California Events
Balboa Park Spreckels Organ Pavilion Twilight Concerts, San Diego, CA
Sunday, July 19, 2026
ARROYO GRANDE: The Molly Ringwald Project, 80s hits, 1-3 p.m. at Arroyo Grande Summer Concert Series at Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande, CA. Free, arroyogrande.org
BELMONT: Live Wire, dance, party covers, 1-4 p.m. Belmont Concerts at Twin Pines Park Meadow, Belmont, CA. Free, belmont.gov
CALABASAS: Jumping Jack Flash, tribute to the Rolling Stones, rock, 6-8 p.m. Calabasas Concerts in the Park - Calabasas Lake Entrance at the Calabasas Tennis & Swim Center, 23400 Park Sorrento, Calabasas, CA. Free, cityofcalabasas.com
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
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
CORONADO: ABBAFab, ABBA tribute, 6 p.m. Coronado Free Summer Concerts in Spreckels Park, 7th St & Orange Ave., Coronado, CA. Free, coronadoconcert.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
DANA POINT: Sega Genecide, 1990s-2000s hits +Decades, 7 decades of pop & rock hits, 2-6 p.m. Concerts in the Park. Location: Sea Terrace Park, Pacific Coast Highway at Niguel Road, Dana Point, CA. Free, danapoint.org
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
GLENDORA: 1969 The Tribute band, performs music of the era of early-modern rock, 6-8 p.m. at Glendora Summer Concerts in the Park in Finkbiner Park. Location: 160 N. Wabash Ave., Glendora, CA. Free, cityofglendora.org
GROVER BEACH: Dark Desert Highway, Eagles tribute, 3-6 p.m. Grover Beach Summer Concerts. Location: Ramona Garden Park Center, 993 Ramona Avenue Grover Beach, CA. Free, grover.org
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Free Summer Concerts in Central Park featuring Madison Grove Rock, 70s hits, covers, 5-7 p.m. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Free, hbconcertband.org
LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE: Kayln & the New Frontier, country pop, 6-7:30 p.m. at La Canada Flintridge Summer Concerts in Memorial Park, 1301 Foothill Boulevard, La Canada Flintridge, CA. Free, lcf.ca.gov
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
LA MESA: Hardcastle, alt-rock band, 6-7 p.m. at Summer Concerts. Harry Griffen Park, 9550 Milden St., La Mesa, CA. Free, lamesaparks.org
LONG BEACH: Bad Daddies band, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Summer Concerts on Long Beach Peninsula in Alamitos Park. Location: 72nd Place & Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA. Free, lbpeninsula.org
NEWPORT BEACH: Redneck Rodeo, country, rockabilly band, 6-7:30 p.m., at Summer Concerts on the Green at Civic Plaza, City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA. Free, newportbeachca.gov
PALO ALTO: Stanford Jazz Festival presents: The Westerlies July 19, 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
PIERCY: Northern Nights July 17-19, 2026. Music. Cannabis. Art. Glamping. Wellness. Redwoods. Location: Cooks Valley Campground $149-599 approx., northernnights.org
PLEASANT HILL: Van Goat band plays an eclectic mix of genres like blues, jazz and swing 6-8 p.m. at Sunsets by the Lake Concerts at City Hall Lawn. Location: 100 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA. Free, phillca.gov
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 LUIS OBISPO: Central Coast Renaissance Festival July 18-19, 2026 at Laguna Lake Park. Step into the year 1585 when Queen Elizabeth I was England's magnificent monarch. Location: Laguna Lake Park, 504 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA. $40-50, ccrenfaire.com | renfair
SAN RAMON: Pop Rocks band, 80s to today party music, at Summer Concerts in the Park, Central Park Amphitheater. Get ready to dance! Location: 12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, CA Free, sanramon.ca.gov
SANTA MARIA: Steppin' Out, oldies, top 40 at Concerts in the Park 6-8 p.m. in Pioneer Park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Location: 1150 W. Foster, Santa Maria, CA. Free, cityofsantamaria.org
SOLVANG: Amanda Castro Band, vintage, glam swing & jazz, Music in the Garden, 3-5 p.m. at Solvang Festival Theater. Location: 420 2nd Street, Solvang, CA. $, solvangtheaterfest.org
