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.
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!
East Bay Outdoor Concerts
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:30 am - 1:30 pm: Kids Festival @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Lakeshore Spring Festival @ Lakeshore Avenue District
Thursday, June 4, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Summer Concerts in the Park @ Orinda Community ParkFriday, June 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Rock The Plaza Concert Series @ Lafayette Plaza6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Summer Music Series @ Jack London Square
Sunday, June 7, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: PRIDE: A Musical Celebration @ Golden Gate Park BandshellFriday, June 12, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Kensington Park'd Food Truck Night @ Kensington Park5:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Pt. Richmond Music Festival @ Point Richmond Music Festival Stage
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Rock the Plaza Concert Series @ Downtown Lafayette
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Summer Music Series @ Jack London Square
Saturday, June 13, 2026
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Levitt Vibe Concert Series @ Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center and Park6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Music at the Park @ Danville Community Center & Town Green
Thursday, June 18, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Summer Concerts in the Park @ Orinda Community Park6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Moraga Park Concert @ Moraga Commons Park
Friday, June 19, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Summer Music Series @ Jack London SquareSaturday, June 20, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Kids Rock! Family Concert @ Courthouse Square12:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival @ Montclair Village
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Juneteenth and Father’s Day Concert in the Park @ Golden Gate Park BandshellThursday, June 25, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Central Park Summer Concert @ Central Park (Lake Elizabeth)6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Moraga Park Concert @ Moraga Commons Park
Share any favorite outdoor music performances for families that we missed in the comments below!
Thanks again to Jack London Square for sponsoring this guide to outdoor concerts.
