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:
Live Music Fridays brings the groove to your weekend with Bay Area and Oakland-based jazz, funk, and soul artists performing live every Friday from 5 PM to 8 PM.
The concert series connects families and friends while providing a free, fun-filled event that has become an Oakley summer tradition.
Free outdoor music concert in Todos Santos Plaza on Thursday nights along with the Farmers’ Market. Enjoy a great line-up of wonderful local musicians playing Salsa, jazz, zydeco, blues, and more.
Our outdoor concert venue is at the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond.
Bring your friends & family for an energetic evening of dancing, live music, local cuisine and beverages to enjoy the Music on the Main Summer Concert Series in the heart of Downtown Richmond.
The 2026 Live in The Laurel concert series continues on Sunday, June 21, with an unforgettable evening of music featuring Orchestra Gold Unplugged at Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen (4251 MacArthur Blvd.) in Oakland’s Laurel District.
The Rockridge District welcomes you enjoy the local wares, fine dining, savory sweets, and delicious drinks you can only find in this magical district.
The City of Albany Concerts in the Park series is a free, family-friendly event held at Memorial Park on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm during the summer.
For over 20 years, the Old Town Pittsburg Car Show has been a downtown tradition, happening every Thursday throughout the summer. The streets of Old Town come alive with classic, vintage, and custom vehicles, accompanied by lively music, food, and community energy.
The Spirit & Soul festival activates downtown Richmond with activities and entertainment for all ages.
The City of Albany Concerts in the Park series is a free, family-friendly event held at Memorial Park on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm during the summer.
The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention is a five day music festival featuring performances by local and national acts, a rollicking square dance, open cabaret, and the illustrious stringband contest in venues throughout Berkeley.
Bring a picnic, chairs or blanket. View the Lafayette Chamber’s Dining Guide for takeout suggestions!
Join us for our 9th annual celebration of world-class Blues musicians, a myriad of local craft breweries, and smoking BBQ vendors. Chris Cain, Terrie Odabi, and Aki Kumar Blues Jam will headline on the main stage.
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.
