California Events
Balboa Park Spreckels Organ Pavilion free Summer Concerts
Saturday, July 11, 2026
ALTADENA: Dream Like Taylor, tribute to Taylor Swift, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park, Loma Alta Park - lower lawn. Location: 3330 N. Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA. Free, altadenarotary.org
ARCADIA: Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown with Larry Blank conductor and soloists: Terron Brooks, Chester Gregory and Shayna, 7:30 p.m. at Pasadena Summer Pops Concerts. Los Angeles County Arboretum. Location: 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA. $tickets, pasadenasymphony-pops.org
ARCATA: Absynth Quintet band performs at Arcata Plaza Summer Concerts & Farmers' Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Arcata Plaza surrounded by 8th, 9th, G, and H Street, Arcata, CA. Free, northcoastgrowersassociation.org
ATASCADERO: Ghost/monster band plays rock, pop, all eras, at Saturdays in the Park Summer Concerts 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Atascadero Lake Park Bandstand. Location: 9305 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, CA. Free, visitatascadero.com
BIG BEAR LAKE: The Tina Turner Rock & Roll Review featuring Debby Holiday + Live From Earth, Pat Benatar tribute, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Music in the Mountains at Big Bear Discovery Center Big Bear Amphitheater Location: 40824 Big Bear Blvd., Fawnskin, CA. $40-60, mountainsfoundation.org
BOONVILLE: Anderson Valley Reggae Festival 12-8 p.m. at Anderson Valley Brewing Company Concerts. Location: 17700 CA-253, Boonville, CA. Free, avbc.com
BURBANK: The FABBA Show + Bee Gees Fever, tributes to two great acts, 6:30 p.m. Starlight Bowl Concerts Location: 1249 Lockheed View Drive, Burbank, CA. Tickets: $15-up, starlightbowl.com Parking $10
CAMARILLO: Savor, tribute to Santana and founder, Carlos Santana, 7-9 p.m. Camarillo Summer Concerts in the Park. Constitution Park, 487 Carmen Dr., Camarillo, CA. Free, pvrpd.org
CAMINO: Folk on the Farm, concert with White Denim band, 6-10 p.m. at Delfino Farms. Concert serving the farm's own Edio wine and Henrietta Stich hard cider. Music is focused on grassroots country, bluegrass, and folk. Location: 3205 North Canyon Road, Camino, CA. $ general admission, age 21+ only delfinofarms.com
CARMEL: Carmel Bach Festival July 11-25, 2026. Carmel Bach Festival held in multiple locations celebrates the works, inspiration, and ongoing influence of J.S. Bach $free-up, approx. bachfestival.org
CHERRY VALLEY: Highland Springs Lavender Festival June 6-July 19, 2026, 5-10 p.m. Spend an evening filled with entertainment & exploration at the largest organic lavender farm in Southern California. $8-16, 123farm.com
CHICO: Slice of Chico Watermelon Fest July 11, 2026, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Chico's merchants invite the community downtown for a day filled with great shopping, hot prices and FREE slices of ice-cold watermelon. L0cation: Downtown Chico, between 1st & 9th Streets, Chico, CA. Free, downtownchico.net
CLAYTON: Bells Brothers band, country rock music, 6-8:30 p.m. Concerts in the Grove. Location: The Grove Park, 6001 Main Street, Downtown Clayton, CA. Free, claytonca.gov
COLTON: Colton 139th Birthday Celebration July 11, 2026, 3-9 p.m. at Chavez Park. 600 Colton Avenue (Colton Avenue closed C to F Streets; E Street closed between Colton & Mt. Vernon Avenues.) Colton, CA Free, coltonca.gov
COLUMBIA: Big Street Dance featuring Rod Harris and his Orchestra, 1940s era boogie and dance, July 11, 2026, 6-10 p.m. on Main Street. Free, parks.ca.gov
DANVILLE: Mercy and the Heartbeats band plays pop and 70s to 80s rock classics at Music in the Park, 6-8 p.m. in the Town Green. Location: 400 Front Street, Danville, CA. Free, danville.ca.gov
FORTUNA: Fortuna Rodeo July 11-19, 2026. See Bullfighters Only; Fortuna Rodeo; Bulls, Broncs, Bands, & Brews;
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Deep Pit Barbeque. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds,
1 Park Street,
Fortuna, CA.
