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 into an event whenever is best for your schedule. We have separate guides to Fun Fairs & Festivals and also Outdoor Movies!
Enjoy the music and feel free to bust out some dance moves!
Our 2025 Guide to East Bay Outdoor Summer Concerts includes family-friendly-ish performances all around the East Bay and beyond. We will be updating it all summer so stop back often.Â
East Bay Outdoor Concerts
Sunday, July 13, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Disney Magic Concert @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell, San FranciscoSaturday, July 19, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Kids Rock! Family Concert @ Courthouse Square, Redwood City2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Summer Beats Concert: CC SegeR @ South Shore Center, Alameda
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Blues & Brews Festival @ Pleasant Hill Park, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, July 24, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Summer Concerts in the Park @ Orinda Community Park, OrindaFriday, July 25, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Groovin' at the Grove Summer Concert @ Shirley Sisk Grove, Newark7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Pacific Commons Concert @ Pacific Commons, Fremont
Saturday, July 26, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Concert in Park | Kids Fest @ San Pablo Park, Berkeley2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Summer Beats Concert: Best Intentions @ South Shore Center, Alameda
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Music at the Plaza @ Prospect Park Plaza, Danville
Sunday, July 27, 2025
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Mariachi Festival @ Shirley Sisk Grove, Newark1:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Music for Kids Concert @ Golden Gate Park Bandshell, San Francisco
Thursday, August 7, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Summer Concerts in the Park @ Orinda Community Park, OrindaFriday, August 8, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Pt. Richmond Music Festival @ Point Richmond Music Festival Stage, RichmondSaturday, August 9, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Kids Rock! Family Concert @ Courthouse Square, Redwood City2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Concert in Park | Salsa Fest @ Strawberry Creek Park, Berkeley
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Music at the Plaza @ Prospect Park Plaza, Danville
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Albany Concerts in the Park @ Memorial Park | Albany, AlbanyWednesday, August 20, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Albany Concerts in the Park @ Memorial Park | Albany, AlbanyFriday, August 22, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Pacific Commons Concert @ Pacific Commons, FremontSaturday, August 23, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Music at the Plaza @ Prospect Park Plaza, DanvilleWednesday, August 27, 2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Albany Concerts in the Park @ Memorial Park | Albany, AlbanyThursday, August 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Summer Concerts in the Park @ Orinda Community Park, OrindaSaturday, September 6, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Music at the Plaza @ Prospect Park Plaza, DanvilleThursday, September 11, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Summer Concerts in the Park @ Orinda Community Park, OrindaFriday, September 12, 2025
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Pt. Richmond Music Festival @ Point Richmond Music Festival Stage, RichmondSaturday, September 13, 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Concert in Park | Bluegrass Fest @ Shorebird Park Playground, BerkeleyThursday, September 18, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Summer Concerts in the Park @ Orinda Community Park, OrindaSaturday, October 4, 2025
10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Taste of Africa @ Bankhead Plaza, Livermore.
Share any favorite outdoor music performances for families that we missed in the comments below!
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City of Newark Recreation
Groovin’ at the Grove at the Shirley Sisk Grove near NewPark Mall
Friday, June 13th | 5:00-7:30 PM
Friday, June 27th | 5:00-7:30 PM
Friday, July 11th| 5:00-7:30 PM
Friday, July 25th | 5:00-7:30 PM