The following is a list of community events throughout Contra Costa County this summer and into the early fall. Consider this a living list that will be updated throughout the summer as 4th of July and other events continue to come in as plans finalize. If you would like a community event added, please email [email protected]
Upcoming Events this summer
May 27: Clayton Concerts in the Grove Ft Rod the Mod (Rod Stewart Tribute Band)
Join the City of Clayton for Concerts in The Grove series this summer! Every other Saturday between May 13 – Sept. 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To learn more about the entire line-up for this year or to donate to the Concerts program, visit us online at https://claytonconcerts.squarespace.com/ or https://claytonca.gov/our-city/annual-events/.
May 27: Salsa Night at Hannah Nicole Vineyards
Back by popular demand is Salsa Night at Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery. We invite you to the winery to dance the night away under the stars to our favorite Salsa Band, The Max Cortes Latin Band, on Saturday, May 27th, 2023, from 6p to 9:30p. We will also have Ceviche & Co. Food Truck out this evening as well. We can’t wait to see you. General Admission Tickets: $15. For more information: https://hnvwines.com/events/winery-events/salsa-night-in-the-vineyards/
May 27-29: Bay Area Kidsfest (Concord)
Bay Area KidFest has been the premier family event in the San Francisco Bay Area for over three decades. Our 32nd KidFest is scheduled for the May 27-29, 2023 three-day Memorial Day Weekend in the largest city in upscale Contra Costa County. KidFest has been voted the Best Family Event or Community Fair/Festival in the East Bay by readers of Bay Area Parent magazine. https://contracosta.news/event/bay-area-kidsfest/
May 28: Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament and Military Tribute (Brentwood)
Compete for the title of Bags and Brews Champion or just come and enjoy the day with family and friends in Downtown on Sunday, May 28th 2023. The Downtown Brentwood Coalition invites your team of 2 to register in one of the divisions that suits your skill level. A newbie? No problem! Sign up for the BACKYARD division. Won your fair share of games? Sign up in the COMPETITIVE division. Families, friends, and supporters are encouraged to attend, for free of course! There will be lots of fun activities for the youngsters too. For more info & register: Click here
May 28: Sunday sessions at Smiths Landing with Michelle Lambert
Join Smiths Landings Seafood Grill in downtown Antioch (1 Marina Plaza) for live music Sunday afternoons from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. More info: https://smithslandingantioch.com/events/
May 28: Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series Ft: Crossman Connection
This year’s Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert series gets underway with 8 shows between May 28 – Sept. 3 every other Sunday located at City Hall Lake, 100 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill. From 6:00 – 8;00 p.m. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners for a great night by the lake. Adult beverages will be available from The Guzzler wine and beer truck.
May 28-29: San Ramon Art & Wind Festival
“Let’s go fly a kite!” at The San Ramon Art & Wind Festival, the BEST festival in the East Bay. The Art & Wind Festival is scheduled for Sunday and Monday, May 28–29, 2023 in San Ramon’s Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Boulevard from 11am to 6pm both days.
This annual event features fine arts, crafts and specialty food vendors, 3 entertainment stages headlining international music, party bands and variety entertainers, children’s shows, gourmet food courts, family amusement zones, professional choreographed kite flying demonstrations, and free kite making workshop. The Art and Wind Festival is a pet friendly, bike friendly and family friendly event! https://contracosta.news/event/san-ramon-art-wind-festival/
May 19 – Memorial Day Events
For more specific events in Antioch, Brentwood, Bay Point, Clayton, Concord, Danville, Oakley, Pittsburg, Walnut Creek and other events, click here.
May 29: Memorial Day at Hannah Nicole Vineyards
Come out and help us celebrate all the brave men and women who have sacrificed so that we can have the freedoms we have from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm . We will have The Top Secret Dance Band on the main stage in the back and Ike’s Grill Food truck serving up their incredible burgers. This is a family friendly event with free parking. More info: https://hnvwines.com/events/winery-events/memorial-day-in-the-vineyards/
June 2: Lafeyette Rock the Plaza with Sausalito
Visit Lafeyette on Friday, June 2, 2023, 6pm-8pm, Lafayette Plaza Park (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA). Whether you cruised down Ventura Highway in a wood-paneled station wagon, blasting jams, or you just discovered Yacht Rock for the very first time; Sausalito faithfully re-creates the epic soft-rock and soul hits of the 70s, in all their glory. More info: https://lafayettechamber.org/rock-the-plaza/
June 2: Oakley Concerts in the Park Ft. Locked N Loaded
From May through October, our Friday Night Bites in partnership with Foodie Crew includes a concert featuring a local band. The food trucks and the live music will be on site from 5 – 9pm at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main Street in Oakley.