Tickets: $15-up, fortunarodeo.com fortunarodeo.com |
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GALT: Fast Times band plays hits of the 1980s from rock to pop and top 40at Concerts on C Street, 6-8:30 p.m. in Downtown Galt. CA. Free, cityofgalt.org
GASQUET: Gasquet Raft Races July 11, 2026, 12 p.m. The course runs 2.5 miles. The start of the event is at the convergence of the North and Middle Forks of the Smith River by the Horace Gasquet Bridge, and finishes at the Mary Adams Peacock Bridge. visitdelnortecounty.com
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: The City of Hawaiian Gardens 20th Annual Car Show Concert July 11, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Pharis Fedde Jr. High School Grounds. Dedicated to first year Impalas built 1958 Chevrolet! Location: 21409 S. Elaine Avenue Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716. Spectators $10 Donation, 12 and under free with paid adult, hgcity.org
HAYFORK: Trinity County Fair 105 Years of Country Cheers! July 9-12, 2026. Trinity County Fair Parade, High Stakes Showdown Destruction Derby, Beer Garden, Kids Bike & Trike Races, Trinity Timber Sports Logging Show with Chainsaw, Hot Saw & Nail Pounding, Axe Throwing, Pole Climbing and Log Roll includes awards for Teen of the Timber, Chick of the Sticks and Bull of the Woods. Also, Pet Pageant, Talent Show, Horseshoes, Cornhole and Fair Royalty with Little Miss & Mister Trinity. Location: 6000 Hwy 3, Hayfork, CA trinitycountyfair.org
HOLLYWOOD: Music from the Films of Wes Anderson 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Power Serge, Orange County's fake real glam metal cover band at SeaLegs Concerts at the Beach, 2-6 p.m. at Bolsa Chica State Beach. Huntington Beach, CA. Free, sealegsatthebeach.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Orange County Tap Fest July 8-12, 2026 at Shorebreak Hotel. Like tap dancing? Check this out! octapfestival.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival June 26-September 6, 2026, 11 a.m. daily. Outdoor, juried fine arts festival set among eucalyptus groves of Laguna Canyon, features sawdust on the grounds as carvers, painters, photographers, glass-blowers, jewelers and ceramic artists display their works while also creating new products. $, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Art-A-Fair June 26-September 6, 2026. Next door to Sawdust Festival is an art festival comprised of a cooperative of independent artists from all over the world. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA. $, art-a-fair.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts, The Greatest of All Time, July 9-September 4, 2026. The star-lit amphitheater's nightly production of tableaux vivant (living picture) re-creations of iconic works by Michelangelo, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Norman Rockwell, and more are the highlight to this festival also featuring a fine arts show daily. $10-175, foapom.com
LAKEPORT: Lake County Rodeo & Parade July 10-12, 2026 at Lake County Fairground. Location: 401 Martin Street, Lakeport, CA. $, lakecorodeo.com/rodeo-events | rodeos
LONG BEACH: Tattoo Arts Festival July 10-12, 2026 at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. World-class tattooers, piercings, entertainment and sideshow acts, vendors and more. Location: 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. $25-50, villainarts.com | tattoos
LONG BEACH: Rory Seldon plays R&B music at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series, Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Ca Long Beach, CA. Free, shorelinevillage.com
LOS ALAMITOS: Wienerschnitzel Wiener Dog Nationals July 11, 2026, 6-10:30 p.m. at Los Alamitos Race Course, losalamitos.com
LOS ALTOS: Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival July 11-12, 2026, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in Downtown Los Altos. Special opening night concert with The Houserockers. American artists and craftspeople, select vintages and foods that include Thai, Chinese, Mexican, and popular favorites. Free, downtownlosaltos.org
LOS ANGELES: J. PERIOD and Josh Kun Present: The Art of the Crossfade (Live Mixtape) at Grand Park Concerts 6-10 p.m. in Grand Park California Plaza. Location: 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Free, grandperformances.org
LOS ANGELES: Lotus Festival July 11-12, 2026. Location: 751 Echo Park Ave. Los Angeles, CA Includes Lantern Lighting on Lake, Dragon Boat Race, Dancing, Concerts and entertainment all day. Free admission with fees for some activities.
