San Diego Concerts

California's 2nd largest city and most popular place for outdoor living in the summer months makes it a very popular spot for arts & entertainment offerings. Below is just a small sampling of summer concerts in parks ranging from the grand Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park to Point Loma, Mission Beach, North Park and undoubtedly some places we've overlooked or missed in our annual outdoor summer concerts report. If you've never been to San Diego, summer is definitely a great time to go and enjoy these free shows!

As of 4/24/25 we've checked the sources on this page and none have posted bands yet.

Spreckels Organ Pavilion Twilight Concerts

June-September, Tuesday, Wednesdays & Thursdays

Balboa Park Spreckels Pavilion
1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA
Free, balboapark.org | spreckelsorgan.org

2025 Concerts

 7:30 p.m.

JULY 7, 2025 JOSHUA STAFFORD, ORGAN Bohemian Rhapsody, Carmen Fantasy and other all-time favorites 

JULY 14, 2025 RICHARD HILLS, ORGAN A display of virtuosity from the UK Richard Hills is widely acknowledged as one of the world's leading contemporary theatre organists

JULY 21, 2025 KEN COWAN, ORGAN Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre, Elgar Sonata and more 

JULY 28, 2025 AHREUM HAN, ORGAN From Johann Sebastian Bach to Scott Joplin

AUGUST 4, 2025 ALISA JORDHEIM (soprano) RAÚL PRIETO RAMÍREZ (San Diego Civic Organist) Where the Expressivity of the Human Voice meets the Grandeur of the pipe Organ 

AUGUST 11, 2025 CHELSEA CHEN, ORGAN Saint-Saëns Finale from Symphony No.3, Super Mario Fantasia and other great hits   

AUGUST 18, 2025 AN ORGAN & ORCHESTRA CELEBRATION! Four great organ concertos in one single concert Featuring RAÚL PRIETO RAMÍREZ (soloist-organ) ALEJANDRO GÓMEZ GUILLÉN (conductor) and JEFF THAYER (concertmaster) 

AUGUST 25, 2025 NOT-SO-SILENT MOVIE NIGHT! Balboa Theatre Organist Russ Peck featuring Laurel & Hardy films. 

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 THE BEATLES 60TH SAN DIEGO ANNIVERSARY “Organ-ismic” The Spreckels Organ Pavilion’s Classic Rock Band - the only Rock Band in the world that features a real pipe organ - celebrates the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' one and only concert in San Diego with 90 minutes of their greatest hits.

 

Point Loma Summer Concerts

Free Summer Concerts.

Point Loma Park
1049 Catalina Boulevard
San Diego, CA
Free, pointlomasummerconcerts.org

2025 Concerts

5:30 p.m.

July 11, 2025 By George
George Harrison tribute

July 18, 2025 Band Overboard
Yacht rock

July 25, 2025 The Highwayman Show
Outlaw Country

August 1, 2025 The Legends
Motown, Doo-wop

August 8, 2025 Swift Nation
Taylor Swift tribute 

Beaches July - August, Sundays
Free
Pacific Beach Concerts on the Green
Kate Sessions Park
5115 Soledad Rd
San Diego, CA 92109
Free, pbtowncouncil.org  

Nothing announced as of 6/15/25

2024 Concerts  

4-6:30 p.m.

 July 21, 2024 Pacific Records Showcase

July 28, 2024 That Beatles Band

August 4, 2024 Gilligan's Island

August 11, 2024 The Monsteras

August 18, 2024 Platinum Beat

The concerts on the green is fun for the whole family. Bring your chairs, blankets and some food to enjoy a nice summer evening listening to live music. A big Thank You to the PB Community Foundation for putting this event together.

 

MISSION HILLS

Concerts in the Park Fridays June-July, 6-8 p.m.
Pioneer Park
1521 Washington Pl
San Diego, CA 92101
missionhillstowncouncil.org

Not posted as of 6/15/25

2025 Concerts

2025 concerts to be announced - this list shows previous year concerts. Check back again or fill us in on your city's outdoor concert line up...

6 p.m. unless otherwise noted

July 4, 2024, 12-2:30 p.m. The Little Don Band (4th of July - Thursday concert with special time)

July 12, 2024 Geezer

July 19, 2024 The Verge

July 26, 2024 Gilligan's Band - Pending funding

August 2, 2024 The Beatle Cover Band - Pending funding

The MHTC and the Summer Concerts relies 100% on sponsorship and financial donations by local residents, businesses and organizations. Production costs are over $5,500 per concert. We need your help in raising the funds necessary to make the concerts happen so please contribute.

EL CAJON

Prescott Promenade
near the corner of Main St and Magnolia
El Cajon, CA
El Cajon Dinner and a Concert entertainment includes rock, western, Rockabilly, country, Caribbean and Spanish flamenco. Bring a chair/blanket, food and drinks. A fun, family-friendly way to start each weekend.

SANTEE

Santee Summer Concert Series June-August
550 Park Center Drive
Santee, CA 92071
ci.santee.ca.us

Smoking is not permitted in the park, No glass containers or barbecues, No alcoholic beverages, Dogs must be on a leash, Children must be supervised by an adult, No climbing trees or fences, No bikes, skateboards, or skates, No ball games or rough play
Food Service at the Park. Picnics are encouraged. Bring your own seating, blankets, and warm clothing.

Free Bach@Noon Concerts

Point Loma Bach@Noon concerts presented by Bach Collegium San Diego in its 15th anniversary season.

All Souls' Episcopal Church
1475 Catalina Blvd.
Point Loma (San Diego)
Free, public invited. 
bachcollegiumsd.org

Held in the winter months.

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

Adams Avenue Street Fair

September -October
Free, adamsavenuebusiness.com

North Park Music Fest

May

$tickets, northparkmainstreet.com