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Free summer concerts and street fairs in San Diego, 2023
Listings compiled by Glenn Tesler
Last updated: September 3, 2023

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Events are subject to changes and cancellations. Check for announcements from event organizers / venues / performers to confirm details.


Free street fairs


Allied Gardens First Fridays

Allied Gardens First Fridays [FB]
5155 Greenbrier Ave., San Diego, CA 92120 (Allied Gardens Community Park) [map]
Fridays 6-8pm


Balboa Park Organ Pavilion

Spreckels Organ Society
2211 Plaza de Panama, San Diego, CA 92101 (Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park) [map]

  • Sundays 2-3pm live at the Organ Pavilion, year-round. Check venue’s website for details.

International Summer Organ Festival [*]
2211 Plaza de Panama, San Diego, CA 92101 (Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park) [map]
Mondays 7:30-9:30pm

  • Jun 26: James Kealey: Young Artist Concert
  • Jul 3: Robert York: A Patriotic Salute
  • Jul 10: Raul Prieto Ramirez (Civic Organist): Ravel’s Bolero
  • Jul 17: Peter Richard Conte: Bizet’s Carmen Suit & Other Opera Overtures
  • Jul 24: Nicole Simental: Bach’s Musical Universe
  • Jul 31: Emma Whiten and Maria Miller: Dancing Under the Stars
  • Aug 7: Martin Ellis: Music in Movies
  • Aug 14: Musicians from San Diego Symphony & Raul Prieto Ramirez (Civic Organist)
  • Aug 21: Johann Vexo, Notre-Dame Cathedral organist
  • Aug 28: Silent Movie “The Freshman” w/accompanist Clark Wilson
  • Sep 4: Organ Pavilion Rock Band w/Chloe Lou [IG], Lauren Leigh, & more

Twilight in the Park
2211 Plaza de Panama, San Diego, CA 92101 (Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park) [map]
6:30-7:30pm


Carlsbad – Bressi Ranch Gazebo Park

Carlsbad – Bressi Ranch Gazebo Park [*]
Town Garden Rd & Nygaard Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 [map]


Carlsbad TGIF

Stagecoach Park
3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, CA 92009 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm

Poinsettia Park
Hidden Valley Rd. & Plum Tree Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92011 [map]

Calavera Hills Park
2997 Glasgow Park, Carlsbad, CA 92010 [map]

Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm


Carmel Mountain Ranch Plaza

Carmel Mountain Ranch Plaza [FB]
11602 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego, CA 92128 (Carmel Mountain Ranch Plaza food court) [map]
Fridays 6-8pm


Chula Vista Village Walk

Chula Vista Village Walk
Eastlake Pkwy & Miller Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91915 [map]
Sundays 5-7pm


Civita Park

Civita Park
7960 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108 [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm unless noted


Clairemont Town Square Summer Concerts

Clairemont Town Square Summer Concerts [FB]
4665 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117 (Clairemont Town Square) [map]
Fridays 6-9pm unless noted


Coronado Concerts in the Park

Coronado Concerts in the Park
7th Street & Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 (Spreckels Park) [map]
Sundays unless noted


Coronado Ferry Landing

Coronado Ferry Landing [FB]
1201 1st Street, Coronado, CA 92118 [map]
2-5pm


Del Mar

Powerhouse Park
1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 [map]
Tuesdays 6-9pm


El Cajon Classic Cruise

El Cajon Classic Cruise [FB]
North Magnolia Avenue & Main, El Cajon, CA 92020 [map]

  • Wednesdays 5-8pm, April 12 – October 25, 2023. Check event website for performers and details on specific dates.

El Cajon Dinner and a Concert

Prescott Promenade [FB]
230 E Douglas Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm unless noted


Encinitas Classic Car Cruise Nights

Encinitas Classic Car Cruise Nights [FB]
947 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 (Lumberyard Courtyard and nearby locations) [map]
Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm


Point Loma Summer Concerts

Point Loma Park [FB]
1049 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 [map]

  • Opening band 1-2pm. Headliner 3-5pm.

