San Diego’s Free Summer Concerts
Start the summer on a high note! From Carlsbad to Chula Vista and El Cajon to Downtown San Diego, there are free summer concerts happening all over San Diego County that highlight a variety of music genres. There's something for every type of music lover! Gather the kids and some friends, pack a picnic, and spend the afternoon movin' and groovin' to your favorite tunes.
2026 free summer concert information coming soon!
CARLSBAD
TGIF Concerts in the Park.
CHULA VISTA
Summer Sundays.
CLAIREMONT
CORONADO
Coronado Summer Concert Series.
DEL MAR
Summer Twilight Concerts;
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO
Balboa Park Twilight Concerts.
Spreckels Organ Concerts.
Open Rehearsals at The Rady Shell. Enjoy free, San Diego Symphony rehearsals on select dates throughout the summer. Check website for complete schedule. (Note: dogs are not permitted on artificial turf areas of Jacobs Park. Recording or videography of Symphony rehearsals is not permitted.) 222 Marina Park Way. www.theshell.org/rady-shell-community/open-rehearsals
EL CAJON
ENCINITAS
Moonlight Beach Concerts. Sundays,
ESCONDIDO
LA MESA
Sundays at Six Summer Concerts.
LA JOLLA
Concerts by the Sea.
MISSION HILLS
Concerts in the Park.
POINT LOMA
Point Loma Summer Concerts.
POWAY
SANTEE
SAN MARCOS
SCRIPPS RANCH
SOLANA BEACH
TIERRASANTA
Updated: June 2025
