Free Concerts
Free summer concerts and street fairs in San Diego, 2024
Listings compiled by Glenn Tesler
Last updated: July 3, 2024
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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
- Jul 5: 8-Track Highway [*] (Yacht rock)
- Aug 2: Nitro Express [FB] (Country western)
- Sep 6: Dim the Lights [*] (Disco)
- Oct 4: Full Strength [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 7:30-9pm
- Jul 8: Bryan Anderson
- Jul 15: Clara Gerdes
- Jul 22: Jaebon Hwang
- Jul 29: Jan Kraybill
- Aug 5: Greg Zelek
- Aug 12: David Ball
- Aug 19: The Organ Pavilion Chamber Orchestra
- Aug 26: Slient Movie “Steamboat Bill Jr.” w/accompaniast David Marsh
- Sep 2: 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 Jul 3: Breez’n (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
- Thu Jul 4: IB Waves Band (60s-80s dance music)
- Tue Jul 9: American Flyboys [*] (Big band)
- Wed Jul 10: 8-Track Highway [*] (Yacht rock)
- Thu Jul 11: Summer Winds Orchestra
- Tue Jul 16: Ana “La Gitana”
- Wed Jul 17: Pomerado Community Band
- Thu Jul 18: 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll)
- Tue Jul 23: Jazz Jammers
- Wed Jul 24: Lady J & Soulful Knights [*] (Blues, R&B, soul)
- Thu Jul 25: Matchbox Twenty Too
- Tue Jul 30: Ginger Cowgirl [*] (Country)
- Wed Jul 31: Jack Attack (Funk, soul, Latin and smooth jazz)
- Thu Aug 1: Michael Sanchez [FB]
- Tue Aug 6: Mariachi Continental de San Diego [FB]
- Wed Aug 7: Whiskey Fellas [FB] (Irish, bluegrass, classic rock)
- Thu Aug 8: MOXIE San Diego Girl Band [FB]
- Tue Aug 13: Classic Buzz (Classic rock)
- Wed Aug 14: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
- Thu Aug 15: Afrotruko (Salsa Orquestra)
- Tue Aug 20: Jimmy’s Buffet [FB]
- Wed Aug 21: SantanaWays (Santana tribute)
- Thu Aug 22: U.S. Navy Band Southwest [FB]
- Tue Aug 27: Coronado Concert Band
- Wed Aug 28: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (Big band)
- Thu Aug 29: Matthew Phillips [FB]
Carlsbad TGIF
Stagecoach Park
3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, CA 92009 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Concert site open 4-9pm. Concert 6-8pm.
- Jul 5: Finnegan Blue (Folk, Celtic, Bluegrass)
- Jul 12: The Mad Hat Hucksters [FB]
Calavera Hills Park
2997 Glasgow Park, Carlsbad, CA 92010 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Concert site open 4-9pm. Concert 6-8pm. Parking shuttle available.
- Jul 19: Kimba Light [FB] (Afro-Cuban)
- Jul 26: B.I.G. [FB] (R&B, Soul, Funk)
- Aug 2: Polyester Express (Disco)
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 9: Back to the Garden [FB] (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tribute)
- Aug 16: Anthony Cullins
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 2: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave)
- Aug 9: Republic of Music (Country, Top 40 Dance)
- Aug 16: Steal Dawn (Rock & roll)
- Aug 23: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
- Aug 30: Just Press Play (80s rock, new wave)
Chula Vista Music in the Park
Memorial Park [FB]
373 Park Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910 [map]
- Sat Jul 20, 5-7pm: Platinum Vibe [FB] (Top 40, R&B, funk, rock, pop, dance) (5-7pm) & more activities (2pm)
Chula Vista Village Walk
Chula Vista Village Walk
Eastlake Pkwy & Miller Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91915 [map]
Sundays 5-7pm
- Jul 7: Lady J & Soulful Knights [*] (Blues, R&B, soul)
- Jul 14: Steal Dawn (Rock & roll)
- Jul 21: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
