Past Events
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
- Fri-Sun Jan 27-29: San Diego Tet Festival (Mira Mesa) [map]
- Sat-Sun Feb 4-5: San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair [map]
- Sun Mar 19: Point Loma Day at the Docks [FB] [map]
- Sun Mar 19: Rolando Street Fair [FB] [map]
- Sat Apr 1: East Village Opening Day Block Party [*] [map]
- Sun Apr 2: San Marcos Spring Festival [map]
- Sat Apr 8: La Mesa Spring Harp Fest [FB] [map]
- Sat Apr 22: Chicano Park Day [map]
- Sun Apr 23: Fallbrook Avocado Festival [map]
- Sat Apr 29: Adams Avenue Unplugged [FB] [map]
- Sat Apr 29: Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair [map]
- Sat-Sun Apr 29-30: Encinitas Street Faire [FB] [map]
- Sat-Sun Apr 29-30: Little Italy Artwalk [map]
- Sun Apr 30: Coronado MotorCars on MainStreet [map]
- Fri-Sun May 5-7: Old Town Cinco de Mayo [*] [map]
- Sun May 7: Balboa Park Ethnic Food Fair [map]
- Sun May 7: Carlsbad Village Faire [map]
- Sat May 13: Fiesta de los Penasquitos (Rancho Penasquitos) [map]
- Sat May 20: El Cajon’s America on Main Street [map]
- Sat May 20: TierraFest (Tierrasanta) [*] [map]
- Sat-Sun May 20-21: Solana Beach Fiesta del Sol [map]
- Sun May 21: Escondido Street Festival [*] [map]
- Sun May 21: Poway Community Band Festival [map]
- Sat May 27: Santee Street Fair [map]
- Sun May 28: Vista Strawberry Festival [*] [map]
- Sat Jun 3: Julian Town Square Music Festival [map]
- Sat Jun 3: La Mesa Flag Day Parade [*] [map]
- Sat Jun 3: Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival (Old Poway Park) [*] [map]
- Sun Jun 4: Rock ‘n Roll Marathon [map]
- Sat-Sun Jun 10-11: San Diego Greek Festival [map]
- Sat Jun 17: Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth Celebration [FB] [map]
- Sat Jun 24: City Heights Music en la Calle [FB] [map]
- Sat Jun 24: Leucadia Summer Fun on the 101 [*] [map]
- Sat Jun 24: Ocean Beach Street Fair [map]
- Sun Jun 25: Carlsbad Art in the Village [FB] [map]
- Tue Jul 4: Coronado Fourth of July [*]
- Tue Jul 4: Lake Murray Music Fest & Fireworks [map]
- Tue Jul 4: Mira Mesa Fourth of July [*] [map]
- Tue Jul 4: Poway Fourth of July [map]
- Tue Jul 4: San Diego Big Bay Boom
- Tue Jul 4: Santee Fourth of July [map]
- Sat Jul 15: San Diego Pride Parade [map]
- Sat-Sun Aug 5-6: ArtWalk NTC Liberty Station [map]
- Sat Aug 12: Chula Vista Lemon Festival [map]
- Sun Aug 13: Hillcrest CityFest [*] [map]
- Sat Aug 26: Balboa Park Philippine Cultural Arts Festival [FB] [map]
- Sat Aug 26: Chula Vista South Bay Pride Art & Music Festival [map]
- Sun Aug 27: LeucadiART Walk [map]
- Sat Sep 9: Clairemont Family Day [FB] [map]
- Sat Sep 9: Escondido Grape Day Festival [*] [map]
- Sat-Sun Sep 9-10: ArtWalk Carlsbad [map]
- Sat-Sun Sep 16-17: Oceanside Harbor Days [*] [map]
- Sat-Sun Sep 23-24: Adams Avenue Street Fair [FB] [map]
- Sat-Sun Sep 23-24: Mission Bay Pacific Islander Festival [map]
- Sun Sep 24: Encinitas Oktoberfest [map]
- Fri-Sun Sep 29 – Oct 1: La Mesa Oktoberfest [*] [map]
- Sat Sep 30: Mira Mesa Asian Pacific Cultural Festival [FB] [map]
- Sun Oct 1: Poway Fall Festival [*] [map]
