Free Concerts
Free summer concerts and street fairs in San Diego, 2022
Listings compiled by Glenn Tesler
Last updated: August 6, 2022
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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 2: High Tide Society (Yacht Rock) [*]
- Oct 7: Full Strength Funk Band [FB]
Alpine Community Center
Alpine Community Center [FB]
1830 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, CA 91901 [map]
Sundays 5-7pm
- Aug 14: Heidi & the Hurricane Band (Country rock) [FB]
- Aug 21: The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio
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 unless noted
- 34th Annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival / 2022 Women in Music Festival
- Aug 8: Caroline Robinson
- Aug 15: Amanda Mole
- Aug 22: Piano & Organ Duo Mus-Art: Raul Prieto Ramirez (Civic Organist) & Maria Teresa Sierra
- Aug 29: Slient Movie Night w/Clara Gerdes
- Sep 5: Organ Pavilion Rock Band w/Chloe Lou [FB] & Lauren Leigh
- Sat Oct 29, 6:30-8pm: Halloween Concert: Raul Prieto Ramirez (Civic Organist)
Twilight in the Park
2211 Plaza de Panama, San Diego, CA 92101 (Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park) [map]
6:30-7:30pm
- Tue Aug 9: Lady J & Soulful Knights (Blues, R&B, soul) [*]
- Wed Aug 10: Classic Buzz (Classic rock) [*]
- Thu Aug 11: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (Big band) (6:30) + ice cream social (6pm)
- Tue Aug 16: MOXIE San Diego Girl Band [FB]
- Wed Aug 17: Bump City Brass (70s funk, R&B) [FB]
- Thu Aug 18: SantanaWays (Santana tribute)
- Tue Aug 23: Stars on the Water (Tropical rock, Jimmy Buffet tribute) [FB]
- Wed Aug 24: Coronado Concert Band
- Thu Aug 25: The Marcia Forman Band (Jazz, blues, swing)
Carlsbad – Bressi Ranch Gazebo Park
Carlsbad – Bressi Ranch Gazebo Park [*]
Town Garden Rd & Nygaard Street, Carlsbad, CA 92009 [map]
- Sat Aug 13, 5-7pm: It’s Never 2L8 (Rock & roll) [FB]
Carlsbad TGIF
Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92009 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Aug 12: The Detroit Underground [*]
- Aug 19: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave) [*]
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 12: Just Press Play (80s rock, new wave) [FB]
- Aug 19: Republic of Music (Country, Top 40 Dance)
- Aug 26: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave) [*]
Civita Park
Civita Park
7960 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108 [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm
- Aug 14: The Mighty Untouchables (Top 40) [FB]
- Sep 11: Atomic Groove (Variety band)
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
- Aug 12: Groove is in the Heart (90s) [FB]
- Sat Aug 13, 11am-4pm: Kidz Get Groovin [FB]
- Aug 19: Whitney Shay (Swing, jazz, blues)
- Aug 26: The Wildside Band
- Sep 2: 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll)
Coronado Concerts in the Park
Coronado Concerts in the Park
7th Street & Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 (Spreckels Park) [map]
Sundays
- Aug 7, 6-7:30pm: Super Diamond
- Aug 14, 6-7:30pm: Hotel California (Eagles tribute)
- Aug 21, 5-6:30pm: Louie Cruz Beltran (Jazz, Latin, salsa)
- Aug 28, 5-6:30pm: It’s Never 2L8 (Rock & roll) [FB]
- Sep 4, 5-6:30pm: TBA
Coronado Ferry Landing
Coronado Ferry Landing [FB]
1201 1st Street, Coronado, CA 92118 [map]
2-5pm
- Sat Aug 6: Breez’n (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
- Sun Aug 7: Ginger Cowgirl (Country) [*]
- Sat Aug 13: The New Catillacs (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s) [FB]
- Sun Aug 14: Coronado Big Band (Swing, jazz) [*]
- Sat Aug 20: BayWolf (Blues, classic rock)
- Sun Aug 21: Backstage Pass (Rock, blues, funk, soul) [FB]
- Sat Aug 27: Billy Lee & The Swamp Critters (Cajun, zydeco)
- Sun Aug 28: Sabrosas Latin Orquesta [FB]
- Sat Sep 3: Captain Morgan-Lee And The Village Of K.O.R.E. (Soul, R&B, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Gospel) [TW]
- Sun Sep 4: The New Catillacs (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s) [FB]
- Sun Sep 11: Ron’s Garage Band (Classic rock, pop) [FB]
- Sun Sep 18: Street Heart (Classic rock)
- Sun Sep 25: Breez’n (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
Del Mar
Powerhouse Park
1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 [map]
- Opening bands 6pm. Headliners 7pm.
