San Diego’s Free Summer Concerts 2023
Start the summer on a high note! Here are outdoor gigs and free summer concerts happening throughout San Diego County in 2023.
CARLSBAD
TGIF Concerts in the Park. Fridays at 6 pm, July 7- Aug. 11. Multiple locations. www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/cultural-arts/performing-arts/tgif-concerts-in-the-parks
FREE Flicks at the Fountain. Thursdays through Aug. 3. Seating, 6 pm; movie, 8 pm. Carlsbad Village Assoc., 300 Carlsbad Village Dr. www.carlsbad-village.com
CHULA VISTA
Summer Sundays. Music, food, fun activities, crafts, balloon sculptures and face painting. June 11-July 16. 878 Eastlake Pkwy., Chula Vista. www.shopvillagewalk.com
CLAIREMONT
FREE Clairemont Town Square Summer Concerts. Bring chairs. 6–9 pm. Fridays through Aug. 11. Clairemont Town Square, 4705 Clairemont Dr. www.clairemonttownsquare.com
CORONADO
Coronado Summer Concert Series. May 28-Sept. 3. Sundays, 6 pm. Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave. www.coronadoconcert.com
DEL MAR
Summer Twilight Concerts; Select Tuesdays at Powerhouse Park
June 20
6 pm – Zel’s Opening Act: Sweet Juanita
7 pm – Electric Waste Band (A Tribute to The Grateful Dead)
July 18
6 pm – Zel’s Opening Act: 5 O’Clock Shadow
7 pm – The Mighty Untouchables
Aug. 1
6 pm – Zel’s Opening Act: Jack Tempchin
7 pm – Sara Petite
Aug. 22
6 pm – Zel’s Opening Act: Tim Wray of Fat Paw
7 pm – The Walrus (A Tribute to The Beatles)
DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO
Balboa Park Twilight Concerts. 6:30 –8 pm. Every Tues., Wed. & Thurs. June 21-Aug. 8. 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 pm from June 26-Sept. 4. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. www.balboapark.org/performing-arts/spreckels-organ
EL CAJON
Dinner and a Concert. Weekly concert and dance. Fridays, May 5 through Sept. 29, 6–8 pm. Prescott Promenade Park, 200 E. Main St., downtown El Cajon. www.downtownelcajon.com
ENCINITAS
Moonlight Summer Sunday Concerts
Moonlight Beach
Sundays, July 9, July 23, Aug. 6, Aug. 20
Opening band, 1–2 pm
Headline band, 3–5 pm
LA MESA
Sundays at Six Summer Concerts. Sundays, June 25-July 30. Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden St., La Mesa. www.lamesaparks.org
MISSION HILLS
Concerts in the Park. MORE INFO COMING SOON. Pioneer Park, 1521 Washington Pl. www.missionhillstowncouncil.org
MISSION VALLEY
Sundown Sunday Concerts. June 11, July 9, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10. Civita Park Amphitheater, 7960 Civita Blvd. www.civitalife.com
POINT LOMA
Point Loma Summer Concerts. Fridays, July 14-Aug. 11, 5:30-8:30 pm. Point Loma Park, 1049 Catalina Blvd. www.pointlomasummerconcerts.org/concert-info
ARTS DISTRICT Summer Music Series. July 9 and Aug. 13, 4-7 pm. Live musical performances from all-female salsa band, Sabrosas Latin Orchestra and cosmic country group Kimmi Bitter and The Westside Twang. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or sip on cold beverages from Stone Brewing’s outdoor patio. North Promenade, Liberty Station. 2875 Dewey Rd., San Diego. www.libertystation.com/do/arts-district-summer-music-series-1
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.poway.org
Summer Concert Series. Sundays 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 15-Aug. 17 (except July 6). 550 Park Center Dr., Santee. www.cityofsanteeca.gov/our-city/santee-summer-concerts
Friday Nights Live. Fridays, 5:30-7 pm. May 19 and 26 and June 2 and 9. Live performances and family-friendly activities. Santee Trolley Square, 9850 Mission Gorge Rd., Santee. www.cityofsanteeca.gov/our-city/special-events/friday-nights-live
SCRIPPS RANCH
Symphony in the Park. Bring a picnic dinner, blankets and low-back chairs. June 11, July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10; 6 pm. Hoyt Park, Scripps Ranch Blvd. & Aviary Dr. www.symphonyinthepark.org
SOLANA BEACH
FREE Concerts at the Cove. Thursdays through Aug. 10, 6–7:45 pm. Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach. www.cityofsolanabeach.org
Updated: June 2023