- Sat Oct 7: Mira Mesa Street Fair [map]
- Sat Oct 7: Pacific BeachFest [*] [map]
- Sat-Sun Oct 7-8: La Jolla Art & Wine Festival [map]
- Fri-Sat Oct 13-14: Ocean Beach Oktoberfest [*] [map]
- Sat Oct 14: Tierrasanta Oktoberfest [FB] [map]
- Sun Oct 15: Escondido Grand Avenue Festival [*] [map]
- Sat Oct 21: Mira Mesa D6 Fall Festival [FB] [map]
- Sat Oct 28: Chula Vista Dia de los Muertos [map]
- Sun Nov 5: Carlsbad Village Faire [map]
- Sat Nov 11: Poway Train Song Festival [*] [map]
- Sun Nov 19: Encinitas Holiday Street Fair [map]
- Fri-Sat Dec 1-2: Christmas on the Prado / December Nights (Balboa Park) [map]
- Sat Dec 2: La Mesa Holiday in the Village [map]
- Sun Dec 3: La Jolla Christmas Parade [map]
- Sun Dec 3: SONO Fest & Chili Cook-off [IG] [map]
- Fri-Sat Dec 8-9: Poway Christmas in the Park [map]
- Fri-Sun Feb 16-18, 2024: San Diego Tet Festival (Mira Mesa) [map]
- Sat-Sun Feb 24-25, 2024: San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair [map]
Allied Gardens First Fridays
Allied Gardens First Fridays [FB]
5155 Greenbrier Ave., San Diego, CA 92120 (Allied Gardens Community Park) [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Jun 2: Sandollar (Reggae) [FB]
- Jul 7: Bill Magee Blues Band (Chicago blues)
- Aug 4: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
- Sep 1: BETAMAXX (80s dance band) [FB]
- Oct 6: Full Strength Funk Band [FB]
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
- Free dance lessons before the concerts Wed & Thu 5-6pm by Solomon Rojas, International Dance Association
- Wed Jun 21: The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble
- Thu Jun 22: San Diego Concert Band (Classical, broadway, jazz, swing) [FB]
- Tue Jun 27: The Marcia Forman Band (Jazz, blues, swing)
- Wed Jun 28: Jazz Jammers
- Thu Jun 29: Afrotruko (Salsa Orquestra)
- Wed Jul 5: Blondiego
- Thu Jul 6: 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll)
- Tue Jul 11: American Flyboys (Big band) [*]
- Wed Jul 12: Pomerado Community Band
- Thu Jul 13: Ginger Cowgirl (Country) [*]
- Tue Jul 18: Whiskey Fellas (Irish, bluegrass, classic rock) [FB]
- Wed Jul 19: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
- Thu Jul 20: Classic Buzz (Classic rock)
- Tue Jul 25: 8-Track Highway (Yacht rock) [*]
- Wed Jul 26: The New Catillacs (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s) [FB]
- Thu Jul 27: Rockin’ Jazz Band (Jazz, swing) [FB]
- Tue Aug 1: Summer Winds Orchestra
- Wed Aug 2: SantanaWays (Santana tribute)
- Thu Aug 3: Jimmy’s Buffet [FB]
- Tue Aug 8: MOXIE San Diego Girl Band [FB]
- Wed Aug 9: Jack Attack (Funk, soul, Latin and smooth jazz)
- Thu Aug 10: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (Big band) (6:30) + ice cream social (6pm)
- Tue Aug 15: Kearny Mesa Concert Band
- Wed Aug 16: Mariachi Continental de San Diego [FB]
- Thu Aug 17: Stoney B Blues Band (Blues)
- Tue Aug 22: Coronado Concert Band
- Wed Aug 23: Lady J & Soulful Knights (Blues, R&B, soul) [*]
- Thu Aug 24: U.S. Navy Band Southwest [FB]
Carlsbad – Bressi Ranch Gazebo Park
Carlsbad – Bressi Ranch Gazebo Park [*]
