Saturdays, June-August
Pioneer Park
1100 W. Foster
Santa Maria, CA
Free, cityofsantamaria.org
6-8 p.m.
June 20, 2026 The Groove Collective
R&B, funk
June 27, 2026 Ghost / Monster
Rock & roll, rock covers
July 19, 2026 Steppin' Out
Top 40, oldies, soul, funk
July 25, 2026 Red Oak Country
80s-90s country hits
August 8, 2026 Summer & the Vintage Renegades
Classic rock, modern rock, country rock
Presented by the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, this
concert series is free to the community and offers an afternoon of music by some
of the best bands on the Central Coast. These events are made possible through
community support, corporate donations and nonprofit organization. No BBQ grills
in the basin area, but blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets are welcomed.
In addition to the fantastic entertainment, the Concerts in the Park series is seeking food vendors to enhance the experience. This is a great opportunity for local businesses and culinary enthusiasts to showcase their offerings to a diverse audience. Interested vendors should contact the Recreation and Parks office at (805) 925-0951 extension 2260 to inquire about applications and requirements.
June 16, 2026, 4-8:30 p.m.
Machado Plaza
224 W. Chapel St.
Santa Maria, CA
Free, cityofsantamaria.org
Open to local bands and young artists, the 2nd annual Next-Up Battle of the Bands contest requires registration to compete, though the public is invited to watch, free, Winner may appear in the Summer Concerts series.
July 4, 2026, 12-4 p.m.
Elks Baseball Field and Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center
600 S. McClelland
Santa Maria, CA
cityofsantamaria.org
Unfinished Business concert 1:30-3:30 p.m.
60s-70s, rock, pop, soul
Event includes a beer garden, concert, pool open for free public swim, inflatables and more!
June-September, Thursdays
Orcutt / Santa Maria
3596 Skyway Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Free, skywaynights.com
5-8 p.m.
May
8, 2025
Mike Arriola Band
Smooth band
June
12, 2025 Knee Deep
High-energy
kneedeepband.com
July 10, 2025 Joe Daddy
August 14, 2025 Different Strings
September 11, 2025 Soul Vibes
Food Vendors, local artisans arts, crafts and goods, buy some food from vendors and listen to the free music. Bring lawn chairs for seating and head for the intersection of Broadway and Skyway for what's sure to become a Thursday night ritual!
March-October, Fridays
Downtown Santa Maria
McClelland Street from Boone Street to the Library
Santa Maria, CA
Free, dtfsantamaria.com
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Music, food trucks, vendor booths showcasing local artisans' crafts and goods and bounce houses and activities for the kids make this all ages event a summer must when you're in Santa Maria on a Friday night. From late March through October for 27 consecutive Friday nights, Santa Maria transforms into a hub of excitement.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.