California May Music Festivals

AGOURA HILLS: Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival May 21, 2023 at Paramount Ranch, 2903 Cornell Rd. Agoura Hills, CA. Southern California's favorite tradition for 60+ years. Contests, jamming, featured performers, folk dancing, flat-foot dancing, clogging, children's activities, story tellers, hand-made crafts, workshops, food trucks (or bring your own), and exhibits. $, topangabanjofiddle.org | lineup

BREA: Bonanza Days Country Music Festival  May 19-21, 2023 
Downtown Brea
210 W. Birch Street
Brea, CA
Free, $35 VIP reserved seating area close to stage, Free General Admission & Parking, $ VIP Seats, breadowntown.com
Line Dancing Lessons all weekend! Kids zone with Petting zoo, inflatables, panning for gold and more! Beer & Wine Garden. 
Line up: Westward Sons, The Kelly Boyz, Kayln & The New Frontier, Presley Tennant, Michael Austin, Franklin Wall Band, DJ Sami.

TEMECULA: Balloon & Wine Festival May 19-21, 2023
Lake Skinner County Park
Winchester, CA
$60-200, VIP $275-350, tvbwf.com 
Lineup: Country artist Brad Paisley, Scotty McCreery, REO Speedwagon, Colt Ford, Moonshine Bandits, Kanan Road Band, Sara Evans, Tenille Arts, Brandon Calhoon, The English Beat, Daring Greatly, George Shingleton, Twisted Gypsy, Parade Wave and more...John Waite, Night Ranger, Colt Ford, Moonshine Bandits, Kanan Road Band, Sara Evans, Tenille Arts, Brandon Calhoon, Calista Clark, The Lacs

SANTA FE SPRINGS: Heritage of Aloha Festival May 20-21, 2023
Santa Fe Springs Heritage Park
12100 Mora Dr.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
Hours: Saturday 10 am - 6 pm; Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Free admission, santafesprings.org
Line up:  Contests: Spam Musubi Eating Contest

SOLANA BEACH: Fiesta del Sol May 20-21, 2023
Fletcher Cove Beach Park.  Parking & Shuttle service from the Stevens Avenue Lot and Via De La Valle Lot. Free  Admission, fiestadelsol.net 

PASADENA: Cruel World Festival  May 20, 2023, 12-11 p.m. at Brookside at The Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA
Tickets: cruelworldfest.com
Lineup: Siouxsie, Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Love and Rockets, Adam Ant, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Human League, Gary Numan, Boy Harsher, Molchat Doma, Modern English   Gang of Four, Twin Tribes, ABC, Ela Minus, The Vapors, The Soft Moon, The Motels, Glass Spells, Animotion, GVLLow, Riki, Urban Heat Aurut

JOSHUA TREE: Joshua Tree Music Festival, May 18-21, 2023. Less people, more space. Line up: Galactic feat Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph | Balkan Bump | The Last Internationale | Tamikrest | Garza | MY BABY | Dub Inc | Golden Dawn Arkestra | Leyla McCalla | Adam Freeland | Q.Varo | Frazey Ford | Mikey Reyes and The Feeling | Whiskerman | Rainbow Girls | Trouble in the Streets | Boostive | Sgt. Splendor | Father Taj | Giselle Woo & The Night Owls | Stephen Lewis' Big Fun Duo | Psycodelics | Corinne West | Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar | Megan Slankard | Sass N Harmony | MTN GRL | Kate McCabe | Cactus Wine Experience | Songwriter Sessions | Davis | Nigel Roman | Late Night Headphone House | Haute Mess | DJ Mai Girl | LMcG | Ding Dong | Alandrome Location: 2601 Sunfair Rd., Joshua Tree, California 92252. Tickets: $50-up, joshuatreemusicfestival

LIVERMORE: Downtown Street Fest May 20-21, 2023, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday & 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Beer & Wine Tasting and bands performing all day. Free, tasting ticket $20, livermoredowntown.com 
Lineup: Salvage Title, Rene Escovedo's Latin Jazz Ensemble, Crawdad Republic, Diablo Rhythm Wranglers,The Midnites, Meredith McHenry Duo, The Groovy Judy Band, Foam Riders, Smokehouse, Damn Dirty Apes, Horatio Monroe, Rock on Tap, Dustbowl Travelers

