Free Bay Area Summer Concerts in the Park: 2024

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Bay Area Summer Concerts in the park Series

Prepare for an unforgettable summer of free music and fun all across the Bay Area.

Immerse yourself in the melodious vibes and exciting entertainment amidst the many beautiful outdoor summer concerts in the park.

Welcome to an enchanting summer of music and camaraderie in the Bay Area! Gather your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic goodies as we bring you delightful twilight concerts to share with your loved ones. Starting around 6 p.m., these musical spectacles promise unforgettable evenings under the stars. To ensure accurate timings, don’t forget to double-check the event details on the linked websites provided below. So, mark your calendar, arrive early, and snag the perfect spot to immerse yourself in the harmonious ambiance. Join us for a memorable series of Bay Area summer concerts held in various parks across different cities:

Fremont

Thursdays, 6pm – 8pm @ Central Park

Don’t miss the summer concerts at the beautiful Lake Elizabeth Central Park in Fremont! Come join in the perfect family-friendly event featuring fantastic music, ample open space for kids to play, and an array of delicious food vendors. You wouldn’t want to miss this!

All concerts are held at the Central Park Performance Pavilion on Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and are free and open to the public. Parking lots near the concert venue fill up by 5:00 pm, so plan to arrive early if you want a good spot. 

July 11: Momotombo SF  | Latin Rock

July 18: Wolf Jett | Americana

July 25: Bombay Disco Co. | Bollywood

August 1: 925 Band | Party Band

August 8: You Should Be Dancing | Bee Gees Tribute

More info here ⇢ Summer Concert Series


San Jose

Tuesdays, 6pm – 8pm @ Santana Row

Every Tuesday in August and September, join the free outdoor concerts in Santana Row Park (near Left Bank) from 6-8 PM.  Grab your to-go drinks from Santana Row Restaurants, Bring Your Lawn Chair and Enjoy the live music.

August 6: The Mike Drew Band | Country with California Twist

August 13: Dolce | R&B/Soul/Americana

August 20: Chain of Fools | Rock/Blues/Country

August 27: La Ti Do | Latin

September 3: Ashton & Panextasy | Carribean

September 10: Hattie Craven | Folk/Soul/Americana

September 17: The Jay Birds | Pop/Classic Rock/R&B

September 24: PB&J | Rock

More info here ⇢ Santana Row Summer Music Series


Sunnyvale

Wednesdays, 6pm – 8:30pm @ Downtown Sunnyvale

Held on Historic Murphy Avenue, the Summer Concerts are free on Wednesday nights and offer opportunities to dine and shop at surrounding businesses. The Summer Series Music + Market music concert series features top talents from the bay area to play R&B, Funk, Rock, and other fun dance music! Check out local vendors, enjoy the music, and grab something to eat. The event goes on for eight weeks. Musical entertainment is free.

July 10: The Houserockers | Rock & soul

July 17: Daze on the Green | Rock, top 40, funk

July 24: Tortilla Soup | R&B, soul

July 31: Groove Ride | R&B, funk

August 7: First Call | Pop, rock, funk, dance

August 14: Megatones | Pop, rock, funk

August 21: The Joint Chiefs | R&B

August 28: The Groove Foundation | R&B, funk

More info here ⇢ Sunnyvale Music & Market


Pleasanton

Fridays, 7pm8:30pm @ Lions Wayside Park

Get your groove on to a fantastic lineup of bands on select Friday nights this summer at Lions Wayside Park in Pleasanton!

July 5: Road Eleven | Country and blues

July 12: Other People’s Money | Classic rock

July 19: Evan Thomas Band, funk | Soul and blues

July 26: Honky Tonk Heroes | Country

Aug. 2: Sally and the Fields | Rock

Aug. 9: 925 Band & The Wise Girls | Danceable covers

Aug. 16: RPM, rock ‘n’ roll dance music from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and beyond

Aug. 23: RUSTY Rock and Roll | Rock covers

Aug. 30: Public Eye | High-energy rock ‘n’ roll

More info here ⇢ Pleasanton Music & Market


Livermore

Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm @ Shea Homes Stage in Downtown

Tuesday Tunes, the free concert series in downtown Livermore, is about more than music. It’s a time for families to enjoy an evening out. Concerts are produced by the Livermore Cultural Arts Council on the Shea Homes Stage in front of the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street. The series brings a mix of jazz, rock, blues and Cuban bands, and takes place every Tuesday night through August 22, 2023.

July 2: Death & Taxes Swing Band | 1940s Big Band, Swing

July 9: The Chris Bradley Band | New Orleans Jazz

July 16: Frankie Bones Project | Acoustic, Folk, Rock

July 23: Audio Illusion | Classic Rock, Pop, Blues

July 30: Jeff Bordes & Friends

August 6: East Bay Grooveline | Funk, Groove, Motown

August 13: LunaFish | Classic Rock, 60s, 70s

August 20: The Hurricane Band | Classic rock, R&B, Country, Pop

More info here ⇢ Tuesday Tunes


San Ramon

Sundays, 5pm – 8pm @ Bishop Ranch

Join friends and family for a perfect summer evening in the San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater. Enjoy the best of the Bay Area’s live bands- with room for dancing!

