Banning Museum Summer Bash

Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary & Phineas Banning’s Birthday!

Join us Saturday, August 15, 2026, for the Inaugural Banning Museum Summer Bash, a reimagined summer celebration featuring live music, dancing, food, and community on the historic grounds of the Banning Museum. Gather with friends, family, and neighbors for an evening inspired by America’s great summer traditions.

We’re happy to share that guests are welcome to bring their own beer and wine to enjoy during the event.

Please note that hard liquor and distilled spirits are not permitted, and in accordance with City requirements, all bags and coolers will be checked upon entry.

In addition to listening to great music and dancing under the stars, this year, the Friends of Banning Museum are excited to introduce a brand-new featured event as part of the Banning Museum Summer Bash—the Inaugural Pie Baking Contest. From county fairs to family gatherings, pie baking has long been woven into the fabric of American culture.

By launching this contest, we hope to celebrate not only great baking, but also the traditions, stories, and friendly competition that bring neighbors together.

Reserve Your Seat at the Summer Bash HERE! Only Picnic option available at this time.

Thank you to our Amazing Sponsors!

If you are a person with a disability and require accommodation to participate in a City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks or Friends of Banning Museum program, service, or activity, requests may be made by calling the facility (310-548-7777), or 711 for CA Relay, ten days in advance of the event. We will do our best to fulfill requests with less than ten business days’ notice.

If a participant requires a one to one aide, requests will be fulfilled within seven business days of receiving required paperwork and documentation needed to issue a Right of Entry Permit to the agency providing the aide.