San Diego’s Free Summer Concerts 2025
Start the summer on a high note! Here are outdoor gigs and free summer concerts happening throughout San Diego County in 2025.
CARLSBAD
TGIF Concerts in the Park. Fridays at 6 pm, June 20- Aug.22 (except July 4). Multiple locations. www.carlsbadca.gov/tgif
CHULA VISTA
Summer Sundays. Music, food, fun activities, crafts, balloon sculptures and face painting. June 22 -July 27 , 5-7 pm. 878 Eastlake Pkwy., Chula Vista. www.shopvillagewalk.com
CLAIREMONT
Clairemont Town Square Summer Concerts. June 20, 27, July 11, 18 and 25 and Aug. 1, 8 and 15. Bring chairs. 6–9 pm. Clairemont Town Square, 4705 Clairemont Dr. www.clairemonttownsquare.com
CORONADO
Coronado Summer Concert Series. Sundays, May 25-Aug. 31. Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave. https://coronadoconcert.com/coronado-concert-schedule/
DEL MAR
Summer Twilight Concerts; Select Tuesdays at Powerhouse Park. June 24, July 8, July 29 and August 12. Powerhouse Park, 1658 Coast Blvd. www.delmarfoundation.org/programs/twilight
Live Music at Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Every Friday, 6–9 pm. Through Sept. 26. 12925 El Camino Real. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO
Balboa Park Twilight Concerts. 6:30 –7:30 pm. Every Tues., Wed. & Thurs. June 17 -Aug. 28. 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
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
Music on Main. Thursdays, 6–8 pm May-Aug. 31. . Concert is free. Prescott Promenade, downtown El Cajon. www.downtownelcajon.com/music-on-main
ENCINITAS
Moonlight Beach Concerts. Sundays, July 13 & 27, Aug. 10 & 24. Moonlight Beach. www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation-cultural-arts/cultural-arts/concerts
Music by the Sea Concert. June 27, 7–8:30 pm. $12–$22. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr. www.encinitasca.gov
ESCONDIDO
Música en la Plaza. Immerse yourself in a celebration of culture and music and enjoy vibrant music under the stars. Last Friday, April-Sept 19, 7 pm. California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Lyric Courtyard, 340 Escondido Blvd. www.artcenter.org
LA MESA
Sundays at Six Summer Concerts. Sundays, June 22-July 27, 6-7 pm. Harry Griffen Park Amphitheatre, 9550 Milden St., La Mesa. www.lamesaparks.org/1730/Sundays-at-Six-Summer-Concerts
Sounds of Summer. Every second and fourth Saturday through Sept. 27, 5:30–7:30 pm. Grossmont Center Courtyard, 5500 Grossmont Ctr. Dr., La Mesa. www.grossmontcenter.com
LA JOLLA
Concerts by the Sea. Sundays, July 13–Aug. 3, 3:30–5:30 pm. Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove. www.kiwanisclublajolla.org/event/concerts-by-the-sea/
Anthenaeum Mini Concerts. Free concerts every Monday at 12 pm, year round. Seating is first-come, first-served. Concerts last about an hour. Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, 1008 Wall St. www.ljathenaeum.org/mini-concerts
MISSION HILLS
Concerts in the Park. 2025 dates coming soon! Pioneer Park, 1521 Washington Pl. www.missionhillstowncouncil.org
POINT LOMA
Point Loma Summer Concerts. Fridays, July 11-Aug. 8, 5:30-8:30 pm. Point Loma Park, 1049 Catalina Blvd. www.pointlomasummerconcerts.org/concert-info
POWAY
Sam Hinton Heritage Folk Festival. Musical performances, musical workshops, group jams and an open mic stage. With Bluegrass, Irish music and more. June 7, 10 am–4 pm. Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd. www.sdfolkheritage.org/events/sam-hinton-25
Summer Concert Series. Sundays, June 22-Aug. 3 at Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd. (parking $10 for non-Poway residents) 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 12-August 14 (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 16, 23 and 30. 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 (and some Fridays), 5-7 pm. June-October. Santee Lakes Deck between Lakes 4 and 5. 9310 Fanita Pkwy. www.santeelakes.com/events-and-venues
SAN MARCOS
Summer Concert Series. June 14, July 12, August 9, Sept. 6, 7 pm. $10. The Wood House in Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Rd., San Marcos. www.san-marcos.net
SCRIPPS RANCH
Symphony in the Park. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets and low-back chairs. June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14. Hoyt Park, Scripps Ranch Blvd. & Aviary Dr. www.symphonyinthepark.org
SOLANA BEACH
FREE Concerts at the Cove. Thursdays June 19-August 7, 6–7:45 pm. Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach. www.cityofsolanabeach.org
TIERRASANTA
Tierrasanta Concerts in the Park. Saturdays, 6-9 pm. June 14, 21, 28 and July 12, 19 and 26. Free Kid Zone with jumpers, face painting and food trucks. Tierrasanta Rec. Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. www.facebook.com/summerconcerts
Updated: June 2025
