San Diego’s Free Summer Concerts 2024
Start the summer on a high note! Here are outdoor gigs and free summer concerts happening throughout San Diego County in 2024.
CARLSBAD
TGIF Concerts in the Park. Fridays at 6 pm, June 21- Aug.16. Multiple locations. 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 23-July 28, 5-7 pm. 878 Eastlake Pkwy., Chula Vista. www.shopvillagewalk.com
CLAIREMONT
FREE Clairemont Town Square Summer Concerts. Bring chairs. 6–9 pm. June 28-August 2. Clairemont Town Square, 4705 Clairemont Dr. www.clairemonttownsquare.com
CORONADO
Coronado Summer Concert Series. Sundays, May 26-Sept. 1. Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave. https://coronadoconcert.com/coronado-concert-schedule/
DEL MAR
Summer Twilight Concerts; Select Tuesdays at Powerhouse Park. June 25, July 9, July 23 and August 13. www.delmarfoundation.org/programs/twilight
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO
Balboa Park Twilight Concerts. 6:30 –7:30 pm. Every Tues., Wed. & Thurs. June 18-Aug. 29 (except June 20.) Balboa Park. www.balboapark.org/twilight-concerts
Spreckels Organ Concerts. Sundays, 2–3 pm. Held year-round, rain or shine. Pavilion-Pan American Pl., Balboa Park. www.balboapark.org/performing-arts/spreckels-organ
International Summer Organ Festival. Mondays, 7:30-9 pm from June 17-Sept. 2. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. www.balboapark.org/performing-arts/spreckels-organ
EL CAJON
Dinner and a Concert. Fridays, 6–8 pm through Sept. 27. Concert is free. Prescott Promenade, downtown El Cajon. www.downtownelcajon.com
ENCINITAS
Moonlight Summer Sunday Concerts. Sundays, 3-5 pm. July 14, July 28, Aug. 11 and Aug. 25. Moonlight Beach. www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/cultural-arts/concerts
ESCONDIDO
Música en la Plaza. Immerse yourself in a celebration of culture and music and enjoy vibrant music under the stars. Last Friday, May 31-Sept 27, 7:30 pm. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Lyric Courtyard, 340 Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org
LA MESA
Sundays at Six Summer Concerts. Sundays, June 24-July 29, 6-7 pm. Harry Griffen Park Amphitheatre, 9550 Milden St., La Mesa. www.lamesaparks.org/1730/Sundays-at-Six-Summer-Concerts
MISSION HILLS
Concerts in the Park. MORE INFO COMING SOON. Pioneer Park, 1521 Washington Pl. www.missionhillstowncouncil.org
POINT LOMA
Point Loma Summer Concerts. 5:30-8:30 pm. Dates coming soon! Point Loma Park, 1049 Catalina Blvd. www.pointlomasummerconcerts.org/concert-info
ARTS DISTRICT Summer Music Series. Outdoor musical performances every fourth Sunday of the month, June-Sept. 4–7 pm. Liberty Station, North Promenade, 2848 Dewey Rd. www.libertystation.com
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 3, 11 am–5 pm. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd. www.sdfolkheritage.org/events
Summer Concert Series. Sundays, June 1-Aug. 24 at 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 13-August 15 (except July 4.) 550 Park Center Dr., Santee. www.cityofsanteeca.gov/our-city/santee-summer-concerts
Friday Nights Live. Fridays, 5:30-7 pm. May 17, 24, 31, and June 7. Live performances and family-friendly activities. Santee Trolley Square, 9884 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee. www.cityofsanteeca.gov/our-city/special-events/friday-nights-live
Summer Jams on Deck. Saturdays, 5-7 pm. Santee Lakes Deck between Lakes 4 and 5. 9310 Fanita Pkwy.
SCRIPPS RANCH
Symphony in the Park. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets and low-back chairs. June 9. More dates to come. Hoyt Park, Scripps Ranch Blvd. & Aviary Dr. www.symphonyinthepark.org
SOLANA BEACH
FREE Concerts at the Cove. Thursdays June 13-August 8 (except July 4), 6–7:45 pm. Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach. www.cityofsolanabeach.org
Updated: June 2024