SIERRA MADRE: Smokin' 60s band pays tribute to the 1960s with rock & pop hits, 6-8 p.m. at Sierra Madre Summer Concerts at Memorial Park Bandshell. Location: 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA Free, cityofsierramadre.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
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
THOUSAND OAKS: Twisted Gypsy band, tribute to Fleetwood Mac, 5-7 p.m. at Thousand Oaks free summer Concerts Location: Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Avenue, Thousand Oaks, CA. Free, crpd.org/concerts
WOODLAND HILLS: Ridin' the Storm Out, shades of REO Speedwagon in this tribute concert not to be missed! 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Woodland Hills Concerts. Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA. Free, valleycultural.org
Past events
ARCADIA: Plumeria Festival July 18-19, 2025 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. $15, arboretum.org
BELMONT SHORE: Stroll & Savor July 18-19, 2025, 5:30-9 p.m. Taste of Belmont Shore, with over 40 restaurants offering the best of their menus. Enjoy an evening walking along 2nd Street, savoring food from around the globe, sipping samples, shopping in our retail shops and listening to talented local musicians as you stroll with your family, friends, and dogs. $15 for 12 tasting tickets, belmontshore.org
BIG BEAR LAKE: Wanted, Bon Jovi tribute 6 p.m. Big Bear Lake Village Concerts. Location: Big Bear Lake Village, Pine Knott Ave. & Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA. Free, bigbear.com
BLAIRSDEN: Gold Discovery Days July 19, 2025, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in Johnsville's Plumas-Eureka State Park. Location: 310 Johnsville Road, Blairsden, CA. pespa.org
CAMINO: Folk on the Farm, concert with Cut Worms July 19, 2025, 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 12-26, 2025. Carmel Bach Festival held in multiple locations celebrates the works, inspiration, and ongoing influence of J.S. Bach $free-up, approx. bachfestival.org
CLEARLAKE: Journey Revisited, Journey tribute, 7 p.m. at Summer Concerts in Austin Park. Location: 14050 Olympic Dr., Clearlake, CA. Free, clearlake.ca.us
COSTA MESA: Jumpin' Joz, swing, 6-9 p.m. Costa Mesa Concerts at Metropointe. Location; 901 S. Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Free. metropointe.com
COSTA MESA: OC Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup OC Fair July 18-19, 2025. Unlimited sampling of craft beer, cider and seltzers + live performances! The Brew Hee Haw will be held in the Action Sports Arena Fri. 7:30 p.m. with No Doubt tribute concerts & Sat 1:30 p.m. with Double Wide, country band. Location: 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA $71.50, ocbrewheehaw.com
DEL MAR: Beer Festival July 19, 2025, 1-5 p.m. at Seaside Cabana. Sample from over 50 brews, ciders, and seltzers while trackside for live horse racing. Local brewery reps will be on hand to answer questions about their brewery and beers. Pair brews with a variety of gourmet food available for purchase. DJ's will be playing music throughout the day. Location: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. $40, dmtc.com
FAIRFIELD: Papa Joe and the New Deal, rock, pop, funk, soul, 6-8 p.m. at Fairfield City Summer Concerts. Location: Woodcreek Park, 1470 Astoria Dr., Fairfield, CA. Free, fairfield.ca.gov
GLENDALE: Cruise Night July 19, 2025, 5:30-10:30 p.m. on Brand Blvd. See hundreds of classic and import/modified cars, while listening to the live performances on the main stage. Vendor booths, giveaways, activities for kids, and fun. Free, GlendaleCruiseNight.com
GREENVILLE: Gold Digger's Parade & Festival. Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce Gold Digger Days Celebration in Greenville, CA
HAT CREEK: 45th Annual Deep Pit BBQ, July 19, 2025, 1-5 p.m. at Hat Creek Hereford Ranch. Location: 17855 Doty Rd. Hat Creek, CA. $20 for BBQ plate. facebook.com/ HatCreekVFD
HOLLYWOOD: Tchaikovsky Spectacular with Fireworks, 8 p.m. It's Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert Season. Location: 2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. $, hollywoodbowl.com
IRVINE: Family Style, blues and soul, Summer Concerts at Mike Ward Community Park, Woodbridge 20 Lake Rd. Irvine, CA.
