California Events
Festival Napa Valley, festivalnapavalley.org
Saturday, July 17, 2027
Past Events
ALAMO: Forejour plays tribute music to Foreigner and Journey classic rock bands, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Summer Concert Series in Livorna Park. Location: 801 Livorna Road, Alamo, CA. Free, contracosta.ca.gov
ALHAMBRA: 80s vs. 90s band, playing 80s, 90s hits, covers, 7-8:30 p.m. Alhambra Summer Concerts at Alhambra Park Bandshell. Location: 500 N. Palm Ave., Alhambra, CA. Free, cityofalhambra.org
AMADOR COUNTY / JACKSON: Doppleganger band, plays rock covers , 6-8 p.m. at Amador County TGIF Concerts. Location: Kennedy Gold Mine, 12594 Kennedy Mine Rd., Jackson, CA. Free, amadorarts.org
ARCADIA: Plumeria Festival July 17-18, 2026 at Los Angeles County Arboretum. More than 100 trees with fragrant plumerias - shop, seminars, food trucks and fun. Location: 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA. $18, arboretum.org
AUBURN: Chamber Music with Alex, Emrys & Friends performing Chamber music, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Square in Downtown Auburn. Location: 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA. Free, exploreauburnca.com
BRENTWOOD: Adam Aldama and the Aces, throwback music, hip hop, R&B, 7-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park at City Park. Location: 710 2nd St., Brentwood, CA. Free, brentwoodca.gov
CALIFORNIA: Grunion Run at California Beaches July 14-17, 2026, times vary between 9:45 p.m.-2 a.m. Catch grunion with your bare hands only and take only what you plan to eat, according to California Department of Fish & Wildlife. Fishing regs apply, wildlife.ca.gov
CAMARILLO: Camarillo Heritage Days July 15-19, 2026 on Ventura Boulevard. Celebrate the city's rich heritage in the heart of Old Town Camarillo with vintage cars, carnival rides, food, local craft vendors, live music, live art and more. Free admission, camarilloheritagedays.org
CAMINO: Folk on the Farm, concert with Two Runner 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
CARLSBAD: Harbor Party performs Yacht rock, 6-8 p.m. at TGIF Concerts at Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino De Los Coches, Carlsbad, CA. Free, carlsbadca.gov
CARMEL: Money Band, decades, current pop, rock, 5-7 p.m. Carmel Plaza Music Series Carmel Plaza Music Series. Location: Ocean & Mission, Carmel, CA. Free, carmelplaza.com
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: The Jeff Pershing Band plays jazz, rock & blues, 7-8:30 p.m. at TGIF Friday Night Concerts and Beer Garden Chico City Plaza 418 Main Street Chico, CA. Free, downtownchico.com
CHOWCHILLA: Fired Up band plays classic rock hits & covers, 8-10 p.m. at Chowchilla Sizzlin Free Summer Concerts in Veterans Memorial Park. Vendors are set up 7-9 p.m. Location: 600 West Robertson Blvd. at North 6th St. Chowchilla, CA. Free, cityofchowchilla.org
CLOVERDALE: David Luning Band, Americana, Live at the Plaza Concerts in Downtown Cloverdale. Street fair starts at 6 p.m. and concert is usually 7-9:30 p.m. Free, cloverdaleartsalliance.org
COLTON: Just a Girl band, Gwen Stefani / No Doubt tribute, 7 p.m. Colton Summer Concerts in Fleming Park. Location: 525 N. La Cadena Dr., Colton, CA. Free, ci.colton.ca.us
COSTA MESA: OC Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup OC Fair July 17-18, 2026. Unlimited sampling of craft beer, cider and seltzers + live performances! The Brew Hee Haw will be held in the Action Sports Arena Location: 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA $66-71.50 approx., ocbrewheehaw.com
COSTA MESA: Orange County Fair July 17-August 16, 2026. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays. A little bit 'o country in the heart of the city brings out the 'happy' in people who get to see piglets, smell a barn, fresh-baked aromas at cooking demos, hear screams on the wild rides and marvel at the latest inventions. $, ocfair.com
COSTA MESA: Past to Present band plays 60s to current music, 6-9 p.m. Metro Pointe Concerts Fridays And Saturdays at Metro Pointe Shopping Mall. Location: 901 S. Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Free. metropointe.com
CYPRESS: Soto band plays Latin, funk and dance music, 6-8 p.m. at Summer Concerts on the Green. Location: Cypress Civic Center Green, 5275 Orange Ave., Cypress, CA. Free, cypressca.org
DEL MAR: Opening Day Hat Contest at Del Mar Racetrack 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at Plaza de Mexico. Win a share of more than $4,000 in prizes in one of four categories: Best Racing Theme, Most Glamorous, Best Fascinator, and Best Flowers. Show off your creation before 3 p.m. in the Plaza de Mexico on Opening Day. Winners announced after the 6th race. Opening Day is expected to sell out, purchase tickets - including general admission - in advance. Location: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. $, dmtc.com
DUARTE: Uptown Magic, Motown & R&B, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park in Beardslee Park. Location: 2000 Buena Vista St., Duarte, CA. Free, accessduarte.com
EASTVALE: That's What I Like (Bruno & the Hooligans), Bruno Mars tribute, 7:30-9 p.m., 65th Street Live Concerts. Location: Harada Heritage Park, 13099 65th St., Eastvale, CA. Free, jcsd.us
EL CAJON: Amor Prohibido, Selena tribute, 6-8 p.m. at Music on Main On the Prescott Promenade. Location: 329 E. Main, El Cajon, CA. Free, downtownelcajon.com
EL DORADO HILLS: Guilty as Charged, classic rock band performs, 7-9:30 p.m. Summer Concert Series, El Dorado Hills Community Park, 1021 Harvard Way, El Dorado Hills, CA. Free, edhcsd.org
EUREKA: Cowtown Sound + Dos Galettas perform 6-8 p.m. Eureka Summer Concerts at Madaket Plaza, Foot of C Street, Eureka, CA Free, fridaynight.market
FONTANA: Night Market July 17, 2026, 6-10 p.m. Held on Spring Street between Sierra Ave. & Juniper Ave., event includes Music Food, Drinks, Vendors, Graffiti Art, Jumpers, Crafts , Photo Booths & more. Additional date: October 16, 2026. Free, fontanaca.gov
FORTUNA: Fortuna Rodeo July 11-19, 2026. See Bullfighters Only; Fortuna Rodeo; Bulls, Broncs, Bands, & Brews; and Deep Pit Barbeque. Fortuna Rodeo Grounds, 1 Park Street, Fortuna, CA. Tickets: $15-up, fortunarodeo.com fortunarodeo.com | rodeo
FOSTER CITY: Misspent Youth band plays rock classics, 6-8 p.m., Concerts in the Park Series. Location: Leo J. Ryan Amphitheatre, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City, CA. Free, fostercity.org
GLENDALE: The Secret Agents, Retro jazz, pop, and R&B, 7 p.m. at Brand Summer Music Series. Location: Brand Library & Art Center, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA. Free, glendaleartsandculture.org
HOLLYWOOD: Let the Sunshine In: The Music of '69 , 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
JACKSON: Doppleganger band plays rock covers, 6-8 p.m. at Amador County TGIF Concerts. Location: Kennedy Gold Mine, 12594 Kennedy Mine Rd., Jackson, CA. Free, amadorarts.org
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
LAGUNA HILLS: The Reflexx, alt-rock and new wave tributes to groups like Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, INXS and Duran Duran, 6:30 p.m., Laguna Hills Summer Concerts at Laguna Hills Community Center. Bring blankets and chairs. Location: 25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA. Free admission, lagunahillsca.gov
