Free Live Music in San Antonio

22 upcoming concerts and live music events

Discover free performances across San Antonio.

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Free live music in San Antonio

Free, recurring live music — some year-round, some seasonal (it returns each year). No tickets, no cover.

Jazz'SAlive — free jazz festival (San Antonio)

SeasonalFree

Jazz'SAlive — a free two-day jazz festival every September, presented by the San Antonio Parks Foundation (now at Civic Park at Hemisfair). Classic and Latin jazz on multiple stages.

Each September · Jazz

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Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Aug 6 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Aug 13 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Aug 20 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

River Walk Live! Monthly Series

Arneson River Theatre · River Walk

Thu, Aug 20 · 6:30pm

via Visit San Antonio View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Aug 27 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Sep 3 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Sep 10 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Sep 17 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

River Walk Live! Monthly Series

Arneson River Theatre · River Walk

Thu, Sep 17 · 6:30pm

via Visit San Antonio View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Sep 24 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Oct 1 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Oct 8 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

River Walk Live! Monthly Series

Arneson River Theatre · River Walk

Thu, Oct 15 · 6:30pm

via Visit San Antonio View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Oct 15 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Dec 10 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Dec 17 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

River Walk Live! Monthly Series

Arneson River Theatre · River Walk

Thu, Dec 17 · 6:30pm

via Visit San Antonio View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Dec 24 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Downtown Live! - Local Bands

Various Downtown Venues · Downtown

Thu, Dec 31 · 6:00pm

via San Antonio River Walk View listing

Recurring Concert Series in San Antonio

Downtown Live! - Local Bands18 shows River Walk Live! Monthly Series4 shows

Free Live Music in San Antonio

San Antonio has 22 free concerts coming up, including Downtown Live! - Local Bands and River Walk Live! Monthly Series. All events are completely free — no tickets, no cover charges.

Shows take place at Various Downtown Venues and Arneson River Theatre and other venues across Downtown and River Walk. Events run through December 2026.

Genres include Various and more.

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Bars, parks, and amphitheaters with live music.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there free concerts in San Antonio this weekend?: Yes — check our free concerts in San Antonio this weekend page for the current weekend's shows. All events are free to attend with no tickets or cover charge.
Where can I see free live music in San Antonio?: Popular free music venues in San Antonio include Various Downtown Venues, Arneson River Theatre. Browse all San Antonio venues for a full list.
Do I need tickets for free concerts in San Antonio?: Most free concerts in San Antonio are walk-up free — no tickets or reservation needed, just show up. Some events are free RSVP, which is noted on each listing.
What kinds of music are at free concerts in San Antonio?: Free concerts in San Antonio cover a wide range of genres including Various, and more. Check individual listings for genre details.
How often are new free concerts added for San Antonio?: We add new free shows here as they're announced and confirmed. Current listings run through December 2026.