Encinitas Sunday Summer Concerts by the Sea

Moonlight Beach
400 B St., Encinitas, CA 92024 (Moonlight State Beach) [map]
Sundays 1-5pm


Escondido CA Ctr for the Arts

Escondido CA Ctr for the Arts
340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 (California Center for the Arts, Escondido) [map]
Fridays 7:30pm


Escondido Cruisin’ Grand

Escondido Cruisin’ Grand [FB]
E Grand Ave & S Kalmia St, Escondido, CA 92025 (Grand from Maple to Juniper, and side streets) [map]
Fridays 5-9pm


Grossmont Center Concerts

Grossmont Center Concerts [*]
5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942 (Grossmont Center) [map]
Saturdays 5:30-7:30pm unless noted


La Jolla Kiwanis Concerts by the Sea

La Jolla Cove
1133 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 (Ellen Browning Scripps Park) [map]
Sundays 3:30-5:30pm


La Mesa Classic Car Show

La Mesa Classic Car Show
La Mesa Blvd & 3rd St, La Mesa, CA 91942 (La Mesa Blvd. between Acacia-Cypress) [map]
Thursdays 5-8pm


La Mesa Sundays at Six

Harry Griffen Park [*]
9550 Milden St., La Mesa, CA 91942 [map]
Sundays 6-7pm


Lemon Grove Berry Street Park

Lemon Grove Berry Street Park [*]
7071 Mt. Vernon St., Lemon Grove, CA 91945 (Berry Street Park) [map]
Thursdays 6:30-8pm


Liberty Station North Promenade

Liberty Station North Promenade
2848 Dewey Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 [map]
Sundays 4-7pm


Little Italy Piazza della Famiglia

Little Italy Piazza della Famiglia [*]
523 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101 (Piazza della Famiglia) [map]


Mission Hills Concert in the Park

Pioneer Park [FB]
1425 Washington Pl., San Diego, CA 92103 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm unless noted


Oceanside

El Corazon Park [FB]
3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 [map]
Sundays 4-7pm

Jim Wood Park at Rancho del Oro [FB]
4701 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 (Rancho Del Oro Park) [map]

Mance Buchanon Park [FB]
425 College Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92057 [map]

  • Fri Aug 4, 5-8pm: Savor (Santana tribute) [FB] (6-8) w/salsa & bachata lesson (5p)

Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green

Kate Sessions Park [FB]
5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, CA 92109 [map]
Sundays 4-7pm


Point Loma Summer Concerts

Point Loma Park [FB]
1049 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 [map]
Fridays 5:30-8:30pm


Poway

Lake Poway
14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 [map]
Sundays 5:30-7pm

Old Poway Park
14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 [map]
Sundays 5:30-7pm


Riverwalk Golf Club

Riverwalk Golf Club
1150 Fashion Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 [map]
Fridays 6-9pm unless noted


Santee Town Center Community Park East

Santee Town Center Community Park East [*]
550 Park Center Dr., Santee, CA 92071 (Town Center Community Park East) [map]
Thursdays 6:30-8pm


Santee Trolley Square Friday Nights Live

Santee Trolley Square Friday Nights Live
9700 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee, CA 92071 (Santee Trolley Square) [map]
Fridays 5:30-7pm


Scripps Ranch

Hoyt Park
10060 Hoyt Park Dr., San Diego, CA 92131 [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm unless noted


Seaport Village

Carousel
857 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101 (Seaport Village) [map]

  • Year-round selected Fri-Sun. Check venue’s website for last-minute band announcements.

Salsa Under the Stars at Headquarters
789 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA (The Headquarters at Seaport) [map]
Fridays 6-9pm


Solana Beach Concerts at the Cove

Solana Beach Concerts at the Cove [FB]
111 S Sierra Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 (Fletcher Cove Beach Park) [map]
Thursdays 6-7:45pm


Sorrento Valley – El Camino Memorial

Sorrento Valley – El Camino Memorial [*]
5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121 (El Camino Memorial Park) [map]
Saturdays


The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA 92101 [map]

  • Some San Diego Symphony rehearsals are free outdoors at the Rady Shell in Embarcardero Marina Park South. See website for schedule and regulations.

Tierrasanta Community Park

Tierrasanta Community Park [FB]
11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92124 [map]
Saturdays 6-9pm


University City Standley Park

University City Standley Park [*]
3585 Governor Dr., San Diego, CA 92122 (Standley Park) [map]
Sundays 5-7pm unless noted


University Heights

Trolley Barn Park [*]
Adams Ave & Florida St., San Diego, CA 92116 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm