East Bay Summer Concert Round-Up for Families

If your family enjoys listening to live music, there are many outdoor concerts you can see for FREE. Most of these events aren’t specifically geared toward children, though families are welcome to join. Many concerts don’t require pre-registration or tickets, so pack up a blanket, sunscreen, maybe a picnic, and drop in whenever works best for your schedule. We have separate guides to Fun Fairs & Festivals and also Outdoor Movies!

A special thank you to Jack London Square for sponsoring this guide to outdoor concerts in the East Bay. This summer, enjoy free live music, stunning waterfront sunsets, and great dining at Jack London Square. Every Friday evening in June, you can find free family-friendly musical performances by the waterfront.

Summer Music at Jack London Square — Enjoy the free music series at Jack London Square this summer. | Photo: Jack London Square

Our 2026 Guide to East Bay outdoor live concerts for summer evenings includes family-friendly-ish shows all around the Bay. We will be updating it all summer, so stop back often. Enjoy the music and feel free to bust out some dance moves!