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Jazz Fest July 10-11, 2026, 5-10 p.m. at The Village at Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Lakes, CA. Free, mammothjazzfest.org
MARINA DEL REY: Marina del Rey Symphony performs Encanto 7 p.m. at Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series in Burton Chace Park. Presented in its entirety on the big screen while the Marina del Rey Summer Symphony performs the film's iconic score in perfect synchronization. Location: 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA. Free, marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
MARIPOSA: JNX band, 7-9 p.m. Music on the Green in Art Park. Location: 5013 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MISSION VIEJO: Black Crystal Wolf Kids, Indie-rock tribute + Shotgun Jefferson, Country / Line Dancing led by a Carrie Wojciechowski + REMJ - Michael Jackson Tribute Tour + Fast Times-Ultimate 80s Tribute to bands Guns N Roses, Journey, Bon Jovi & Metallica at BBQ Music Fest July 10-12, 2026 at Oso Viejo Community Park. Open July 11, 2026, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. *Free admission on Saturday July 11, 2026, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to celebrate our country's 250th anniversary at the conclusion of the parade. Admission, $5-$12, optional packages. Free parking is available and $10 preferred parking, mvbbqmusicfest.com
MURRIETA: Quel Borde band, high-energy party band plays rock and pop hits 7-9 p.m. at Murrieta Summer Concert Series in Town Square Park Amphitheater. Location: 11 Town Square, Murrieta, CA. Free, murrietaca.gov
NAPA: Taste of Napa July 11, 2026. $, festivalnapavalley.org
NICE: Clint Warner Band plays blues and r0ck, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at Robinson Rancheria Resort Concerts. Location: 1545 State Highway 20, Nice, CA. Free age 21+, rrrc.com
NILES: Sabor De Mi Cuba Trio band plays Cuban salsa at Concerts in the Plaza in Niles Town Plaza. Location: 37592 Niles Blvd.. Fremont, CA. Free, niles.org thedogweeds.com
OAKLAND: Los Rakas - Free Your Fro, Hip-hop, reggae, plena and dancehall music 3-6 p.m. at Levitt Vibe Oakland Music Series in Arroyo Viejo Park, 7701 Krause Ave., Oakland, CA. Free, blackculturalzone.org
OAK PARK: Fantastic Diamond, tribute to Neil Diamond at Music in the Park. Location: Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive, Oak Park, CA. Free, rsrpd.org
ORICK: Orrick Rodeo & Royalty Parade, July 11-12, 2026. The annual Orick Rodeo in the Gateway to the Redwoods includes Bull Riding, activities for cowgirls and cowboys, sheep... facebook.com/theorickrodeo/ | rodeo
OXNARD: Channel Islands Harbor Art Fest July 11-12, 2026, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Juried show produced by West Coast Artists at Harbor Landing, 2800 Harbor Blvd., Oxnard, CA. Admission and parking are free, westcoastartists.com
PALO ALTO: Summer Night City, tribute to ABBA, 6:30-8 p.m. at Twilight Concert Series at Rinconada Park. Location: 777 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA. Free, cityofpaloalto.org
PALO ALTO: Palo Alto Clay and Glass Festival July 11-12, 2026, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 140+ clay and glass artists with hands-on clay activities, demonstrations, pottery-making and wheel-throwing. Location: Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newel Rd., Palo Alto, CA, Free, cityofpaloalto.org | acga.net
PALO ALTO: Stanford Jazz Festival presents: Nicolas Bearde Quintet July 11, 2026, 7:30 p.m. on the campus of Stanford University. 25 jazz concerts from world class performers June 21-July 31, 2026. $20-62, stanfordjazz.org
PALO ALTO: Twilight Concert Series Palo Alto with Summer Night City, ABBA tribute, at Mitchell Park. Location: 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA. Free, cityofpaloalto.org
PASADENA: Yuko Mabuchi, jazz improvisation, Caribbean and Latin influences, 6-10 p.m. at Levitt VIBE Summer Concerts in Memorial Park. Location: 85 E. Holly Street, Pasadena, CA Free, levittvibepasadenamusicseries.com
PLEASANTON: Alameda County Fair June 19-July 12, 2026, 12-11 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays at Alameda County Fairgrounds. Truck & Tractor Pulls July 10-12, 2026. Location: 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, CA. $15-20, alamedacountyfair.com
POMONA: Reptile Super Show July 11-12, 2026 at Fairplex. World's Largest Reptile Show & Sale boasts more than 100,000 sq.ft. of reptile, amphibians, turtles, supplies, cages, lights, supplements, workshops, and more. Location: 1101 W McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA. $26.90-$37.25 + parking, reptilesupershow.com
REDONDO BEACH: Backspin, rock band, Concerts on the Pier 6-8 p.m. on Redondo Beach Pier. Bring blanket or lawn chair. Location: 100 Fisherman's Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA. Free, redondopier.com
REDWOOD CITY: Masterpiece, funk, soul, 3:30-6 p.m. at Port of Redwood City Rock the Dock. Location: 59 Seaport Court, Redwood City, CA. $5-20 suggested donation, rockthedockrwc.com
