Free Concerts in SF Bay Area

Nite Moves

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 2:00 PM

Madrone Art Bar

Music

Nite Moves is a late-night disco/funk/soul/boogie party at Madrone Art Bar, spinning a vibe from Chromeo to Midnight Star. DJ Danny Delorean leads a playful 'Disco Education' with no requests and non-stop dancefloor energy. Doors at 9pm, music until 2am, and admission is free.

Friday Nights at OMCA with CO-LLAB Choir

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 10:00 AM

Oakland Museum of California

Music

Friday Nights at OMCA features The Philharmonik on the Garden Stage delivering R&B, funk, soul, and hip-hop, with DJ Hauna Bauna spinning a genre-spanning set in the Amphitheater. An outdoor, family-friendly evening of dancing, rhythms, and creative energy on the museum campus.

DJ Sideshow Tribute Day Party

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 5:00 AM

Middle Harbor Shoreline Park (Oakland)

Music

Outdoor daytime party at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park in Oakland featuring a DJ Sideshow tribute with The Doctor, Elevener, Leon Cook, Go-Zania, Malaphor, and Sophizta. Free entry; sun-soaked electronic vibes and dancing under the Bay Area sky.

Hot Box: Ela Mental, Lobottomy, Euphemia, Jacki, Martyrprincess

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 2:00 PM

Delirium Cocktails (San Francisco)

Music

Hot Box brings a neon-lit electronic night to Delirium Cocktails in San Francisco with Ela Mental, Lobottomy, Euphemia, Jacki, and Martyrprincess. A club-friendly lineup promises heavy synths, pulsing bass, and a high-energy, social vibe inside the intimate venue. Free entry starts at 9pm on April 25, 2026.

Speak Low Tango Club & Milonga La Paz

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 4:00 PM

San Francisco Civic Center

Music

Participatory tango evenings at SF Civic Center: Speak Low Tango Club on Saturdays and Milonga La Paz on Sundays for seniors and veterans.

Blackfest 2026

Sat, 2 May 2026

Frost Amphitheater

Music

Blackfest 2026 at Frost Amphitheater is Stanford's free Hip-Hop/R&B festival celebrating Black culture, community and art, bringing together students and the Bay Area for performances and cultural programming.

SPECTRA Showcase First Thursdays at Fulton Plaza

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 7:00 PM

San Francisco Civic Center

Music

A monthly showcase at Fulton Plaza where artists, musicians, and performers perform as their sets sync to the LEDs of the SPECTRA Light Sculpture.

Om Records 30 Years (Day Party)

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 6:00 AM

Embarcadero Plaza

Music

Outdoor day party in San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza celebrating Om Records’ 30th anniversary with daytime electronic music. Free admission and sun-soaked vibes as DJs spin house and techno into an upbeat afternoon.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet Masterclass

Sun, 10 May 2026

Bing Concert Hall, Stanford University

Music

Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet leads a masterclass with faculty-selected Stanford students at Bing Concert Hall on May 11, offering an inside look at technique, interpretation, and teaching.

Melrose Avenue

Tue, 12 May 2026

Cornerstone Berkeley

Music

Melrose Avenue plays an intimate indie live set at Cornerstone Berkeley on May 13, 2026 — a casual, artsy evening for local music fans and students.

Stern Grove Festival Concert - June 21

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 at 7:00 AM

Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove

Music

Free outdoor concert at Stern Grove in San Francisco on June 21 as part of the Stern Grove Festival; artist TBA — bring a blanket for a relaxed, family-friendly summer performance.

Stern Grove Festival Concert - June 28

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 7:00 AM

Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove

Music

Free outdoor Stern Grove Festival concert in San Francisco on June 28 featuring a TBA artist — a family-friendly summer park concert perfect for locals and visitors.

Stern Grove Festival Concert - July 05

Sun, 5 Jul 2026 at 7:00 AM

Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove

Music

Free outdoor summer concert at Stern Grove in San Francisco on July 5 — artist TBA; bring a blanket or picnic and enjoy live music in the park.

Stern Grove Festival Concert - August 16

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 at 7:00 AM

Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove

Music

Free outdoor concert at Stern Grove on Aug 16 featuring a TBA artist, a family-friendly summer music event in San Francisco's historic outdoor amphitheater.

15th Annual Holiday Hootenanny Bash - Live Music & Food Trucks

Sat, 13 Dec 2098 at 8:00 AM

Devil's Canyon Brewery

Music

Join Devil’s Canyon Brewery in San Carlos for the 15th Annual Holiday Hootenanny, a family-friendly evening of live bands, open jam sessions, and a row of food trucks with no cover charge. A festive folk-meets-community party with a welcoming vibe for all ages.

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