California Events
Los Angeles Lotus Festival's Lights of Dreams Lantern Festival in Echo Park
Thursday, July 9, 2026
ARCADIA: New Romantics, a tribute to Taylor Swift, 6:30 p.m. at Summer Concerts held outdoors at City Hall West Lawn. Movie follows at dusk. Location: 240 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA. Free, arcadiaca.gov
AZUSA: Cold Duck, 70s and top 40, 7-9 p.m. Concerts in the Park at Memorial Park, 320 N. Orange Place, Azusa, CA. Free, azusaca.gov
CALISTOGA: Boys of Summer, Eagles tribute, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Calistoga Concerts in the Park at Pioneer Park. Location: 1320 Cedar Street Calistoga, CA. Free, calistogavisitors.com
CAMPBELL: Sonic Addiction, decades covers, dance, classic rock and pop at Campbell Summer Concerts 6:30-8 p.m. on the Orchard City Green. Location: 70 N. First Street, Campbell, CA. Free, campbellca.gov
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
CHINO: Just a Girl, No Doubt & Gwen Stefani tribute, 7- 9 p.m., Chino, Free Summer Concert Series at Chino Civic Center City Hall Lawn, 13201 Central Ave. Chino, CA. Free, cityofchino.org
COLUSA: Young Dubliners, Irish rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Levitt AMP Summer Concerts, Veterans Memorial Park, 217 9th Street, Colusa, CA. Free, cityofcolusa.com
CONCORD: Super Diamond, tribute to Neil Diamond, 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
CORONA: The New Originals band, 70s & 80s dance hits, 7 p.m. at Summer Street Fair Concerts. Food, drinks, artisan vendors 6-9 p.m. at Civic Center Front Lawn. Location: 815 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. Free, coronaca.gov
DUBLIN: Amor Prohibido, Selena tribute, 6-8 p.m., Concerts | Market 4-8 p.m. Dublin Free Summer Concerts at Dublin, CA. Summer Concert Series Emerald Glen Park. Location: 4201 Central Parkway, Dublin, CA. Free, dublin.ca.gov
EL DORADO HILLS: Viva Santana, tribute to the Latin rock band, Santana, 7-9 p.m., Live on the Boulevard at El Dorado Hills Town Center, Steven Young Amphitheater. Program Free; at noon the day of the event a registration link goes live for early entry, edhtowncenter.com
FAIR OAKS: Ideateam, funk & soul, 7-9 p.m. at Fair Oaks Summer Music at Village Park, 7997 California Ave., Fair Oaks, CA. Free event, fairoakschamber.com
FONTANA: Anything for Salinas, a tribute to Selena, 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
FOUNTAIN VALLEY: ACME Time Machine, plays retro rock & roll and rockabilly, 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: Rag Dolls band plays Aerosmith top hits in this all-female tribute, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Central Park Performance Pavilion, 40204 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA. Free, fremont.gov
FULLERTON: Hot Rod Trio, high-octane rockabilly music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Fullerton Market Concert Downtown. Location: Fullerton Plaza, 125 E. Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton, CA. Free, cityoffullerton.com
GARDEN GROVE: Yachtzee, yacht rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Summer Concert Series in Eastgate Park. Come early at 6 p.m. to see the Voice of Garden Grove high school contestants. Location: 12001 St Mark Street, Garden Grove, CA. Free, ggcity.org
HANFORD: Flashback band, classic rock, 5-9 p.m., Hanford Market Place Concerts Downtown Hanford Between Doughty & Irwin St. Hanford, CA. Free, mainstreethanford.com
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
IRWINDALE: Miriam Neblina, Latin music, dance, 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
LA HABRA: Smooth Sounds of Santana tribute band presents a fantastic season opener for La Habra's Concerts in the Park, 7-8:30 p.m. in Centennial Park. Location: 1001 W. Las Lomas Dr., La Habra, CA. Free, lahabracity.com
LA MIRADA: Rockin' Cats band, rockabilly music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Concerts Under the Stars in Neff Park. Enjoy a night of music mingled with Night Market where you can shop for food, produce and crafts. Location: 14300 San Cristobal Drive, La Mirada, CA. Free, cityoflamirada.org
LA PALMA: Franklin Wall band plays New Country music and country rock hits 6-8 p.m. at Summer Concerts in Central Park, 7821 Walker St., La Palma, CA. Free lapalmaca.gov
LOS ALTOS: Carnaval, Santana tribute, 6:30 p.m., Los Altos Summer Concerts in the Park at Grant Park Soccer Field. Location: 1575 Holt Ave, Los Altos 94024 Free, losaltosrecreation.org
IRVINE: Flashback Heart Attack. 80s covers at Orange County Parks Summer Concerts in Mason Regional Park. Location: 18712 University Drive, Irvine, CA. Free, ocparks.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
LAKEWOOD: Make it Last All Night, rock tribute band, 6:30-8 p.m., Lakewood Summer Concerts in the Park at Del Valle Park. Location: (Woodruff Ave. & Arbor Rd.) 5939 Henrilee St., Lakewood, CA. Free, lakewoodca.gov
LOS ALAMITOS: 80z All Stars, 80s music, 6:30-8 p.m., Concerts on Pine. Location: 10935 Pine St., Los Alamitos, CA. Free, cityoflosalamitos.org
MODESTO: Sunshine and Rainbows 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
MORAGA: Bell Brothers, country rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Moraga Summer Concerts at Moraga Commons Park Bandshell. Location: Moraga Rd. and St. Mary's Rd. Moraga, CA. Free, moragaparks.org