Guests may bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy their meal and concert in the park. No outside alcohol is permitted.
For more information about the concerts, contact Alicia at (925) 625-7044 or email: [email protected]
June 2: Pittsburg First Fridays
Join the City of Pittsburg for First Fridays and make the Marina your backyard! This is a family event that will feature live music, great Marina views and wine. Feel free to bring our own lawn chairs and blankets. $10 for the first pour and a souvenir glass, each additional pour is $5. Located at 3 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
June 3: Discovery Bay Summer Jam Ft CCSeger
Join the Discovery Bay Lions Club as they host their Summer Concerts on June 3 and September 9 in the Down of Discovery Bay. The concerts are free and are located at the Discovery Bay Community Center (1601 Discovery Bay Blvd) with gates opening at 5:00 pm. https://contracosta.news/event/discovery-bay-summer-jam-ft-ccseger/
June 3-4: 40th Annual Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival
Join us for the 40th annual Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival at Heather Farm Park! This is a free admission, family-friendly festival is taking place on Saturday, June 3rd from 11am-7pm and Sunday, June 4th from 11am-6pm. We hope to see you there! https://contracosta.news/event/40th-annual-walnut-creek-art-wine-festival/
June 8 – Moraga Summer Concert Series: BEAUFUNK – Featuring Michael Jeffries
The Moraga Summer Concert Series schedule is set for 2023! They have 9 concerns which kicked off between June 8 – Aug 3 at the Moraga Commons Park (1425 St. Mary’s Road).
June 8: Orinda Summer Concerts in the Park – Featuring Three Day Weekend
Orinda invites the community down to Orinda Community Park, at 28 Orinda Way, for summer entertainment starting in June. Summer Concerts in the Park, which are sponsored by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation and supported by the Orinda Community Foundation, and City of Orinda, are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
June 8 – Pittsburg Car Show & Music
The Pittsburg Car Show is back for 2023 with live bands, great cars, and lots of fun! Join us from 6p to 8p in Old Town Pittsburg for a night of family fun. Music by Konsept Party Band
June 9: Lafeyette Rock the Plaza with The 925 Band
Visit Lafayette on Friday, June 9, 2023, 6pm-8pm, Lafayette Plaza Park (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA). The 925 Band is the East Bay’s hottest Dance & Party Band. The group has something for a variety of generations, playing musical genres to capture everyone’s interest. 925’s repertoire includes songs from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and 00’s to current hits and everything in between. They offer a stunning audio and visual experience mixed with a whole lot of fun and entertainment. More info: https://lafayettechamber.org/rock-the-plaza/
June 10: Clayton Concerts in the Grove Ft Vybe Society (top 40 hits)
Join the City of Clayton for Concerts in The Grove series this summer! Every other Saturday between May 13 – Sept. 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To learn more about the entire line-up for this year or to donate to the Concerts program, visit us online at https://claytonconcerts.squarespace.com/ or https://claytonca.gov/our-city/annual-events/.
June 11: Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series Ft: Van Goat
This year’s Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert series gets underway with 8 shows between May 28 – Sept. 3 every other Sunday located at City Hall Lake, 100 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill. From 6:00 – 8;00 p.m. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners for a great night by the lake. Adult beverages will be available from The Guzzler wine and beer truck.
June 10-11: Artichoke Festival 2023 (Monterey)
Join us for this year’s Artichoke Festival! You won’t want to miss our 63rd annual community tradition filled with fun activities, delicious food, and plenty of our favorite thistle-y plant!
June 15: Moraga Summer Concert Series: The Cocktail Monkey’s
The Moraga Summer Concert Series schedule is set for 2023! They have 9 concerns which kicked off between June 8 – Aug 3 at the Moraga Commons Park (1425 St. Mary’s Road).
