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
6pm – 8pm @ Central Park
Don’t miss the final two nights of 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.
August 3: Idea Band | Pop Rock
August 10: Flock of Seagirls | 80’s Rock
More info here ⇢ Summer Concert Series
San Jose
6pm – 8pm @ Santana Row
Every Tuesday in August, 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 1: Hattie Craven | Folk
August 8: Poi Rogers Duo | Country Western Swing
August 15: The Mundaze | Pop/Soul/Jazz
August 22: Jinx Jones | Rockabilly
August 29: La Ti Do | Latin
More info here ⇢ Santana Row Summer Music Series
Sunnyvale
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.
August 2: Joint Chiefs
August 9: Tortilla Soup
August 16: Cisco Kid
August 23: The Groove Foundation
More info here ⇢ Sunnyvale Music & Market
Pleasanton
7pm – 9pm @ 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!
August 11: Rusty Rock n’ Roll | Classic Rock Covers
August 18: The Apes | Contemporary Rock
August 25: Public Eye | Rock
More info here ⇢ Concerts in the Park in Downtown Pleasanton
Livermore
6:30pm – 9:90pm @ Shea Homes Stage
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.
August 1: The Hurricane Band | Classic Rock, R&B, Country, Pop
August 8: Michael McNevin | Americana, Folk
August 15: Sacred Fire | Santana Tribute Band
August 22: Jeff Bordes & Friends | Jazz Roots
More info here ⇢ Tuesday Tunes
San Ramon
6pm – 8pm @ Bishop Ranch
Celebrate summer with City Center Unplugged, a Friday evening outdoor music series featuring an array of local bands, from 6-8pm.
Each Friday’s music will have its own rhythm and beats, with everything from retro to rock, Brazilian to blues, Latin to salsa, and of course a good dollop of jazz. You just might find yourself dancing your way back to the car. And setting the tone for a fine weekend. Consider enjoying dinner, drinks, or dessert at City Center before or after the show!
August 4: Lorin Rowan Trio | Reggae, Americana
August 11: Jenny Madrigal | Pop, Indie folk
August 18: David Correa Trio | Latin jazz
August 25: Carlos Reyes | Latin jazz
More info here ⇢ City Center Unplugged
Palo Alto
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.
August 5: Heartless | Heart Tribute
August 12: Masha Campange | Jazz Vocalist
More info here ⇢ Palo Alto Twilight Series
Menlo Park
6pm – 8pm @ Fremont Park & Karl E. Clark Park
August 2: Curley Taylor | Zydeco
August 9: Arena Band | Classic Rock
August 11: Tebo Muzik | Soul & Funk
August 16: The Sun Kings | Beatles Tribute
August 18: Busta Groove | R&B & Motown
More info here ⇢ Summer Concert Series
Brentwood
7pm – 9pm @ Downtown City Park
The annual concerts feature rock, soul, jazz, country and even a special children’s concert night. New this year will be an expanded variety of food offerings that will be located in the Community Center parking loop. Free parking is available in the parking garage on City Park Way. Bring a picnic or purchase and enjoy food from our vendors and enjoy these FREE concert events!
August 4: Fleetwood Mask | Fleetwood Mac experience band
August 11: Smooth Sounds of Santana | Santana tribute band
August 18: Thunder Cover | Top 40 dance band
More info here ⇢ Concerts in the Park
Concord
6:30pm – 8pm @ Todos Santos Plaza
Farmers’ Market and free music concerts in the Park with a great line-up of wonderful Bay Area musicians playing Salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues, and more, with plenty of delicious food and beverage options as well!
August 3: Jean Fineberg & Jazzphoria | Concord Jazz Festival
August 10: Latin Touch Band | Salsa, Latin rock
August 17: Radio Keys | The ultimate party band
August 24: Native Elements | Reggae salute to Bob Marley
August 31: Zepparella | All, female Led Zeppelin tribute
More info here ⇢ Concord Music & Market Series
Morgan Hill
5:30pm – 9:30pm @ Community and Cultural Center Amphitheatre
Visit the wonderful Downtown Restaurants and Businesses. 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.
August 4: Maroon Vibes
August 11: Superbad
August 18: Soul Kiss
More info here ⇢ Friday Night Music Series
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