PLEASANT HILL: Pleasant Hill, Wine & Music Festival, May 20-21, 2023
Event includes a Craft Beer Garden. $45-60, pleasanthillchamber.com
Lineup: Bruce Brophy, Dan Deshara, Paper Kayak, The Landbirds, Jewels Hanson, Salvage Title, Brothers Schuman, Sin Silver and the Avenue, The Inflatables, Midnight Flyer

CAMPBELL: Boogie on the Avenue, Campbell's Music Festival May 20-21, 2023, 10 a.m. 
downtowncampbell.com
Campbell's music festival is free. Line up: Cocktail Monkees, Neverland, Mike Annuzzi, Mary Ellen & Thom, John Michael Band, Wandering Acoustics, Chaz & Co., The Megatones, 3rd Empire Band, Sound Decision, First Call, Gray Matter, One Country, Monterey County Line, Simon Santiago, Zach Johnson

BAKERSFIELD: Lightning in a Bottle May 24-29, 2023
Lightning In A Bottle Is A Celebration Of Art, Music, Performance, Sustainability And Life. Location: Buena Vista Lake, Kern County, CA Tickets, libfestival.org

GRASS VALLEY: Strawberry Music Festival May 25-29, 2023
Location: Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd. Grass Valley, California strawberrymusic.com
Lineup: Yonder Mountain String Band, North Mississippi Allstars...

TEHACHAPI: Western Swing Out Weekender
 Downtown Tehachapi  May 26-29, 2023
Western Swing Bands offer a weekend of Western Swing, Hillbilly, Rockabilly, & Country Music! Line up
Add a vintage western film festival, western costume competition, swing dancing, classic car show, tequila tasting, burlesque show. vintage vendors, an outdoor beer garden, and all the classic appeal of the vintage 1930s-1950s era.  $tickets: westernswingout.com

MONTEREY: California Roots Festival May 25-28, 2023  
Monterey County Fairgrounds
2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA
 $, californiarootsfestival.com

LONG BEACH: I Love RnB Music Festival May 27, 2023, 12 p.m.
Queen Mary Festival Grounds
1126 Queens Highway
Long Beach, CA
$160-329.99, ilovernb.com
90's nostalgic mega-concert experience featuring a stacked, superstar lineup, craft food & beverages, art installations and much more!
Linup: Ashanti, Ja Rule, Keyshia Cole, Fabulous, Chingy, Bobby V, Pleasure P, Nivea, Ruff Endz, Marques Houston, Blaque, 702, Lil Flip

McCLOUD: McCloud Mushroom, Music & Wine Festival May 27-28, 2023, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Free, mccloudchamber.com
Celebrate wild mushroom hunting in and around McCloud. 100 artisan, craft, and food vendors, mushroom foraging with the king of mushrooms - Todd Spanier, and music from local and well-known bands. 
Lineup:  Anna Jae Band, They Went Ghost, Comstock Cowboys, Katalysst, Blü Egyptian, Secret Society Handshake

NAPA: Bottle Rock May 26-28, 2023
Napa Valley Expo
575 Third Street  $  bottlerocknapavalley.com 

SIMI VALLEY: Happy Face Music Fest May 27, 2023, 1-8 p.m.
Rancho Santa Susana Community Park
5005 Los Angeles Ave.
Simi Valley, California
$50-100, happyfacemusicfest.com
Lineup: The Spazmatics, The Fabba Show, The Yacht Groove, Kelly's Lot, Barry Keenan, The Invisible Poet Kings

TEHACHAPI: Western Swing Out Weekender May 26-29, 2023 in Downtown Tehachapi. Western Swing Bands offer a weekend of Western Swing, Hillbilly, Rockabilly, & Country Music! Add a vintage western film festival, western costume competition, swing dancing, classic car show, tequila tasting,  burlesque show. vintage vendors, an outdoor beer garden, and all the classic appeal of the vintage 1930s-1950s era.  $75-159, westernswingout.com
Lineup: Lil' Mo & The Lonesome Crows, The Soda Crackers, Cory Grinder & the Playboy Scouts, Amber Foxx, Big Sandy & the Fly Rite Boys, James Intveld, Mozzy Dee, The B Stars, Fistfull of Nickels, Dave Stuckey & his 4 hoot owls, the Wampus Cats, West of Texas, Parker Smith, Brian Hogan Band, Jason Dea West, Tiny & Mary

