Walnut Creek 4th of July Concert

July 4, 2026, 6-7 p.m.

Civic Park
1375 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Free, walnutcreekconcertband.org

2026 Concert

July 4, 2026, 6-7 p.m. Walnut Creek Concert Band - America 250!
Patriotic, marches, pop

Celebrate our nation's birthday with a free community concert featuring marches, patriotic music and more. Bring your family and a picnic to enjoy an evening of music in the park with the Walnut Creek Concert Band.  

Walnut Creek Summer Sounds

June-July, Thursdays

Rudney Plaza
Corner of Locust St & Civic Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA
lesherartscenter.org, free admission

2026 Concerts 

5:30-7 p.m.

July 9, 2026 Tom Rigney and Flambeau
Zydeco, Cajun

July 16, 2026 Mustangs of the West
All female country rock band

July 30, 2026 Alpha Rhythm Kings
Jazz, swing

Presented by City of Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts, this is one of the center's free events held annually. While great musical acts perform on stage in sold-out concerts, the summer's hottest outdoor concert series in the East Bay offers these free concerts for the family to enjoy.

Walnut Creek Opera in the Park

Sunday, July 26, 2026, 4 p.m.

Civic Park
1375 Civic Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA
Free, festivalopera.org

Opera in the Park presents Elixir of Love, Donizetti's romantic comedy reimagined. This production features a cast of Festival Opera resident artists and guests in a pared-down, fast-moving version of the opera perfect for curious newcomers and  seasoned opera fans alike.

Sponsored by Walnut Creek Civic Pride Foundation
 

Walnut Creek Broadway Plaza Summer Concert Series 

Thursdays in August

Event Plaza
1275 Broadway Plaza
Walnut Creek, CA
Free, broadwayplaza.com

2026 Concerts

7-8:30 p.m.

August 6, 2026 Foreverland
Michael Jackson tribute
foreverland.com

August 13, 2026 Bell Brothers
Country Rock
thebellbrothers.net

August 20, 2026  Summer Night City
ABBA tribute, dance pop
summernightcityband.com

The Walnut Creek Downtown Association usually sells beverages during concerts, plus concertgoers can get food at a number of our surrounding eateries and restaurants! The Summer Concert Series is proud to be a part of a month-long celebration in Downtown Walnut Creek of the performing, visual, cultural and culinary arts. It's called Arts Around August Walnut Creek.

Walnut Creek Locust Street Festival

Locust Street Festival July 8, August 5, 2026 | 5:30-9 p.m.

Locust Street
Walnut Creek, CA
Free, walnutcreekdowntown.com

Fiesta Cultural Street Fair Concerts

June 12-13, 2026

Lesher Center
1601 Civic Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA
Free, LesherArtsCenter.org   | walnut-creek.org

2026 Concerts

June 13, 2026 Gina Madrid Project + DJ Deuce Eclipse

Appropriate for all ages! This free outdoor fair  features dance, activities, and outdoor performances

Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival

June 6 & 7, 2026

Civic Park
1375 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA
Free admission, walnut-creek.com

Hours: Sat. 12-8 p.m.; Sun. 12-6 p.m.

2026 Concerts

Saturday, June 6, 2026
Michelle Lambert  - Pop, female singer
Tom Rigney & Flambeau - Cajun, zydeco
Pride & Joy SF - R&B, Soul & Funk
Jinx Jones & the Kingtones - Rockabilly
Chris Estes - Solo artist, originals, covers
Aidan Moore - Solo artist, acoustic guitar, vocals
Spencer James Blues Band - Blues
Aja Vu - Steely Dan tribute

Sunday June 7, 2026
Mercy and the Heartbeats - 70s, 80s classics
Touch of Class - Motown, R&B, Funk, Pop
Neon Velvet - Modern rock, dance, party, variety
Chris Estes - Solo artist, originals, covers
Matt Bolton - Contemporary pop, classic rock, roots-rock
Spencer James Blues Band - Blues

Arts & crafts, vendor booths, festival foods,  wines, craft beer garden, continuous live music and kids zone.  

 

Other seasons for fun include the time honored tradition of trick or treating and the annual Winter Ice Skating rink.

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