California Events
Friday, July 2, 2027
Past Events
ARCADIA: Cobra Cowboy band, 6:30 p.m., playing country music at Summer Concerts at City Hall. Movie follows at dusk. Location: West Lawn, 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA. Free, arcadiaca.gov
AZUSA: Selenamos, tribute to Selena, Latin pop, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park at Memorial Park, 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA. Free, azusaca.gov
BAKERSFIELD: South 40, country and Southern rock by Bakersfield's Own , 7-9 p.m. at Concerts by the Fountain at The Marketplace. Location: 9000 Ming Avenue, Bakersfield, CA. Free, themarketplacebakersfield.com
BELL GARDENS: Gabrielito y la Verdad, Latin funk, salsa, 7:30-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park, Veterans Park, 6662 Loveland Street, Bell Gardens, CA. Free, bellgardens.org
BEVERLY HILLS: Midnight Regret band plays top 40 hits and covers to please the crowd and get them dancing, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Canon. Location: Beverly Canon Gardens, 241 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA. Free, beverlyhills.org
BURNEY: Burney Basin Days July 2-4, 2026. July 2 is the evening Kid Fit Event and free concert with The Billies performing at Burney High School. burneychamber.com
BUTTONWILLOW: Fireworks Show 6-9 p.m. presented by Buttonwillow Recreation & Park District with swimming, food vendors, and a fireworks show at dusk. Location: Buttonwillow Park, 556 Milo Avenue. Free, facebook.com/ people/ Buttonwillow- Recreation- and-Park/ 61583287291214/
CALIFORNIA: Grunion Run at California Beaches July 1-2, 2026, times vary between 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Catch grunion with your bare hands only and take only what you plan to eat, says California Department of Fish & Wildlife. Fishing regs apply, wildlife.ca.gov
CALISTOGA: Traveling Wilburys, tribute to male music legends, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Calistoga Concerts in the Park at Pioneer Park. Location: 1320 Cedar Street Calistoga, CA. Free, calistogavisitors.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
CONCORD: Funk Shui Band, soul, R&B and funk, 6:30-8 p.m., Concord Music & Market at Todos Santos Plaza, Location: 2175 Willow Pass Willow Pass & Grant St. Concord, CA. Cost: Free, cityofconcord.org
CORCORAN: Corcoran Fireworks Show July 2, 2026, 9 p.m. at RAC Soccer Fields, Free. Sponsored by City of Corcoran, Kiwanis, Rotary and Community Foundation.
DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair "Once Upon a Fair" June 10-July 5, 2026 (closed Mon & Tue). Craft Brew & Wine Competitions, Livestock, Home Arts, Crafts, Carnival, Food, Concerts, more. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. $20-25, sdfair.com
DINUBA: 24K Magic, Bruno Mars tribute at Dinuba Independence Day Concert July 2, 2026, 5 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. at Ridge Creek Golf Course. Location: 3018 Ridge Creek Drive, Dinuba, CA. Free admission, dinuba.org
FOLSOM: Steelin' Dan band, Steely Dan tribute, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Folsom Twilight Concerts in Zittel Family Amphitheatre. Location: 200 Wool Street; parking is at 905 Leidersdorrf, Folsom, CA. Free, historicfolsom.org
FONTANA: Astroyachts, a yacht rock band performs, 7-9 p.m., Fontana City Summer Concerts at Miller Park. Food's for sale, jumpers for kids. Location: 17004 Arrow Blvd. Fontana, CA. Free, fontana.org
FOLSOM: Folsom PRCA Rodeo July 2-4, 2026 at Dan Russell Rodeo Arena. Location: 403 Stafford St. Folsom, CA $30-up, folsomrodeo.com | rodeo
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: Rebel Heart, modern country band plays 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park. Location: Mile Square Park, 16400 Brookhurst, Fountain Valley, CA Free, fountainvalley.gov
FREMONT: 925 Band, party band, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Drone Show Celebration of America's 250th! following concert. Location: Central Park Performance Pavilion, 40204 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA. Free, fremont.gov
GRASS VALLEY: High Sierra Music Festival July 2-5, 2026 at Nevada County Fairgrounds. Over 50 bands perform rock tributes, indie, Americana, and a versatile mix of popular genres. $tickets, highsierramusic.com
HANFORD: Exodus band, Latin music, R&B, 5-9 p.m., Hanford Market Place Concerts Downtown Hanford Between Doughty & Irwin St. Hanford, CA. Free, mainstreethanford.com
