Free Live Music in San Diego

74 upcoming concerts and live music events

Discover free performances across San Diego. Venues and dates updated daily.

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Live Tonight in San Diego

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Journeymen

Prescott Promenade · El Cajon

Fri, Jun 19 · 6:00pm

via Downtown El Cajon Association View listing

The Pistol Blonde

Stagecoach Community Park · Carlsbad

Fri, Jun 19 · 6:00pm

via Carlsbad Cultural Arts View listing

Journeymen

Prescott Promenade · El Cajon

Fri, Jun 19 · 6:00pm

via Downtown El Cajon Association View listing

The Pistol Blonde

Stagecoach Community Park · Carlsbad

Fri, Jun 19 · 6:00pm

via Carlsbad Cultural Arts View listing

Crown Town

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Jun 21 · 6:00pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

American Flyboys Band

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Summer Breeze SD

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Electric Vinyl

Town Center Community Park East · Santee

Thu, Jun 25 · 6:30pm

via City of Santee View listing

The Styletones

Moonlight Veranda at The Centre · Escondido

Thu, Jun 25 · 6:00pm

via The Centre Escondido View listing

The Tourmaliners

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Chunky Hustle Brass Band

Stagecoach Community Park · Carlsbad

Fri, Jun 26 · 6:00pm

via Carlsbad Cultural Arts View listing

Half Shot

Prescott Promenade · El Cajon

Fri, Jun 26 · 6:00pm

via Downtown El Cajon Association View listing

Big Time Operator

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Jun 28 · 6:00pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

8 Track Highway

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Mixtape SD

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Navy Band Southwest Wind Ensemble

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Jimmy's Buffet

Prescott Promenade · El Cajon

Fri, Jul 3 · 6:00pm

via Downtown El Cajon Association View listing

Nate Nathan & the McDaddy O's

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Jul 5 · 6:00pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

Julia Sage and the Bad Hombres

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

The Marcia Forman Band

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Bill Dutton and the Rockin Jazz Band

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

The Cheez Whiz

Town Center Community Park East · Santee

Thu, Jul 9 · 6:30pm

via City of Santee View listing

Whitney Shay

Prescott Promenade · El Cajon

Fri, Jul 10 · 6:00pm

via Downtown El Cajon Association View listing

Dance Dance Evolution

Stagecoach Community Park · Carlsbad

Fri, Jul 10 · 6:00pm

via Carlsbad Cultural Arts View listing

The Pine Mountain Logs

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Jul 12 · 6:00pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

Oasiz

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Pomerado Community Band

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Cassie B

Town Center Community Park East · Santee

Thu, Jul 16 · 6:30pm

via City of Santee View listing

Pretending Chrissie

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Harbor Party

Stagecoach Community Park · Carlsbad

Fri, Jul 17 · 6:00pm

via Carlsbad Cultural Arts View listing

Amor Prohibido

Prescott Promenade · El Cajon

Fri, Jul 17 · 6:00pm

via Downtown El Cajon Association View listing

ABBAFab

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Jul 19 · 6:00pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

San Diego Jazz Orchestra

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Latin Sol

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

1969 The Tribute

Town Center Community Park East · Santee

Thu, Jul 23 · 6:30pm

via City of Santee View listing

3 CAR GARAGE

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Sabrosas Latin Orchestra

Calavera Hills Community Park · Carlsbad

Fri, Jul 24 · 6:00pm

via Carlsbad Cultural Arts View listing

The Verge

Prescott Promenade · El Cajon

Fri, Jul 24 · 6:00pm

via Downtown El Cajon Association View listing

Ron's Garage

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Jul 26 · 6:00pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