Town Garden Rd & Nygaard Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 [map]
- Sat Jun 10, 5-7pm: It’s Never 2L8 (Rock & roll) [FB]
Carlsbad TGIF
Stagecoach Park
3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, CA 92009 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Jul 7: Band Overboard (Yacht rock) [FB]
- Jul 14: B.I.G. (R&B, Soul, Funk) [FB]
Poinsettia Park
Hidden Valley Rd. & Plum Tree Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92011 [map]
- Fri Jul 21, 6-8pm: The Young Guns (80s)
Calavera Hills Park
2997 Glasgow Park, Carlsbad, CA 92010 [map]
- Fri Jul 28, 6-8pm: Jungle Fever [IG]
Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Aug 4: BETAMAXX (80s dance band) [FB]
- Aug 11: The FABBA Show (ABBA tribute)
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
- Aug 4: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave)
- Aug 11: Cassie B Project [FB]
- Aug 18: Republic of Music (Country, Top 40 Dance)
- Aug 25: Just Press Play (80s rock, new wave)
Chula Vista Village Walk
Chula Vista Village Walk
Eastlake Pkwy & Miller Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91915 [map]
Sundays 5-7pm
- Jun 11: Joe Rathburn’s Island (Tropical rock) [FB]
- Jun 18: 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll)
- Jun 25: Breez’n (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
- Jul 2: Graceland (Elvis Presley tribute)
- Jul 9: Steal Dawn (Rock & roll)
- Jul 16: Lady J & Soulful Knights (Blues, R&B, soul) [*]
Civita Park
Civita Park
7960 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108 [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm unless noted
- Jun 11: The Sully Band (R&B) [FB]
- Jul 9: BETAMAXX (80s dance band) [FB]
- Sat Jul 29, 10am-6:30pm: Civita Community Band Festival: Kearny Mesa Concert Band, Pomerado Community Band, San Diego Concert Band (Classical, broadway, jazz, swing) [FB], City Guard Band [FB], North County Winds, Coastal Communities Concert Band (Band concert music) [FB]
- Aug 13: The Cody Carter Band (Country) [FB]
- Sep 10: The Mighty Untouchables (Top 40) [FB]
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
- Jul 7: Groove is in the Heart (90s) [FB]
- Jul 14: 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll)
- Sat Jul 22: Serious Guise (Top 40 Rock & Roll) [FB]
- Jul 28: Whiskey Ridge (Country) [*]
- Aug 4: Rolling Heartbreakers (Rolling Stones and Tom Petty tribute)
- Aug 11: Halfshot (Classic rock & country) [IG]
Coronado Concerts in the Park
Coronado Concerts in the Park
7th Street & Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 (Spreckels Park) [map]
Sundays unless noted
- May 28, 4:30-8pm: Coronado Concert Band (4:30), Side Traxx (6:30)
- Jun 4, 6-7:30pm: BoomBox Heroes (High energy cover band, 80s, 90s, top 40) [FB]
- Jun 11, 6-7:30pm: U.S. Navy Band Southwest – 32nd Street Brass Band (New Orleans) [FB]
- Jun 18, 6-7:30pm: Crown Town
- Jun 25, 6-7:30pm: Big Time Operator (Big band swing) [*]
- Jul 2, 6-7:30pm: The Suenamis (Classic Rock, Country, R&B)
- Tue Jul 4, 4-5:30pm: Coronado Concert Band
- Jul 9, 6-7:30pm: Al Paris & The Heartbreakers
