Summer Concerts in Oceanside
There’s not much we love more than summer, and what better way to celebrate summertime than with a concert in Oceanside? O’side concerts are plentiful during this time of year and serve as the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy yourself down in beautiful Southern California! Whether you fancy classic rock, smooth jazz, pop, blues, country or anything in-between you’re sure to find the perfect act to experience with friends and family! So come on down and join us for music, food, lovely scenery, and a good time!
FREE Concerts in the Park
What: The FREE Concerts in the Park series takes place throughout Oceanside from June into September, featuring different musical acts performing various genres so that everyone gets to enjoy their favorite types of music! We recommend bringing a beach chair or a blanket, sitting back and enjoying the show with friends and family.
When & Where:
- June 21, 2019 – The Greg Douglass Band – 5pm-8pm at Rancho Del Oro Park
- July 7, 2019 – Justin Werner and Robert Parker – 4pm-6pm at Hertiage Park
- July 19, 2019 – The Mar Dels – 5pm-8pm at Rancho Del Oro Park
- July 21, 2019 – Julian Roal Band and Jason Lohrke – 4pm-6pm at Heritage Park
- August 4, 2019 – Janet Blair and Vic Moraga – 4pm-6pm at Heritage Park
- August 9, 2019 – The Greg Douglass Band – 5pm-8pm at Mance Buchanan Park
- September 14, 2019 – Brent Payne – 6pm-8pm at South Oceanside Elementary Park
Pier Amphitheater Concert
Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro Festival Village
What: The largest and only televised women’s surf contest in the world, Super Girl Surf Pro is a weekend long surfing competition complete with its very own Festival Village stationed in and around the Pier Amphitheatre. Featuring vendors, family-friendly activities and live concerts all weekend long, Festival Village is free to attend. The live entertainment will include performances by top musical artists. For the full concert lineup visit Super Girl Surf Pro Concert Performers.
When: Supergirl Pro takes places Friday – Sunday, July 26-28, 2019. Festival Village is open 10am-6pm Friday, 9am-6pm Saturday and 9am-5pm Sunday. For the Festival Village schedule visit Super Girl Surf Pro Festival Schedule.
Where: Junior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre, The Strand N, Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: Super Girl Surf Pro Festival Village
Music at the Museum
Taryn Donath Duo
What:Explore the exhibitions and stay for the music as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night at OMA with two time San Diego Music Award winner, Taryn Donath. Taryn Donath and drummer Matthew Taylor run the gamut from 60’s soul to jazz and swing, to funk and Latin to straight up boogie-woogie! These talented performers demonstrate their chemistry through improvisation and true spontaneity. Taryn has been described as “not your typical piano player, putting everything she has into her piano playing while belting it out with a smile!”
When: Friday, July 1, 2022, 5pm-10pm
Where: Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: Music at the Museum: Taryn Donath Duo
Leonard Patton Trio
What:Explore the exhibitions and stay for the music as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night at OMA with vocalist Leonard Patton. Patton has been a force in the jazz scene for many years both locally in San Diego as well as around the country. Leonard’s sound has been described as “soothing to the soul” and he has performed and recorded with many world class musicians including, Peter Sprague, Antonio Sanchez, Geoffrey Keezer, and most recently, with multi Grammy-award-winning jazz guitar legend, Pat Metheny.
When: Friday, August 5, 2022, 5pm-10pm
Where: Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: Music at the Museum: Leonard Patton Trio
Johnny Tarr Group
What:Explore the exhibitions and stay for the music as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night at OMA with Singer / Songwriter Jonny Tarr and his Quintet A winner of the 2020 San Diego Music Award for Best Pop Artist, Tarr describes himself as a left of center maverick and musical rogue. Heavily influenced by “music that makes people dance,” The Jonny Tarr Quintet has headlined the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show’s D’Angelico Stage and been part of the opening act for the Pink Floyd Experience.
When: Friday, September 2, 2022, 5pm-10pm
Where: Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: Music at the Museum: Johnny Tarr Group
Summer Jam Sessions
Juneteenth Celebration Jazz Festival
What: The NSDC NAACP will host its Annual Juneteenth Multicultural Celebration and Jazz Festival. This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, June 15, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Downtown Oceanside on Ditmar and Pier View Way. This celebration is free and open to the public! You are enthusiastically invited to attend this celebratory event! At this day-long event, attendees will enjoy, shopping, food, youth activities, and other informational and health awareness booths. Live Gospel and Jazz entertainment will also be presented throughout the day.
When: Saturday, June 15, 2019, 10am-5pm
Where: Downtown Oceanside, 311 N Tremont St Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: 2019 Juneteenth Celebration Jazz Festival
In Your Neighborhood with Lou Niles
What: In Your Neighborhood w/ Lou Niles. It is a free live music show, must be 21+ to attend. This event presents Pinkeye and The Lover The Liar at the Pour House. DJ around 9pm to kick things off then both bands play. Join the Pour House for a fun night of music!
When: Friday, June 21, 2019, 9pm-12am & Friday, July 26, 2019, 9pm-12am
Where: Pour House, 1903 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054-6432
More Info: In Your Neighborhood w/ Lou Niles
The Soto Six Residency: Tribute to Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk
What: You won’t want to miss this month’s installment of The Soto Six’s Brown Cup residency (AKA Oceanside’s ONLY live jazz series)! The Soto Six will present a tribute to two of jazz’s biggest icons: Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk! Come out for an intimate evening of live jazz in beautiful Oceanside, it is sure to be an evening to remember! As always, show is free with no cover charge and all are welcome to attend.
When: Friday, June 28, 2019, 6pm-8pm
Where: Brown Cup, 401 N Coast Hwy Ste E, Oceanside, CA
More Info: The Soto Six Residency
Mission Marketplace: Summer Concert Series
What: Join The Mission Marketplace for our 2019 Summer Concert Series, every Thursday night in August. Enjoy FREE summer fun for the entire family, including live music, special deals, kids crafts, bounce houses, face painters and more!
Check out the lineup:
Aug. 1 – Latin Night with Julio Mayo Show
Aug. 8 – 50’s with The Wonderelles
Aug. 15 – 80’s Sundance Band
Aug. 22 – Country Sundance Band
Aug. 29 – TBD
When: Friday, August 1 through August 29, 2019, 6pm-9pm
Where: Mission Marketplace, 427 College Blvd K, Oceanside, CA 92057
More Info: Summer Concert Series
Weekly Activities
If you are not able to attend any of these concert dates don’t fret! Oceanside is a hub for year round live music and activities, whether it be artists performing at the Sunset Market every Thursday, comedy shows being performed weekly by local comedians, or musicians playing almost nightly at the fantastic variety of local restaurants, breweries and bars located here. No matter what your schedule, there is sure to be something for you to enjoy in Oceanside. To learn more about these events and activities click below!
