The 2026 Live in The Laurel (LITL) series promises a great season of outstanding locally-based live music and homegrown fun in The Laurel. Each month, explore some rising stars and local favorites as they perform in intimate venues along MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland. New this year, they are excited to debut local youth and student performers who will open every show at 7pm sharp.
The April 18 show features guitarist Nathan X Moody (R&B/30’s) headlining and the youth band, The Luca Parenti Quartet, opening at Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen.
Saturday, MAY 16
KAI THE MC W/ BAND
LEFT COAST POWER YOGA, 4148 MacArthur Blvd
Rap w/ Band; Teens
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
ORCHESTRA GOLD UNPLUGGED
DEGREES PLATO, 4251 MacArthur Blvd
African Psych Rock
Saturday, JULY 18
THE GREASE TRAPS
GOLONDRINAS, 4171 MacArthur Blvd
Soul/Funk
Saturday, AUGUST 22
CARLOS RIVERA
RAÍZ, 3832 MacArthur Blvd
Spanish Guitar
Saturday, SEPTEMBER 19
FOXTAIL BRIGADE
DEGREES PLATO, 4251 MacArthur Blvd
Alt Rock
Visitors are invited to dine at participating restaurants during the shows or at one of the many Boulevard restaurants before/after. Stick around to browse boutique shops, catch a yoga class, pamper and glam at a salon, and explore the many public artworks and murals. Welcome to The Laurel!
More info: LaurelOakland.com
URL: https://www.laureldistrictassociation.org/live-in-the-laurel-2026
Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the activity organizer or venue as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