MORENO VALLEY: Stone Soul, Motown, classic soul hits 6:30-8:30 p.m. MOVAL Rocks at Civic Center Amphitheater. Location: 14075 Frederick Street, Moreno Valley, CA. Free, moval.gov
PLACENTIA: Jimmy's Buffet, tribute to Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville, 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: Bear Supply tribute to AM oldies, classic hits, 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 CLEMENTE: Wigs & Ties, rock band, 6-8 p.m. at Summer Concert Series at Linda Lane Park. Location: 400 Linda Lane, San Clemente, CA. Free, san-clemente.org
SAN GABRIEL: Woodie and the Longboards band, playing the hits of the Beach Boys, 7 p.m. at San Gabriel Summer Concerts. Location: Mission Playhouse Plaza, 320 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA. Free, sangabrielcity.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
SOLANA BEACH: Buzz Campbell plays rockabilly & early rock & roll, 6 p.m. Solana Beach Concerts at the Cove at Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach, CA. Free, cityofsolanabeach.org
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
TEMECULA: Swift Nation, tribute to Taylor Swift, 7-8:30 p.m. at Temecula Summer Nights. Location: Civic Center Quad, 41000 Main St., Temecula, CA. Free, cityoftemecula.org
UPLAND: The Silverados, country rock music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Upland Summer Concerts. Location: Magnolia Park, 651 W. 15th Street, Upland, CA. Free, uplandca.gov
WINDSOR: Ryan Woodard Band, alt rock, 6-8 p.m. at Summer Nights on the Green Concerts. Windsor Farmers Market 5-8 p.m. includes weekly concerts with top rock, pop and tribute bands. Location: Windsor Town Green, 701 McClelland Dr., Windsor, CA. Free, townofwindsor.com
Past events
AMERICAN CANYON: American Canyon Meet Me in the Streets with music, food, fun and free entertainment
ANDERSON: Township, country, rock, 6 p.m. at Mosquito Serenade in Anderson River Park, Main Street at Willow Street, Anderson, CA. Free, ci.anderson.ca.us
BASS LAKE: Lamar Leathers + Karey Nickel perform at Bass Lake Free Summer Concert
DAVIS: It’s About Time, big band at Picnic in the Park Concerts. Location: Davis Farmers Market, Central Park, 301 C Street, Davis, CA Free, davisfarmersmarket.org
GLENDALE: McCartney, Beatles tribute Maybe I'm Amazed; 7-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park in Verdugo Park. Location: 1621 Cañada Blvd., Glendale CA. Free, glendaleca.gov
HUNTINGTON BEACH: Orange County Tap Fest July 9-13, 2025 at Shorebreak Hotel. Like tap dancing? Check this out! octapfestival.com
MOKELUMNE HILL: Blow Backs, horn-driven dance music
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Music in the Park. Shutter Tree Park,
Mokelumne Hill, CA. Free, calaverasarts.org
NORWALK: Grupo Nebilan, Latin music, 6-9 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Norwalk Park, 13000 Clarkdale Avenue, Norwalk, CA. Free, norwalk.org
OAKLAND: Lucas and Sugar Bear Band, 12-1 p.m. at Summer Sounds at City Center, 13th & Broadway, Oakland, CA. Free, oaklandcitycenter.com
ONTARIO: Matchbox Twenty Too, Matchbox Twenty tribute, 7 p.m. with pre-entertainment, food, games and prizes at 5 p.m. at Ontario Town Square Concerts Jack Mercer Bandstand. Location: 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Ontario, CA. Free, ontarioca.gov
ORANGE: Stone Soul, classic soul and Motown, 6:30-8 p.m. Orange Summer Concerts in Hart Park Bandshell. Location: 701 South Glassell Street, Orange, CA. Free, cityoforange.org
SANTA ROSA: Max Vogel, country, 5-8:30 p.m. at Wednesday Night Market Concerts, Courthouse Square in Downtown Santa Rosa. Free, wednesdaynightmarket.org
SIGNAL HILL: FM Frequency, mashup band, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Signal Hill Concerts in the Park at Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave., Signal Hill, CA. Free, cityofsignalhill.org
SOLVANG: Do No Harm, 5-8 p.m. Music in the Park. Location: Solvang Park, 1630 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA. Free, solvangcc.com
STOCKTON: Gary Bohannon and the Bad Habits, classic rock, 6-8 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Victory Park, 1001 North Pershing Avenue, Stockton, CA. Free
SUNNYVALE: Cisco Kid, tributes to War, Lowrider, 6-8:30 p.m. at Music and Market taking place in Downtown Sunnyvalle, Evelyn & Washington Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA. Free, sunnyvaledowntown.org
THOUSAND OAKS: Hot Yacht, yacht rock, beach party 6-8 p.m. at Janns Marketplace Summer Concerts . Location: 275 N. Moorpark Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA. Free, janssmarketplace.com 2025 ConcertsJune 25, 2025 Stone Soul Mowtown, dance party JULY 9, 2025
TRUCKEE: Dead Winter Carpenters, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Music in the Park at Truckee River Regional Park "Salty" Gebhardy Amphitheater, 10500 Brockway Rd., Truckee, CA. Free, tdrpd.org
VISALIA: The Wild Side by Ian Oliver and Heart, Dust and Wild Beauty by Linda Neuhaus, Exhibition runs July 5 - 26, 2025. Open Noon-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays-Saturdays. Location: Arts Visalia Visual Art Center 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia, CA. Free admission, artsvisalia.org
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