Bakersfield Concerts by the Fountain

May-June, Thursdays

The Marketplace
9000 Ming Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
Free, themarketplacebakersfield.com

2026 Concerts

7-9 p.m.

May 7, 2026 Foster Campbell and Friends
High Octane Motown, R&B&

May 14, 2026 Thee Majestics
Roots

May 21, 2026 Devotion 661
Multi-genre hits, covers

May 28, 2026 South 40
Country, Southern Rock

June 4, 2026 Warfield
Rock and Soul

June 11, 2026 NSA
They play everything

June 18, 2026 Vince Galindo and Country Deluxe
Old School, Country

June 25, 2026 Mento Buru
 Jamaican ska, reggae, salsa, and funk 

FREE summer concert series at The Marketplace by the main fountain.

With the popularity of the event, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Personal lawn chairs will be permitted in designated locations only, subject to space and availability. You are encouraged to dine ahead of the concert or order to-go to enjoy it during the show from the 18 restaurants that are part of The Marketplace Bakersfield. Delicious locations range from Five Guys Burgers and Fries, newly opened Chef’s Choice Noodle Bar, Applebee’s Grill & Bar, Qué Pasta! Mexican Cafe and more.  No coolers, picnic baskets, or outside alcohol, food, or beverages are permitted (bottled water, baby formula, baby food, and medications only). Enjoy our Thursday night specials all summer long including kids eating free at select restaurants and dinner menus for date nights.

 The events and performances are subject to change or cancellation

Beale Band Concerts

Beale Park Amphitheater
Oleander & Dracena
Bakersfield, CA
Free, bsonow.org

2026 Concerts Coming Soon!

Bring lawn chairs, blankets and an appetite to purchase food on-site and listen to the community band perform everything for patriotic to show tunes, pop and jazz. For more than 100 years, the Beale Band Concerts have continued the tradition of free concerts in the park Sunday nights in the summertime.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.