TOPANGA: Topanga Days May 27-29, 2023
Topanga Days Fair
1440 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
topangadays.topangacommunitycenter.org

REDLANDS: Art in the Park May 27-28, 2023, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Smiley Park Vine & Orange St. Redland, CA. 100 Artists, food for sale and concerts. Free, redlandsfestivalarts.com
Saturday lineup: Rideshare Jazz, The Smudge Pots, Sal & Isela Con Los Salerosos, Coleslaw, Sumeau, Fear the Gray, Porkboii, Annie Jay + Holysmoax Sunday: Dan & Cindy, Minor Mood Swing, The Marvels, The Honey, Pickle & Beach, The Dust Brothers, Three from 100, Silver Sounds Flute Ensemble, Felonious Plunk

FULLERTON: The Muckenthaler Jazz Festival May 2023
Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 West Malvern Ave Fullerton, CA. $, themuck.org

BUENA VISTA LAKE: Lightening in a Bottle May 24-29, 2023
Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area
Kern County, CA
$444-780, libfestival.org
Camping & parking available, food for sale, all ages event.
Lineup: Rezz, Sofi Tukker, Zhu, Phantogram, Tobe Nwigwe, 070 Shake, Caribou Drama, Sampa The Great, Mindchatter, Uncle Waffles Beats Antique, Ozomatli with Chali 2na & Cut Chemist, Rochelle Jordan, Sad Night Dynamite, Moontricks, My Baby, Dimond Saints, Liquid Stranger, Lsdream, Tokimonsta,  The Glitch Mob, Ltj Bukem with Armanni Meute, Deathpact, The Polish Ambassador, The Floozies, Prospa, Mersiv, Wreckno, Moore Kismet, Daily Bread, Zingara, Ahee, Uniiqu3, Random Rab, Bambii, Balkan Bump, David Starfire, Hamdi, Canabliss, Jon Casey, Zen Selekta, El Papachango, Andreas One, Tale Of Us, Diplo, Purple Disco Machine, Ben Böhmer Live, Stephan Bodzin Live, Blond:Ish, Lp Giobbi, Giorgia Angiuli, Tsha, Ameme, Cassian, Major League DJz, Logic 1000, Nico Stojan, Sabo & Goldcap, Layla Benitez, Desiree, Rinzen, Sam Shure Nala Deer Jade B2b Elif Mary Droppinz Nii Tei Sinca, Baby Weight, Zach Walker, Eda Shawni, Band Of Gringos, Bootleg Sunshine, Carlo Demasiado By Brittany Quidang, Driftr, Evan Hatfield, Fanny Federoff, Fresh Veggies, Micro Brass, Global Brunch with Danni G, Spekt 1 & Beatalks The Grand Artique Talent Show, Hello Yes, House Of Hamsa, Integr8tion, Jahgun & The Justifyah Band Jess Clemons, Kiyoka, Latuma, Littlefoot, Marty O'reilly, Miles Shrewsbery III, Mindchatter DJ Set, Moontricks, Moxxy, My Baby, Odelly, Rainbow Girls, Red Giant Project, Renegade Opera, Sad Night Dynamite, Spacehall, Sound Machine, Steers & Queers, Stephen Lewis' Big Fun Duo, Strawberry Disco Circus, The Grand Auction, The Wandering Menstruals, TV Broken Feat Katie, Ali Khalili, Armando Kroma, Beau Sebastian, Beauty & The Beast, Holmar B2b Philipp Jung, Ben Annand, Big Cee Blake Rudolph, Brett Rubin, Borak, Cody Lee, David Scuba, Deer Jade, Eda Elif, G-Dubbs, Gambit Largo, G@Tto, Henry Pope, Jamie Schwabl, Jacques Love, Jesse Wright, Jo Jones, Jordan Strong, Josh Kwon, Leisan, Liam Fitzgerald, Little Dinosaur, Marcos, Marques Wyatt, Massio, Michael Manahan, Miss Javi, Nikita, O S O, Papa Lu, Patricio Pickles, Raffi Kadafi, Ricardo Torres, Rogelio, Saand, Sammy Bliss, Shawna, Siavash, Soundsex, Thee-O, Timo Granzotti, Tokimonsta,  Tooker Valentina, Zach Walker, Al Wadi, Andreas One, Black Sesame (Timo Granzotti X Little Dinosaur), Bohemian Cristal Instrument, Calvin Arsenia, D’rok The Menace, Daniela Riojas, Drėėėmy, DJ K Marie, Elikenagi, Elijah Badua, Fr33sol, Free Creatures, Giselle World, Joey Greiner, Lavva, Little Wolf, Maria Tambien, Mr. Wu, Nii Te,i Raeya, Scarlett Dela Torre, Scott Nice, Sukira Sweet Anomaly Terrell Brooke Tooker, Wild Choir, Yaarrohs, Yaima, Zeefellaz, Zuri Adia, 2melo, Equanimous, Jamie Schwab,l Jason Baker, Little Wolf, Mahzetar, Michael Manahan, Rob Noble, Ruby Chase, Tropo, Abelation, All:Lo Collective, Anabadi, An-Ten-Nae, Bagsss, Beijing Junglist, Bohemyth, Bostn, Broken Kite, Chmura, Choppy Oppy, Connor Q,  Corey Divine,  Def3 Digital, Ethos, Duffrey, Edekit Elisuh, The Gaslamp Killer, Great Dane, Gunfingaz, Handsome Tiger, Ian Snow, Ion, Jordnmoody, Josh Teed, Kaipora, Kowta, Lord Genmu, Lykwid, Lyqd, Mindset, Molokai, Mythm Nok Nok, Nunya, Ooga, Osyris, Parkbreezy, Pigeon Hole, Rohaan, Slang Dogs, Sharlitz Web, Snuffy, Sorcerist, Spektrum, St4rfox, Stylust, Substance, Super Future, Tf Marz, Thought Process, Untitld, Wraz,Wylie Cable

