Summer Sounds: Free Outdoor Concerts in the Peninsula

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The Peninsula in the Bay Area comes alive during the summer with a lively lineup of free outdoor music events. Here's your guide to some of the season's most notable concerts happening across the region:

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Redwood City’s Music on the Square
May 29
Redwood City’s Music on the Square

For classical music lovers and anyone who appreciates the beauty of live performance, Redwood City’s Classical Music Concert is a must-see!

Redwood City: Music on the Square
May 29
Redwood City: Music on the Square

Music on the Square is back and ready to rock your Friday nights with top-notch local bands, big downtown energy, and plenty of dancing!

Redwood City's Pub in the Park
May 30
Redwood City's Pub in the Park

Pub in the Park offers just that for four Saturdays this summer, on May 31, July 12, August 2 and September 6, transforming Red Morton Park into the perfect hangout spot.

San Mateo: Jazz on the Hill
Jun 6
San Mateo: Jazz on the Hill

Jazz on the Hill 2026 is a free, full day of live jazz at College of San Mateo—drawing thousands to the hillside and reaching listeners around the world.

Atherton: Sounds of Summer
Jun 18
Atherton: Sounds of Summer

It's time again for the Sounds of Summer in Holbrook Palmer Park! Jun 18, Jul 16, and Aug 20 from 6pm to 8pm

San Mateo: Central Park Music Series
Jun 18
San Mateo: Central Park Music Series

Enjoy live music, food vendors, kid-friendly activities, fresh air, and sunshine! 

Redwood City’s Kids Rock!
Jun 20
Redwood City’s Kids Rock!

Kids Rock! returns for another kid-centric music series, packed with enough music, dancing and fun to (hopefully) earn you a quiet ride home.

Redwood City’s Classical Music Concert
Jun 27
Redwood City’s Classical Music Concert

For classical music lovers and anyone who appreciates the beauty of live performance, Redwood City’s Classical Music Concert is a must-see!

Redwood City: Sounds of the Shores
Jun 28
Redwood City: Sounds of the Shores

Enjoy the beautiful summer weather while listening to live music performances by talented local artists from the water's edge of the Redwood Shores lagoon. In addition to the music, we will have a food truck on site for you can grab some tasty eats while enjoying the music and the company of your friends and family.

San Bruno Concerts in the Park
Aug 7
San Bruno Concerts in the Park

Check back soon for the talented line-up coming for the 2025 Summer Concert Series. Each concert will take place on Friday evenings in August in San Bruno City Park.

These events offer a fantastic opportunity to enjoy live music in beautiful outdoor settings throughout Marin County. Be sure to check the respective event websites or local listings for the most up-to-date information and any potential changes to the schedule.

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