Mill Valley Concerts in the Plaza

87 Throckmorton Ave.
Mill Valley, CA
millvalleyarts.org | cityofmillvalley.gov

Mill Valley's biggest, free concert event of the year offers a full day of music with a broad mix of bands and genres ranging from Indie & pop, to blues and rock. It's one amazing day that entertains from morning to night. This production in Mill Valley Downtown Plaza  is brought to the public free of charge courtesy of Mill Valley Arts.

2026 Concert

September 26, 2026 

Give Me a Dollar 11 am-12 pm
Americana, indie and folk-inspired sound
instagram.com/ givemeadollarmusic

Lorin Rowan & The Deep Blue Jam 12:30-1:30pm
Soulful grooves, rich harmonies
deepbluejam.com

Caroline De Lone 2-3 pm
Warmth, authenticity
carolinedelone.com

Musical Feast 3:30-4:30pm
Guitars, flute, harmonica, violin, fiddle, bass, mandolin, rich harmonies
musicalfeast.net

HowellDevine - 5-6 pm
Hill Country and Delta blues
howelldevine.com

The Rubinoos - 6:30-7:30pm
Power pop band
rubinoos.com

6 bands, each playing a 60 or 90-minute set plus Paul Knight Sound 

Will be paid $1K each. In addition to the cost for bands, Sean Pakenham will be paid for his assistance in 80 narrowing down the music selections, The Mill Valley Arts Commission's Concerts in the Plaza is back again.

Community Engagement Through the Arts – Concerts in the Plaza
Arts Commission Regular Meeting January 13, 2026
 
Recreation Supervisor Given stated staff and Sean Pakenham have agreed to a 1-day concert  held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with 6 bands, each playing a 90-minute set and will be paid $1K each. In addition to the cost for bands, Sean Pakenham will be paid for his assistance in narrowing down the music selections, plus the cost for Paul Knight Sound. Staff is hoping to identify 2 opening acts for the Community Center’s 25th  Anniversary celebration with the Arts Commission's support and to possibly help pay for a portion of the cost. Deputy Director Ingram asked if the Arts Commission is interested in helping to fund the musical performances. Chair Singer stated he would like to look at the Commissions budget before committing to any financial support.

Music lovers from around the Bay Area are encouraged to come down to check out some incredible musical talent. Check out this year's lineup! Concerts in the Plaza is a free summer concert series presented by Mill Valley Art Commission and other supporters. Come on out to the Plaza to enjoy top bands performing a variety of sounds. One thing is certain--it won't let you down! Dance! Mill Valley Art Commission produces the free musical performances in downtown Mill Valley's Plaza every summer, hosting jazz, swing, rock, world music, classical, blues and other music forms. Professional musicians and quality amateurs have been featured.

Creekside Concerts Unplugged at The Cabin

The Cabin (In August Creekside Unplugged moves to The Cabin)
60 Tennessee Valley Road
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Free, tamcsd.org/ creekside-fridays/

August 7, 2026 Fog City Swampers
CCR, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Led Zeppelin rock tributes
swampersmusic.com

August 21, 2026 Maddy & the Mayors
Soul, blues, folk, rock
madeleinekingmusic.com

September 4, 2026 Marble Party
Country rock, 60s Brit pop, San Francisco psychedelia
marbleparty.com

This year Creekside Fridays launches at the Community Center with food, drinks and a full stage! Then they're moving to the Cabin while PG&E does some important work on a permanent power pole. If all goes as planned, they return later in the summer for another Creekside at the Community Center under the redwoods to listen to acoustic music. Bring your own picnic dinner and enjoy the evening with friends, family and a chance to meet your neighbors!

Mill Valley Creekside Fridays

Tam Valley Community Center
203 Marin Ave.
Mill Valley, CA
cityofmillvalley.gov
Free, tamcsd.org/ creekside-fridays/

2026 Concerts | 2027 Concerts TBA

6-7:30 p.m.

June 19, 2026 Pacific Standard
Americana, jam rock
pacificstandardmusic.com

July 10, 2026 Juke Joint
Memphis soul, R&B
jukejointband.com

July 24, 2026 SunHunter
Alt-rock
sunhuntermusic.com

Mill Valley Celebration Concert

May 25, 2026, 5-7 p.m. | Carnival 12-5 p.m.

Mill Valley Community Center
180 Camino Alto
Mill Valley, CA
Free, cityofmillvalley.gov

2026 Concert

5-7 p.m.

Tainted Love
80s hits, covers, top 40
taintedlove.com

Free event, public invited to celebrate 25th anniversary of the Mill Valley Community Center with a carnival for kids and adults and the day culminating in a concert with the band, Tainted Love, playing the songs of the 80s.

Other fun community events include the Mill Valley Halloween celebrations and Easter Eggstravaganza.

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