ANAHEIM: 5 de Mayo Festival Concerts May 6-7, 2023 in La Palma Park
1151 N. La Palma Parkway
Anaheim, CA
Free admission, fiestaunited.org/
Lineup: Los Terricolas, Los Cadetes de Memo Cavada, Grupo La Migra, La Sonora Santanera, Maduros del Norte, Los Recomendados, Los Angeles del Recuerdo, Grupo Naukalli, Onix, Naukalli, Los Aces de Tierra Caliente, Ballet Folklorico Donaji

CHICO: Wildflower Music Festival  May 6, 2023, 2-8 p.m.
The End of Normal
2500 Estes Road
Chico, CA 95928
$55, wildflowermusicfest.com
Lineup: - Con Brio, John Craige, The Brothers Comatose 

REDONDO BEACH: BeachLife Festival May 5-7, 2023, Three-day live music, art, and culinary event. The lineup:  . Upgraded amenities include a hosted bar, private bungalows & cabanas and valet parking. BeachLife Festival supports the South Bay community and its preservation of beaches, the ocean, and our local community. Location: 137 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. $379 for three days-up, BeachLifeFestival.com.  
Line up: Friday: The Black Keys, Pixies, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Modest Mouse, LP, The Airborne Toxic Event, Travie McCoy of Gym Class Heroes, Pancho Sanchez, Baby Jake, XYZPDQ || Saturday: Sublime with Rome, Gwen Stefani, 40oz. to Freedom, Band of Horses, Iration, Dispatch, Sugar Ray, Aly & AJ, Shwayze, Tomorrows Bad Seeds, Tropidelic, Eli Smart, Rainbow Girls, Special C, Keven Sousa Band, Stacy Dee and Lind Le, The Foxies, The 415s, Hard Rooster || Sunday: The Black Crowes, John Fogerty and music of CCR, Caamp, The Head and the Heart, Noah Cyrus, Mavis Staples, Trampled by Turtles, The Wailers, Jim Lindberg of Pennywise, Donavon Frankenreiter, Winnetka Bowling League, David Ryan Harris, Hearty Har and Poppy Harlo

SAN LUIS OBISPO: Shabang Music & Arts Festival, May 5-6, 2023 at Dairy Creek Golf Course.
Location: 2990 Dairy Creek Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
$100/day, shabangslo.com
Lineup Friday: Bob Moses (Club Set), Men I Trust, Vundabar, Vnssa, Tijuana Panthers, Black V Neck, DJ Susan, Dudeo Perez, Lisbona Sisters, Starfari, Creative Differences, Ray & Paul Holmberg Earthship, Justin Waves, Mackē, Velanche, Mikie Orange, No Drout, Chepe Flores, Drey Lubin, Battle Of The Bands Winners  Saturday:  Hippo Campus, Hayden James, Jawny, Snbrn, L, A, Witch, Max Stylers, Bay Ledges, The Undercover Dream Lovers, Lunar Vacation, Death Valley Girls, Casmalia, Repeater, Tv Party, DJ Dials, Doll Riot, Robber, Imua, Just Lucas, Jjko, Wizdom, Zahn, Stash, Masgoon, Rinsed, SF, DJ Launchness, Sam Soleil, Sam Gray, Battle Of Bands Winners   

