Free Concerts
Free summer concerts and street fairs in San Diego, 2022
Listings compiled by Glenn Tesler
Last updated: June 30, 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
- Jul 1: Jerry “Hot Rod” DeMink (Rockabilly & blues)
- Aug 5: Sandollar (Reggae) [FB]
- 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
- Jul 17: Rolling Heartbreakers (Rolling Stones and Tom Petty tribute)
- 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
- Jul 4: 4th of July Extravaganza w/Jelani Eddington
- Jul 11: Nicole Keller
- Jul 18: Cherry Rhodes
- Jul 25: Isabelle Demers
- Aug 1: Chelsea Chen
- 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
- Thu Jun 30: 145th Street Band (Blues)
- Tue Jul 5: Kearny Mesa Concert Band
- Wed Jul 6: 8-Track Highway (Yacht rock)
- Thu Jul 7: Rockin Jazz Big Band (Jazz, swing) [FB]
- Tue Jul 12: Pomerado Community Band
- Wed Jul 13: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
- Thu Jul 14: Breez’n (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
- Tue Jul 19: International Youth Symphony (Classical music) [FB]
- Wed Jul 20: The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble
- Thu Jul 21: San Diego Civic Dance Arts (Elite Dance Company)
- Tue Jul 26: Afrotruko (Salsa Orquestra)
- Wed Jul 27: Ginger Cowgirl (Country) [*]
- Thu Jul 28: Marine Band San Diego [FB]
- Tue Aug 2: Summer Winds
- Wed Aug 3: Whiskey Fellas (Irish, bluegrass, classic rock) [FB]
- Thu Aug 4: Mariachi Estrellas de Chula Vista
- 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
Stagecoach Park
3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad, CA 92009 [map]
- Fri Jul 1, 6-8pm: The Corvelles (Supremes tribute)
Poinsettia Park
Hidden Valley Rd. & Plum Tree Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92011 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Jul 8: The Mighty Untouchables (Top 40) [FB]
- Jul 15: Phat Cat Swinger (Swing) [FB]
- Jul 22: High Tide Society (Yacht Rock) [*]
Calavera Hills Park
2997 Glasgow Park, Carlsbad, CA 92010 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Jul 29: Ryan Hiller (Roots rock, soul) [FB]
- Aug 5: Sabrosas Latin Orquesta [FB]
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) [*]
Chula Vista Village Walk
Chula Vista Village Walk
Eastlake Pkwy & Miller Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91915 [map]
Sundays 5-7pm
- Jul 3: Graceland (Elvis Presley tribute)
- Jul 10: Joe Rathburn’s Island (Tropical rock) [FB]
Civita Park
Civita Park
7960 Civita Blvd, San Diego, CA 92108 [map]
Sundays 6-7:30pm unless noted
- Jul 10: Cassie B Project [FB]
- Sat Jul 30, 10am-3pm: Civita Community Band Festival: Kearny Mesa Concert Band, Pomerado Community Band, San Diego Concert Band (Classical, broadway, jazz, swing) [FB], City Guard Band [*]
- Aug 14: The Mighty Untouchables (Top 40) [FB]
- Sep 11: Atomic Groove (Variety band)
Coronado Concerts in the Park
Coronado Concerts in the Park
7th Street & Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 (Spreckels Park) [map]
Sundays unless noted
- Jul 3, 5-6:30pm: Ron’s Garage Band (Classic rock, pop) [FB]
- Mon Jul 4, 4-5:30pm: Coronado Concert Band
- Jul 10, 6-7:30pm: The Sully Band (R&B) [FB]
- Jul 17, 6-7:30pm: Amanda Kate (Country)
- Jul 24, 6-7:30pm: Surf City All Stars (Beach Boys tribute)
- Jul 31, 6-7:30pm: Full Strength Funk Band [FB]
- Aug 7, 6-7:30pm: TBA
- 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]
Sundays 2-5pm
- Jul 24: Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits (Blues) [FB]
- Aug 7: Stacey Antonel (Americana) [FB]
Del Mar
Powerhouse Park
1658 Coast Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014 [map]
Tuesdays 6-9pm
- Opening bands 6pm. Headliners 7pm.