- Jul 28: Joe Rathburn’s Island [FB] (Tropical rock)
Civita Park
Civita Park
7960 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108 [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm unless noted
- Jul 7: Republic of Music (Country, Top 40 Dance)
- Sat Jul 27, 10am-6:30pm: Civita Community Band Festival: Kearny Mesa Concert Band, Pomerado Community Band, San Diego Concert Band [FB] (Classical, broadway, jazz, swing), & more TBA
- Aug 11: The Mighty Untouchables [FB] (Top 40)
- Sep 8: Kicks
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
- Jul 5: Rolling Heartbreakers (Rolling Stones and Tom Petty tribute)
- Jul 12: 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll)
- Jul 19: Whiskey Fellas [FB] (Irish, bluegrass, classic rock)
- Jul 26: Lefty Martin Band (Country)
- Aug 2: Full Strength [FB]
Coronado Concerts in the Park
Coronado Concerts in the Park
7th Street & Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 (Spreckels Park) [map]
Sundays
- Jul 7, 6-7:30pm: Ron’s Garage Band [FB] (Classic rock, pop)
- Jul 14, 6-7:30pm: Friends of Buffett
- Jul 21, 6-7:30pm: The Detroit Underground [*]
- Jul 28, 6-7:30pm: AbbaFab [FB] (ABBA tribute)
- Aug 4, 6-7:30pm: Sixwire [FB] (Country) + Special Guest
- Aug 11, 6-7:30pm: Cassie B Project [FB]
- Aug 18, 5-6:30pm: The Zippers
- Aug 25, 5-6:30pm: Crown Town
- Sep 1, 5-6:30pm: It’s Never 2L8 [FB] (Rock & roll)
Coronado Ferry Landing
Coronado Ferry Landing [FB]
1201 1st Street, Coronado, CA 92118 [map]
2-5pm
- Sat Jul 6: Billy Lee & The GulfCoasters (Gumbo jazz, vintage swing)
- Sun Jul 7: Wild Rumor
- Sat Jul 13: Captain Morgan-Lee And The Village Of K.O.R.E. [*] (Soul, R&B, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Gospel)
- Sun Jul 14: Breez’n (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
- Sat Jul 20: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (Big band)
- Sun Jul 21: Blue Frog Band (Blues)
- Sat Jul 27: BayWolf (Blues, classic rock)
- Sun Jul 28: The Suenamis [FB] (Classic Rock, Country, R&B)
- Sat Aug 3: Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits [FB] (Blues)
- Sun Aug 4: The Exit (Classic rock, 60s-present)
- Sat Aug 10: Dave Preston & the Grownups (Folk rock, country, Americana)
- Sun Aug 11: Moonlight Miles
- Sat Aug 17: Crown Island Jazz Band (Jazz)
- Sun Aug 18: The Traveling Nobodys [FB] (Folk/rock cover band)
- Sat Aug 24: Pomerado (Classic rock)
- Sun Aug 25: Backstage Pass [FB] (Rock, blues, funk, soul)
- Sat Aug 31: Billy Lee & The JukeTones
- Sun Sep 1: Coronado Big Band (Swing, jazz)
- Sat Sep 7: Crown Island Jazz Band (Jazz)
- Sun Sep 8: The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio
- Sat Sep 14: Breez’n (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
- Sun Sep 15: Wolff
- Sat Sep 21: Captain Morgan-Lee And The Village Of K.O.R.E. [*] (Soul, R&B, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Gospel)
- Sun Sep 22: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (Big band)
- Sat Sep 28: BayWolf (Blues, classic rock)
- Sun Sep 29: Backstage Pass [FB] (Rock, blues, funk, soul)
Del Mar
Powerhouse Park
1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 [map]
Tuesdays 6-9pm
- Jul 9: Jimmy’s Buffet [FB] (7pm) w/The Tourmaliners [FB] (Surf guitar band) (6pm)
- Jul 23: Desperado (Eagles tribute) (7pm) w/Sage Sam [IG] (6pm)
- Aug 13: The Walrus (Beatles tribute) (7pm) w/Jenn Howard [FB] (R&B, blues) (6pm)
El Cajon Classic Cruise
El Cajon Classic Cruise [FB]
North Magnolia Avenue & Main, El Cajon, CA 92020 [map]
- Wednesdays 5-7:30pm, April 10 – October 30, 2024. Check event website for info on specific dates.
