Past Events

Free summer concerts and street fairs in San Diego, 2024
Listings compiled by Glenn Tesler
Last updated: September 7, 2024

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Events are subject to changes and cancellations. Check for announcements from event organizers / venues / performers to confirm details.

Free street fairs

Fri-Sun Feb 16-18: San Diego Tet Festival (Mira Mesa) [map]
Sat-Sun Feb 24-25: San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair [FB] [map]
Sat Mar 9: Encinitas Art Night [map]
Sun Apr 7: Point Loma Day at the Docks [FB] [map]
Sun Apr 7: San Marcos Spring Festival [map]
Sun Apr 14: Rolando Street Fair [FB] [map]
Sat Apr 20: Chicano Park Day [map]
Sun Apr 21: Fallbrook Avocado Festival [map]
Sat Apr 27: Adams Avenue Unplugged [FB] [map]
Sat Apr 27: Linda Vista Multi-Cultural Fair [map]
Sat-Sun Apr 27-28: Encinitas Street Faire [FB] [map]
Sat-Sun Apr 27-28: Little Italy Artwalk [map]
Sun Apr 28: Coronado MotorCars on MainStreet [map]
Sat May 4: Balboa Park Ethnic Food Fair [map]
Sat-Sun May 4-5: Campo Days [map]
Sat-Sun May 4-5: Old Town Cinco de Mayo [map]
Sun May 5: Carlsbad Village Faire [map]
Sat May 11: Fiesta de los Penasquitos (Rancho Penasquitos) [map]
Sat May 18: El Cajon’s America on Main Street [map]
Sat May 18: Mira Mesa Asian Pacific Cultural Festival [FB] [map]
Sat May 18: TierraFest (Tierrasanta) [*] [map]
Sat-Sun May 18-19: Poway Community Band Festival [map]
Sat-Sun May 18-19: Solana Beach Fiesta del Sol [map]
Sun May 19: Escondido Street Festival [*] [map]
Sat May 25: Santee Street Fair [map]
Sun May 26: La Mesa Spring Harp Fest [FB] [map]
Sun May 26: Vista Strawberry Festival [*] [map]
Fri-Sat May 31 – Jun 1: Valley Center Western Days [FB] [map]
Sat Jun 1: Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival (Old Poway Park) [*] [map]
Sun Jun 2: Rock ‘n Roll Marathon [map]
Sat Jun 8: La Mesa Flag Day Parade [*] [map]
Sat-Sun Jun 8-9: San Diego Greek Festival [map]
Sat Jun 15: Cooper Family Foundation Juneteenth Celebration [FB] [map]
Sat Jun 22: City Heights Music en la Calle [FB] [map]
Sat Jun 22: Leucadia Summer Fun on the 101 [*] [map]
Sat Jun 22: Ocean Beach Street Fair [map]
Sun Jun 23: Carlsbad Art in the Village [FB] [map]
Sat Jun 29: Encinitas Art Night [map]
Sat Jun 29: Julian Town Square Music Festival [map]
Thu Jul 4: Coronado Fourth of July [*]
Thu Jul 4: Lake Murray Music Fest & Fireworks [map]
Thu Jul 4: Mira Mesa Fourth of July [*] [map]
Thu Jul 4: Poway Fourth of July [map]
Thu Jul 4: San Diego Big Bay Boom
Thu Jul 4: Scripps Ranch Fourth of July Parade [map]
Sat Jul 13: East Village Block Party [map]
Sat Jul 20: San Diego Pride Parade [map]
Sat-Sun Aug 3-4: ArtWalk Liberty Station [map]
Sun Aug 11: Hillcrest CityFest [map]
Sat Aug 17: Chula Vista Lemon Festival [map]
Sat Aug 17: Imperial Beach Sun & Sea Festival [FB] [map]
Sat-Sun Aug 24-25: Balboa Park Philippine Cultural Arts Festival [FB] [map]
Sun Aug 25: LeucadiART Walk [map]
Sat Sep 14: Clairemont Family Day [FB] [map]
Sat Sep 14: Escondido Grape Day Festival [*] [map]
Sun Sep 15: RB Alive! Expo (Rancho Bernardo) [map]
Sat-Sun Sep 21-22: Adams Avenue Street Fair [FB] [map]
Sat-Sun Sep 21-22: ArtWalk Carlsbad [map]
Sat-Sun Sep 21-22: Mission Bay Pacific Islander Festival [map]
Sat-Sun Sep 28-29: La Jolla Art & Wine Festival [map]
Sun Sep 29: Encinitas Oktoberfest [map]
Fri-Sun Oct 4-6: La Mesa Oktoberfest [*] [map]
Sat Oct 5: Mira Mesa Street Fair [map]
Sat Oct 5: Pacific BeachFest [*] [map]
Sun Oct 6: Poway Fall Festival [*] [map]
Sat Oct 12: Tierrasanta Oktoberfest [FB] [map]
Sat Oct 19: Mira Mesa D6 Fall Festival [FB] [map]
Sun Oct 20: Escondido Grand Avenue Festival [*] [map]
Sat Nov 2: Chula Vista Dia de los Muertos [map]
Sun Nov 3: Carlsbad Village Faire [map]
Sun Nov 3: Gaslamp Quarter Fall Back Festival [*] [map]
Sat Nov 9: Poway Train Song Festival [*] [map]
Sat Nov 16: Encinitas Art Night [map]
Sat Nov 23: El Cajon Holiday Lights On Main [FB] [map]
Sun Nov 24: Encinitas Holiday Street Fair [map]
Fri-Sat Dec 6-7: Christmas on the Prado / December Nights (Balboa Park) [map]
Sat-Sun Dec 7-8: La Mesa Holiday in the Village [map]
Sun Dec 8: La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival [map]
Sun Dec 8: SONO Fest & Chili Cook-off [IG] [map]
Fri-Sat Dec 13-14: Poway Christmas in the Park [map]
Fri-Sun Jan 31 – Feb 2, 2025: San Diego Tet Festival (Mira Mesa) [map]
Sat-Sun Feb 8-9, 2025: San Diego Chinese New Year Food and Cultural Fair [FB] [map]