Bring a blanket or a low-back lawn chair and be ready to rock the night away! Each week, The Food Truck Mafia will offer a selection of savory and sweet food truck options. Wine, beer, soda, and water will also be available for purchase.

July 7: Salvage Title | 70s/80s rock favorites

July 14: Flock of Seagirls | ladies 80’s tribute band

July 21: Sacred Fire Band | Santana Latin tribute band

July 28: Bombay Disco | Bollywood band

August 4: Pride & Joy | Party band 

More info here ⇢ San Ramon Summer Concerts


Palo Alto

Saturdays, 6:30pm – 8pm @ Rinconada Park & Mitchell Park

City of Palo Alto’s Twilight FREE Summer Concert Series celebrates the diversity of musical programming throughout the Bay Area, with concerts and family movie nights. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, but be sure they are low seating so that everyone can enjoy the music.

July 20: Fleetwood Mask | Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band @ Mitchell Park

July 27: Heartless | Heart Tribute Band @ Mitchell Park

August 10: Adam Klipple Organ Quintet @ Rinconada Park

August 17: Blues is a Woman @ Rinconada Park

More info here ⇢ Palo Alto Twilight Series


Menlo Park

Wednesdays & Fridays, 6pm – 8pm @ Fremont Park & Kelly Park

July 10: Busta Groove | Motown @ Fremont Park

July 17: The Billy Martini Show | ’70s tribute @ Fremont Park

July 24: Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble | Zydeco @ Fremont Park

July 26: Foreverland | Michael Jackson tribute @ Kelly Park

July 31: Fog City Swampers | Rock with southern and blues tribute @ Fremont Park

August 2: Pop Fiction | Top 40s from the ’70s-2000s @ Kelly Park

August 7: Given To Fly | Pop, rock, and soul @ Fremont Park

August 9: Andre Thierry | Zydeco @ Kelly Park

August 14: Sun Kings | ’70s-2000s Beatles tribute @ Fremont Park

More info here ⇢ Summer Concert Series


Brentwood

Fridays, 7pm – 9pm @ Downtown City Park

The annual “Starry Nights in Brentwood” Summer Concert Series feature rock, soul, jazz, country, and more!

Since 2000, the concert series has connected families and friends and provided a free, fun-filled event that has become a Friday night summer tradition. Since its inception, over 100,000 community members have danced, picnicked and played while experiencing a variety of performing arts entertainment in beautiful downtown City Park. On average, our outdoor concerts regularly see 2,000-3,000 people on any concert night.

July 5: Soucano | Latin Rock & Soul

July 12: Fast Times | Hits from the 80’s

July 19: Adam Aldama & The Aces | Throwback hip hop & old school R&B

July 26: North Forty | Country

August 2: The Big Jangle | Tom Petty Tribute

August 9: Total Recall | 90’s Alternative Rock

August 16: Kings of 88 | Legends of Piano Rock

More info here ⇢ Starry Nights in Brentwood


Concord

Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8pm @ Todos Santos Plaza

The four-month concert series features a lineup of talented local artists representing an array of musical genres. The events also include a vast farmers’ market hosted by the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association, where visitors can shop all the great produce, snacks, home goods, and more that the Bay Area has to offer, including food trucks.

The concerts will take place every Thursday from June 6 to September 26 (excluding July 4), from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with the farmers’ market running from 4-8 p.m.

July 11: Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings | Blues

July 18: Zepparella | All female Zepplin Tribute

July 25: Dirty Cello | Spin on Blues, Rock and Americana

August 1: Steve Snyder’s Big Band | Playing the best from Concord Jazz Festiva

More info here ⇢ Concord Music & Market Series


Morgan Hill

Fridays, 5:30pm – 9:30pm @ Downtown Amphitheatre

Visit the wonderful downtown restaurants and businesses, or sit back or dance the night away! Enjoy tonight’s music under the stars. Rock n Roll, Country, Latin and lots of rhythms make the summer concert series your best bet for free entertainment under the stars. Bring the entire family, take a date, or come alone and enjoy Morgan Hill’s summer of fun. Picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome.

July 5: Carnaval | Santana tribute

July 12: Alex Lucero Band | Americana, Country

July 19: Days on the Green | Classic rock, 80s, 90s

July 26: Pop Fiction | Pop, R&B, Rock, Hip Hop

August 2: Soul Kiss | Soul, rock, dance

August 9: Rag Dolls | All female Aerosmith tribute

August 16: The Hitmen | Latin, funk, soul, R&B

More info here ⇢ Friday Night Music Series


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