Downtown San Mateo
B Street between 1st & 2nd Avenues
San Mateo, CA
Free, cityofsanmateo.org
6-8 p.m. (unless otherwise stated)
September 11, 2025 Piano Madness
Sing-alongs, classics
September 18, 2025 Bud E. Luv
Swing, big band
September 28, 2025, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Arts & Culture Fest
Live music & art
San Mateo Chamber of Commerce event takes place on B Street & Baldwin between 
1st & 3rd Avenues
Free live music outdoors, beer & wine available for sale, kids play area with games and activities, many restaurants to dine in or take out.
June-July, Thursdays
Central Park
50 E. 5th Ave.
San Mateo, CA
Free, cityofsanmateo.org 
/1367/ Central-Park-Music-Series
6-8 p.m. (except July 4)
June 26, 2025 Native Elements 
Reggae
Friday, July 4, 2025, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Club Dance
Dance party!
Special Concert for 4th of July in the 
Park
Family-fun activities starting at 11 a.m. Raising of the Flag and National Anthem at 11:45 a.m. 
Concert 12-2 p.m.
July 10, 2025 Neon Velvet 
90s Tribute
July 17, 2025 Pop Fiction 
Dance Party
July 24, 2025 Maya Band 
Latin
July 31, 2025 Tom Rigney and Flambeau 
Cajun, Zydeco
August 7, 2025 Mitch Woods and his rocket 88's 
Jump Swing, Boogie Woogie
August 14, 2025 Electric Rodeo 
Country, Rock
*No concert on Thursday July 3rd - enjoy the special concert on Friday 4th of July!
July 4,  11 a.m.-2 p.m.  4th of July in the Park  
Free event 
Central Park
Crafts, Bounce House, Rock Wall, Face Painting, Obstacle Course
Family fun activities start at 11 a.m. Crafts are given out on a first come first serve basis and while supplies last. Inflatables Lines for bounce house and obstacle course will be closed starting as early as 1:15pm to end by 2 p.m. Rock Wall The rock wall line opens at 11 a.m. and closes as early as 1:15 p.m. as the event is over at 2 p.m. Parents/guardians will need to complete a waiver prior to participation. Food Trucks will be selling food onsite.
San Mateo City Parks and Recreation Foundation will be selling beer and wine at the concerts!
Central Park Music Series is a signature summer event that brings you eight evenings of free live music every Thursday evening. Music lovers of all ages gather in Central Park each week for a night of music, dancing, food, and fun! Come join this popular gala of local music showcasing the diverse Bay Area music scene.
In the spring, you can hop into action as the Egg Hunts invite the community youth to search for the hidden eggs.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.