San Diego’s Free Summer Concerts 2022
Start the summer on a high note! Here are outdoor gigs and free summer concerts happening throughout San Diego County in 2022.
CARLSBAD
TGIF Concerts in the Park. June 24-Aug. 19. Fridays, 5-9 pm. Various parks in Carlsbad. www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/cultural-arts/performing-arts/tgif-concerts-in-the-parks
CHULA VISTA
Summer Sundays. Music, food, fun activities, crafts, balloon sculptures and face painting. June 5-July 10. 878 Eastlake Pkwy., Chula Vista. www.shopvillagewalk.com
CORONADO
Coronado Summer Concert Series. May 29-Sept. 4. Sundays, 6 pm. Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave. www.coronadoconcert.com
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO
Balboa Park Twilight Concerts. 6:30 –7:30 pm. Every Tues., Wed. & Thurs. June 21-Aug. 25. Balboa Park. www.balboapark.org/twilight-concerts
Spreckels Organ Concerts. Sundays, 2–3 pm. Pavilion-Pan American Pl., Balboa Park. https://www.balboapark.org/performing-arts/spreckels-organ
International Summer Organ Festival. Mondays, 7:30 pm. June 27-Sept. 5. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. https://www.balboapark.org/performing-arts/spreckels-organ
EL CAJON
Dinner and a Concert. Weekly concert and dance. Fridays, May 6 through July 8, 6–8 pm. Prescott Promenade Park, 200 E. Main St., downtown El Cajon. www.downtownelcajon.com
LA MESA
Sundays at Six Summer Concerts. Sunday, June 19-July 31 (except July 3). Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden St., La Mesa. www.lamesaparks.org
MISSION HILLS
Concerts in the Park. June 17-Aug. 12, 6 pm. Pioneer Park, 1521 Washington Pl. www.missionhillstowncouncil.org
POINT LOMA
Point Loma Summer Concerts. Fridays, July 15-Aug. 12, 5:30-8:30 pm. Point Loma Park, 1049 Catalina Blvd. Free parking is available at All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd. Enter the parking lot on Chatsworth Blvd. The free shuttle runs between All Souls’ parking lot and Point Loma Park from 5:30-8:45 pm. www.pointlomasummerconcerts.org/concert-info
POWAY
Sam Hinton Folk Festival. Musical performances, musical workshops, group jams and an open mic stage. With Bluegrass, Olde Time, Irish music and more. June 4, 11 am–5 pm. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd. www.poway.org
Summer Concert Series. Sundays, 5:30–7 pm. June 26-Aug. 14 (except July 3) at either Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd. (parking $10) or Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd. Visit website for schedule and locations. www.poway.org
SANTEE
Santee Summer Concerts. Thursdays, 6:30-8 pm. June 9-Aug. 18 (except June 30). 550 Park Center Dr., Santee. www.cityofsanteeca.gov/our-city/santee-summer-concerts
SCRIPPS RANCH
Symphony in the Park. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets and low back chairs. June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11; 5 pm & Dec. 11; 6 pm. Hoyt Park, Scripps Ranch Blvd. & Aviary Dr. www.symphonyinthepark.org
Updated: May 2022
