Summer Sounds: Free Outdoor Concerts in the East Bay
/ Ronnie SharpeThe East Bay is alive with free outdoor music concerts this summer, featuring a wide range of genres and plenty of family-friendly fun. Here’s a curated selection of standout events happening across the region:
Rock your way into summer with a free music series at the new Prospect Park Plaza!
Join us on Fridays, June 13, June 27, July 11, and July 25 for Groovin' at the Grove - free summer concerts at the Shirley Sisk Grove (next to NewPark Mall). 5:00 - 7:30 pm. Gates open at 4:00 pm. Bring a blanket or folding chair, grab a spot, and enjoy the music. Admission is FREE!
Our outdoor concert venue is at the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond. Concerts are held on the last Friday of June, July and August, from 5:30 pm to 8ish.
The Music in the Park Series returns for the 2025 summer season, bringing you even more free, live music in the heart of Berkeley.
Join us for Bohème Out of the Box at Heritage Plaza in Hayward, presented in partnership with the Hayward Public Library. Set in this vibrant community gathering space, surrounded by greenery and downtown amenities, this outdoor performance offers an accessible and engaging cultural experience for all ages.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic lunch, and join us for our 2025 season!
Get your groove on this summer with our free concerts in the park!
The Music in the Park Series returns for the 2025 summer season, bringing you even more free, live music in the heart of Berkeley.
Don't miss the Smooth Jazz Series at City Center Bishop Ranch!
All concerts are FREE and perfect for the whole family! No tickets are required, but seating is first-come, first-served, so be sure to arrive early.
The Music in the Park Series returns for the 2025 summer season, bringing you even more free, live music in the heart of Berkeley.
The Music in the Park Series returns for the 2025 summer season, bringing you even more free, live music in the heart of Berkeley.
The Music in the Park Series returns for the 2025 summer season, bringing you even more free, live music in the heart of Berkeley.
Whether you're into jazz, rock, classical, or something in between, there's a free concert in the East Bay waiting for you. Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and enjoy great music under the summer sky—no ticket required.