FREE Outdoor Summer Concerts Across The Bay
/ Ronnie SharpeThe Bay Area music scene is as AWESOME as ever this summer with an amazing lineup of choices. Here's the scoop on the coolest FREE outdoor concerts around. Grab a picnic and enjoy the tunes to local music in a beautiful setting.
MARIN
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!
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.
This year we will be kicking off Creekside Fridays at the Community Center with food , drinks and a full stage!
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!
SAN FRANCISCO
It's time for another season of Golden Gate Bandshell concerts to hear free live music performances!!
The Fillmore Jazz Festival returns in 2026 over the July 4 weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 4–5, bringing live jazz back to the heart of San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District. Join us for a weekend of music, community, and celebration.
Bring family and friends to enjoy live music and summer sunshine along the waterfront on Sunday, July 12th from 12:00PM–5:00PM.
This year’s Concert in the Park promises to be a memorable experience, featuring a dynamic performance stage, an array of activities for kids, and the return of popular vendor booths.
A three-day free celebration of music in the most beautiful park in the world!
NORTH BAY
Merryvale is dedicating one of its summer concerts to the history of St. Helena wineries.
We’re bringing you our favorite local artists all season long! Sip delicious wines, dance to the beat and soak in the gorgeous panoramic views of our Olive Hill Estate Vineyards.
Make it all about great music, family fun, and dancing on the big green grass this summer with Luther Locals Live, LBC’s free outdoor concert series featuring the local bands you love. Plus, local eats, craft beers, and Rodney Strong Vineyards wines.
Peacetown honors folks everywhere who promote peace, good will, kindness, joy and love.
This free outdoor concert series features outstanding artists from all over the Bay Area every Sunday afternoon from 2-5 pm, from June 7th through October 4th — 16 shows and FREE for ALL.
Grab your friends, bring the family, pack your favorite drinks, and don’t forget a cozy blanket for Sundays in the Park.
The St. Helena Summer Concert Series returns Wednesday, June 17th! This year we are returning with 8 weeks of music this summer.
Festival Napa Valley champions the power of music to enrich the human experience and create a thriving, healthy, and engaged community.
SOUTH BAY
Downtown Mountain View will pulse with energy as top music acts take the stage, filling the air with incredible sounds.
Downtown Mountain View will pulse with energy as top music acts take the stage, filling the air with incredible sounds.
Enjoy a variety of musical genres and performers throughout the summer.
Gather your family and friends, dance under the summer sun, and grab food and treats available for purchase. Please note that alcohol is not permitted. Bands, locations, and food options are subject to change.
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music! We've lined up three incredible bands that are sure to bring energy and excitement to every performance.
Concerts will run every Thursday night beginning July 9 running through August 27, 2026. Bands play 6:30 - 8:00pm
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music! We've lined up three incredible bands that are sure to bring energy and excitement to every performance.
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of music! We've lined up three incredible bands that are sure to bring energy and excitement to every performance.
A high-energy Bay Area all-star ensemble with over 20 years of experience and 75+ shows a year across the U.S., they're known for turning every event into a packed dance floor and bringing nonstop fun with a huge mix of swing, Motown, classic rock, disco, funk, reggae, Latin, country, Broadway favorites, and today’s pop and hip-hop hits.
EAST BAY
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.
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.
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.
Bring a picnic, chairs or blanket. View the Lafayette Chamber’s Dining Guide for takeout suggestions!
The Groovin' at the Grove series returns for summer 2026 with even more free, live music in the heart of Newark. Bring your lawn chairs, rally your crew, and get ready for a season of unforgettable performances under the open sky.
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 annual Summer Concert Series will be held on Thursdays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., during the Dublin Farmers' Market.
PENINSULA
For classical music lovers and anyone who appreciates the beauty of live performance, Redwood City’s Classical Music Concert is a must-see!
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!
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.
It's time again for the Sounds of Summer in Holbrook Palmer Park! Jun 18, Jul 16, and Aug 20 from 6pm to 8pm
Enjoy live music, food vendors, kid-friendly activities, fresh air, and sunshine!
Kids Rock! returns for another kid-centric music series, packed with enough music, dancing and fun to (hopefully) earn you a quiet ride home.
For classical music lovers and anyone who appreciates the beauty of live performance, Redwood City’s Classical Music Concert is a must-see!
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.
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.

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.