Free Concerts
Free summer concerts and street fairs in San Diego, 2025
Listings compiled by Glenn Tesler
Last updated: August 8, 2025
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Events are subject to changes and cancellations. Check for announcements from event organizers / venues / performers to confirm details.
Allied Gardens First Fridays
Allied Gardens First Fridays [FB]
5155 Greenbrier Ave., San Diego, CA 92120 (Allied Gardens Community Park) [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Sep 5: Buzz Campbell & the Heartaches (Rockabilly)
- Oct 3: Billy Lee & The GulfCoasters (Gumbo jazz, vintage swing)
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. Special events listed below.
International Summer Organ Festival [*]
2211 Plaza de Panama, San Diego, CA 92101 (Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park) [map]
Mondays 7:30-9pm
- Aug 11: Chelsea Chen, organ
- Aug 18: Raul Prieto Ramirez (Civic Organist), Alejandro Gómez Guillén, Jeff Thayer
- Aug 25: Silent Movies (Laurel & Hardy) w/Russ Peck on organ
- Sep 1: "Organ-ismic" Spreckels Organ Pavillion Classic Rock Band / Beatles' hits
Twilight in the Park
2211 Plaza de Panama, San Diego, CA 92101 (Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park) [map]
6:30-7:30pm unless noted
- Tue Aug 12: San Diego Concert Band [FB] (Classical, broadway, jazz, swing)
- Wed Aug 13: Michael Sanchez [FB] (Elton John, Billy Joel, Ray Charles)
- Thu Aug 14, 6-7pm: Matt Hill and the Black Spurs [IG] (Retro rock & country)
- Tue Aug 19: The Marcia Forman Band (Jazz, blues, swing)
- Wed Aug 20: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
- Thu Aug 21: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (Big band)
- Tue Aug 26: Coronado Concert Band
- Wed Aug 27: Matthew Phillips [FB]
- Thu Aug 28: Whiskey Fellas [FB] (Irish, bluegrass, classic rock)
Carlsbad TGIF
Calavera Hills Park
2997 Glasgow Park, Carlsbad, CA 92010 [map]
- Concert site open 4-9pm. Concert 6-8pm. Parking shuttle available.
- Fri Aug 8, 6-8pm: The Honeydrops (40s-60s vintage R&B, rockabilly, jump blues, soul, doo-wop)
Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Concert site open 4-9pm. Concert 6-8pm. Parking shuttle available.
- Aug 15: Wayward Sons (80s rock)
- Aug 22: Euphoria Brass Band [FB]
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 8: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave)
- Aug 15: Steal Dawn (Rock & roll)
- Aug 22: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
- Aug 29: Just Press Play (80s rock, new wave)
Civita Park
Civita Park
7960 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108 [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm
- Aug 17: Lucky Devils Band [FB]
- Sep 7: The Mighty Untouchables [FB] (Top 40)
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
- Aug 8: 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll)
- Aug 15: Rolling Heartbreakers (Rolling Stones and Tom Petty tribute)
Coronado Concerts in the Park
Coronado Concerts in the Park
7th Street & Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 (Spreckels Park) [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm
- Aug 10: BETAMAXX [FB] (80s dance band)
- Aug 17: The Suenamis [FB] (Classic Rock, Country, R&B)
- Aug 24: Mirage – Visions of Fleetwood Mac [FB]
- Aug 31: Crown Town
Coronado Ferry Landing
Coronado Ferry Landing [FB]
1201 1st Street, Coronado, CA 92118 [map]
2-5pm
- Year-round on Sundays, with Saturdays added in Summer. 2-5pm mid-March-October, 1-4pm Nov-early March. Check venue's social media for last-minute band announcements.
