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
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
CORONADO
Coronado Summer Concert Series. May 28-Sept. 3. Sundays, 6 pm. Spreckels Park, 601 Orange Ave. www.coronadoconcert.com
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
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
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
Updated: May 2023