- Jul 16, 6-7:30pm: PHT & The Honky Tonk Nights (Country) [FB]
- Jul 23, 6-7:30pm: The Mighty Untouchables (Top 40) [FB]
- Jul 30, 6-7:30pm: FlashPants (80s Party Dance Band)
- Aug 6, 6-7:30pm: The Detroit Underground [*]
- Aug 13, 6-7:30pm: The Dreamboats (50s & 60s Rock ‘n Roll) [FB]
- Aug 20, 5-6:30pm: The Zippers
- Aug 27, 5-6:30pm: Ron’s Garage Band (Classic rock, pop) [FB]
- Sep 3, 5-6:30pm: TBA: Special event where “pop meets country”
Coronado Ferry Landing
Coronado Ferry Landing [FB]
1201 1st Street, Coronado, CA 92118 [map]
2-5pm
- Sun Apr 2: Sabrosas Latin Orquesta [FB]
- Sun Apr 9: Wolff
- Sun Apr 16: Ron’s Garage Band (Classic rock, pop) [FB]
- Sun Apr 23: Ginger Cowgirl (Country) [*]
- Sun Apr 30: Captain Morgan-Lee And The Village Of K.O.R.E. (Soul, R&B, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Gospel) [*]
- Sun May 7: The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio
- Sun May 14: Wolff
- Sun May 21: Jim Allen Band
- Sun May 28: Cool Fever (Blues, rock, R&B) [*]
- Sat Jun 3: The Suenamis (Classic Rock, Country, R&B)
- Sun Jun 4: The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio
- Sat Jun 10: Dave Preston & the Grownups (Folk rock, country, Americana)
- Sun Jun 11: Cool Rush (60s-70s Rock) [FB]
- Sat Jun 17: Moonlight Miles
- Sun Jun 18: Blue Frog Band (Blues)
- Sat Jun 24: BayWolf (Blues, classic rock)
- Sun Jun 25: Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits (Blues) [FB]
- Sat Jul 1: Crown Island Jazz Band (Jazz)
- Sun Jul 2: Captain Morgan-Lee And The Village Of K.O.R.E. (Soul, R&B, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Gospel) [*]
- Sat Jul 8: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (Big band)
- Sun Jul 9: Dave Preston & the Grownups (Folk rock, country, Americana)
- Sat Jul 15: Wolff
- Sun Jul 16: Ron’s Garage Band (Classic rock, pop) [FB]
- Sat Jul 22: Pomerado
- Sun Jul 23: Backstage Pass (Rock, blues, funk, soul) [FB]
- Sat Jul 29: Coronado Big Band (Swing, jazz)
- Sun Jul 30: The New Catillacs (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s) [FB]
- Sat Aug 5: Billy Lee & The Swamp Critters (Cajun, zydeco)
- Sun Aug 6: Blue Frog Band (Blues)
- Sat Aug 12: Breez’n (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
- Sun Aug 13: The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio
- Sat Aug 19: Captain Morgan-Lee And The Village Of K.O.R.E. (Soul, R&B, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Gospel) [*]
- Sun Aug 20: Coronado Big Band (Swing, jazz)
- Sat Aug 26: Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits (Blues) [FB]
- Sun Aug 27: The Suenamis (Classic Rock, Country, R&B)
- Sat Sep 2: BayWolf (Blues, classic rock)
- Sun Sep 3: The New Catillacs (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s) [FB]
- Sun Sep 10: Cool Rush (60s-70s Rock) [FB]
- Sun Sep 17: Captain Morgan-Lee And The Village Of K.O.R.E. (Soul, R&B, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Gospel) [*]
- Sun Sep 24: Dave Preston & the Grownups (Folk rock, country, Americana)
Del Mar
Powerhouse Park