That Beatles Cover Band

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

SantanaWays

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Jack Attack Band

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

The Detroit Underground

Town Center Community Park East · Santee

Thu, Jul 30 · 6:30pm

via City of Santee View listing

Fortunate Son

Prescott Promenade · El Cajon

Fri, Jul 31 · 6:00pm

via Downtown El Cajon Association View listing

90s Rockshow

Calavera Hills Community Park · Carlsbad

Fri, Jul 31 · 6:00pm

via Carlsbad Cultural Arts View listing

Cassie B

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Aug 2 · 6:00pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

Ginger Cowgirl

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Michael Sanchez

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

The Sea Monks

Town Center Community Park East · Santee

Thu, Aug 6 · 6:30pm

via City of Santee View listing

Matchbox Twenty Too

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Santana Ways

Prescott Promenade · El Cajon

Fri, Aug 7 · 6:00pm

via Downtown El Cajon Association View listing

The Honeydrops

Calavera Hills Community Park · Carlsbad

Sat, Aug 8 · 6:00pm

via Carlsbad Cultural Arts View listing

High Tide Society

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Aug 9 · 6:00pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

Captain Morgan-Lee and the Village of K.O.R.E.

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Back Pocket Whiskey Fellas

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

BETAMAXX

Town Center Community Park East · Santee

Thu, Aug 13 · 6:30pm

via City of Santee View listing

The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Patrick Trampus

Prescott Promenade · El Cajon

Fri, Aug 14 · 6:00pm

via Downtown El Cajon Association View listing

Flashpants

Alga Norte Community Park · Carlsbad

Fri, Aug 14 · 6:00pm

via Carlsbad Cultural Arts View listing

Perfect Blend

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Aug 16 · 6:00pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

San Diego Concert Band

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

New Catillacs

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

The Farmers & The Sea Monks

Moonlight Veranda at The Centre · Escondido

Thu, Aug 20 · 6:00pm

via The Centre Escondido View listing

Charlie Chavez y su Afrotruko

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Daring Greatly

Alga Norte Community Park · Carlsbad

Fri, Aug 21 · 6:00pm

via Carlsbad Cultural Arts View listing

Back to the Garden

Prescott Promenade · El Cajon

Fri, Aug 21 · 6:00pm

via Downtown El Cajon Association View listing

Navy Band Southwest's 32nd Street Brass Band

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Aug 23 · 4:30pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

SixWire

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Aug 23 · 6:00pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

Mariachi Continental de San Diego

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Coronado Concert Band

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

Bayou Brothers

Balboa Park · Balboa Park

via Balboa Park View listing

The Soul Persuaders

Prescott Promenade · El Cajon

Fri, Aug 28 · 6:00pm

via Downtown El Cajon Association View listing

Desperado

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Aug 30 · 6:00pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

The Suenamis

Spreckels Park · Coronado

Sun, Sep 6 · 6:00pm

via Coronado Promenade View listing

Easy Wind

Moonlight Veranda at The Centre · Escondido

Thu, Sep 24 · 6:00pm

via The Centre Escondido View listing

Shipwrecked

Moonlight Veranda at The Centre · Escondido

Thu, Oct 22 · 6:00pm

via The Centre Escondido View listing

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Recurring Concert Series in San Diego

Cassie B2 shows

Free Live Music in San Diego

San Diego has 74 free concerts coming up, including Cassie B. All events are completely free — no tickets, no cover charges.

Shows take place at Balboa Park, Spreckels Park, and Prescott Promenade and other venues across Balboa Park, Coronado, and El Cajon. Events run through October 2026.

Genres include Various, Rock, and Classic Rock and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there free concerts in San Diego this weekend?: Yes — check our free concerts in San Diego 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 Diego?: Popular free music venues in San Diego include Balboa Park, Spreckels Park, Prescott Promenade. Browse all San Diego venues for a full list.
Do I need tickets for free concerts in San Diego?: Most free concerts in San Diego 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 Diego?: Free concerts in San Diego cover a wide range of genres including Various, Rock, Classic Rock, and more. Check individual listings for genre details.
How often are new free concerts added for San Diego?: This page is updated daily as new events are announced. Current listings run through October 2026.