Allied Gardens First Fridays

Allied Gardens First Fridays [FB]
5155 Greenbrier Ave., San Diego, CA 92120 (Allied Gardens Community Park) [map]
Fridays 6-8pm

Jun 7: Gilbert Castellanos [*] (Jazz) and the New Latin Jazz Sextet
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

Sundays 2-3pm live at the Organ Pavilion, year-round. Check venue’s website for details. Special events listed below.
Sundays 2-3pm live at the Organ Pavilion, year-round. Check venue’s website for details. Special events listed below.
Sep 15, 2-3pm: “The Beatles!” w/Lauren Leigh
Sep 22, 1:30-3pm: Family Discovery Day: Trumpet Day
Oct 27, 2-3pm: San Diego Youth Symphony
Nov 3, 2-3pm: Opera4Kids
Nov 10, 2-3pm: Veretans Day Sousa Palooza
Nov 17, 1:30-3pm: Family Discovery Day: Strings Day
Nov 24, 1:30-3pm: Family Discovery Day: Dance Day (Ballet)
Dec 15, 2-3pm: Christmas Carol Sing-Along

International Summer Organ Festival [*]
2211 Plaza de Panama, San Diego, CA 92101 (Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park) [map]
Mondays 7:30-9pm

Jun 17: Jeff Thayer & Raul Prieto Ramirez
Jun 24: InSpirations Ensemble
Jul 1: Patriotic Salute w/Jelani Eddington
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: Silent 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 unless noted

Free dance lessons before the concerts Tue-Thu 5-6pm by Solomon Rojas, International Dance Association
Tue Jun 18, 4-7:30pm: Kahlil Childs Jazz Quartet (4-5p), Pretending Chrissie [*] (Pretenders tribute) (6:30-7:30)
Wed Jun 19: The Hillcrest Wind Ensemble
Tue Jun 25: Kearny Mesa Concert Band
Wed Jun 26: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
Thu Jun 27: Stoney B Blues Band (Blues)
Tue Jul 2: Coronado Big Band (Swing, jazz)
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.
Jun 21: Pine Mountain Logs [FB]
Jun 28: Jimmy’s Buffet [FB]
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

Jun 23: 3 Car Garage (Classic hits, rock & roll)
Jun 30: Breez’n (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
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]

Sun Jun 9, 6-7:30pm: BETAMAXX [FB] (80s dance band)
Sat Jun 22, 1-2pm: Kite Festival w/Kearny Mesa Concert Band
Sun Jul 7, 6-7:30pm: 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
Sun Aug 11, 6-7:30pm: The Mighty Untouchables [FB] (Top 40)
Sun Sep 8, 6-7:30pm: 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

Jun 28: The Cheez Whiz Band [FB] (80s)
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 6-7:30pm unless noted

May 26, 4:30-8pm: Coronado Concert Band (4:30), Laurie Beebe Lewis & the Electric Underground [*] (60s, 70s) (6:30)
Jun 2: Big Time Operator [*] (Big band swing)
Jun 9: Marine Band San Diego [FB]
Jun 16: The Suenamis [FB] (Classic Rock, Country, R&B)
Jun 23: The Dreamboats [FB] (50s & 60s Rock ‘n Roll)
Jun 30: Nate Nathan & The Mac Daddy-O’s [*]
Jul 7: Ron’s Garage Band [FB] (Classic rock, pop)
Jul 14: Friends of Buffett
Jul 21: The Detroit Underground [*]
Jul 28: AbbaFab [FB] (ABBA tribute)
Aug 4: Sixwire [FB] (Country) + Special Guest
Aug 11: 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