1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 [map]
Tuesdays 6-9pm
- Jun 20: Electric Waste Band (Grateful Dead tribute) [IG] (7pm) w/Sweet Juanita (Soul, rock) [FB] (6pm)
- Jul 18: The Mighty Untouchables (Top 40) [FB] (7pm) w/5’Oclock Shadow (6pm)
- Aug 1: Sara Petite (Americana, Country) (7pm) w/Jack Tempchin [FB] (6pm)
- Aug 22: The Walrus (Beatles tribute) (7pm) w/Tim Wray (6pm)
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
- May 5: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) [FB]
- May 12: Jim Allen Band
- Thu May 18: PHT & The Honky Tonk Nights (Country) [FB]
- May 26: Fortunate Son (CCR tribute) [FB]
- Jun 2: Upstream (Caribbean, reggae)
- Jun 9: Scot Bruce (Elvis tribute) [FB]
- Jun 16: Jimmy’s Buffet [FB]
- Jun 23: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave)
- Jun 30: Billy Nation (Billy Joel tribute) [FB]
- Jul 7: Marine Band San Diego – Rock Band [FB]
- Jul 14: High Tide Society (Yacht Rock) [*]
- Jul 21: Petty Breakers (Tribute Band, Rock)
- Jul 28: Stone Soul (Soul & Motown tribute) [FB]
- Aug 4: Siers Brothers Band
- Aug 11: Back to the Garden (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tribute) [FB]
- Aug 18: Soul Persuaders
- Aug 25: Ronstadt Revival
- Sep 1: Morgan Leigh Band (Country pop) [FB]
- Sep 8: The Verge (Disco, classic rock, 80s)
- Sep 15: The Heart of Rock & Roll (Huey Lewis tribute)
- Sep 22: The Journeymen (Journey tribute) [FB]
- Sep 29: The Mighty Untouchables (Top 40) [FB]
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
- May 18: The Sea Monks (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk) [FB], Blame Betty (Rockabilly, Roots, Surf) [FB]
- Jun 15: The Sea Monks (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk) [FB], School of Rock Encinitas [*], The Ramblin’ Sweethearts (Rockabilly, Western, R&B, Soul, Rock ‘n Roll) [IG], JP Hayes
- Jul 20: Blame Betty (Rockabilly, Roots, Surf) [FB], The Sea Monks (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk) [FB], School of Rock Encinitas [*]
- Aug 17: Blame Betty (Rockabilly, Roots, Surf) [FB], The Sea Monks (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk) [FB], The Swell (Indie rock)
- Sep 21: The Sea Monks (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk) [FB]
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
- Jul 9: The Red Cars Band (The Cars tribute) (3pm) w/Reckless (1pm)
- Jul 23: Len Rainey and the Midnight Players (Blues, jazz) (3pm) w/School of Rock Encinitas [*] (1pm)
- Aug 6: Brawley (2-step, Americana, country) [FB] (3pm) w/Bach 2 Rock Encinitas [*] (1pm)
- Aug 20: The Silent Comedy (3pm) w/Donna Drive (1pm)
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
- Apr 28: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]
- May 26: Los Montaño
- Jun 30: Fercho
- Jul 28: Tito Puente, Jr
- Aug 25: Mariachi Estrellas de Chula Vista
- Sep 29: Los Coroneles del Señor
- Oct 27: Azucar Band
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
- Car show 4-9pm, bands roughly 5-8pm (varies). Fridays June 9 through September. Check Cruisin’ Grand’s social media for last-minute band announcements.
