California Concerts

San Mateo Summer Concerts

June-July, Thursdays

Central Park
50 E. 5th Ave.
San Mateo, CA
Free, cityofsanmateo.org /1367/ Central-Park-Music-Series

2023 Concerts

6-8 p.m. (except July 4, 2023)

June 22, 2023 Native Elements
Reggae

June 29, 2023 Pop Fiction
Top 40, Dance Party

July 4, 2023, 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

  • 11:45am - Raising of the Flag and National Anthem
  • 12-2 p.m. Concert Begins 

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.  The line for face painters will close as early as 12:45 p.m. as service will stop at 1:30pm. Food Trucks Food Trucks will be selling food onsite: Humphrey Slocombe (ice cream) Ta'Contreras (tacos, quesadillas) Rock Club Burgers (burgers)

July 6, 2023 Flambeau
Cajun, Zydeco

July 13, 2023 Stung
Police, Sting Tribute Band

July 20, 2023 Electric Rodeo
Country

July 27, 2023 Julio Bravo y su Orquesta Salsabor
Latin

August 3, 2023 Department of Rock
Rock Party Band

August 10, 2023 Bud E. Luv Orchestra
Swing, Big Band, Party Mix

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.

Food Vendors Made Out of Dough (Bakery, Desserts), Rise Woodfire (Pizza), Lilo's Kitchen (Quesabirria), Fletch's Catering (Hot Dogs/Sausages), Fletch's Taqueria (Burritos, tacos, quesadillas), Jack's Prime (Burgers), Johnny Empanada (Empanadas), Drops of Dough (Ice Cream Sandwiches), America's House (Pupusas), El Sinaloense (Ceviche, tacos)

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.

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