Free Concerts
When: May 5 - September 29, 2023
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.
When: May 28 - September 3, 2023
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.
When: June 15 - August 17, 2023
Join the community of Santee for the Summer Concert Series and the weekly Food Truck Rally every Thursday (except July 6, 2023) throughout the summer.
When: June 17, 2023
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.
When: June 25 - July 30, 2023
Join La Mesa for free Sundays at Six Concerts on June 25, and July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30th at Harry Griffen Park.
When: June 20 - August 31, 2023
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.
When: June 20 - August 22, 2023
Gather by the Powerhouse for the Del Mar Summer Twilight Concerts to socialize, picnic, and enjoy music as the sun sets over the ocean.
When: July 4 - July 28, 2023
Put on by the community organizations and businesses every summer, Summer Concerts in the Park is a beloved Friday musical tradition in Mission Hills.
When: July 7 - August 11, 2023
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.
When: June 24, 2023
Summer Fun on the 101 is Encinitas’ most epic music festival and is free and open to the whole community! The line up is lovingly curated by Ruthless Hippies.
When: June 26 - July 31, 2023
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.
When: July 9 & August 13, 2023
The NTC Foundation is partnering with Beer, Food & Music to present the 2023 ARTS DISTRICT Summer Music Series! Everyone is invited to wander and explore the ARTS DISTRICT and enjoy FREE outdoor musical performances on the North Promenade.
When: July 7 - August 4, 2023
Come out this summer for fun & free entertainment on Fridays starting in July and the first Friday of August during University Heights Summer in the Park concert series! Bring a picnic dinner and try our mobile vendor Mrs. Frostie for ice cream treats, or visit any of the University Heights restaurants for a bite before or after the concerts.
When: July 14 - August 11, 2023
Since 2001, Point Loma Summer Concerts has been bringing family-friendly concerts to Point Loma Park, with crowds swelling to nearly 3,000. The concerts are now a community tradition, with strolling teenagers who attended their first concerts in strollers.
When: July 29, 2023
Come out to Little Italy's Piazza della Famiglia for an evening of amazing live music by the popular music group, "Sound Strike." These talented Marines will get you pumped with a performance that will be sure to keep you swaying – ooh-rah!