LAGUNA NIGUEL: Redneck Rodeo band, play country rock, hits and rockabilly, 6:30-8 p.m. at Laguna Niguel Summer Concert Series at Crown Valley Community Park Amphitheater. Location: 29751 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel, CA. Free, cityoflagunaniguel.org
LAKEPORT: The Chris Scoville Band, country, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Concerts at the Library. Location: Library Park, 200 Park St., Lakeport, CA. Free, lakecochamber.com
LA PUENTE: Suave the Band, 6-10 p.m. La Puente Farmers Market Live Location: 15900 Central Avenue, La Puente, CA. Free, lapuentelive.com
LATHROP: David Perez Band plays Latin & Tejano 7 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Generations Center Amphitheater, 450 Spartan Way, Lathrop, CA. Free, ci.lathrop.ca.us
LOS ANGELES: Reggaeton at Music Center's Dance DTLA 7-11 p.m. It's a dance party with each event featuring a theme at Downtown LA Music Center's Dance. Location: The Music Center's Jerry Moss Plaza, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA. Free, all ages welcome, musiccenter.org
MARIPOSA: The T-Ranch String Band, 7-9 p.m. Music on the Green in Art Park. Location: 5013 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MARYSVILLE: Peach Festival July 17-18, 2026. Held in Historic Old Town Marysville Downtown Marysville, CA Amusement rides, kids area, arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment and more. marysvillepeachfest.com
MISSION VIEJO: Tijuana Dogs, rock, dance & party music, 6-8 p.m. Concerts on the Green. Location: Oso Viejo Park, Village Green, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA. Free, cityofmissionviejo.org
MODESTO: Third SOL band plays Latin, funk and R&B, 7-9 p.m. Modesto Music in the Plaza 10th Street Plaza Modesto, CA. Free, visitmodesto.com
MORGAN HILL: Pop Fiction, dance hits from 1970s to today, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Morgan Hill Free Summer Concerts. Location: Community and Cultural Center Amphitheatre, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA. Free, morganhillchamber.org
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Sounds of Skynyrd band tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd, performs at Concerts on the Plaza 6-7:30 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza Location: 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA. Free, mountainview.gov
MURPHYS: Earthtones band, 6:30-8 p.m. Music in the Parks. Location: Brice Station, 3353 E Hwy 4Murphys, CA. Free, calaverasarts.org
NAPA: Willie Nelson & Family at Blue Note Summer Series. Location: The Meritage Resort and Spa, 850 Bordeaux Way, Napa, CA. $ticketed concerts, bluenotejazz.com
NAPA: Festival Napa Valley July 4-19, 2026. Scenic locations and world-class concerts fill the roster at this premier cultural celebration of the arts in Napa Valley. On July 17: A Night at the Ballet: From Tchaikovsky to The Stones A dynamic evening where classical and contemporary choreography meet in a breathtaking celebration of movement and music. $ tickets, festivalnapavalley.org
NORTH LAKE TAHOE: Sol Peligro, plays Latin jazz, salsa, rumba and cha cha music perfect for dancing the night away, 6-8:30 p.m. at Music on the Beach. Location: Kings Beach State Recreation Area, 8318 North Lake Blvd North, Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, tahoeeventscalendar.com
NOVATO: Fell Swoop band, SF funk, soul, disco at Concerts on the Green Location: Novato Civic Green Flex Space, 901 Sherman Ave. Novato, CA. Free, novato.gov
OAKDALE: Join Local Musicians in A Night of Worship through
multi-genre music, 6-9 p.m. at
Oakdale Concerts
in the Park. Opening act is Matt Hallam. Come early 5 p.m. for
food trucks mini-market. Location: Dorada Park,
590 N Yosemite Ave.,
Oakdale, CA.
