hold it if you can! Music is your typical mainstream holiday tunes. Street, metered parking or parking in their structure are available. Definitely a fun winter wonderland in LA! read more

Can get around the whole city by coming here to the train station. You can go from Dtla to north Hollywood and even Hollywood as well.

The square is iconic to the older section of DTLA and a central place to park to enjoy events in that historic area. Over the years it's really become dilapidated, especially the parking garage which is a little creepy to navigate. Not nearly as creepy as the escalator repair guy (always the same guy) that lurks around who seems to be trolling and on the prowl for other people's girlfriends or partners. Wish he'd actually do his job and fix the perpetually broken escalators. Makes evading predators harder or perhaps that's his agenda from the start. Be careful. Don't go alone. read more