VISALIA: The Great Western Southern Gospel Fan Fest May 4-6, 2023 at Visalia Convention Center.  Location: 303 East Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA $30-up, fanfestivals.com
Line up:  Booth Brothers, The Hoppers, Joseph Habedank, Legacy Five, Herb Henry Family, Rykert Trio, Liberty Quartet, Tribute Quartet, Greater Vision, Triumphant Quartet, and Mark Lowrey.

SACRAMENTO: Country in the Park May 5-6, 2023 at Cal Expo's Miller Light Grandstand.  Cinco de Mayo Fiery Fiesta with taco trucks, mariachis, piñatas, and fun; Boot Scootin' Line Dance Saloon; Braid Bar with Complimentary Hair Design; Axe Throwing; Rock Wall; Mechanical Bull. Location: 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento, CA. $40-up + $ parking, calexpostatefair.com
Lineup: Lady A, Brett Eldredge, Chris Young, Justin Moore, Joe Nichols, Maddie & Tae, Breland, Restless Road, Corey Kent, & Kylie Morgan + 12 Hometown Bands Performing on the Rising Country Stars Stage

YUCAIPA: Yucaipa's Music & Arts Festival May  5-6, 2023
Historic Uptown District
12062 California St.
Yucaipa, CA.
Free | Mainstage concert $25, yucaipa.org/ymaf/
Tickets are not required to view the live entertainment in the Uptown Park but bands listed here cost $25 on Mainstage. The Kids Zone, Gem & Mineral Show, Flower Show, and other activities do not require a ticket to enter. Mainstage lineup: Ambrosia, L.A.vation, Metalachi, plus Southbound, Soul Pointe, Light Balance

SAN DIEGO: Cinco de Mayo in Old Town May 5-7, 2023

LODI: Fusion Music Festival May 6, 2023, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Gates open at 10:30 a.m. 
Lodi Lake Park
1101 W. Turner Road
Lodi, California 95242
$75-125, experiencethefusion.com
Tribute Stage: When Doves Cry (Prince tribute); Long Time (Boston); Carnaval the Band (Santana)
Three Stages with Nine Performers. Wine and Craft Beer Vendors , Food Trucks, Snacks & Desserts , Live Music, Merchandise Vendors 

FRESNO: Boots in the River, May 6, 2023, 3-9 p.m
Bluff Pointe Golf Course and Learning Center
8225 North Milburn Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722
$25, bootsintheriver.com
Lineup: Leaving Austin , Joe Peters, JJ Brown & Deidre & Rick.

TOPANGA: Topanga Blues Festival May 6, 2023, 12-4 p.m.
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Topanga Canyon, CA
Tickets: $45-100, scbsevents.org
Line up: Lurrie Bell, Jason Ricci, Gregg Wright and Jackie Jackson

ROHNERT PARK: Kreole & Crawfish Gathering May 13, 2023, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
SOMA Village Center
1100 Valley House Dr.
Rohnert Park, CA
$, andrethierry.com
Billed as an array of Brass, Zydeco, and Accordion Soul Music, the festival includes a full bar with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options, and ticket options with and without Crawfish Boil Experience.
Lineup:  Gerard Delafose & The Zydeco Gators, Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws, MJ's Brass Boppers and headliner Andre Thierry's Accordion Soul Music.

PALM SPRINGS: WHITE PARTY May 12-14, 2023, 12 p.m.
Hilton Hotel Palm Springs
400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA, 92262
$50-up, jeffreysanker.com
Concerts, Dancing, Dance Shows, Pool Parties, VIP experiences and themed nights to entertain.
Lineup:  DJs Dan Slater (Australia), Tom Stephan (UK), Shane Marcus (USA), Mor Avrahami (Israel), Phil Romano (Italy), Micky Friedman (Germany) and GSP (Greece). Dance Divas with CeCe Peniston, Robin S., Inaya Day & Crystal Waters. Special guests Kevin Aviance and Vincint.