- Jun 9: Backwater Blues Band (Rock, blues) [*], Rudy T Band (Blues, Southern rock) [*], Dino the DJ, High Energy Sound Machine
- Jun 16: Footloose, The Fuel, CRB (Classic Rock Band), High Energy Sound Machine
- Jun 23: Les Allen Music, Whiskey on the Rox (70s-90s) [IG], Rhapsody Vocal Ensemble [FB]
- Jun 30: The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio, The Smokin Guns (Classic rock), Rudy T Band (Blues, Southern rock) [*]
- Jul 7: Backwater Blues Band (Rock, blues) [*], Night Shift (Rock, blues, 60s), Dino the DJ
- Jul 14: Rudy T Band (Blues, Southern rock) [*], The Fuel, The Wi-Fi’s (Classic rock & pop) [*]
- Jul 21: Footloose, The Groove Cats (Rock, blues), The Smokin Guns (Classic rock)
- Jul 28: Les Allen Music, Whiskey on the Rox (70s-90s) [IG], So Rare
- Aug 4: Gino and the Lone Gunmen (Rockabilly, Swing, Blues) [FB], Summit Drive (Rock/pop cover band) [FB], 8-Track Highway (Yacht rock) [*]
- Aug 11: Backwater Blues Band (Rock, blues) [*], Paradise Live (Rock & roll cover band), Dino the DJ
- Aug 18: 8-Track Highway (Yacht rock) [*], Give Me Back My Wig (Rock blues & classic rock), The Smokin Guns (Classic rock)
- Aug 25: Rudy T Band (Blues, Southern rock) [*], Night Shift (Rock, blues, 60s), The Nobles (Indie rock) [*]
- Sep 1: Summit Drive (Rock/pop cover band) [FB], So Rare, Jukebox Junkies (70s-90s) [IG]
- Sep 8: Gino and the Lone Gunmen (Rockabilly, Swing, Blues) [FB], Night Shift (Rock, blues, 60s), Footloose
- Sep 15: Jonnie Fox & The Satinettes (50s-60s, Supremes tribute) [FB], The Smokin Guns (Classic rock), Rhapsody Vocal Ensemble [FB]
- Sep 22: The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio, Dusty Recor (Folk rock Americana) [FB], Dino the DJ
- Sep 29: Backwater Blues Band (Rock, blues) [*], Rudy T Band (Blues, Southern rock) [*], Whiskey on the Rox
Grossmont Center Concerts
Grossmont Center Concerts [*]
5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942 (Grossmont Center) [map]
Saturdays 5:30-7:30pm unless noted
- Jun 10: The New Catillacs (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s) [FB]
- Jun 24: Sapphire (Blues, R&B, rock) [*]
- Jul 8: Steal Dawn (Rock & roll)
- Jul 22: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
- Aug 12: Brian Jones Rock’n’Roll Revival [FB]
- Aug 26: Full Strength Funk Band [FB]
- Sep 9: Nemesis (80s and classic rock)
- Sep 23: 8-Track Highway (Yacht rock) [*]
- Nov 11, 4:30-6:30pm: The New Catillacs (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s) [FB]
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
- Jul 16: The Heroes (Pop & rock)
- Jul 23: Atomic Groove (Variety band)
- Jul 30: The Springsteen Experience
- Aug 6: Full Strength Funk Band [FB]
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
- Jun 1: The Farmers (Rock, roots, Americana) [FB]
- Jun 8: Private Domain
- Jun 15: Four Way Street
- Jun 22: Blame Betty (Rockabilly, Roots, Surf) [FB]
- Jun 29: Santana Soul
- Jul 6: Stand Up Guys
- Jul 13: Street Heart (Classic rock)
- Jul 20: Whiskey Ridge (Country) [*]
- Jul 27: Ron’s Garage Band (Classic rock, pop) [FB]
- Aug 3: Love Is A Rose (Linda Rondstat tribute) [FB]
- Aug 10: Zeelund (Classic rock) [FB]
- Aug 17: Steal Dawn (Rock & roll)
- Aug 24: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave)
- Aug 31: The Farmers (Rock, roots, Americana) [FB]
La Mesa Sundays at Six
Harry Griffen Park [*]
9550 Milden St., La Mesa, CA 91942 [map]
Sundays 6-7pm
- Jun 25: San Diego Concert Band (Classical, broadway, jazz, swing) [FB]
- Jul 2: Full Strength Funk Band [FB]
- Jul 9: Barbwire (Country) [FB]
- Jul 16: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (Big band)
- Jul 23: Sonic Epidemic (Horn tunes 70s) [*]
- Jul 30: It’s Never 2L8 (Rock & roll) [FB]
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
- Jun 29: Republic of Music (Country, Top 40 Dance)
- Jul 6: Harana Band (Variety)
- Jul 13: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
- Jul 20: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]
- Jul 27: Barbwire (Country) [FB]
- Aug 3: Hullabaloo (Children’s music)
- Aug 10: The New Catillacs (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s) [FB]
Liberty Station North Promenade
Liberty Station North Promenade
2848 Dewey Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 [map]
Sundays 4-7pm
- Event starts 4pm. Band starts 4:30pm.