- Tue Aug 23, 6-9pm: Rolling Heartbreakers (Rolling Stones and Tom Petty tribute) (7pm) w/Folklorick (Acoustic duo) [IG] (6pm)
El Cajon Classic Cruise
El Cajon Classic Cruise [FB]
North Magnolia Avenue & Main, El Cajon, CA 92020 [map]
- Wednesdays 5-8pm, April 13 – October 26, 2022. 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
- Aug 12: Jim Allen Band
- Aug 19: The Heart of Rock & Roll (Huey Lewis tribute)
- Aug 26: Siers Brothers Band
- Sep 2: Back to the Garden (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tribute) [FB]
- Sep 9: The Journeymen (Journey tribute) [FB]
- Sep 16: Petty Breakers (Tribute Band, Rock)
- Sep 23: Upstream (Caribbean, reggae)
- Sep 30: 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
- Aug 18: The Ramblin’ Sweethearts (Rockabilly, Western, R&B, Soul, Rock ‘n Roll) [IG], The Sea Monks (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk) [FB]
- Sep 15: The Fabulous Woodies (Surf music), The Sea Monks (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk) [FB]
Encinitas Sunday Summer Concerts by the Sea
Moonlight Beach
400 B St., Encinitas, CA 92024 (Moonlight State Beach) [map]
Sundays 3-5pm
- Aug 7: Joker’s Hand (Alternative rock) [FB]
- Aug 21: The Rayford Bros. (Rock & roll) [FB]
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
- Aug 19: 8-Track Highway (Yacht rock)
- Sep 2: Dusty and the LoveNotes (Folk rock Americana) [FB]
- Sep 9: Les Allen Music
- Sep 16: Gino and the Lone Gunmen (Rockabilly, Swing, Blues) [FB], 8-Track Highway (Yacht rock)
Grossmont Center Concerts
Grossmont Center Concerts [*]
5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942 (Grossmont Center) [map]
Saturdays 5-7pm unless noted
- Aug 13: Arena Total Rock Experience [FB]
- Aug 27: The Nineteen 90s
- Sep 10: Captain J and the Jive Crew
- Sep 24: 8-Track Highway (Yacht rock)
- Fri Nov 11, 4-6pm: 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]
- Sun Aug 7, 3:30-5:30pm: The Heroes (Pop & rock)
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 11: Love Is A Rose (Linda Rondstat tribute) [FB]
- Aug 18: Zeelund (Classic rock) [FB]
- Aug 25: The Farmers (Rock, roots, Americana) [FB]
Liberty Station Carruth Cellars
Liberty Station Carruth Cellars [*]
2710 Historic Decatur Rd #101, San Diego, CA 92106 (Courtyard next to Carruth Cellars) [map]
Fridays 5-8pm
- Sep 2: Nathan & Jessie (Folk, blues)
- Oct 7: Karlos Paez of B-Side Players (World, reggae) [FB]
Little Italy Piazza della Famiglia
Little Italy Piazza della Famiglia [*]
523 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101 (Piazza della Famiglia) [map]
Thursdays 6-9pm
- Aug 25: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]: Salsa Under the Stars Little Italy
- Sep 29: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]: Salsa Under the Stars Little Italy
- Oct 27: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]: Salsa Under the Stars Little Italy
- Nov 24: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]: Salsa Under the Stars Little Italy
- Dec 29: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]: Salsa Under the Stars Little Italy
Mission Hills Concert in the Park
Pioneer Park [FB]
1425 Washington Pl., San Diego, CA 92103 [map]
- Schedule is tentative, pending funding. Check venue’s website to confirm each date before going.
- Fri Aug 12, 6-8pm: Full Strength Funk Band [FB] (pending funding)
Oceanside Museum of Art & First Friday Artwalk
Oceanside Museum of Art & First Friday Artwalk [*]
704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054 (Oceanside Museum of Art) [map]
- Oceanside Art Walk first Fridays 5-9pm at Artist Alley, starting April 1. Band plays selected Fridays at museum. Check announcements for start time. Band is free, but VIP tables are available.
- Fri Sep 2, 5-9pm: Jonny Tarr (Jazz) [FB]
Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green
Kate Sessions Park [FB]
5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, CA 92109 [map]
Sundays 6-8pm
- Aug 7: The Mighty Untouchables (Top 40) [FB]
- Aug 14: SM Familia (Reggae) [FB]
Point Loma Summer Concerts
Point Loma Park [FB]
1049 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 [map]
- Pre-show bands 5:30pm; headliners 6:30-8:30pm
- Fri Aug 12, 5:30-8:30pm: Pine Mountain Logs (6:30) w/The Kids Next Door (5:30)
Poway
Lake Poway
14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 [map]
- Sun Aug 7, 5:30-7pm: Pop Vinyl
Old Poway Park
14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 [map]
- Sun Aug 14, 5:30-7pm: Pomerado Community Band
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
- Aug 11: Cassie B’s 90s Remix [FB]
- Aug 18: New Rules Collective (Top 40, R&B, Pop, Classic Rock)
Scripps Ranch
Hoyt Park
10060 Hoyt Park Dr., San Diego, CA 92131 [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm
- Aug 14: High Tide Society (Yacht Rock) [*]
- Sep 11: Eric Sage’s Ultimate Rock Show (80s)
Jerabek Park
10150 Avenida Magnifica, San Diego, CA 92131 [map]
- Sun Dec 11, 5-6:30pm: Holiday event
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 19: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]
- Sep 16: 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
- Aug 11: U.S. Navy Band Southwest – Destroyers (Rock) [FB]
- Aug 18: Hullabaloo (Children’s music)
- Aug 25: Dulaney and Company (Americana, folk, blues) [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
- Aug 13: Wild Nights (Rock & roll) [FB]
- Sep 10: The Nineteen 90s
University City Standley Park
University City Standley Park [*]
3585 Governor Dr., San Diego, CA 92122 (Standley Park) [map]
Sundays 5-7pm
- Aug 7: Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Band
- Aug 14: The Sea Monks (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk) [FB]
- Aug 21: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
- Aug 28: The Distractions (60s-80s) [*]