- Jul 19: The Mighty Untouchables (Top 40) [FB] (7pm) w/John Saavedra (Swing) (6pm)
- Aug 23: 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
- Jul 1: The Verge (Disco, classic rock, 80s)
- Jul 8: Morgan Leigh Band (Country pop) [FB]
- Jul 15: Stone Soul (Soul & Motown tribute) [FB]
- Jul 22: The Detroit Underground [*]
- Jul 29: Billy Nation (Billy Joel tribute) [FB]
- Aug 5: Soul Persuaders
- 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
- Jul 21: Midnight Ride (Top 40s), Deep End
- 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
- Jul 10: Gypsy Dreams (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) [FB]
- Jul 24: Mark Easterday (Country) [FB]
- 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
- Jul 1: Dusty and the LoveNotes (Folk rock Americana) [FB], The Smokin Guns (Classic rock)
- Jul 22: Jonnie Fox & The Satinettes (50s-60s, Supremes tribute) [FB]
- Jul 29: 8-Track Highway (Yacht rock), Les Allen Music, The Night Owls (Rock, soul, R&B, country) [FB]
- Aug 5: Dusty and the LoveNotes (Folk rock Americana) [FB]
- Aug 19: 8-Track Highway (Yacht rock)
- Sep 2: Dusty and the LoveNotes (Folk rock Americana) [FB]
- Sep 9: Les Allen Music
- Sep 16: 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
- Jul 9: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
- Jul 23: Brian Jones Rock’n’Roll Revival [FB]
- 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]
Sundays 3:30-5:30pm
- Jul 17: Full Strength Funk Band [FB]
- Jul 24: The Mighty Untouchables (Top 40) [FB]
- Jul 31: Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra (Boogie woogie)
- Aug 7: 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
- Jun 30: The Siers Brothers
- Jul 7: Whiskey Ridge (Country) [*]
- Jul 14: Ron’s Garage Band (Classic rock, pop) [FB]
- Jul 21: Santana Soul
- Jul 28: Stand Up Guys
- Aug 4: The Detroit Underground [*]
- Aug 11: Love Is A Rose (Linda Rondstat tribute) [FB]
- Aug 18: Zeelund (Classic rock) [FB]
- Aug 25: 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
- Jul 10: San Diego Concert Band (Classical, broadway, jazz, swing) [FB]
- Jul 17: Captain J and the Jive Crew
- Jul 24: 8-Track Highway (Yacht rock)
- Jul 31: Moonlight Serenade Orchestra (Big band)
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 30: The New Catillacs (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s) [FB]
- Jul 7: Mariachi Real de San Diego (Mariachi)
- Jul 14: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]
- Jul 21: Harana Band (Variety)
- Jul 28: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
- Aug 4: Barbwire (Country) [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 unless noted
- Jun 30: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]: Salsa Under the Stars Little Italy
- Jul 28: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]: Salsa Under the Stars Little Italy
- 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
- Sat Jul 30, 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
- Schedule is tentative, pending funding. Check venue’s website to confirm each date before going.
- Mon Jul 4, 12noon-2:30pm: The Don L Big Band [*] (noon-2:30) + parade (10-noon)
- Jul 8: Grand Sonic Theory (Dance rock party band) (pending funding)
- Jul 15: Captain J and the Jive Crew (pending funding)
- Jul 22: Rising Star Band (Dance & show band) (pending funding)
- Jul 29: 90s Rock Show (pending funding)
- Aug 5: Radio Thieves [FB] (pending funding)
- Aug 12: Full Strength Funk Band [FB] (pending funding)
Oceanside
Fireworks at Rancho Del Oro Rd [*]
3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 (El Corazon Park; viewing along Rancho Del Oro Rd between Mesa Dr & Oceanside Blvd) [map]
- Sun Jul 3, 4-10pm: TBA
Rancho del Oro Park [*]
4700 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 [map]
- Fri Jul 15, 5-8pm: Brent Payne (Country) (6pm) w/Savannah Kay (Country) [FB] (5pm)
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 7-10pm at museum. Band is free, but VIP tables are available.