- Sat Aug 9: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (Big band)
- Sun Aug 10: The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio
- Sat Aug 16: Captain Morgan-Lee And The Village Of K.O.R.E. [*] (Soul, R&B, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Gospel)
- Sun Aug 17: Novocaine (Dentist rock & roll band)
- Sat Aug 23: Wild Rumour (Classic rock)
- Sun Aug 24: The Suenamis [FB] (Classic Rock, Country, R&B)
- Sat Aug 30: Captain Morgan-Lee And The Village Of K.O.R.E. [*] (Soul, R&B, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Gospel)
- Sun Aug 31: Pomerado (Classic rock)
Côta Vera Central Square
Côta Vera Central Square [FB]
1960 La Media Pkwy, Chula Vista, CA 91913 (Central Square @ Côta Vera) [map]
Fridays 5-8pm unless noted
- Aug 8: Maria Christina Band
- Aug 15: Dakota Ringer [FB]
- Aug 22: Ben Benavente
- Aug 29: Boogie Xpress (Classic rock)
- Sat Sep 20, 2-9pm: Rewind Festival (80s tribute bands)
Del Mar
Powerhouse Park
1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 [map]
- Tue Aug 12, 6-9pm: Billy Nation [FB] (Billy Joel tribute) (7pm) w/Taryn Donath Trio [FB] (6pm)
El Cajon Classic Cruise
El Cajon Classic Cruise [FB]
North Magnolia Avenue & Main, El Cajon, CA 92020 [map]
- Wednesdays 5-7:30pm, June – July 2025. Check event website for info on specific dates.
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
- Aug 21: Linda Berry Band (Blues, rock, funk), Jimmy & Enrique
- Sep 18: The Fabulous Woodies (Surf music), Jimmy & Enrique
Encinitas Sunday Summer Concerts by the Sea
Moonlight Beach
400 B St., Encinitas, CA 92024 (Moonlight State Beach) [map]
Sundays 1-5pm
- Aug 10: Shane Hall [FB] (Blues, Americana) (3pm) w/ Gate 5 (1pm)
- Aug 24: The Styletones [*] (Soul, funk) (3pm) w/ opening band TBA (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 unless noted
- Aug 8, 7-9pm: Nathan James Trio (Blues), Bill Magee Blues Band (Chicago blues)
- Aug 15, 7-9pm: Chickenhawk (Country), Whiskey Fellas [FB] (Irish, bluegrass, classic rock)
- Aug 29, 7-10pm: B-Side Players [FB] (World, reggae)
- Sep 5, 7-10pm: Wapacheros [IG] (Cumbia boogie)
- Sep 12, 7-10pm: Los Guevara
- Sep 19, 7-10pm: Los Montaño [IG]
- Oct 3, 7-9pm: Rey Wolf (Blues, jazz), Euphoria Brass Band [FB]
- Oct 10, 7-9pm: The Honey Buckets (Bluegrass), MohaviSoul [FB] (Bluegrass, Americana, Soul)
- Sat Nov 1, 4-9pm: Día de los Muertos
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 13, 2025 through September. Check Cruisin' Grand's social media for last-minute band announcements.
- Aug 8: Gino and the Lone Gunmen [FB] (Rockabilly, Swing, Blues), Whiskey Heat, Dino the DJ
- Aug 15: Night Shift (Rock, blues, 60s), Summit Drive [FB] (Rock/pop cover band)
- Sep 5: 8-Track Highway [*] (Yacht rock)
- Sep 12: Gino and the Lone Gunmen [FB] (Rockabilly, Swing, Blues)
- Sep 19: Summit Drive [FB] (Rock/pop cover band)
Grossmont Center Concerts
Grossmont Center Concerts [*]
5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942 (Grossmont Center) [map]
Saturdays 5:30-7:30pm unless noted
- Aug 9: The Exit (Classic rock, 60s-present)
- Aug 23: Full Strength [FB]
- Sep 13: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
- Sep 27: 8-Track Highway [*] (Yacht rock)
- Sun Nov 9, 4-6pm: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
Imperial Beach Concerts in the Park
Veterans Park [FB]
1075 8th St, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 [map]
Fridays 6-7:30pm
- Aug 8: Full Strength [FB]
- Aug 15: Ron's Garage Band [FB] (Classic rock, pop)
- Aug 22: Marine Band San Diego [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
- Aug 14: Zeelund [FB] (Classic rock)
- Aug 21: That Beatles Cover Band [FB]
- Aug 28: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave)
Liberty Station North Promenade
Liberty Station North Promenade
2848 Dewey Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 [map]
Saturdays 4-7pm
- Aug 9: KoGee Soul Reprise [FB]
- Sep 13: Bambú Sound Exchange
Oceanside
SoCal Sports Complex [*]
3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 [map]
- Sun Sep 21, 12noon-7pm: Endless Summer Music Festival
Jim Wood Park at Rancho del Oro [FB]
4701 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 (Rancho Del Oro Park) [map]
- Sat Aug 30, 4-7pm: Chris James Band
Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green
Kate Sessions Park [FB]
5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, CA 92109 [map]
- Sun Aug 10, 4-7pm: Liquid Blue (Club, electronica, rock)
Point Loma Summer Concerts
Point Loma Park [FB]
1049 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 [map]
- Junior bands 5:30-6:15pm; headliners 6:30-8:30pm
- Fri Aug 8, 5:30-8:30pm: Swift Nation (Tribute band) (6:30) w/School of Rock (5:30)
Poway
Lake Poway
14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 [map]
- Free concert. Parking $10 per car for non-Poway residents. Arrive early; parking lot may fill by 4pm.