HAWAIIAN GARDENS: Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks July 2, 2026, 7-10 p.m. in Fedde Sports Complex. There will be picnic games, sports tournaments, food trucks, water jumper, live music and much more family fun. hgcity.org
HOLLYWOOD: The Beach Boys with Special Guest John Stamos and July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular starts at 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl Concerts. Location: 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. Tickets: hollywoodbowl.com
IDYLLWILD: Cassie B, Taylor Swift and other female pop tributes 7 p.m. at Idyllwild Summer Concert Series at Butterfield Amphitheatre. Location: 54201 Ridgeview Drive, Idyllwild, CA, Free, facebook.com/ IdyllwildSummerConcertSeries/
IRWINDALE: Balance band, playing R&B, soul and old school, 7-9 p.m. at Music in the Park, Dan Diaz Rec Center. Location: 16053 Calle de Paseo, Irwindale, CA. Free, irwindaleca.gov
KINGSBURG: Kingsburg City Band performs at Concerts Under the Stars, 8 p.m. in Memorial Park. Come early for the Farmers Market 5-8 p.m. Location: 1900 16th Ave., Kingsburg, CA. Free, kingsburgchamber.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
LAKE ELSINORE: The Killer Dueling Pianos play sing-alongs, top hits, rock and pop, 6:30-9 p.m. Live at the Lakefront. Food truck options or bring picnic. Location: Launch Pointe, Elm Grove Beach, 32040 Riverside Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA. Free, lake-elsinore.org
LANCASTER: Abrakadabra band plays jazz, 6-8 p.m. at Lancaster Summer Concerts with BLVD Market. Location: The Bandstand Stage, 706 W Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA. Free, cityoflancasterca.org
LOS ANGELES: Tank and the Bangas + New Orleans collective and DJ set by Tosstones, 7-9:30 p.m. Sunset Concerts at the Skirball Location: Skirball Cultural Center, N. Sepulveda Blvd. off the 405 Freeway, Los Angeles, CA. Free, skirball.org Parking: $20 upon arrival
LOS ANGELES: Anime Expo July 2-5, 2026. Los Angeles Anime Expo (AX) the largest Japanese pop culture event in North America, includes exhibit halls, Artist Alley, panels, premieres, concerts, cosplaying, autograph signing, gaming and more. / $95-200, anime-expo.org
LOS ANGELES: The Jazz Cartel, Sinatra style swing, 7-9 p.m. at Farmers Market Summer Music Series. Location: 6333 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA. Free, farmersmarketla.com
MAMMOTH LAKES: Independence Day Celebration July 2-5, 2026. On July 2, 2026 the Village at Mammoth Lakes has a fireworks show, concert, Chihuahua Races, plus Mammoth Lakes Arts on the 4th (artsonthe4th.com) throughout the day featuring Food Trucks, art demos and booths, kids activities, beverages and live music, Free, villageatmammoth.com
McFARLAND: Independence Day Celebration Fireworks Show, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets or buy from food trucks on site. Fireworks begin at dusk. Location: Blanco Park, 1000 E. Sherwood Ave., McFarland, CA. Free, mcfarlandcity.org | facebook.com/ McFarlandRPD
McKINLEYVILLE: The Undercovers band plays all your favorite cover songs for dancing 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Park in Pierson Park. Location: 1608 Pickett Road, McKinleyville, CA. Free, mckinleyvillechamber.com
MODESTO: American Tapestry concert presented by Moband at 8 p.m. in Graceada Park, Mancini Bowl. Modesto Band of Stanislaus County Summer Concert Series, now in its 107th season, invites you to bring the family and friends and get ready for some amazing music! Location: 401 Needham Ave., Modesto, CA. Free, visitmodesto.com
NAPA: Aqua Nett (80s rock / metal edge) + The Boys of Summer (Eagles tribute), 5-9 p.m. at First Thursdays at Oxbow Commons. Location: Downtown Napa, 1268 McKinstry St., Napa, CA. Free, cityofnapa.org aquanettsf.com | boysofsummertribute.com
ORANGEVALE: Coffis Brothers band performs 5-8 p.m. at Orangevale Bands & Brews Concerts. Market is open 4-8 p.m. Location: 6826 Hazel Ave., Orangevale, CA. Free, orangevalechamber.com
PARAMOUNT: Classic Rock Rebels band plays classic rock, 7-9 p.m. at Summer Concert Series in Downtown Paramount. Location: Paramount, CA. Free, paramountcity.gov
PERRIS: 4th of July Fireworks Celebration July 2, 2026, 5-10 p.m. This is the City Perris 2nd annual fireworks show taking place in Morgan Park. There are food vendors and a family movie shown before the fireworks show.