- Fri Jul 1, 5:30-10pm: Robert Parker (Piano) (5:30pm), Taryn Donath Duo (6:20pm)
Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green
Kate Sessions Park [FB]
5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, CA 92109 [map]
- Sun Jul 31, 6-8pm: Radio Thieves [FB]
Point Loma Summer Concerts
Point Loma Park [FB]
1049 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 [map]
Fridays 5:30-8:30pm
- Pre-show bands TBA 5:30pm; headliners 6:30-8:30pm
- Jul 15: Cassie B’s 90s Remix [FB]
- Jul 22: Elton – The Early Years (Elton John tribute)
- Jul 29: 24K Magic (Tribute to Bruno Mars) [FB]
- Aug 5: The Mighty Untouchables (Top 40) [FB]
- Aug 12: Pine Mountain Logs
Poway
Lake Poway
14644 Lake Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064 [map]
Sundays 5:30-7pm
- Jul 10: The Mighty Untouchables (Top 40) [FB]
- Jul 24: Blue Breeze Band (Motown R&B, soul, jazz, blues)
- Aug 7: Pop Vinyl
Old Poway Park
14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 [map]
Sundays 5:30-7pm
- Jul 17: Lisa Sanders (Acousic, folk)
- Jul 31: The Outliers (Country, Bluegrass, Americana)
- Aug 14: Pomerado Community Band
San Diego Airport
roaming both terminals
3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 (San Diego Airport) [map]
- Fri Jul 1, 11:30am-1:30pm: The Pin-Ups (Andrews Sisters tribute)
Terminal 2 Baggage Claim
3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 [map]
- Fri Jul 15, 11:30am-1:30pm: Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra (Boogie woogie)
Terminal 2 Transportation Island
3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 [map]
- Thu Jun 30, 11:30am-1:30pm: The Jukebox Kings (50s rock & roll) [*]
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
- Mon Jul 4, 4-9:30pm: Santee Salutes. 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave) [*] (6:30), Fireworks (9pm)
- 4th of July event admission is free, but on-site parking isn’t; see their website for details.
- Jul 7: Patrick Howard Trampus – PHT (Country) [FB]
- Jul 14: The Journeymen (Journey tribute) [FB]
- Jul 21: Bill Magee (Blues)
- Jul 28: Santana Soul
- Aug 4: BETAMAXX (80s dance band) [FB]
- 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
- Jul 10, 5-7:30pm: Rebecca Jade and the Soultones (6pm) w/Novocaine (Dentist rock & roll band) (5pm)
- Aug 14, 6-7:30pm: High Tide Society (Yacht Rock) [*]
- Sep 11, 6-7:30pm: 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
- Jul 15: Manny Cepeda Orchestra (Salsa, Latin jazz) [FB]
- 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
- Jun 30: Slack Key ‘Ohana (Hawaiian)
- Jul 7: The Sully Band (R&B) [FB]
- Jul 14: Jimmy & Enrique [FB]
- Jul 21: Fleetwood MAX!
- Jul 28: Imagery Machine (Indie/Alternative) [FB]
- Aug 4: The Donnis Trio (Acoustic, folk, folk rock)
- 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
- Jul 9: The Rockhounds
- 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 unless noted
- Mon Jul 4, 7:45am-7pm: University City 4th of July w/Crown Island Jazz Band (Jazz) (10:30am), The Phil Marcus Trio (Jazz) (2pm), The Resinators (Rock/Reggae) (3pm), 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll) (5-7pm)
- Jul 10: Y3K (Dance hits 80s-90s)
- Jul 17: Side Traxx [FB]
- Jul 31: Electric Waste Band (Grateful Dead tribute) [FB]
- Aug 7: Front Porch Pandemic Jazz Band
- Aug 14: The Sea Monks (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk) [FB]
- Aug 21: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
University Heights
Trolley Barn Park [*]
Adams Ave & Florida St., San Diego, CA 92116 [map]
Fridays 6-8pm
- Jul 8: Billy Lee & The GulfCoasters (Gumbo jazz, vintage swing)
- Jul 15: It’s Never 2L8 (Rock & roll) [FB]
- Jul 22: Plow (Roots)
- Jul 29: Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra (Boogie woogie)