June 16: Brentwood Summer Concerts: Ariel Jean Band
The City of Brentwood will host its Starry Nights in Brentwood Summer Concert Series between June 16 through August 18 featuring 10 shows and showcasing all types of music genres. The events are held at City Park in Downtown Brentwood from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This show will feature Ariel Jean Band (Country)
June 16: Lafeyette Rock the Hot Dog Chicken
Visit Lafayette on Friday, June 9, 2023, 6pm-8pm, Lafayette Plaza Park (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA). Hot Dog Chicken is a Bay Area band of life long musicians with a wide range of musical tastes. They play everything from oldies, classic rock, 90’s, country to contemporary pop covers as well as our original songs. More info: https://lafayettechamber.org/rock-the-plaza/
June 16-18: King of the County BBQ & Music Festival (Martinez)
King of the County BBQ & Music Festival is excited to expand our 15th Festival to 3 days on the June 16-18 Father’s Day Weekend in beautiful Waterfront Park in historic Downtown Martinez by the California Delta. We have added Friday (5-9pm) for a 3rd day in addition to Saturday (11am-8pm) and Father’s Day Sunday (11am-6pm). This popular FREE community event offers fun for the entire family. King of the County draws 10,000+ attendees from all over the Diablo Valley, East Bay, Solano County and San Francisco Bay Area to enjoy BBQ, live music from top local bands, arts and crafts booths and commercial exhibitors, carnival rides, more eclectic food vendors and other special attractions. Join the many businesses and organizations that have benefited from sponsoring King of the County since our debut in 2007.
https://contracosta.news/event/king-of-the-county-bbq-music-festival/
June 17-19: East County Juneteenth
This Juneteenth event will be held at the Contra Costa County Event Park (Antioch, CA) from June 17-19. More details coming soon.
Juneteenth Events
- June 17-18: Antioch – click here
- June 17: Oakley – click here
- June 18: Pleasant Hill – click here
June 18: Fathers Day Car Show (Downtown Antioch)
Join Us this June 18th for our Annual Father’s Day Car Show! This Fun Family Friendly Event Features Lots of Beautiful Cars & Trucks, Music and Great Food from our Rivertown Restaurants!
We will have Raffles, Father / Child Look Alike Contest All Proceeds Raised Benefit Celebrate Antioch Foundation! Come Join the Fun and Celebrate Dad! Entry and Parking are Free, Parking Available at City Hall Parking Lot & Nick Rodriquez Community Center.
June 22- Moraga Summer Concert Series: Aja Vu
The Moraga Summer Concert Series schedule is set for 2023! They have 9 concerns which kicked off between June 8 – Aug 3 at the Moraga Commons Park (1425 St. Mary’s Road).
June 22: Orinda Summer Concerts in the Park – Opera in the Park
Orinda invites the community down to Orinda Community Park, at 28 Orinda Way, for summer entertainment starting in June. Summer Concerts in the Park, which are sponsored by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation and supported by the Orinda Community Foundation, and City of Orinda, are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
June 22– Pittsburg Car Show & Music
The Pittsburg Car Show is back for 2023 with live bands, great cars, and lots of fun! Join us from 6p to 8p in Old Town Pittsburg for a night of family fun. Music by Bob Kiney Livin Daylites
June 23: Brentwood Summer Concerts Ft Orchestra Boinquen
The City of Brentwood will host its Starry Nights in Brentwood Summer Concert Series between June 16 through August 18 featuring 10 shows and showcasing all types of music genres. The events are held at City Park in Downtown Brentwood from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
June 23: Lafeyette Rock the Plaza with Lamorinda Idol Finalist
Visit Lafayette on June 23 from 6pm-8pm, Lafayette Plaza Park (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA). Now in its 18th year, Lamorinda Idol, a program of the Lamorinda Arts Council, is an annual singing competition open to students in kindergarten through 12th grade who attend school or reside in Contra Costa County. Singers may enter as soloists or in groups. Performing at the Lafayette Plaza on June 23, 2023 will be some of the finalists selected from approximately 150 who will audition. The program of summer concerts and workshops culminates in the Finals at the Orinda Theatre, where singers receive immediate feedback from a panel of distinguished judges, and where the winners in each category receive cash prizes. Learn more here.
June 24: Clayton Concerts in the Grove Ft Pride & Joy (Hits from the 60’s to 80’s)
Join the City of Clayton for Concerts in The Grove series this summer! Every other Saturday between May 13 – Sept. 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To learn more about the entire line-up for this year or to donate to the Concerts program, visit us online at https://claytonconcerts.squarespace.com/ or https://claytonca.gov/our-city/annual-events/.
June 25: Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series Ft: Hey Hey Mama
This year’s Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert series gets underway with 8 shows between May 28 – Sept. 3 every other Sunday located at City Hall Lake, 100 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill. From 6:00 – 8;00 p.m. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners for a great night by the lake. Adult beverages will be available from The Guzzler wine and beer truck.
