Marin's Hidden Gem: Free Summertime Music
/ Ronnie SharpeMarin County, nestled in the heart of the Bay Area, offers a vibrant music scene beyond the well-known festivals. This summer, music enthusiasts can explore lesser-known yet impressive music events featuring incredible talent FREE. Here is your guide to uncovering the best music performances in Marin this summer.
We’re excited to bring our community and local musicians together for our annual Summer Music Series. The events take place on the first Thursday of each month, June through August, from 4-6 PM and features some of our favorite local talent. Join us for family-friendly evenings of live music, great food, and local shopping.
Please join Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services for our Concerts on the Green series! Live concerts at Novato Civic Green are back, on selected Fridays!
Mill Valley comes alive with Miller Nights - a laid-back evening to gather, unwind, and enjoy the best of downtown.
The Corte Madera Community Foundation will continue our long standing tradition of sponsoring music for the community this summer. Music will be from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM at the Piccolo Pavilion in Menke Park.
This year we will be kicking off Creekside Fridays at the Community Center with food , drinks and a full stage!
Join us for an afternoon of live rock n roll at the Green Stage in Peri Park on Saturday, June 20, from 12:00 to 6:00 pm.
San Anselmo’s Live On The Avenue transforms our downtown into a vibrant community hub, offering free live entertainment and relaxed, cozy evenings.
Each summer, we host four diverse concerts in Community Park, where local residents gather to enjoy our Sunday concerts with a picnic, dancing, and a chance to see old friends and make new ones.
Join us this summer for live music, food and fun for the whole family. Each concert will feature music from some of the Bay Area's top rock, blugrass, and folk artists, delicious BBQ by Marinwood Market and a bar for the adults! Don't forget your picnic blanket!
Live concerts at Hamilton Amphitheater are back, on select Saturdays!
Join us for the West End Block Party in Downtown San Rafael!
Can’t wait to see you all soon, celebrating Homestead and enjoying the music.
Immerse yourself in Marin's rich music culture this summer by exploring these hidden gems of the local music scene.

Jazz and Blues by the Bay is back! This summertime concert series is famous for great music, stunning views and is a great time to spend with family and friends.