San Diego County Community Summer Concerts
Every summer San Diego communities offer evening concerts. Here is a comprehensive list of things to do in San Diego County & those communities who are making music!
Summer Concert in Carlsbad
July 5 – High Street Band – Swing
July 12 – Brave Combo – World mix
July 19 – Café R&B – Rhythm & blues
July 26 – Louie Cruz Beltran – Brazillian/Afro-Cuban
Aug 6 – The Bayou Brothers – Zydeco
Aug 9 – Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars – Afro-pop
Aug 16 – The Styletones – Soul
Aug 23 – Big Time Operator – Big band swing
*All concerts are 6 to 8 pm. For more information visit: The City of Carlsbad
Del Mar’s Free Summer Concert
Friday, August 3 – Steel Pulse
Saturday, August 4 – Cake
Friday, August 10 – The Offspring
Friday, August 17 – Michael Franti & Spearhead
Saturday, August 18 – Ben Harper
Friday, August 24 – Jimmy Cliff
Friday, August 31 – Ozomatli
*Del Mar Race Track, seaside stage located at the west end of the grandstand. For more information call (858)735-1141, www.delmarscene.com
Free Outdoor Concerts Fridays in El Cajon
July 13 – Fred Benidetti – Classical Guitar Trio
July 20 – Petty Breakers – Tribute Band Rock
July 27 – Soul Persuaders – Funk/Rock
August 3 – Fireflyuly 21 – Contemporary Rock
August 10 – Tom Hyatt and the Sundown Riders – Western
August 17 – Berkley Hart – Acoustic
August 24 – The Mardells – Nostaigic Rock
August 31 – Buzz Campbell & Hot Rod Lincoln
*Concerts on the Promenade (formerly “Concerts on the Green”)is a popular weekly outdoor summer concert series featuring top entertainers every Friday evening from May through September
Free Concerts in La Jolla
July 7 – Rockola – Classic Rock
July 14 – Big Time Operator – Swing
July 21 – Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash – Country
July 28 – Bill Magee Blues Band – Blues
August 4 – The Benny Hollman Big Band – Salute
August 11 – Theo & the Zydeco Patrol – Cajun Blues
August 18 – The Heroes – Rock & Roll
August 25 – BetaMaxx Band – 80’s
*Every Sunday afternoon, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, July 7 thru Labor Day Weekend. Ellen Browning Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove
Free Summer Family Fun in La Mesa
July 14 – Jazz West (Jazz Music) Sonic Epidemic (70’s Rock)
July 21 – Sonic Epidemic (70’s Rock)
*Sundays at Six Summer concerts – A series of free concerts held in the beautiful outdoor amphitheatre at Harry Griffen Park on Sundays during July. Concerts start at 6:00 pm
Free Lemon Grove Concerts in the Park
July – August – 6:30 pm to 8 pm – Berry Street Park
*For more information call (619)825-3815
Free Summer Concert Series in Santee
July 11 – The Mighty Untouchables – Variety musical entertainment beyond the reach of the rest
July 18 – Mercedes Moore Band – Blues diva burning down the blues in Southern California
July 18 – The Bill Magee Blues Band – One of the most sought-after bluesmen in Southern California
July 25 – Left4Dead Band – Crowd pleasing generation spanning, danceable rock & roll
August 1 – Len Rainey and the Midnight Players – An amazing meto of blues, jazz, and a little bit of rock & roll
August 8 – Rockola – America’s classic rock experience
August 15 – The Highwayman Show featuring Tony Suraci – A tribute to Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson
August 23 – The Cat-illacs – Rock & roll hits from the 50’s – 90’s
*Thursdays July – August 22, 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive, Santee, CA 92071
Free Summer Concert in Pacific Beach on the green
July 21 – Bill Magee Blues Band
July 28 – Wild Night
Aug 4 – Three Chord Justice
Aug 11 – US Navy Big Band
*Shows run from 4:00 to 6:30 pm at Kate Sessions Park (Lamont Street, just north of Beryl). Bring your own food and drink.
Poway Summer Concert in the Park Series Free
July 8 – Lake Poway, Stoney B Blues Band Blues
July 15 – Old Poway Park, Highland Way Celtic
July 22 – Lake Poway, Creedence Relived Creedence Clearwater Tribute Band
July 29 – Old Poway Park, Virtual Strangers Bluegrass
Aug 5 – Lake Poway, CoastRiders Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band
Aug 12 – Old Poway Park, Pomerado Community Band Big Band
*For more information call (858) 668-4576
Free Concerts in Seaport Village
June – August, most concerts from 12-4 p.m., some afternoon, early evening, throughout the week and weekends. At Seaport Village performs in the West Plaza Food Court or East Plaza Gazebo
*For more information call (619) 235-4014
University Heights Free Summer Concerts
University Heights free summer concerts by Simone Jasper on the lawn in front of Wiley Middle School, or in the school auditorium on rainy days.
July concerts will take place on Thursday evenings from 7:30 – 9:00 pm
July 12 – University Heights Symphonic Band
July 19 – Blue Lunch Band (jazz and blues)
July 26 – University Heights Symphonic Band (there will be an ice cream social at this performance)
August concerts will take place on Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 pm
Aug 2 – Frank Moravcik Polka Band
Aug 9 – The Stratophonics (rock, soul, big band and contemporary music, there will be an ice cream social at this performance)
Aug 16 – Mark Grey and Northcoast Jazz Collective
Aug 23 – Clear Fork Bluegrass Quartet (there will be an ice cream social at this performance)
Encinitas Sunday Concerts by the Sea
July 8 – The Grass Heat
July 22 – Charlie Imes
August 5 – Dead Feather Moon
August 19 – Shoreline Rootz
*Reserve 3:00 – 5:00 pm for some great music and dancing under the sun. For more information call (760) 633-2740
Chula Vista Summer Concerts
July 1, 5-6:30 pm – Bayou Brothers, Cajun/Zydeco music
July 8, 5-6:30 pm – Westwind Brass, music of the Americas
July 15, 5-6:30 pm – Ultratones, hot dance music of the 70s, 80s and 90s
July 22, 5-6:30 pm – Breez’n, music of the 50s, 60s and 70s
July 29, 5-6:30 pm – Smokestaxx, classical soul and rock ‘n ‘roll
Aug 5, 5-6:30 pm – Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra, boogie-woogie, 50s and ragtime blues
Aug 12, 5-6:30 pm – Lao Tizer Band, smooth contemporary jazz
Aug 19, 5-6:30 pm – Cool Fever, down home blues and more
Aug 26, 5-6:30 pm – Fattburger – smooth jazz
*For more information call (619) 585-5682 or visit www.chulavistaca.gov.
Free Concerts in San Marcos
The city of San Marcos will present a free concert with “Diamond is Forever” a Neil Diamond Tribute band at 5 pm Aug 13 at Hollandia Park, 12 Mission Hills Court. Chairs or blankets are recommended. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For information call (760) 744-9000 or visit www.san-marcos.net