LAGUNA BEACH: Grace Kelly, jazz, 1-2:30 p.m. Laguna Beach Festival of the Arts Concerts. Tickets: foapom.com
LAKE ALMANOR: Jumping Jack Flash, Rolling Stones tribute, 7:30 p.m. Music Under the Stars at Almanor Country Club Bandshell, 1036 Peninsula Drive, Lake Almanor, CA Free, lakealmanorcountryclub.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Led Zepagain, Led Zeppelin tribute, 6-9 p.m. at Lake Arrowhead Summer Concerts in the Village. Location: 28200 Highway 189 Lake Arrowhead, CA $, lakearrowheadsummerconcerts.com
LONG BEACH: The Long Beach Municipal Band Conducted by Kurt Curtis celebrates its 116th season of Summer Concerts. Concert starts at 6:30 p.m. Location: Ramona Park, Long Beach, CA. lbparks.org
LONG BEACH: Intent, roots, reggae, 1-5 p.m. at Summertime in the SLV Concert Series, Shoreline Village, 401-435 Shoreline Village Drive, Ca Long Beach, CA. Free, shorelinevillage.com
LOS ANGELES: Berimbau: Sounds of Resilience, 6 p.m. Grand Park Free Summer Concerts at Grand Park California Plaza, 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. Free with RSVP, grandperformances.org
LOS ANGELES: Medusa + Beat Junkie Institute Of Sound + No Easy Props &
Pre Show Talk By Zócalo Public Square Medusa,
Night Of Hip-Hop, Turntablism, Dance, 6-10 p.m. at
Levitt Pavilion Free Summer Concerts
W. 6th Street & South Park View Street,
Los Angeles, CA.
Free, levittlosangeles.org
LOS ANGELES: Starship, English Beat, Men Without Hats! at Pershing Square Free Summer Concerts. Location: 532 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA. Free, reserve your space on eventbrite.com
LOS ANGELES: Brijean + DJs Jose Galvaan & Novena Carmel at KCRW Summer Nights July 19, 2025, 6 p.m. at Union Station Ticket Concourse, 800 N. Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA. Free, kcrw.com
MARINA DEL REY: CeeLo Green, 7 p.m. Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series. Location: Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, CA. Free, marinadelrey.lacounty.gov
MARIPOSA: The Jespersons, 7-9 p.m. at Mariposa Art Park Free Summer Concerts. Location: Highway 140 at 4th Street Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Reggae Festival July 18-20, 2025 at The Village at Mammoth. Line up: Artikal Sound System, Vana Liya, Pipe Down- Alific, Mykal Rose, Junior Toots, Ginger Roots, Indica Roots, Eli-Mac, Kyle Smith and Roots of Mine. Location: 100 Canyon Blvd, Mammoth Lakes, CA. Free admission, mammothreggae.com
MARYSVILLE: Peach Festival July 18-19, 2025. Held in Historic Old Town Marysville Downtown Marysville, CA Amusement rides, kids area, arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment and more. marysvillepeachfest.com
MOUNTAIN VIEW: Kidstock Kids' Music Festival with Banana Slug String Band 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza. Location: 500 Castro St. Mountain View, CA. Free, mountainview.gov
MURRIETA: Gilligan's Island The Band, party blend, 7-9 p.m. Summer Concerts at Town Square Park Amphitheater, 11 Town Square, Murrieta, CA. Free, murrietaca.gov
OAKLAND: Jazz, hip-hop, funk, 3-6 p.m. at Levitt Vibe Free Oakland Music Series in Liberation Park. Location: 7101 Foothill Boulevard Oakland, CA Free, blackculturalzone.org
PALMDALE: Dustin Lynch in concert at Palmdale Amphitheater. $ , palmdaleamphitheater.com
PALO ALTO: Stanford Jazz Festival presents: Anat Cohen & Marcello Gonçalves, Intimate Guitar and Clarinet Mastery, 7:30 p.m. $20-$62, stanfordjazz.org
PASADENA: Pasadena Bridge Party July 19, 2025, 6-11 p.m. at historic Colorado Street Bridge. The only event that closes the bridge once set for demolition, but saved, features a dozen restaurants, bands and concerts, vendors and an amazing line-up of fun. $, pasadenaheritage.org/bridgeparty
PASO ROBLES: California Mid-State Fair July 15-26, 2026. Concerts, carnival rides and the midway, cowboy culture, xtreme car event, contests for all ages and food competitions. Open Mon-Thurs 4 p.m.-12 a.m. | Fri-Sun 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Location: 2198 Riverside Ave., Paso Robles, CA. $14-15, midstatefair.com
REDONDO BEACH: Free Concerts on the Pier, 6-8 p.m. featuring the band, Clone Wolves, Indie Rock. Location: Fisherman's Wharf, west end of the Pier, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com