Free, oakdalecachamber.org
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Wild Ginger band, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at SunSets Music Series. Location: The Village of Palisades Tahoe, 1960 Squaw Valley Road Olympic Valley, CA. Free, palisadestahoe.com
OXNARD: The Company Band, in concert tonight playing Old School favorites, R&B and Latin soul, 5-8:30 p.m. at Oxnard Heritage Square Concerts. Location: Heritage Square, 715 South A Street, Oxnard, CA. Free, chair & table tickets optional, heritagesquareoxnard.com
PETALUMA: Steve Pile Band performs delta blues, country, African rhythms tonight, 6-8 p.m. Theatre District Summer Concerts. Bring blankets and chairs to enjoy the summer series on Friday nights. Location: 140 Second Street, Petaluma, CA. Free, theatre-district.com
PIEDMONT: Food Truck Friday, July 17, 2026, 6-8 p.m. at Piedmont Park. Spend the evening at Piedmont Park with friends and neighbors at the first annual Food Truck Friday. There will be several savory and sweet food trucks in the Community Hall parking lot to choose from. Bring a blanket, purchase your favorite cuisine, and enjoy a picnic dinner! Location: 711 Highland Ave., Piedmont, CA. piedmont.ca.gov
PIERCY: Northern Nights July 17-19, 2026. Music. Cannabis. Art. Glamping. Wellness. Redwoods. Location: Cooks Valley Campground $149-599 approx., northernnights.org
PLEASANT HILL: Blues & Brews Festival July 17-18, 2026. Friday Pre-Party 6-9p; Saturday Main Festival 4-9. at Pleasant Hill Park. Unlimited Craft Beer Tasting, Food & Merch Vendors, Blues music live! Location: 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. $, bluesandbrewsfestival.com/
PLEASANTON: Evan Thomas and the Brotherhood plays blues music tonight, 7-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Lions Wayside Park, 4401 First Street, Pleasanton, CA. Free, pleasantondowntown.net
REDLANDS: The Hutchins Consort, violin string ensemble, 8 p.m. at Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival. Location: Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St., Redlands, CA. Free, redlandsbowl.org
REDWOOD CITY: Native Elements, reggae, 6-8 p.m. at Music on the Square. Location: Redwood City Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcityevents.com
ROHNERT PARK: Petty Rocks, tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, rock band, 5 p.m. at Party on the Plaza Concerts at Friday Night Market - Community Center Lawn, 5401 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA. Free, rpcommunityservices.org
ROSEMEAD: Chico Band playing Latin, oldies and top 40s, 7-9 p.m. at Rockin' Summer Concerts. Location: Jess Gonzalez Sports Complex, 8471 Klingerman St., Rosemead, CA. Free, cityofrosemead.org
SACRAMENTO: California State Fair July 17-August 2, 2026 at Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA. Open Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $, calexpostatefair.com
SALINAS: California Rodeo July 16-19, 2026 at Salinas Sports Complex. Rodeo, Colmo del Rodeo Parade in Old Town Salinas carodeo.com
SAN ANSELMO: Pardon The Interruption band plays new wave and progressive pop + Prezident Brown, roots & reggae, 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 CARLOS: Grrlz Talk Rock, 60s to today, 6-8 p.m. at San Carlos Summer Concert Series in Burton Park, 900 Chestnut St., San Carlos, CA. Free, cityofsancarlos.org
SAN DIEGO: Surf City Allstars band, Beach Boys tribute, 5:30 p.m. at Point Loma Summer Concerts. Location: Point Loma Park 1049 Catalina Boulevard San Diego, CA Free, pointlomasummerconcerts.org
SAN DIEGO: SAN DIEGO: 257th Mission San Diego de Alcala parish anniversary Jubilee Festival of the Bells July 17-19, 2026. Friday - St. Didacus Dinner; Saturday - Blessing of the Animals 10a, Blessing of the Bells 12p; Location: 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA. missionsandiego.org
SAN DIEGO: Rolling Heartbreakers band, 6-9 p.m. at Clairemont Town Square Concerts. Location: 4821 Clairemont Drive San Diego, CA Free, clairemonttownsquare.com
SAN DIEGO: 3 Car Garage band, 6-8 p.m. Mission Hills Concerts in the Park. Location: Pioneer Park, 1521 Washington Pl., San Diego, CA. Free, missionhillstowncouncil.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO: The Vibe Setters plays funk and soul + The Rivalry, acoustic duo, 5-8 p.m. Concerts in the Plaza. Mission Plaza, 989 Chorro, San Luis Obispo, CA. Free, downtownslo.com