PETALUMA: Sonoma-Marin Fair July 1-5, 2026 at Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, CA $25 approx., sonoma-marinfair.org
PLACENTIA: ACME Time Machine band, retro rock & roll, 6:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Food trucks, music and good times! Location: Tri-City Park, 2301 N. Kraemer Blvd., Placentia, CA. Free, placentia.org
REDONDO BEACH: Running Hot band, tribute to the Rolling Stones, 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
SAN BERNARDINO: Sangria band, R&B, Latin, oldies, classic rock music, 7 p.m. at Sizzling Summer Nights Concerts. Court Street Park, 349 N. E Street, San Bernardino, CA Free, sanbernardino.gov
SAN DIEGO: Navy Band Southwest Wind Ensemble, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at San Diego Twilight in the Park in Balboa Park. Location: Spreckels Pavilion, 2125 Pan American East Road, San Diego, CA. Free, balboapark.org
SAN FRANCISCO: Destiny Muhammad Trio (jazz standards) + Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca (African-Cuban funk) at San Francisco Free Summer Concerts at Yerba Buena Gardens. Free, ybgfestival.org
SAN RAFAEL: Marin County Fair July 1-5, 2026 with Fireworks Nightly at 9:30 p.m. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. $20-30, marinfair.org
SANTA BARBARA: The New Vibe band plays funk and hip hop , 6-7:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Chase Palm Park on The Great Meadow Stage, 223 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara, CA. Free, sbparksandrecreation.com
SOLANA BEACH: 2 bands perform: BetaMaxx with a tribute to the 1980s and Atomic Groove with funk, soul and hit songs, 6 p.m. Solana Beach Concerts at the Cove at Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach, CA. Free, cityofsolanabeach.org
SONORA: Mother Lode Fair July 2-5, 2026. Paul Maurer Shows Carnival, concerts, ATV Moto Rodeo. Hours: Thu & Fri 3-11 p.m.; Sat & Sun 1-11 p.m. Location: Mother Lode Fairgrounds, 220 Southgate Drive, Sonora, CA. $12.50 presale, motherlodefair.org
SOUTH GATE: 4th of July Celebration July 2-5, 2026. Fiesta de Carnival for 4 days and Fireworks included on July 4, 2026 only. South Gate 4th of July Festival is one of the largest carnivals with Firework show in Los Angeles. Rides, Live music, plus great food. Hours: July 2 & 3, 2026, 5-11 p.m.; July 4 & 5, 2026, 2-11 p.m. Location: South Gate Park, Tweedy & Pinehurst, South Gate, CA. Admission is approx. $2-5, cityofsouthgate.org
THOUSAND OAKS: Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival features A Midsummer Night's Dream June 19-July 5, 2026, 8 p.m. at Kingsmen Park. Shakespeare in the Park outdoor performances on the campus of California Lutheran University. $28-156, kingsmenshakespeare.org
TRUCKEE: Weekly entertainment 5-8:30 p.m. at Truckee Thursdays Concerts. Summer Street Festival in Historic Downtown Truckee. Location: Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA. Free, truckeethursdays.com
WILLITS: Frontier Days Carnival on the Rodeo Grounds. Location: 390 E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA. willitsfrontierdays.com
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.