Free Concerts

El Cajon's Dinner and a Concert

When: May 6 - July 8, 2022
Occurring every Friday night, El Cajon's Dinner and a Concert transforms the Prescott Promenade in downtown El Cajon into a dynamic live concert scene with free rock, country, big band and R&B performances.

Coronado Promenade Summer Concert Series

When: May 29 - September 4, 2022
A beloved local tradition, the Coronado Promenade Summer Concert Series takes place every Sunday evening in Spreckels Park near the center of town. Visitors can enjoy cool live music while picnicking.

Santee Summer Concert Series

When: June 9 - August 18, 2022
Join the community of Santee for the Summer Concert Series and the weekly Food Truck Rally every Thursday (except June 30, 2022) throughout the summer.

Mission Hills Summer Concerts in the Park

When: June 17 - August 12, 2022
Put on by the community organizations and businesses every summer, Summer Concerts in the Park is a beloved Friday musical tradition in Mission Hills.

Switchfoot BRO-AM

When: June 18, 2022
The ultimate family friendly music beach party, the annual Switchfoot Bro-Am features an awesome surf competition and free concerts on the sand at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, while raising money for local community and youth programs.

La Mesa Sundays at Six Concerts

When: June 19 - July 31, 2022
Join La Mesa for free Sundays at Six Concerts on June 19 and 26, and July 10, 17, 24 and 31st at Harry Griffen Park.

Twilight in the Park Summer Concerts

When: June 21 - August 25, 2022
Balboa Park's annual Twilight in the Park Summer Concerts offers a free concert series under the stars on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Twilight concerts feature a mix of musical performances, including military bands, Dixieland jazz, big band swing and Latin salsa.

TGIF Concerts in the Park

When: June 24 - August 19, 2022
Carlsbad's TGIF Concerts in the Park offer great music, plenty of room to dance, beautiful park settings for picnicking, free shuttle buses, fun hands-on art activities for the kids - it's the best in community programming.

International Summer Organ Festival

When: June 27 - September 5, 2022
Visit the Spreckels Organ Pavilion for its free International Summer Organ Festival, occurring at 7:30 PM every Monday. San Diego's warm summer nights allow guests to enjoy the majestic sound of the world's largest outdoor pipe organ, while enjoying music played by world-renowned concert and theater organists. 

Point Loma Summer Concerts

When: July 15 - August 12, 2022
On Friday's families, friends and neighbors will enjoy a picnic and settle in for free concerts at Point Loma Park. This year's Point Loma Summer Concerts lineup promises to please a variety of musical tastes including young talent on the "Junior Stage".

Del Mar Summer Twilight Concerts

When: TBD
Gather by the Powerhouse for the Del Mar Summer Twilight Concerts to socialize, picnic, and enjoy music as the sun sets over the ocean.

Liberty Station Concerts

When: TBD
A wildly popular free concert series, the ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station hosts four concerts on the grassy North Promenade on the 4th Sunday of each month, featuring a collection of popular San Diego musicians and acts.