El Cajon Dinner and a Concert
Prescott Promenade [FB]
230 E Douglas Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Jul 5: Fortunate Son [FB] (CCR tribute)
- Jul 12: High Tide Society [*] (Yacht Rock)
- Jul 19: Harmony Grove Band [IG] (Roots rock)
- Jul 26: The Journeymen [FB] (Journey tribute)
- Aug 2: Stone Soul [FB] (Soul & Motown tribute)
- Aug 9: Ronstadt Revival
- Aug 16: Trey Hill Band [IG]
- Aug 23: Back to the Garden [FB] (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tribute)
- Aug 30: Billy Nation [FB] (Billy Joel tribute)
- Sep 6: The Heart of Rock & Roll (Huey Lewis tribute)
- Sep 13: Stars on the Water [FB] (Tropical rock, Jimmy Buffet tribute)
- Sep 20: Petty Breakers (Tribute Band, Rock)
- Sep 27: The Mighty Untouchables [FB] (Top 40)
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
- Jul 18: TBA
- Aug 15: The Sea Monks [FB] (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk)
- Sep 19: The Sea Monks [FB] (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk)
Encinitas Sunday Summer Concerts by the Sea
Moonlight Beach
400 B St., Encinitas, CA 92024 (Moonlight State Beach) [map]
Sundays 3-5pm
- Opening bands 12:45-1:30 & 1:45-2:30. Headliners 3-5.
- Jul 14: Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys (3pm) w/Jr bands (12:45pm)
- Jul 28: Ash Easton [FB] (3pm) w/Jr band (1:45)
- Aug 11: Beebs and Her Money Makers [IG] (Ska) (3pm) w/opening bands (12:45pm)
- Aug 25: The Beat Farmers [FB] w/Jr bands (12:45)
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]
7-10pm unless noted
- Thu Jul 4, 4-10pm: Daring Greatly (Classic rock, soul), Ian Moore, U.S. Navy Band Southwest – 32nd Street Brass Band [FB] (New Orleans), Fireworks
- Fri Jul 5: SambaDá (Afro-brazilian, samba, funk)
- Sat Jul 6: SM Familia [FB] (Reggae) & E. N Young
- Sun Jul 7: MohaviSoul [FB] (Bluegrass, Americana, Soul)
- Fri Jul 26: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
- Fri Aug 30: Las Cafeteras
- Fri Sep 6: Los Montaño [IG]
- Fri Sep 13: Los Guevara
- Fri Sep 20: El Santo Golpe
- Fri Sep 27: La Familia [FB] (Reggae)
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 May 3, 2024 through September. Check Cruisin’ Grand’s social media for last-minute band announcements.
- Jul 5: Rudy T Band [*] (Blues, Southern rock), The Fuel, The Smokin Guns (Classic rock)
- Jul 12: Dino the DJ, Dusty and the LoveNotes [FB] (Folk rock Americana), The Groove Cats [FB] (Rock, blues)
- Jul 19: Gino and the Lone Gunmen [FB] (Rockabilly, Swing, Blues), Whiskey on the Rox [IG] (70s-90s), Tommy Kind & the Rogue Yogis (Classic rock)
- Jul 26: Backwater Blues Band [*] (Rock, blues), Jonnie Fox & The Satinettes [FB] (50s-60s, Supremes tribute), Summit Drive [FB] (Rock/pop cover band)
- Aug 2: The Groove Cats [FB] (Rock, blues)
- Aug 9: Summit Drive [FB] (Rock/pop cover band)
- Aug 23: Gino and the Lone Gunmen [FB] (Rockabilly, Swing, Blues), The Night Owls [FB] (Rock, soul, R&B, country)
- Sep 20: Gino and the Lone Gunmen [FB] (Rockabilly, Swing, Blues)
- Sep 27: Whiskey on the Rox [IG] (70s-90s)
Grossmont Center Concerts
Grossmont Center Concerts [*]