Sun Apr 7: The Suenamis [FB] (Classic Rock, Country, R&B)
Sun Apr 14: Blue Frog Band (Blues)
Sun Apr 21: Backstage Pass [FB] (Rock, blues, funk, soul)
Sun Apr 28: BayWolf (Blues, classic rock)
Sun May 5: Coronado Big Band (Swing, jazz)
Sun May 12: Wolff
Sun May 19: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
Sat May 25: Captain Morgan-Lee And The Village Of K.O.R.E. [*] (Soul, R&B, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Gospel)
Sun May 26: Pomerado (Classic rock)
Mon May 27: Dave Preston & the Grownups (Folk rock, country, Americana)
Sat Jun 1: Breez’n (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
Sat Jun 8: Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits [FB] (Blues)
Sun Jun 9: The Suenamis [FB] (Classic Rock, Country, R&B)
Sat Jun 15: Ron’s Garage Band [FB] (Classic rock, pop)
Sun Jun 16: The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio
Sat Jun 22: Chickenbone Slim & The Biscuits [FB] (Blues)
Sun Jun 23: Captain Morgan-Lee And The Village Of K.O.R.E. [*] (Soul, R&B, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Gospel)
Sat Jun 29: Breez’n (Jazz, blues, pop, swing, 50s-70s)
Sun Jun 30: Dave Preston & the Grownups (Folk rock, country, Americana)
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

Jun 25: Daring Greatly (Classic rock, soul) (7pm) w/The Microblades (Vintage rock trio) (6pm)
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

May 3: Twisted Gypsy [FB] (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)
May 10: Soul Persuaders [FB]
May 17: PHT & The Honky Tonk Nights [FB] (Country)
May 24: The Detroit Underground [*]
May 31: Morgan Leigh Band [FB] (Country pop)
Jun 7: Laurie Beebe Lewis & the Electric Underground [*] (60s, 70s)
Jun 14: 80z All Stars (80s rock, new wave)
Jun 21: The Kelly Rae Band [FB] (Country)
Jun 28: Scot Bruce [FB] (Elvis tribute)
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

May 16: Blame Betty [FB] (Rockabilly, Roots, Surf)
Jun 20: Bonneville 7 [FB] (Rockabilly), The Sea Monks [FB] (Rockabilly, blues, country, funk), School of Rock Encinitas [*]
Jul 18: Enzo & Layse (Classic rock, folk, surf rock)
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] (3pm) 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]
Fridays 7-10pm unless noted

Apr 26, 7-9:30pm: Jarabe Mexicano [FB]
May 31: Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar [FB]
Jun 28: Sabrosas Latin Orchestra [FB]
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
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)
Jul 26: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
Aug 2: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco) w/Mercedes Moore Duo (Blues)
Aug 9: Finnegan Blue (Folk, Celtic, Bluegrass)
Aug 16: The Farmers [FB] (Rock, roots, Americana)
Aug 23: Euphoria Brass Band [FB], feat. Shane Hall [FB] (Blues, Americana)
Aug 30: Las Cafeteras
Sep 6: Los Montaño [IG]
Sep 13: Los Guevara
Sep 20: El Santo Golpe
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.
May 3: The Smokin Guns (Classic rock), Rudy T Band [*] (Blues, Southern rock), Tommy Kind (Classic rock)
May 10: Backwater Blues Band [*] (Rock, blues), Classical Academy, Dino the DJ
May 17: Gino and the Lone Gunmen [FB] (Rockabilly, Swing, Blues), Jonnie Fox & The Satinettes [FB] (50s-60s, Supremes tribute), School of Rock [FB]
May 24: So Rare, Dusty and the LoveNotes [FB] (Folk rock Americana), Jukebox Junkies [IG] (70s-90s)
May 31: Footloose, The Fuel, Mango Bay Band (Blues, country, surf, reggae, Latin)
Jun 7: Rudy T Band [*] (Blues, Southern rock), Backwater Blues Band [*] (Rock, blues), The Smokin Guns (Classic rock)
Jun 14: 8-Track Highway [*] (Yacht rock), CRB (Classic Rock Band), Night Shift (Rock, blues, 60s)
Jun 21: Jonnie Fox & The Satinettes [FB] (50s-60s, Supremes tribute), The Night Owls [FB] (Rock, soul, R&B, country), Daring Greatly (Classic rock, soul)
Jun 28: Scaring The Wives [*] (Jam, classic rock, blues), The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio, Paradise Live (Rock & roll cover band)
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, 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: Rudy T Band [*] (Blues, Southern rock), The Groove Cats [FB] (Rock, blues), The Smokin Guns (Classic rock)
Aug 9: Dino the DJ, The Fill-Ins, Crimson Collar Classics
Aug 16: Footloose, CircaSonic [IG] (90’s rock), The Wi-Fi’s [*] (Classic rock & pop)
Aug 23: Gino and the Lone Gunmen [FB] (Rockabilly, Swing, Blues), The Night Owls [FB] (Rock, soul, R&B, country), So Rare
Aug 30: Scaring The Wives [*] (Jam, classic rock, blues), Mango Bay Band (Blues, country, surf, reggae, Latin), Les Allen Music
Sep 6: Rudy T Band [*] (Blues, Southern rock), The Fuel, The Smokin Guns (Classic rock)
Sep 13: Rhapsody Vocal Ensemble [FB], Dusty and the LoveNotes [FB] (Folk rock Americana), Night Shift (Rock, blues, 60s)
Sep 20: Gino and the Lone Gunmen [FB] (Rockabilly, Swing, Blues), The Ideas Rock and Roll Trio, Tommy Kind & the Rogue Yogis (Classic rock)
Sep 27: Footloose, Harmony Grove Band [IG] (Roots rock), Whiskey Neat