June 29- Moraga Summer Concert Series: The Uninvited Band
The Moraga Summer Concert Series schedule is set for 2023! They have 9 concerns which kicked off between June 8 – Aug 3 at the Moraga Commons Park (1425 St. Mary’s Road).
June 30: Brentwood Summer Concerts Ft. Neverland
The City of Brentwood will host its Starry Nights in Brentwood Summer Concert Series between June 16 through August 18 featuring 10 shows and showcasing all types of music genres. The events are held at City Park in Downtown Brentwood from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This show will feature Neverland (Rock)
July 1: East Bay Duke’s and The Knights of Columbus 8th Annual Car Show
Join the East Bay Duke’s and The Knights of Columbus for its 8th Annual Car Show at Holey Rosary Catholic Church on July 1, 2023. The car show from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm located at 1313 A Street, Antioch CA. The car show will feature entertainment, food & drinks, raffle prices. Car Show info: Mike Solorzano (925) 550-6265
Photo provided by Brentwood Downtown Coalition
July 4 Events (info still coming in)
- City of Antioch – Downtown Parade
- City of Brentwood – Downtown Parade
- City of Concord
- Town of Moraga – Concert Series: House Rockers at the Moraga Commons Park (1425 St. Mary’s Road). July 4 is 7:00 pm concert.
July 4 – Brentwood Summer Concert ft. Ragdolls (Aerosmith Tribute)
The City of Brentwood will host its Starry Nights in Brentwood Summer Concert Series between June 16 through August 18 featuring 10 shows and showcasing all types of music genres. The events are held at City Park in Downtown Brentwood from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
July 6 – Pittsburg Car Show & Music
The Pittsburg Car Show is back for 2023 with live bands, great cars, and lots of fun! Join us from 6p to 8p in Old Town Pittsburg for a night of family fun. Music by Charlie Barreda & Friends
July 7: Pittsburg First Fridays
Join the City of Pittsburg for First Fridays and make the Marina your backyard! This is a family event that will feature live music, great Marina views and wine. Feel free to bring our own lawn chairs and blankets. $10 for the first pour and a souvenir glass, each additional pour is $5. Located at 3 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
July 8: Clayton Concerts in the Grove Ft. Foreverland (Michael Jackson, 14-man tribute band)
Join the City of Clayton for Concerts in The Grove series this summer! Every other Saturday between May 13 – Sept. 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To learn more about the entire line-up for this year or to donate to the Concerts program, visit us online at https://claytonconcerts.squarespace.com/ or https://claytonca.gov/our-city/annual-events/.
July 9: Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series Ft: Tom Rigney & Flambeau
This year’s Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert series gets underway with 8 shows between May 28 – Sept. 3 every other Sunday located at City Hall Lake, 100 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill. From 6:00 – 8;00 p.m. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners for a great night by the lake. Adult beverages will be available from The Guzzler wine and beer truck.
July 13: Antioch Summer concert Series Ft. Baycoin Beats
The City of Antioch has released its Summer Recreation Guide recreation guide which includes events, classes, activities and camps. Antioch Summer Concert Series on July 13 featuring Baycoin Beats (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Prewett Park)
July 13- Moraga Summer Concert Series: Native Elements
The Moraga Summer Concert Series schedule is set for 2023! They have 9 concerns which kicked off between June 8 – Aug 3 at the Moraga Commons Park (1425 St. Mary’s Road).
July 13 : Orinda Summer Concerts in the Park – Lamorinda Idol
Orinda invites the community down to Orinda Community Park, at 28 Orinda Way, for summer entertainment starting in June. Summer Concerts in the Park, which are sponsored by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation and supported by the Orinda Community Foundation, and City of Orinda, are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
July 14: Brentwood Summer Concerts Ft In Living Color
The City of Brentwood will host its Starry Nights in Brentwood Summer Concert Series between June 16 through August 18 featuring 10 shows and showcasing all types of music genres. The events are held at City Park in Downtown Brentwood from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This show features In Living Cover (80’s / 90’s Dance Band)
July 20- Moraga Summer Concert Series: ZEBOP (Santana Tribute)
The Moraga Summer Concert Series schedule is set for 2023! They have 9 concerns which kicked off between June 8 – Aug 3 at the Moraga Commons Park (1425 St. Mary’s Road).
