Oakland: Live Music Fridays
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.
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.
The annual Summer Concert Series will be held on Thursdays, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., during the Dublin Farmers' Market.
The Bell Brothers will perform on the Town Green.
Mischelle Lambert will perform at Prospect Park Plaza.
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 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.
Bring a picnic, chairs or blanket. View the Lafayette Chamber’s Dining Guide for takeout suggestions!
New Moon on Monday – Duran Duran Tribute Band will perform on the Town Green.
Loren O. will perform at Prospect Park Plaza.
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.
Mercy and the Heartbeats – 70’s – Now Pop Hits will perform on the Town Green.
The ever so popular Smooth Jazz Series returns to City Center this summer! Join us on July 11, 18, and 25 in Alexander Square for an evening of soulful tunes. Be serenated by our diverse line-up of smooth jazz musicians as they take the stage at 7pm.
Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston.
Come join friends and family for a perfect summer evening in the San Ramon Central Park Amphitheater.
Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks!
Jesse Brewster will perform at Prospect Park Plaza.
The ever so popular Smooth Jazz Series returns to City Center this summer! Join us on July 11, 18, and 25 in Alexander Square for an evening of soulful tunes. Be serenated by our diverse line-up of smooth jazz musicians as they take the stage at 7pm.
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 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.
Dream Like Taylor – Taylor Swift Tribute Band will perform on the Town Green.
The ever so popular Smooth Jazz Series returns to City Center this summer! Join us on July 11, 18, and 25 in Alexander Square for an evening of soulful tunes. Be serenated by our diverse line-up of smooth jazz musicians as they take the stage at 7pm.
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.
The Laurel Street Fair World Music Festival is an admission free, all ages community fundraiser and celebration of art, cuisine, dance and music from around the globe.
Monica da Silva will perform at Prospect Park Plaza.
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 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.
Jeff Tamelier will perform at Prospect Park Plaza.
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 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.
Rolando Morales will perform at Prospect Park Plaza.
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.
Bring a picnic, chairs or blanket. View the Lafayette Chamber’s Dining Guide for takeout suggestions!
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 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.
Patrick Noel Russ will perform at Prospect Park Plaza.
Bring a picnic, chairs or blanket. View the Lafayette Chamber’s Dining Guide for takeout suggestions!
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.
James Patrick Regan will perform at Prospect Park Plaza.
Artisan vendors, food trucks, live music and more.
The Music in the Park Series returns for the 2025 summer season, bringing you even more free, live music in the heart of Berkeley.
The Downtown Berkeley Association (DBA) is proud to announce the launch of Sidewalk Sessions, a new summer-long busker program that brings live, acoustic music to the sidewalks, plazas, and corners of Downtown Berkeley. The program kicks off today with two live performances and will continue through the end of August with scheduled sets at high-traffic public spaces across the district.
All concerts are FREE and perfect for the whole family! No tickets are required, but seating is first-come, first-served, so be sure to arrive early.
Don't miss the Smooth Jazz Series at City Center Bishop Ranch!
Join us for Friday Nights at OMCA, where Oakland comes together! Every Friday from April to October, bring your crew for an unforgettable night of free live music and activities for the whole family. Bring a blanket and settle down on the lawn, or take advantage of exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions (Museum ticket needed for gallery access).
Get your groove on this summer with our free concerts in the park!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic lunch, and join us for our 2025 season!
Join us for Bohème Out of the Box at Heritage Plaza in Hayward, presented in partnership with the Hayward Public Library. Set in this vibrant community gathering space, surrounded by greenery and downtown amenities, this outdoor performance offers an accessible and engaging cultural experience for all ages.
Our outdoor concert venue is at the corner of Park Place and Washington Avenue in historic downtown Point Richmond. Concerts are held on the last Friday of June, July and August, from 5:30 pm to 8ish.
Join us on Fridays, June 13, June 27, July 11, and July 25 for Groovin' at the Grove - free summer concerts at the Shirley Sisk Grove (next to NewPark Mall). 5:00 - 7:30 pm. Gates open at 4:00 pm. Bring a blanket or folding chair, grab a spot, and enjoy the music. Admission is FREE!
12 JUNE Paper Kayak Reggae, Island World Music
19 JUNE Traveling Wilburys Revue, E.L.O, Orbison, Harrison, Dylan, Petty Tribute
26 JUNE Aja Vu, Steely Dan/Chicago Tribute
4 JULY Houserockers Band, Rock & Soul (7pm Concert)
10 JULY Bell Brothers, Country Rock
17 JULY Citizen Flannel - A 90's Tribute, 90's Alternative Rock
24 JULY Moonalice, 60's Psychedelic Rock
31 JULY Dirty Cello, Blues, Americana, Rock
7 AUG Big Blu Soul Revue, Soul & Funk
14 AUG Fleetwood Macrame', Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Enjoy music and delicious tastes of the World Market.
Chill out at Telegraph, Berkeley. Enjoy live music, fun activities, shop small, support local shops and restaurants & vibe.
Rock your way into summer with a free music series at the new Prospect Park Plaza!
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