Echo Park Rising Returns To L.A. Next Week — With Free Live Music, Local Businesses, And A True Neighborhood Feel

[Live music](https://secretlosangeles.com/la-candlelight-concerts/) has a unique power to bring communities together, turning ordinary days into unforgettable experiences. It’s that shared energy and connection that makes festivals so special, a chance to celebrate creativity, culture, and togetherness. Echo Park Rising captures this spirit perfectly, filling the neighborhood with sound, art, and good vibes – and this year marks its 15th anniversary! The eventspans an impressive variety of locations, from retail shops and cozy patios to bustling restaurants and parking lots, creating a vibrant street festival atmosphere. And the best part? Attendees can look forward to a rich lineup of live concerts, comedy shows, wellness experiences, visual art displays, sidewalk sales, and delicious food offerings at special prices. The ever-expanding roster of local businesses taking part includes 826LA Time Travel Mart, AKP Recordings, Bar Flores, Bar Henry, cantiq, The Chocolate Dispensary, CyKiK, DADA Echo Park, The Den Studios L.A., The Echo and Echoplex, Echo Park Farmers’ Market, Gentlemen’s Breakfast, Gogosha Optique, Good Heroin, Grá, Hey Hey, The Hunt Vintage, KEEN Los Angeles, Little Joy Cocktails, The Lonely Oyster, Lowboy, Masa of Echo Park, Men & Beasts, Modo Yoga LA, One Down Dog, P.F. Candle Co., Pitfire Pizza, Pollo Campero, RAVEN things collected, The Semi-Tropic, SSKLA (Kommunity in Kolor), The Short Stop, Stories Books & Cafe, The Stronghold Climbing Gym, Sunday’s Best Thrift Apparel, Temple Grounds, and Woodcat Coffee Bar. For all the details about venues, events, and bands participating, you can check the official [Echo Park Rising](https://epr.la/) website. 📆 When: Saturday, August 16. Free and for all ages. Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/echo-park-rising-2025/