SAN MARINO: Jumping Jack Flash, tribute to the Rolling Stones band, 6-8 p.m., Summer Sunset Concerts. Lacy Park, 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino, CA. Free, cityofsanmarino.org
SANTA BARBARA: California Wine Festival July 17-18, 2026 at Santa Barbara Beachside Chase Palm Park. Tri-tip provide by BBQ Competitors, artisanal cheeses, breads, olive oil, chocolates and more! A live band keeps the beat for this all-day feast for the senses. Location: 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd. Santa Barbara, CA. $95-260, californiawinefestival.com
SANTA CLARA: Pop Rocks band, doing 80s-today's hits, rock & pop classics and more, 6:30-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Central Park. Location: 909 Kiely Blvd. Santa Clara, CA. Free, santaclaraca.gov
SANTA CRUZ: Ancestree band performs reggae, soul and funk music tonight at Midtown Friday Summer Block Parties 5-9 p.m. at Midtown Square. Food trucks and restaurants, specialty drinks, artists and vendors provide additional excitement to the concert series. Location: 1111 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA. Free, eventsantacruz.com
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Lucky Devils Band plays dance, pop, rock and party covers, 6-9 p.m. Santa Fe Springs Summer Concerts in Heritage Park. Location: 12100 Mora Drive off Heritage Park Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Free, santafesprings.org
SANTA MARIA: La Chaparrita de Oro at Friday Concerts in Downtown Santa Maria - McClelland Street from Boone Street to the Library, Santa Maria, CA. Free, dtfsantamaria.com
SANTEE: Tropical Blues Brothers, blues, 5-7 p.m. at Santee Lakes Summer Concerts. Location: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA. Free, santeelakes.com
SAUSALITO: East Side Funk, jazz-fun, 6:30-8 p.m. at Sausalito Jazz and Blues by the Bay in Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, CA. Free grass seating, first come first serve, or purchase tickets for reserved table seating, sausalitoca.gov
SHASTA LAKE: The Groove band plays 70s, 80s, 90s rock and covers tonight at Friday Night in the Park Concerts, 6-8:30 p.m. Location: Clair Engle Park, 1600 Grand River Ave., Shasta Lake, CA. Free, shastalakechamber.com
SONOMA: Valley of the Moon Music Festival July 5-27, 2026 specializes in Classical and Romantic chamber music on period instruments. Location: Hanna Boys Center Auditorium, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA. $, valleyofthemoonmusicfestival.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Four Barrel Band 5:45 p.m. at free concerts in Heavenly Village. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
SUSANVILLE: Lassen County Fair CCPRA Rodeo, July 16, 2026 in North Arena. Location: 195 Russell Ave., Susanville, CA.
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SUSANVILLE: Lassen County Fair July 15-19, 2026, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily except Sunday closing at 10 p.m. 3-day concert & CCPRA rodeo pass available. Susanville, CA $, lassencountyfair.org
TEMECULA: DW3 band at Thornton Winery Friday Night Music Series. Location: Thornton Winery, 32575 Rancho California Rd., Temecula, CA. $ tickets, thorntonwine.com
TURLOCK: Stanislaus County Fair July 10-19, 2026. In addition to the carnival, free concerts, animal and human stunts, magic and entertainment there's Tractor Pulls, Destruction Derby, Monster Trucks and Hispanic Rodeo. Location: 900 N. Broadway Ave., Turlock, CA. $, stancofair.com
VACAVILLE: Time Bandits, R&B, rock, pop, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Creekwalk Concerts in Andrews Park. Location: 614 East Monte Vista, Vacaville, CA. $5, age 12 years & under free, ci.vacaville.ca.us
VICTORVILLE: Midnight Regret band, top 40 covers, 6:30-9 p.m. at Summer Concerts Series in Hook Park. Location: 14973 Joshua St., Victorville, CA. Free, victorvilleca.gov
WATSONVILLE: Isaiah Band performs in concert June 19, 2026, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Plaza. Location: Downtown City Plaza, Watsonville, CA Free, watsonville.gov
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