July 20: Pittsburg Car Show & Music
The Pittsburg Car Show is back for 2023 with live bands, great cars, and lots of fun! Join us from 6p to 8p in Old Town Pittsburg for a night of family fun. Music by Black Diamond Rhythm Band
July 21: Brentwood Summer Concerts Ft The Floorshakers
The City of Brentwood will host its Starry Nights in Brentwood Summer Concert Series between June 16 through August 18 featuring 10 shows and showcasing all types of music genres. The events are held at City Park in Downtown Brentwood from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This show features The Floorshakers (Funk & Soul)
July 22: Antioch Summer concert Series Ft. Helios
The City of Antioch has released its Summer Recreation Guide recreation guide which includes events, classes, activities and camps. Antioch Summer Concert Series on July 22 featuring Helios (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Waldie Plaza)
July 22: Clayton Concerts in the Grove: Chicago Tribute Authority (Chicago Tribute Band)
Join the City of Clayton for Concerts in The Grove series this summer! Every other Saturday between May 13 – Sept. 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To learn more about the entire line-up for this year or to donate to the Concerts program, visit us online at https://claytonconcerts.squarespace.com/ or https://claytonca.gov/our-city/annual-events/.
July 23: Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series Ft: Jinx Jones & the Kingtones
This year’s Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert series gets underway with 8 shows between May 28 – Sept. 3 every other Sunday located at City Hall Lake, 100 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill. From 6:00 – 8;00 p.m. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners for a great night by the lake. Adult beverages will be available from The Guzzler wine and beer truck.
July 27: Antioch Summer concert Series Ft. Mercy & The Heartbreats
The City of Antioch has released its Summer Recreation Guide recreation guide which includes events, classes, activities and camps. Antioch Summer Concert Series on July 13 featuring Mercy & The Heartbreats (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Prewett Park)
July 27- Moraga Summer Concert Series: The Big Jangle (Tom Petty Tribute)
The Moraga Summer Concert Series schedule is set for 2023! They have 9 concerns which kicked off between June 8 – Aug 3 at the Moraga Commons Park (1425 St. Mary’s Road).
July 27: Orinda Summer Concerts in the Park – Grateful Bluegrass Boys
Orinda invites the community down to Orinda Community Park, at 28 Orinda Way, for summer entertainment starting in June. Summer Concerts in the Park, which are sponsored by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation and supported by the Orinda Community Foundation, and City of Orinda, are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
July 28: Brentwood Summer Concerts Ft Apple Z
The City of Brentwood will host its Starry Nights in Brentwood Summer Concert Series between June 16 through August 18 featuring 10 shows and showcasing all types of music genres. The events are held at City Park in Downtown Brentwood from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This show features Top 40 Dance Band Apple Z
July 29: 13th Annual Lobster Feast at Hannah Nicole Vineyards
Join us for our 13th Annual Lobster Feast in the Vineyards catered by Menegon Catering. What a better way to spend a Saturday evening in July than enjoying fabulous Hannah Nicole wines, music by Chris Ahlman, dancing, and eating Maine Lobster from butcher paper at the vineyards.
Once all the bibs are tied, the steaming pots that are full of Maine Lobster, prawns, artichokes, beef hot links, potatoes, onions, and corn will be poured along the table. It’s all topped off with fresh sourdough baguettes and cups of melted butter. More info & tickets https://hnvwines.com/events/winery-events/13-annual-lobster-feast/
Aug 3 – Moraga Summer Concert Series: The Sun Kings (Beatles Tribute)
The Moraga Summer Concert Series schedule is set for 2023! They have 9 concerns which kicked off between June 8 – Aug 3 at the Moraga Commons Park (1425 St. Mary’s Road).