5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942 (Grossmont Center) [map]
Saturdays 5:30-7:30pm unless noted
- Jul 13: The Agents of Apollo [IG] (Rock, funk, pop)
- Jul 27: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
- Aug 10: Brian Jones Rock’n’Roll Revival [FB]
- Aug 24: Full Strength [FB]
- Sep 14: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
- Sep 28: 8-Track Highway [*] (Yacht rock)
- Mon Nov 11, 4:30-6:30pm: 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
- Jul 12: It’s Never 2L8 [FB] (Rock & roll)
- Jul 26: Marine Band San Diego [FB]
- Aug 9: Ron’s Garage Band [FB] (Classic rock, pop)
- Aug 23: U.S. Navy Band Southwest [FB]
- Sep 13: Nitro Express [FB] (Country western)
- Sep 20: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
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 14: Atomic Groove (Variety band)
- Jul 21: Jimmy’s Buffet [FB]
- Jul 28: BETAMAXX [FB] (80s dance band)
- Aug 4: Big Time Operator [*] (Big band swing)
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
- Jul 11: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
- Jul 18: Stand Up Guys
- Jul 25: Whiskey Ridge [*] (Country)
- Aug 1: Private Domain
- Aug 8: That Beatles Cover Band [FB]
- Aug 15: Fleetwood MAX! [IG]
- Aug 22: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave)
- Aug 29: The Farmers [FB] (Rock, roots, Americana)
La Mesa Sundays at Six
Harry Griffen Park [*]
9550 Milden St., La Mesa, CA 91942 [map]
Sundays 6-7pm
- Jul 7: Drivin’ The Bus [IG]
- Jul 14: Zeelund [FB] (Classic rock)
- Jul 21: 8-Track Highway [*] (Yacht rock)
- Jul 28: Sonic Epidemic [*] (Horn tunes 70s)
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
- Jul 11: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
- Jul 18: The Platinum Beat [FB]
- Jul 25: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
- Aug 1: Stacey Anne & The Master Plan [FB] (Country)
- Aug 8: Harana Band (Variety)
Liberty Station North Promenade
Liberty Station North Promenade
2848 Dewey Rd, San Diego, CA 92106 [map]
Sundays 4-7pm
- Jul 28: Sonido de la Frontera
- Aug 25: Nosotros (Latin Band)
- Sep 22: Frontera Bugalú
Little Italy Piazza della Famiglia
Little Italy Piazza della Famiglia [*]
523 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101 (Piazza della Famiglia) [map]
- Sat Jul 13, 7-9pm: 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
- Schedule is tentative, pending funding. Check venue’s website to confirm each date before going.
- Thu Jul 4, 12noon-2:30pm: The Don L Big Band [IG] (noon-2:30) + parade (10am)
- Jul 12: Geezer
- Jul 19: The Verge (Disco, classic rock, 80s)
- Jul 26: Gilligan’s Island – The Band [IG] (Yacht Rock) (pending funding)
- Aug 2: That Beatles Cover Band [FB] (pending funding)
Oceanside
El Corazon Park [FB]
3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 [map]
Sundays 4-7pm
- Jul 28: Gone Blonde [FB] (Rock, soul, funk)
- Sep 15: B.I.G. [FB] (R&B, Soul, Funk)
Fireworks at SoCal Sports Complex [FB]
3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 (SoCal Sports Complex) [map]
- Event 4-10pm, band 7pm, fireworks 9pm. Admissions is free, but there is free & paid parking.