REDWOOD CITY: Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, playing high-energy bluegrass - and beyond, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pub in the Park includes a pop-up pub with icy beer for sale. Red Morton Park, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org
ROSSMOOR: OC3 band plays the hits of the 1970s-90s and classic rock at Rossmoor Family Festival Concerts, 3-8 p.m. Music usually at 6 p.m. at Rush Park. Location: 3001 Blume Drive. Rossmoor, CA. Free, rossmoor-csd.org
SAN ANSELMO: Bluegrass Blowouts, bluegrass, 6-8:30 p.m. Live on the Avenue Summer Concerts in Downtown San Anselmo. Location: Creek Park, 451 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA. Free, liveontheavenue.org
SAN FRANCISCO: San Francisco Free Folk Festival July 11, 2026, 12-6 p.m. in Golden Gate Park. From Egyptian Belly Dance to Western Line Dance and everything in between, the folk music festival provides cultural entertainment in a variety of musical genres and style--but all with the emphasis on "folk". Bandshell stage entertainment goes 12-5 p.m. with 20-30 minute sets. Location: Golden Gate Park Music Concourse, San Francisco, CA. Free, sffolkfest.org
SAN JOSE: Makers Market's Local Artist Street Fair July 11, 2026, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Santana Row. 60+Artists, Crafters, Designers, and Makers gather on the second Saturday of every month to sell handmade jewelry, ceramics, woodwork, apparel, leather goods, glass art, candles, local honey, apothecary, art, crochet, pet treats, handbags, plants, and more. Location: 377 Santana Row, San Jose, CA. Free, santanarow.com
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: The Long Run: Experience the Eagles music + Fortunate Son CCR Tribute Music Under the Stars . Location: Mission San Juan Capistrano, 26801 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA. $, missionsjc.com
SANTA CLARITA: Dreaming of You, Selena tribute, 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Central Park. Location: 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA. Free, santa-clarita.com
SANTA MARIA: Santa Barbara County Fair July 3-12, 2026 at Fairpark. Food - Funnel Cakes, Carnival Rides, Discovery Zone, Livestock, Kids Day, Crafts, Home Arts, Fine Arts and many contests. Location: 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA. $15-20 approx. santamariafairpark.com
SANTEE: Groove Therapy band, 5-7 p.m. at Santee Lakes Summer Concerts. Location: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA. Free, santeelakes.com
SCOTTS VALLEY: Hop N' Barley Beer and BBQ Festival 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 60 different beers & ales, bands performing, BBQ vendors & classic VWs. Location: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA. $ for tasting, hopnbarley.org | beer
SIMI VALLEY: Fantastic Diamond, Neil Diamond tribute 6:30 p.m. Oak Park Music in the Park at Oak Canyon Community Park. Location: 5600 Hollytree Dr., Simi Valley, CA. Free, rsrpd.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Mark Mackay 5:45 p.m. at free concerts in Heavenly Village. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
SUNSET BEACH: Pancake Breakfast July 11, 2026, 8-11 a.m. Location: Community Center, 16861 12th Street, Sunset Beach, CA. $10 sold at gate. sunsetbeachca.org
SUSANVILLE: Susanville Indian Rancheria Powwow July 10-12, 2026 at Lassen County Fairgrounds, 195 Russell Ave., Susanville, CA. Free, sir-nsn.gov
TEMECULA: Gerald Albright and Jonathan Butler in concert playing Smooth Jazz at Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series. 6 p.m. opens, 7 p.m. concert. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. $125-285, thorntonwine.com
TWAIN HARTE: The Blowbacks band, 6-8 p.m. Concerts in the Pines. Location: Eproson Park, 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, CA. Free, twainhartecc.com
VENTURA: My Generation, 60s tribute band performs at Music Under the Stars concerts July-August at Los Olivas Adobe. Location: 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA. $tickets, cityofventura.ca.gov
VENTURA: The Great Divide plays a rock tribute to the band Phish, 6-9 p.m. at free Ventura Summer Tribute Concerts at Aqua Beachfront. Location: 450 East Harbor Boulevard outdoors at Crowne Plaza promenade, Ventura, CA Free, public welcome, venturagratefuldead.com
WEED: Weed Carenvale July 9-12, 2026 in Downtown Weed includes a carnvial, music, food, and fun for all ages. Free admission, weedchamber.com
WESTWOOD: Paul Bunyan Mountain and Blues Festival July 11, 2026. Location: 3rd & Ash Streets, Westwood, CA. Contests, vendors, entertainment with live music and more. Free, westwoodareachamber.net
WRIGHTWOOD: Mountaineer Days July 11, 2026, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Hometown Parade, Cowboys & Gunfighters, Beer Garden, Live Music, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Old Time Games and Contests, Food Vendors, Unique Gifts, nestled in the mountain pines. Location: 1275 Highway 2, Wrightwood, CA. Free, wrightwoodchamber.org
YUCCA VALLEY: Woodie And The Longboards, tribute to Beach Boys, vintage surf hits, beach rock 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park at Yucca Valley Community Center Ball Field, 57090 29 Palms Way, Yucca, CA. Free, yucca-valley.org
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