Aug 3: Orinda Summer Concerts in the Park – Featuring Kate Burkart Band
Orinda invites the community down to Orinda Community Park, at 28 Orinda Way, for summer entertainment starting in June. Summer Concerts in the Park, which are sponsored by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation and supported by the Orinda Community Foundation, and City of Orinda, are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Aug 4: Brentwood Summer Concerts Ft Fleetwood Mask
The City of Brentwood will host its Starry Nights in Brentwood Summer Concert Series between June 16 through August 18 featuring 10 shows and showcasing all types of music genres. The events are held at City Park in Downtown Brentwood from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Fleetwood Mask (Fleetwood Mac Experience)
Aug 4: Oakley Concerts in the Park Ft. Project 4 Band
From May through October, our Friday Night Bites in partnership with Foodie Crew includes a concert featuring a local band. The food trucks and the live music will be on site from 5 – 9pm at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main Street in Oakley. Guests may bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy their meal and concert in the park. No outside alcohol is permitted. For more information about the concerts, contact Alicia at (925) 625-7044 or email: [email protected]
Aug 3 – Pittsburg Car Show & Music
The Pittsburg Car Show is back for 2023 with live bands, great cars, and lots of fun! Join us from 6p to 8p in Old Town Pittsburg for a night of family fun. Music by PTK
Aug 4. – Pittsburg First Fridays
Join the City of Pittsburg for First Fridays and make the Marina your backyard! This is a family event that will feature live music, great Marina views and wine. Feel free to bring our own lawn chairs and blankets. $10 for the first pour and a souvenir glass, each additional pour is $5. Located at 3 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Aug 5: Antioch Summer Concert Series Ft. Grove Ride
The City of Antioch has released its Summer Recreation Guide recreation guide which includes events, classes, activities and camps. Antioch Summer Concert Series on Aug 5 – Grove Ride (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Waldie Plaza)
Aug 5: Clayton Concerts in the Grove: Houserockers (hits of 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond)
Join the City of Clayton for Concerts in The Grove series this summer! Every other Saturday between May 13 – Sept. 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To learn more about the entire line-up for this year or to donate to the Concerts program, visit us online at https://claytonconcerts.squarespace.com/ or https://claytonca.gov/our-city/annual-events/.
Aug 6: Brentwood Rock n’ Rides Car Show & Concert
Summer is on it’s way, and the Downtown Brentwood Coaltion can’t wait! Join us in Historic Downtown Brentwood on Sunday, August 6th to check out over 120 Rockin’ Rides and listen to live music on the Oak & First Stage. This event is FREE to attend, so only use the ticketing feature to register a vehicle (Registration opens May 1st, cost is $25 per vehicle). This also includes a kids zone with activities and more. More info
Aug 6: Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series Ft: The Groove Doctors
This year’s Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert series gets underway with 8 shows between May 28 – Sept. 3 every other Sunday located at City Hall Lake, 100 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill. From 6:00 – 8;00 p.m. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners for a great night by the lake. Adult beverages will be available from The Guzzler wine and beer truck.
Aug 11: Brentwood Summer Concerts ft. Smooth Sounds of Santana
The City of Brentwood will host its Starry Nights in Brentwood Summer Concert Series between June 16 through August 18 featuring 10 shows and showcasing all types of music genres. The events are held at City Park in Downtown Brentwood from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This show features Smooth Sounds of Santana (a Santana Tribute)
Aug 12: Larger Than Life – The Boy Band Experience at Hannah Nicole Vineyards
It is time to scream and shot the night away to the music of Larger Than Life. Larger Than Life is known for the “The Ultimate Boyband Tribute” which started in New York and has taken the country by storm. This is the only act of it’s kind featuring actual boyband singing, dancing, costumes and that pop look. Larger Than Life will take you back in time with the biggest 90s Party since the Backstreet Boys shut down Times Square. Performing over 40 Boyband songs by the Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, New Kids On The Block, 98 Degrees, O-Town, Boyz II Men, LFO, One Direction and many more! And for extra fun the boyz take us even way back with hits by The Jackson 5, Temptations, Four Seasons and other classic male groups truly making this The Ultimate Boyband Tribute!
This is a general admission ticket to a night of fun at Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery 2023 Summer Concert Larger Than Life – The Boy Band Experience. Doors will open at 5:30pm for general admission, and 5:15pm for tables of 8, with the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets & Info: Click here https://hnvwines.com/events/winery-events/larger-than-life-the-boy-band-experience/
Aug 17 – Pittsburg Car Show & Music
The Pittsburg Car Show is back for 2023 with live bands, great cars, and lots of fun! Join us from 6p to 8p in Old Town Pittsburg for a night of family fun. Music by Evolution the Ultimate Tribute to Journey.