- Wed Jul 3, 4-10pm: Oceanside fireworks (9pm) w/Brent Payne (Country) (7pm)
Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green
Kate Sessions Park [FB]
5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, CA 92109 [map]
Sundays 4-7pm unless noted
- Junior bands 4pm; headliners 5-7pm
- Jul 21, 3-6pm: Pacific Records Showcase: Sandollar [FB] (Reggae), Charlie Rae [IG], Jonny Tarr [FB] (Jazz), Slack Key ‘Ohana (Hawaiian), Kela Sako [IG]
- Jul 28: That Beatles Cover Band [FB]
- Aug 4: Gilligan’s Island – The Band [IG] (Yacht Rock)
- Aug 11: The Monsteras [IG]
- Aug 18: The Platinum Beat [FB]
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 12: Fleetwood MAX! [IG] (6:30) w/Maniacs in Charge (5:30)
- Jul 19: Big Time Operator [*] (Big band swing) (6:30) w/TBA (5:30)
- Jul 26: DSB Band [FB] (Journey tribute) (6:30) w/Young Lions Jazz Conservatory [FB] (5:30)
- Aug 2: Billy Nation [FB] (Billy Joel tribute) (6:30) w/D.I.A.B. (5:30)
- Aug 9: Pine Mountain Logs [FB] (6:30) w/Red Dawn (5:30)
Poway
Lake Poway
14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 [map]
Sundays 5:30-7pm
- Jul 14: Pickleback Shine (Country, rock)
- Jul 28: Britain’s Finest [FB] (Beatles tribute)
Old Poway Park
14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 [map]
Sundays 5:30-7pm
- Jul 7: Gregory Page (Jazz, blues, folk)
- Jul 21: The Benedetti Trio [*]
- Aug 4: Pomerado Community Band
Riverwalk Golf Club
Riverwalk Golf Club
1150 Fashion Valley Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 [map]
Fridays 6-9pm
- Jul 12: Santana Soul
- Aug 16: Zeelund [FB] (Classic rock)
- Sep 20: Santana Soul
- Oct 18: Whitney Shay (Swing, jazz, blues)
- Nov 15: West of 5 (Rock)
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 unless noted
- Jul 4, 4-9:30pm: USMC Band (4-5:30), Whiskey Ridge [*] (Country) (6:30-9p), & more (2-10p)
- 4th of July event has free admission but paid parking. Full event 2-10pm.
- Jul 11: The Sea Monks [FB] (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk)
- Jul 18: BETAMAXX [FB] (80s dance band)
- Jul 25: Fortunate Son [FB] (CCR tribute)
- Aug 1: Full Strength [FB]
- Aug 8: PHT & The Honky Tonk Nights [FB] (Country)
- Aug 15: Jimmy’s Buffet [FB]
Scripps Ranch
Hoyt Park
10060 Hoyt Park Dr., San Diego, CA 92131 [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm
- Jul 14: DSB Band [FB] (Journey tribute)
- Aug 11: The Heroes (Pop & rock)
- Sep 8: Full Strength [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
- Jul 19: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
- Aug 16: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
- Sep 20: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
- Oct 18: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
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
- Jul 11: Coronado Big Band (Swing, jazz)
- Jul 18: Jimmy’s Buffet [FB]
- Jul 25: Slack Key ‘Ohana (Hawaiian)
- Aug 1: SULLVN (R&B, Blues)
- Aug 8: U.S. Navy Band Southwest – Destroyers [FB] (Rock)
Sorrento Valley – El Camino Memorial
Sorrento Valley – El Camino Memorial [*]
5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121 (El Camino Memorial Park) [map]
Saturdays 6-8pm
- Jul 13: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave)
- Aug 17: 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.
Tierrasanta Community Park
Tierrasanta Community Park [FB]
11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92124 [map]
Saturdays 6-9pm
- Jul 6: Abbey Road
- Jul 13: Billy Nation [FB] (Billy Joel tribute)
- Jul 20: 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll)
- Jul 27: Jimmy’s Buffet [FB]
- Aug 3: Paging the 90s [FB]
University City Standley Park
University City Standley Park [*]
3585 Governor Dr., San Diego, CA 92122 (Standley Park) [map]
Sundays 5-7pm unless noted
- Thu Jul 4, 6:30am-7pm: University City 4th of July [*] w/The Phil Marcus Trio (Jazz) (noon), Hawaiian/Polynesian Revue (1pm), The Resonators (3pm), 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll) (5-7pm)
- Jul 14: The Mothmen
- Jul 21: True Stories [*]
- Jul 28: Side Traxx
- Aug 4: Love Is A Rose [FB] (Linda Rondstat tribute)
- Aug 11: Cadillac Fringe (Classic rock & blues)
- Aug 18: The Sea Monks [FB] (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk)
- Aug 25: The Distractions [*] (60s-80s)
University Heights
Trolley Barn Park [*]
Adams Ave & Florida St., San Diego, CA 92116 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Jul 5: CCnE [FB] (R&B & rock dance band)
- Jul 12: Len Rainey and the Midnight Players (Blues, jazz)
- Jul 19: The San Diego Funk All Stars [FB]
- Jul 26: Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra (Boogie woogie)