Riverwalk Golf Club
Riverwalk Golf Club
1150 Fashion Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 [map]
- Sun Aug 10, 4-7pm: West of 5 (Rock)
San Diego Airport
Terminal 2 West, post-security, Sunset Cove
3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 (San Diego Airport, Terminal 2, Sunset Cove Food Court) [map]
- Fri Aug 8, 11am-1pm: Zzymzzy Quartet [FB] (Swing)
Terminal 2 West, post-security
3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 (San Diego Airport, Terminal 2, Roaming Post-Security) [map]
- Fri Aug 29, 11am-1pm: Euphoria Brass Band [FB]
Santee Lakes Summer Jams
Santee Lakes Summer Jams [*]
9310 Fanita Pkwy, Santee, CA 92071 (Santee Lakes, Lake 4) [map]
5-7pm
- Free concerts, paid parking. Street parking may be available on Lake Canyon Rd.
- Fri Aug 8: Whiskey State of Mind (Outlaw country)
- Sat Aug 9: Josie Day feat. Steve Langdon
- Sat Aug 16: Haley Peterson [FB]
- Sat Aug 23: Miranda Ramos [FB] (Country)
- Fri Aug 29: 8-Track Highway [*] (Yacht rock)
- Sat Sep 6: Steal Dawn (Rock & roll)
- Fri Sep 12: Tropical Blues Brothers
- Sat Sep 13: Appian Way [IG] (Soul, blues, funk, pop, rock)
- Sat Sep 20: Heartbreak Hotel (Elvis tribute)
- Fri Sep 26: Joker's Hand [FB] (Alternative rock)
- Sat Sep 27: Ed Johnson
- Fri Oct 3: The Junkyard Cats
- Sat Oct 4: Halo Effect [FB] (High energy classic rock cover band)
- Sat Oct 11: Bonneville 7 [FB] (Rockabilly)
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]
- Thu Aug 14, 6:30-8pm: Jimmy's Buffet [FB]
Scripps Ranch
Hoyt Park
10060 Hoyt Park Dr., San Diego, CA 92131 [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm
- Aug 10: The Heroes (Pop & rock)
- Sep 14: Paging the 90s [FB]
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
- Aug 15: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
- Sep 19: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
- Oct 17: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
Sorrento Valley – El Camino Memorial
Sorrento Valley – El Camino Memorial [*]
5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121 (El Camino Memorial Park) [map]
- Sat Aug 23, 5-7pm: Scot Bruce [FB] (Elvis tribute)
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 at the Rady Shell in Embarcardero Marina Park South. See the Rady Shell Rehearsals website for schedule and info.
University City Standley Park
University City Standley Park [*]
3585 Governor Dr., San Diego, CA 92122 (Standley Park) [map]
Sundays 5-7pm
- Aug 10: The Mamas and Papas Experience [FB]
- Aug 17: Rolling Heartbreakers (Rolling Stones and Tom Petty tribute)
- Aug 24: Santana Soul