RAMONA: Ramona Music Fest May 13, 2023, 12-6 p.m.
Ramona County Fairgrounds
421 Aqua Lane
Ramona, CA
$20-25, ramonakiwanis.org
Visitors can enjoy rock & roll, bluegrass and other styles of music in this Ramona Kiwanis production.
Line up: Dirty Confetti, Classic Crew, Natural Selection

MILL VALLEY: Mill Valley Music Festival May 13-14, 2023, 12 p.m. doors open
Friends Field
180 Camino Alto
Mill Valley, CA
$167-499, millvalleymusicfest.com
Nestled below the slopes of Mount Tamalpais, this new destination festival features world-class food, drink and art, presented by Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Lineup: CAKE, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Remain In Light, Tank and The Bangas, Durand Jones, The Dip, Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, Valerie June, Orchestra Gold, The Alive

VENTURA: Boots and Brews music festival May 7, 2023, 1-8 p.m.
Surfers Point - Ventura County Fairgrounds
Ventura, CA
$67.50-up, bootsandbrews.com
No food or beer is included with ticket purchase. It is sold separately. Lineup: Chris Young, Joe Nichols

PARKFIELD: Parkfield Bluegrass Festival May 11-14, 2023
Parkfield Cafe & Community Center - Parkfield, CA $25-up, parkfieldbluegrass.org
Line up: Missy Raines & Allegheny; John Reischman & the Jaybirds; The John Hartford Fiddle Tune Project; Eli West Trio; Annie Staninec with Whiskey Deaf; Phil Salazar and the Kin Folk; Marin County Breakdown; SLO County Stumblers; Amber Cross; Gerry Higbies "Kids on Stage"

SAN DIEGO: Gator By The Bay May 11-14, 2023. It's a Mardi Gras in May Festival with Zydeco, Cajun, Rockabilly, Swing, Salsa and New Orleans Jazz and food. Location: Spanish Landing, 3900 North Harbor Dr. $30-210, gatorbythebay.com | music
Line up: Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, Johnny Sansone Blues, Kid Ramos & The 44's, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, The Blood Brothers, Alabama Mike with Kid Anderson’s Greaseland Allstars featuring Tia Carroll, Joanna Conner, The Revelers, Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush, Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole, Michael Doucet & Tom Rigney And So Many More To Be Announced!

KERNVILLE: Outlaw West Music Festival, May 13, 2023, 12 p.m. at John E. McNally Rodeo Arena
467 Scodie Ave.
Kernville, CA 93238
$27.99-up, outlawwestkernville.com
All day outlaw country music party with six great bands. Plus Grillin & Chillin' BBQ Contest.
Lineup: Deb Morrison, Aces & Eights, Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts, Benny Thomas Band, Joel Fulco, Vince Galindo & Country Deluxe

BROWNS VALLEY: Untz Festival, May 12-14, 2023   Sycamore Ranch
5390 Highway 20
Browns Valley, CA
$90-500, theuntzfestival.com
Event which is 7th underground bass family reunion, offers Yoga, Workshops, Community Art, Live Painting. Music  continues unimpeded through the night, culminating in sunrise sets on Saturday and Sunday morning. The Siren Society  aerialists and performers  soar and bound across the arena.
Lineup: Of the Trees, Imanu, Ternion Sound, Hamdi, ISQA, Yheti, DMVU, Notlo, Curra, Mirror Maze, Chef Boyarbeats, Flora, Blaap, Esseks, Freddy Todd, Fly, Curra, Beat Kitty, Yoko, Nok Nok, Contra, Sol Good, Dielahn, Satiate, Kimothy Leary, Pastry, Peewhee, Sammy Legs, Torie, Aido, Dernis, Meshroom, Ibarra, Honeybee, Circadian Riff, Phurn, Saturna, Daggz, Lowcation, Hobi, and more