REDONDO BEACH: South Bay Greek Festival July 18-20, 2025. Location: St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 722 Knob Hill Ave., Redondo Beach, CA. Hours: Friday 5-10p; Saturday 12-10p; Sunday 12-9p. Admission is affordable and there's lots of fun at this annual event in the South Bay. $5. $2 off 12-5 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday, sbgreekfestival.com
REDONDO BEACH: Free Concerts on the Pier, 6-8 p.m. featuring the band, Clone Wolves, indie rock. Location: Fisherman's Wharf, west end of the Pier, Redondo Beach, CA. redondopier.com
REDWOOD CITY: Lori & RJ, award-winning children's entertainers, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Kids Rock. Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA. Free, redwoodcity.org
SAN CLEMENTE: San Clemente Ocean Festival July 19-20, 2025 next to San Clemente Pier. International Lifeguard Competition July 19, 8:45a-5p; Body Surfing Contest July 20; Sport of Kings SUP Race, Beach Run, Grom's Rule Surf Contest, Sand Sculpting Competition July 20, 6:30a-2p; Lifeguards' Pancake Breakfast, Fishing Derby, Youth Pavilion with Mermaid Parade July 20, 9a; Dolphin Dash, Kid's Beach Run, Classic Woody Car Exhibit July 19-20, 9:30a-2:45p; Ocean Art Show July 19-20; Family Beach Party & Free Concert July 19, 6-8p; and Great Rubber Duck Race July 20, 3:30p; Free to attend. Location: San Clemente Pier, San Clemente, CA. oceanfestival.org
SAN DIEGO: SAN DIEGO: 256th Mission San Diego de Alcala parish anniversary Jubilee Festival of the Bells July 18-20, 2025. Location: 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA. missionsandiego.org
SAN DIEGO: Pride Festival July 16-20, 2025 includes Rally, Saturday Parade, Festival, and night time parties hosted by various clubs and venues. Location: Historic Balboa Park, Marston Point, Balboa Park (6th & Laurel St.) $, sdpride.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Choreofest, 1-2:30 p.m. San Francisco Summer at Yerba Buena Gardens Choreofest (Day One). Location: Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco, CA. Free, ybgfestival.org
SAN JOSE: Water Lantern Festival July 18-20, 2025, 5:30-10 p.m. at Almaden Lake Park. Food trucks, Floating lantern kit, LED candle, Commemorative drawstring bag, Marker, Playing Cards, Conversation Cards, Lantern retrieval and supporting water.org cause. Location:6099 Winfield Blvd., San Jose, CA. $30.99-57.99, waterlanternfestival.com
SANTA BARBARA: California Wine Festival July 18-19, 2025 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. $89-255, californiawinefestival.com
SANTA ROSA: Hot Air Balloon Classic July 19-20, 2025. Drinks, food trucks, funzone, photo balloon, cold inflate. Hot Air Balloon Glow Show, Main Launch (Approx. 20 balloons participate), Tethered hot air balloon rides, Food trucks, funzone, photo balloon, cold inflate. Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, Santa Rosa, CA. $15-45, schabc.org
SEAL BEACH: Lions Club Fish Fry July 19-20, 2025. Location: Eisenhower Park Ocean & Main St. at Seal Beach Pier. Bands play continuously on Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Besides the famous Lions Fish & Chips, there's Bratwurst and Cajun Sausage sandwiches along with Jumbo Hot Dogs. Ice cold Beer, Wine and Wine-a-Ritas sold in the beer garden. Free admission, sealbeachlions.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Golden Cadillacs, 5:45-9:15 p.m. at Heavenly Village Summer Concerts. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
SUNNYVALE: Andre Thierry, accordion, zydeco, soul, 6-8:30 p.m. at Sunnyvale Jazz and Beyond . Location: Downtown Sunnyvale Historic Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. Free, sunnyvaledowntown.org
TEMECULA: Richard III, July 10-19, 2025. Shakespeare in the Vines. Written by William Shakespeare; Directed by Kit Fortier. $, shakespeareinthevines.org
TEMECULA: Vincent Ingala and Nathan Mitchell with JJ Sansaverino at Champagne Series Concerts, Thornton Winery. Location: 32575 Rancho California Rd. Temecula, CA $, thorntonwine.com
TWAINE HARTE: No Strings Attached, rock, pop, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Pines in Eproson Park. Location: 22901 Meadow Drive, Twain Harte, CA Free, twainhartecc.com
VENTURA: Tequila and Tacos Music Festival July 19-20, 2025. Held at Ventura County Fairgrounds, Surfer's Point $, tequilaandtacomusicfestival.com
VENTURA: Dark Desert Highway, Eagles tribute, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Music Under the Stars. Location: Los Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr., Ventura, CA. $20 tix approx., cityofventura.ca.gov
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