- Jul 9: Sabrosas Latin Orquesta [FB]
- Aug 13: Kimmi Bitter and The Westside Bang (Country, western, rock & roll) [FB]
Little Italy Piazza della Famiglia
Little Italy Piazza della Famiglia [*]
523 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101 (Piazza della Famiglia) [map]
- Sat Jul 29, 6-8pm: Marine Band San Diego [FB]
Mission Hills Concert in the Park
Pioneer Park [FB]
1425 Washington Pl., San Diego, CA 92103 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm unless noted
- Tue Jul 4, 12noon-2:30pm: The Don L Big Band [*] (noon-2:30) + parade (10am)
- Jul 14: Full Strength Funk Band [FB]
- Jul 21: Sundays at Midnight [IG]
- Jul 28: Paging the 90s [FB]
Oceanside
El Corazon Park [FB]
3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 [map]
Sundays 4-7pm
- Jun 18: The Highwayman Show (Tribute to Johnny Cash, Wilie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson)
- Jul 16: Gone Blonde (Rock, soul, funk) [FB]
- Aug 27: B-Lot Music (Reggae, Island) [FB]
Jim Wood Park at Rancho del Oro [FB]
4701 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 (Rancho Del Oro Park) [map]
- Fri Jun 16, 5-8pm: Woodie and the Longboards (Beach Boys cover band) (6-8pm) w/Perry O’Neal (5pm)
Mance Buchanon Park [FB]
425 College Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92057 [map]
Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green
Kate Sessions Park [FB]
5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, CA 92109 [map]
Sundays 4-7pm
- Junior bands 4pm; headliners 5-7pm
- Jul 23: Full Strength Funk Band [FB] (5pm) w/Guzmania (4pm)
- Jul 30: Paging the 90s [FB] (5pm) w/Del Cerro (4pm)
- Aug 6: Cassie B Project [FB] (5pm) w/The Distractors (4pm)
- Aug 13: Band Overboard (Yacht rock) [FB] (5pm) w/Jarmico (4pm)
Point Loma Summer Concerts
Point Loma Park [FB]
1049 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 [map]
Fridays 5:30-8:30pm
- Junior bands 5:30-6:15pm; headliners 6:30-8:30pm
- Jul 14: Big Time Operator (Big band swing) [*] (6:30) w/The Kids Next Door (5:30)
- Jul 21: Scot Bruce (Elvis tribute) [FB] (6:30) w/Dirty Laundry (5:30)
- Jul 28: Beatles vs. Stones (6:30) w/The Dog Town Juniors (5:30)
- Aug 4: Full Strength Funk Band [FB] (6:30) w/Mixed Bag (5:30)
- Aug 11: DSB Band (Journey tribute) [FB] (6:30) w/The Rock Academy Show Choir (5:30)
Poway
Lake Poway
14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 [map]
Sundays 5:30-7pm
- Jun 25: Blue Breeze Band (Motown R&B, soul, jazz, blues)
- Jul 9: Pop Vinyl
- Jul 23: Pickleback Shine (Country, rock) [FB]
- Aug 6: Britain’s Finest (Beatles tribute) [FB]
Old Poway Park
14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 [map]
Sundays 5:30-7pm
- Jul 16: The Benedetti Trio [*]
- Jul 30: Lisa Sanders (Acousic, folk)
- Aug 13: Pomerado Community Band
Riverwalk Golf Club
Riverwalk Golf Club
1150 Fashion Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 [map]
Fridays 6-9pm unless noted
- May 19, 7-8pm: Nemesis (80s and classic rock)
- Jun 23: Backwater Blues Band (Rock, blues) [*]
- Jul 21: West of 5 (Rock)
- Aug 25: Farrell Cats
- Sep 22: Santana Soul
- Oct 20: Backwater Blues Band (Rock, blues) [*]
- Oct 27: Blues Cruise Pre-Party: Backwater Blues Band (Rock, blues) [*]
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