Aug 18: Brentwood Summer Concerts ft. Thunder Cover
The City of Brentwood will host its Starry Nights in Brentwood Summer Concert Series between June 16 through August 18 featuring 10 shows and showcasing all types of music genres. The events are held at City Park in Downtown Brentwood from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This show features Thunder Cover (Top 40 Dance)
Aug 19: Hot August Cruise Night & Show at El Campanil Theatre (Antioch)
This Annual Event is Super Fun! It kicks off with the showing of the movie Rebel Without a Cause at 2pm at El Campanil Theatre . Cruise Downtown Antioch 5pm – 9pm All our downtown restaurants and stores will be open so come grab a bite to eat and enjoy the show. A lot of beautiful classic cars, great music and food! Come join the fun! This is a Celebrate Antioch Foundation & Rivertown Merchants Event, for more info visit www.celebrateantioch.org
Movie Tickets Available: https://www.elcampaniltheatre.com/
Aug 19: Clayton Concerts in the Grove: Fleetwood Mask (Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band)
Join the City of Clayton for Concerts in The Grove series this summer! Every other Saturday between May 13 – Sept. 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To learn more about the entire line-up for this year or to donate to the Concerts program, visit us online at https://claytonconcerts.squarespace.com/ or https://claytonca.gov/our-city/annual-events/.
Aug 20: Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series Ft: Native Elements
This year’s Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert series gets underway with 8 shows between May 28 – Sept. 3 every other Sunday located at City Hall Lake, 100 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill. From 6:00 – 8;00 p.m. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners for a great night by the lake. Adult beverages will be available from The Guzzler wine and beer truck.
Aug 24: Orinda Summer Concerts in the Park – Featuring Vintage Jukebox
Orinda invites the community down to Orinda Community Park, at 28 Orinda Way, for summer entertainment starting in June. Summer Concerts in the Park, which are sponsored by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation and supported by the Orinda Community Foundation, and City of Orinda, are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Aug 26: Journey Unauthorized – A Tribute to Journey at Hannah Nicole Vineyards
It is time to rock the night away to the music of Journey. Journey Unathorized (Description of the Band) This is a general admission ticket to a night of fun at Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery 2023 Summer Concert Journey Unathorized – A Tribute to Journey. Doors will open at 5:30pm for general admission, and 5:15pm for tables of 8, with the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets & Info: https://hnvwines.com/events/winery-events/journey-unauthorized-a-tribute-to-journey/
Sept. 1: Oakley Concerts in the Park Ft. The Department of Rock
From May through October, our Friday Night Bites in partnership with Foodie Crew includes a concert featuring a local band. The food trucks and the live music will be on site from 5 – 9pm at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main Street in Oakley. Guests may bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy their meal and concert in the park. No outside alcohol is permitted.
For more information about the concerts, contact Alicia at (925) 625-7044 or email: [email protected]
Sept. 1 – Pittsburg First Fridays
Join the City of Pittsburg for First Fridays and make the Marina your backyard! This is a family event that will feature live music, great Marina views and wine. Feel free to bring our own lawn chairs and blankets. $10 for the first pour and a souvenir glass, each additional pour is $5. Located at 3 Marina Blvd, Pittsburg from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Sept. 2: Clayton Concerts in the Grove: Alameda All Stars (Celebrating Gregg Allman)
Join the City of Clayton for Concerts in The Grove series this summer! Every other Saturday between May 13 – Sept. 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To learn more about the entire line-up for this year or to donate to the Concerts program, visit us online at https://claytonconcerts.squarespace.com/ or https://claytonca.gov/our-city/annual-events/.
Sept. 3: Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series Ft The Big Jangle
This year’s Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert series gets underway with 8 shows between May 28 – Sept. 3 every other Sunday located at City Hall Lake, 100 Gregory Lane in Pleasant Hill. From 6:00 – 8;00 p.m. Bring your blankets, chairs, and picnic dinners for a great night by the lake. Adult beverages will be available from The Guzzler wine and beer truck.
Sept. 7: Orinda Summer Concerts in the Park – Featuring Hipster Cocktail Party
Orinda invites the community down to Orinda Community Park, at 28 Orinda Way, for summer entertainment starting in June. Summer Concerts in the Park, which are sponsored by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation and supported by the Orinda Community Foundation, and City of Orinda, are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Sept. 7 – Pittsburg Car Show & Music
The Pittsburg Car Show is back for 2023 with live bands, great cars, and lots of fun! Join us from 6p to 8p in Old Town Pittsburg for a night of family fun. Music by Project 4 Band
Sept. 8-11: Stand Down on the Delta
DVG www.deltaveteransgroup.org brings Contra Costa County (CCC) “Stand Down on the Delta” a Homeless Veteran’s “Hand Up” event every other year (2015, 2017, 2019….) DVG is proud to bring Stand Down on the Delta 2023 (September 8-11, 2023) to the CCC Fairgrounds in Antioch, CA. This is a four-day event wherein Veteran’s receive services in Medical, Dental, Veterans Treatment Court, Housing, Job Placement, Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Counseling. To date the Stand Down on the Delta biennial event has helped over 1,154 Veterans and their Families, served over 23,000 meals, gave away 850 pairs of boots,1,200 sleeping bags, 900 pairs of new Jeans, $230,000 in Dental Care, taken over 165 veterans Fishing on our Delta Shores and helped many more find Permanent Housing. We work with over 70 different organizations during our four day Stand Down on the Delta event. In September of 2019 over 850 Volunteers from around the State of California and even as far as S. Carolina came to Antioch to help us provide these great services to our veterans.