PLACERVILLE: Golden Road Gathering May 12-14, 2023
El Dorado County Fairgrounds
100 Placerville Drive
Placerville, CA
$89-279 general admission passes, goldenroadgathering.com
Camping options available
Friday Lineup: The California Honeydrops, Melvin Seals & JGB, Orgone, Smoked Out Soul, Groovesession, Island of Black & White, Ryder Thieves, 10 Foot Tiger, Rambo, Dirtwire, Late Night Radio
Saturday Lineup: Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew, Remain in Light, The Floozies, Cool Cool Cool, Scott Pemberton O Theory, Boot Juice, Ideateam, Red Dirt Ruckus, Mescalito, Watkins Glen, Funksalot, March Fourth, Five Alarm Funk
Sunday Lineup: March Fourth Marching Band, Five Alarm Funk Couch, Achilles Wheel, Object Heavy, Smokey The Groove, Coburn Station, SPUNJ, Scott Pemberton O Theory, Groovesession

HAYWARD: Hawaiian May Day Festival May 13, 2023, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
B Street and Main Street
Hayward, CA
Free admission, kumuhulaassociation.com/mayday
Line up: TBA

PASADENA: Just Like Heaven May 13, 2023, 12 p.m. at The Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA
$189-up, rosebowlstadium.com
Indie rock and electro dance back together for one unforgettable day of music.
Lineup: Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Mgmt, Future Islands, Empire of the Sun, M83, Hot Chip, Caribou, The Walkmen, Fever Ray, The Bravery, Peaches, Azealia Banks, Ladytron, STRFKR, Metronomy, The Faint, The Sounds,  Cults 

YERMO: Bluegrass Festival May 13, 2023, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Calico Ghost Town Mother's Day Weekend
$15, parks.sbcounty.gov
1-800-86-CALICO
Calico Ghost Town
36600 Ghost Town Road
Yermo, CA 92398 

Free Summer Concerts

APPLE VALLEY: Concerts in the Courtyard
Cost: Free

ARNOLD: Cameo Plaza Concerts in May

CHICO: Chico City Plaza Summer Concerts
Free

CLAYTON: Clayton Concerts in the Grove
Free

CONCORD: Downtown Concord Summer Concerts
Free

COSTA MESA: Metro Pointe Concerts
Free

CORONADO: Spreckels Park Concerts
Free

EL CAJON: Concerts On the Prescott Promenade
Free

FULLERTON: Fullerton Market Concerts
Free

HANFORD: Hanford Market Place Concerts
Free

LA CANADA: La Canada Flintridge Music in the Park
Free

LAGUNA BEACH: Sunset Serenades at Rockpile Amphitheatre, then World Music

LAKE ARROWHEAD: Lake Arrowhead Village Summer Concerts
Free

LODI: Hutchins Street Square Music in the Park
Free

LOS ANGELES: Free

MOUNTAIN VIEW: Concerts on the Plaza

NAPLES (Long Beach): The Colonnade Park
Free

 ONTARIO: Ontario Chaffey Community Band

PALO ALTO: Magical Bridge Playground's Music is Magic

PLEASANT HILL: Pleasant Hill Summer Concerts

SACRAMENTO: Concerts in Cesar Chavez Park
Free

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Heavenly Village Summer Concerts
Free

THOUSAND OAKS: Conejo Community Park
Free

TRACY: Downtown Plaza
Free

TULARE: Zumwalt Park John Philip Sousa Pavilion
Free

VISALIA: Tacos & Tributes at Garden Street Plaza
Free

WESTLAKE VILLAGE: Civic Center TGI Friday Concerts
Free

WINDSOR: Town of Windsor Concerts on the Green
Free
 

AUBURN: String Fling Acoustic Music Festival    auburnrec.com 

CLOVERDALE: Cloverdale Fiddle Festival BACK IN 2023
The festival is a presentation of California State Old Time Fiddle Association District 10, The Cloverdale Citrus Fair and the Sonoma County Folk Society. Location: Citrus Fairgrounds, Citrus Fair Dr., Cloverdale, CA. 

LOS ANGELES: Michelada Music Festival with Sonora Dinamita   
3540 N Mission Rd.
Los Angeles, CA

VISTA: Rhythm and Brews Music Festival
 $45-up, rhythmandbrews.sdbeer.com

 

FOSTER CITY: Polynesian Festival 
Leo Ryan Park Amphitheatre
Free, fostercity.org
Cultural performances from award-winning professional Polynesian Dance companies from around the Bay Area.

SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair 
 scbs.org | bluegrass

Upcoming:

BELMONT: Hungarian Festival May 2024
Twin Pine Park
30 Twin Pines Lane
Belmont, CA
$, hungarianheritagefestival.com 

 

 

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