We ’re about midway through summer , which means our full-bodied loose outdoor concert season is in full swing . From The English Beat and Starship to The Revolution ( yup , the one who flirt with Prince ) , there are tons of shows to savour under the sunshine or star that wo n’t cost you a centime . This list has all of the ones in SF , plus a bunch of great acts happening around the rest of the Bay Area . As an impart bonus , many are BYOB / BYOP ( institute your own picnic ) .
Music on the Square
Jul 25 - Aug 31Courthouse Square , Redwood CityEvery Friday from 6 to 8 pm , you’re able to catch a show meant to get you on your foot and dance in the Courthouse Square . There will be testimonial to Journey and Michael Jackson , as well as ‘ LXXX and Top 40s cover bands .
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Jul 24 - October 11Yerba Buena GardensThis fete has free performances during lunchtime on the weekdays and in the good afternoon and early evening on the weekends . You ’ll discover classic , world , salsa , and jazz music , as well as Lot of other cultural events .
Kingsborough
Jul 25Union Square ParkThis Northern - California based American blues / rock set will do a mellow - energy show from 6 to 8 pm in the heart of Downtown SF .
Jazz on the Plaza
Jul 25 - Aug 22Los Gatos Town Plaza , Los GatosListen to detached nothingness every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30pm through August 22 . Performers admit Paula West , Sarah McKenzie , and Chris Cain Band .
The Fixx
Jul 27Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkGet your British rock mending and your rollercoaster prepare all in one evening . There are two shows : one at 6:30pm and one at 8:30pm . Blankets the sizing of a beach towel and low - back chairs are permit . Alcohol is not .
Lost Dog Found
Aug 1Union Square ParkLost Dog Found has a forward-looking take on Americana genres , like blue , golf stroke , careen , and soul , and is known to sing about “ happiness , heartbreak , and hangovers . ” They ’ll be perform from 6 to 8 atomic number 61 .
Y&T
Aug 3Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk“Summertime Girls ” was a hit in 1985 , but it will probably be just as fun to hear this hard rock / glam band diddle it now . Shows are at 6:30 and 8:30pm and you could get a beach towel - sized blanket and a low - back professorship , but no alcoholic drink .
Femi Kuti and the Positive Force
Aug 5Stern GroveThe AfroBeat fable is sure to have everyone on their ft . Get there before the show starts at 2 postmortem examination if you want a good spot to put down your cover . Pack a piece of cake or get solid food at Tante ’s in the Esplanade . BYO beer and wine .
Moonalice
Aug 8Union Square ParkThis set of seasoned instrumentalist recreate American roots / ethnic music music and have a single “ It ’s 4:20 Somewhere ” that ’s been download more than six million time . Unfortunately , it will not be 4:20 when they fiddle as the show locomote from 6 to 8 post-mortem .
Blue Öyster Cult
Aug 10Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkIt ’s up to you if you bring a cowbell to telephone during “ ( Do n’t Fear ) The Reaper , ” but you should definitely bring a pocket-size blanket or low - back chair . display are at 6:30 and 8:30pm . alcoholic beverage is not permit .
Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes
Aug 12Stern GroveYou’re decidedly going to hear their numeral One hit “ Be My Baby ” at this concert in the park . The show set out at 2 pm , but you ’ll require to get there before noon if you desire a spot to put down your duck soup mantle . you’re able to buy food there , but most people bring a picnic with beer and vino .
The Reefriders and The Young Barons
Aug 12Union Square ParkRide the wave of surf music at this double - header show that cash in one’s chips from 2 to 4 pm .
The Nitecaps Blues Band
Aug 15Union Square ParkThe five - piece ensemble will be fill Union Square with the sound of one-time schooling blues from 6 to 8 pm .
The English Beat
Aug 17Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkThis British banding just give up a new album , but it ’s pretty much guaranteed they ’ll also dally their hits from the ‘ 80s . bestow a small blanket or a crushed - back chair , but no alcohol .
The Revolution
Aug 19Stern GroveThe final show of the Stern Grove season is the lot behind Prince . They reunite after he passed away to pay protection to him and play the medicine they assist create . This show will utterly be packed , so you ’ll likely need to get there around 9 or 10 am to find a good place to put down your mantle . Bring a picnic with wine-colored , beer , and water so you do n’t get thirsty or athirst while you waitress for it to set forth at 2 pm .
Manring, Kassin, Burr
Aug 19Union Square ParkThis trio that has been called “ the world ’s most sophisticated jam - banding ” is do it for its “ twisted sense of humor ” and improv skills . They ’ll be wreak from 2 to 4 pm .
Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble
Aug 22Union Square ParkThere ’s nothing like watching a grouping of talented young musicians execute to make you wish well you had n’t quit the fiddle after all . The performance goes from 6 to 8 pm .
Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
Aug 24Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkNothing ’s gon na check you from see this ‘ 80s band represent all of their hits at 6:30 or 8:30pm … except maybe the commute . Small blankets and humble - back chairs are okay . Alcohol is not .
Ruckatan Latin Tribe
Aug 26Union SquareCheck out these seven guy cable from the Bay Area ’s Latin Rock scenery performing dance music with Caribbean and Romance flavors from 2 to 4 Prime Minister in the afternoon .
Barrio Manouche
Aug 29Union Square ParkIf you wish to move your feet , do n’t escape the acoustic SF - based collective that plays domain music , flamenco , jazz , and more . The show extend from 6 to 8 pm .
Papa Doo Run Run
Aug 31Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkEnjoy all of the classic tilt hit from the ‘ 60s and ‘ 70 ( with an emphasis on the Beach Boys ) at the 6:30 or 8:30pm shows . bring in a minor mantle or a low - back chair if you do n’t want to sit in the sand , and leave the alcohol at home .
Opera in the Park
Sep 9Robin Williams Meadow , Golden Gate ParkThis al fresco performance is an annual custom to open up the SF opera house ’s time of year . This is one of the most pop barren concerts of the summer with around 20,000 audience members , so get there before the 1:30pm start clip to lay claim your billet . Also be certain to snap up a paper program so you know who ’s singing .
Peace in the Park
Sep 23Music Concourse , Golden Gate ParkAll Star Family Band , Katdelic , S.O.U.L Twin Messiah , Third Thursday Band , and Pamela Parker will perform at this “ rejuvenate duck soup of peaceful activities . ” FYI : It ’s inebriant free and all of the intellectual nourishment is vegetarian .
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