- Jun 15: BETAMAXX (80s dance band) [FB]
- Jun 22: Cassie B Project [FB]
- Jun 29: Band Overboard (Yacht rock) [FB]
- Jul 13: 8-Track Highway (Yacht rock) [*]
- Jul 20: Billy Nation (Billy Joel tribute) [FB]
- Jul 27: Back to the Garden (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tribute) [FB]
- Aug 3: Branded Country [FB]
- Aug 10: Santana Soul
- Aug 17: Country Nation
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
- May 19: It’s Never 2L8 (Rock & roll) [FB]
- Jun 2: Bill Magee Blues Band (Chicago blues)
Scripps Ranch
Hoyt Park
10060 Hoyt Park Dr., San Diego, CA 92131 [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm unless noted
- Jun 11: Jimmy’s Buffet [FB]
- Jul 9, 5-7:30pm: The Heroes (Pop & rock)
- Aug 13: Stone Soul (Soul & Motown tribute) [FB]
- Sep 10: The Verge (Disco, classic rock, 80s)
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
- Apr 21: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]
- May 19: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]
- Jun 9: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]
- Jul 21: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]
- Aug 18: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]
- Sep 15: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]
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
- Jun 29: Quintinn Holi (Hawaiian)
- Jul 6: Pan Diego (Steel drum)
- Jul 13: Billy Watson (Jump blues, R&B)
- Jul 20: The Jackstraws
- Jul 27: Coronado Big Band (Swing, jazz)
- Aug 3: Brawley (2-step, Americana, country) [FB]
- Aug 10: U.S. Navy Band Southwest – Destroyers (Rock) [FB]
Sorrento Valley – El Camino Memorial
Sorrento Valley – El Camino Memorial [*]
5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121 (El Camino Memorial Park) [map]
Saturdays
- Jul 22, 6-8pm: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave)
- Aug 26, 5-7pm: Scot Bruce (Elvis tribute) [FB]
- Sep 16, 5-7pm: Branded Country [FB]
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
- Jul 8: Billy Nation (Billy Joel tribute) [FB]
- Jul 15: Full Strength Funk Band [FB]
- Jul 22: Sabrosas Latin Orquesta [FB]
- Jul 29: 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll)
- Aug 5: BETAMAXX (80s dance band) [FB]
- Aug 12: Cassie B Project [FB]
University City Standley Park
University City Standley Park [*]
3585 Governor Dr., San Diego, CA 92122 (Standley Park) [map]
Sundays 5-7pm unless noted
- Tue Jul 4, 6:30am-7pm: University City 4th of July w/The Phil Marcus Trio (Jazz) (2pm), The Resonators (3pm), Y3K (Dance hits 80s-90s) (5-7pm)
- Jul 9: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
- Jul 16: Cadillac Fringe (Classic rock & blues)
- Jul 23: Siers Brothers Band
- Jul 30: Brian Jones Rock’n’Roll Revival [FB]
- Aug 6: Chloe Lou & The Liddells (Rock & roll, retro) [IG]
- Aug 13: Electric Waste Band (Grateful Dead tribute) [IG]
- Aug 20: True Stories [*]
- Aug 27: Side Traxx
University Heights
Trolley Barn Park [*]
Adams Ave & Florida St., San Diego, CA 92116 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Jul 7: Chris Clarke & Friends (Bluegrass, folk) [FB]
- Jul 14: Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits (Blues) [FB]
- Jul 21: The San Diego Funk All Stars [FB]
- Jul 28: Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra (Boogie woogie)