Free Concerts
Free summer concerts and street fairs in San Diego, 2026
Listings compiled by Glenn Tesler
Last updated: March 30, 2026
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Events are subject to changes and cancellations. Check for announcements from event organizers / venues / performers to confirm details.
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.
Carlsbad TGIF
Stagecoach Park
3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, CA 92009 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Concert site open 4-9pm. Concert 6-8pm.
- Jun 19: The Pistol Blonde (Country)
- Jun 26: Chunky Hustle Brass Band [*]
- Jul 10: Dance Dance Evolution [FB]
- Jul 17: Rebecca Jade and the Cold Fact [*]
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 24: Sabrosas Latin Orchestra [FB]
- Jul 31: 90s Rockshow (90s alt rock)
- Aug 7: B.I.G. [FB] (R&B, Soul, Funk)
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 14: FlashPants (80s Party Dance Band)
- Aug 21: Daring Greatly (Classic rock, soul)
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 7: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave)
- Aug 14: Steal Dawn (Rock & roll)
- Aug 21: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
- Aug 28: 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 14: Steal Dawn (Rock & roll)
- Jun 21: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
- Jun 28: Lady J & Soulful Knights [*] (Blues, R&B, soul)
- Jul 5: Breez'n [*] (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
- Jul 12: 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll)
- Jul 19: Joe Rathburn's Island [FB] (Tropical rock)
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
- Jun 19: The Remnants (Pub rock)
- Jun 26: The Buckleys [FB] (Classic rock & soul)
Coronado Ferry Landing
Coronado Ferry Landing [FB]
1201 1st Street, Coronado, CA 92118 [map]
Sundays 2-5pm unless noted
- 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.
- Apr 5: Breez'n [*] (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
- Apr 12: Coronado Big Band (Swing, jazz)
- Apr 19: The Lovalot Group (R&B, soul)
- Apr 26: Wolff
- May 3: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (Big band)
- May 10: Night Shift (Rock, blues, 60s)
- May 17: Billy Lee & The GulfCoasters (Gumbo jazz, vintage swing)
- May 24: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
- May 31: Captain Morgan-Lee And The Village Of K.O.R.E. [*] (Soul, R&B, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Gospel)
- Sat Jun 6: The Suenamis [FB] (Classic Rock, Country, R&B)
- Jun 7: Live Fusion
- Jun 14: Crimson Collar (Country)
- Sat Jun 20: BayWolf (Blues, classic rock)
- Jun 21: Hugh Gaskins & The Geoff Corey 5
- Sat Jun 27: Ron's Garage Band [FB] (Classic rock, pop)
- Jun 28: Moonlight Miles
El Cajon Classic Cruise
El Cajon Classic Cruise [FB]
North Magnolia Avenue & Main, El Cajon, CA 92020 [map]
- Wednesdays 5-7:30pm, May – August 2026. Check event website for info on specific dates.
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 7-9pm unless noted
- Wed Apr 1: Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band presents Freedom 250
- Apr 10: SDMA Nominee Showcase: Jesse Ray Smith [FB], Kimmi Bitter [FB], Rebecca Jade
- Apr 24: Carlos y Charlos
- May 8: Silk Button Butchers [FB] (Fae Punk, Celtic, Nordic, Americana band) w/Stepwise (Celtic folk band)
- May 29: Sonido de la Frontera
- Wed Jun 3: Coastal Cities Jazz Band [FB] feat. Whitney Shay (Swing, jazz, blues)
- Jun 12: Sara Petite (Americana, Country) & free line dance lesson
- Jun 26: Joni Sandez (Cumbia, Latin)
- Jul 31: Los Rebeldes Romanticos (Bolero)
- Aug 28: Sabrosas Latin Orchestra [FB]
- Sep 11: Daring Greatly (Classic rock, soul) w/The Lonesome Roses (Americana)
- Sep 25: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
- Oct 9: LP And The Vinyl (Jazz) + community jazz jam
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 4: The Farmers [FB] (Rock, roots, Americana)
- Jun 11: June & John's Rockin' Country Caravan
- Jun 18: Blame Betty [FB] (Rockabilly, Roots, Surf)
- Jun 25: Santana Soul
- Jul 2: 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll)
- Jul 9: The Surf Birdz (Surf, classic rock)
- Jul 16: 8-Track Highway [*] (Yacht rock)
- Jul 23: That Beatles Cover Band [FB]
- Jul 30: Stand Up Guys
- Aug 6: Safety Orange (Reggae, rock, surf)
- Aug 13: The Tourmaliners [FB] (Surf guitar band)
- Aug 20: Zeelund [FB] (Classic rock)
- Aug 27: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave)
La Mesa Sundays at Six
Harry Griffen Park [*]
9550 Milden St., La Mesa, CA 91942 [map]
Sundays 6-7pm
- Jun 21: San Diego Concert Band [FB] (Classical, broadway, jazz, swing)
- Jun 28: Breez'n [*] (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
- Jul 5: Virtual Nobodies (Alt rock)
- Jul 12: Crimson Collar (Country)
- Jul 19: Love Is A Rose [FB] (Linda Rondstat tribute)
- Jul 26: Low Poly Cactus (Jazz-funk-fusion)
Little Italy Piazza della Famiglia
Little Italy Piazza della Famiglia [*]
523 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101 (Piazza della Famiglia) [map]
- Sat Jul 11, 7-9pm: Marine Band San Diego [FB]
Scripps Ranch
Hoyt Park
10060 Hoyt Park Dr., San Diego, CA 92131 [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm unless noted
- Jun 14: The Mar Dels (Oldies, rock)
- Jul 12: The Heroes (Pop & rock)
- Aug 9: Rolling Heartbreakers (Rolling Stones and Tom Petty tribute)
- Sep 13: Big Time Operator [*] (Big band swing)
- Dec 13, 5-6:30pm: Holiday Concert
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.
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.