Free Outdoor Music
The 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
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!
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.
SAN FRANCISCO
It's time for another season of Golden Gate Bandshell concerts to hear free live music performances!!
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival presents FREE music, theater, dance, cultural events in downtown SF.
Music Director Eun Sun Kim leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra in an afternoon of duets, arias, and more, performed by stars from San Francisco Opera’s 2026–27 Season.
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.
NORTH BAY
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.
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.
Close out the summer season with an incredible celebration of Sonoma County's music scene at the Sonoma County Super Jam. Featuring The Pulsators alongside a lineup of beloved local artists and special guests, this free concert transforms Courthouse Square into the ultimate community gathering place.
Eight years running, the Railroad Square Music Festival is a FREE day of music in Santa Rosa's Railroad Square.
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.
Concerts will run every Thursday night beginning July 9 running through August 27, 2026. Bands play 6:30 - 8:00pm
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.
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 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.
PENINSULA
For classical music lovers and anyone who appreciates the beauty of live performance, Redwood City’s Classical Music Concert is a must-see!
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.
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.