San Mateo Summer Concerts

June-July, Thursdays

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

2025 Concerts

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

• 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.  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.