Sept. 9: The Formation Beyonce Experience at Hannah Nicole Vineyards
It is time to dance the night away to music from the Queen Bee, Beyonce. The Formation Beyonce Experience – A Tribute to Beyonce is an electrifying tribute showcases some of Beyonce’s greatest hits such as, “Single Ladies”, “Formation”, “Crazy in Love” and many many more”. This concert is sure to have you singing and dancing out of your seat from its riveting choreography and sensational dancers to the amazing sounds of the live band!
This is a general admission ticket to a night of fun at Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery 2023 Summer Concert the Formation Beyonce Experience. Doors will open at 5:30pm for general admission, and 5:15pm for tables of 8, with the show starting at 7:30pm. Tickets & Info: Click here https://hnvwines.com/events/winery-events/the-formation-beyonce-experience/
Sept. 9: Discovery Bay Summer Jam Ft Gunpowder and Lace
Join the Discovery Bay Lions Club as they host their Summer Concerts on June 3 and September 9 in the Down of Discovery Bay. The concerts are free and are located at the Discovery Bay Community Center (1601 Discovery Bay Blvd) with gates opening at 5:00 pm. https://contracosta.news/event/discovery-bay-summer-jam-ft-ccseger/
Sept. 9 & 10: Pittsburg Seafood and Music Festival
Pittsburg Seafood and Music Festival is delighted to announce its grand return to Old Town Pittsburg on September 9th and 10th, 2023. The festival, a local favorite for over 30 years, is set to make a splash with a weekend filled with the finest seafood, incredible live music, and entertainment for the whole family. The event will be featuring a diverse lineup of local and regional bands, mouth-watering seafood dishes, arts and crafts vendors, and a variety of engaging activities for all ages. The festival is committed to supporting the local community, showcasing local talent, and promoting the rich history and culture of Pittsburg. Tickets and more information on the festival’s schedule, lineup, and vendors can be found on the official website at http://www.pittsburgseafoodandmusicfestival.com.
Sept. 16: Clayton Concerts in the Grove: East Bay Mudd (Classic Soul and R&B)
Join the City of Clayton for Concerts in The Grove series this summer! Every other Saturday between May 13 – Sept. 16 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To learn more about the entire line-up for this year or to donate to the Concerts program, visit us online at https://claytonconcerts.squarespace.com/ or https://claytonca.gov/our-city/annual-events/.
Sept 21: Orinda Summer Concerts in the Park – Featuring Patron Latin Rhythms
Orinda invites the community down to Orinda Community Park, at 28 Orinda Way, for summer entertainment starting in June. Summer Concerts in the Park, which are sponsored by the Orinda Parks and Recreation Foundation and supported by the Orinda Community Foundation, and City of Orinda, are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Sept 23 & Sept. 24: Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
The Lafayette Art, Wine and Music Festival is perhaps the largest annual festival in Contra Costa County. In 2022, over 65,000 people strolled among the booths of art and handmade crafts, enjoying foods from our local restaurants, food vendors and food trucks as well as quality wines and microbrews, pausing to enjoy continuous music from our four stages.
- Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 (10am–7pm)
- Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 (10am–6pm)
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is organized by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce in Lafayette, CA. For tickets and more info, click here: https://lafayettefestival.com/
Oct. 6: Oakley Concerts in the Park Ft. Maya Latin Roots
From May through October, our Friday Night Bites in partnership with Foodie Crew includes a concert featuring a local band. The food trucks and the live music will be on site from 5 – 9pm at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main Street in Oakley.
Guests may bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy their meal and concert in the park. No outside alcohol is permitted. For more information about the concerts, contact Alicia at (925) 625-7044 or email: [email protected]