Grossmont Center Concerts

Grossmont Center Concerts [*]
5500 Grossmont Center Dr., La Mesa, CA 91942 (Grossmont Center) [map]
Saturdays 5:30-7:30pm unless noted

Jun 8: The New Catillacs [FB] (Classic rock & roll, 60s-80s)
Jun 22: Sapphire [*] (Blues, R&B, rock)
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

Jun 6: The Farmers [FB] (Rock, roots, Americana)
Jun 13: Santana Soul
Jun 20: Blame Betty [FB] (Rockabilly, Roots, Surf)
Jun 27: Zeelund [FB] (Classic rock)
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

Jun 23: San Diego Concert Band [FB] (Classical, broadway, jazz, swing)
Jun 30: That Beatles Cover Band [FB]
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

Jun 27: Bayou Brothers (Cajun, Zydeco)
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

Jun 23: Tulengua
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

Jim Wood Park at Rancho del Oro [FB]
4701 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056 (Rancho Del Oro Park) [map]

Sat Jun 15, 5-8pm: The Fabulous Ultratones

Pier Amphitheater [FB]
301 The Strand N, Oceanside, CA 92054 [map]

Wed Jul 24, 5-6pm: Marine Band San Diego [FB]

MLK Jr. Park [FB]
4300 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Park) [map]

Sat Aug 17, 5-8pm: It’s Never 2L8 [FB] (Rock & roll) (6pm) w/Todd Wees (5pm)

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

Jun 16: Pop Vinyl
Jun 30: Blue Breeze Band (Motown R&B, soul, jazz, blues)
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

May 24: Backwater Blues Band [*] (Rock, blues)
Jun 14: Ron’s Garage Band [FB] (Classic rock, pop)
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)

San Diego Airport

Terminal 2 West, Sunset Cove, post-security
3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 (San Diego Airport, Terminal 2, Sunset Cove Food Court) [map]
11:30am-1:30pm

Tue Apr 23: Cobby Brzeski [FB] (Swing)
Fri Jun 7: The Garners [FB] (20s-30s Jazz)
Tue Jun 18: Euphoria Brass Band [FB]

Roaming both terminals
3225 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 (San Diego Airport) [map]

Mon May 27, 11:30am-1:30pm: The Pin-Ups [*] (Andrews Sisters tribute)

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

Jun 13: Cassie B Project [FB]
Jun 20: Upstream (Caribbean, reggae)
Jun 27: The Journeymen [FB] (Journey tribute)
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

Jun 9: Back to the Garden [FB] (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tribute)
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.

Lighthouse District
809 W. Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101 (Seaport Village) [map]

Sat May 25, 1-4pm: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)

Salsa Under the Stars at Headquarters
789 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA (The Headquarters at Seaport) [map]
Fridays 6-9pm

Apr 19: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
May 17: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
Jun 21: Manny Cepeda Orchestra [FB] (Salsa, Latin jazz)
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

Jun 13: Fleetwood MAX! [IG]
Jun 20: The Shoreline Pickers (Bluegrass)
Jun 27: Imagery Machine [FB] (Indie/Alternative)
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 unless noted

Jun 29: Classic Journey [FB]
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]
Sep 21, 5-10pm: 92124 Day: Republic of Music (Country, Top 40 Dance) & more activities

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)