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
The Farmers
What: During the First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk enjoy a free concert at the Oceanside Museum of Art featuring The Farmers—often described as one of San Diego’s mainstay bands with contagious energy, grit, and rock. Like Bo Diddley, CCR, Joe South, and the Yardbirds shoved into a food processor, you won’t want to miss this heart-thumpin’ performance. The music starts and cash bar opens at 7:00pm. Museum galleries will also be open during the concert until 8:00pm. A limited number of reserved tables of four are available.
When: Friday, July 5, 2019, 5pm-10pm
Where: Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: Music at the Museum: The Farmers
The Mercedes Moore Band
What: Explore the exhibitions and stay for the free concert as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night with the Mercedes Moore Band—reminiscent of the ’50s and ’60s with a combination of soul, blues, and classic rock that keep dancers moving and listeners grooving. The music starts and cash bar opens at 7:00pm. Galleries close at 8:00pm.
When: Friday, August 2, 2019, 5pm-10pm
Where: Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: Music at the Museum: The Mercedes Moore Band
The Shane Hall Trio
What: The Shane Hall Trio will be filling the museum with electric blues music featuring strong and soulful vocals and rhythmic guitar. In addition to the free concert explore the exhibitions as Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk extends into the night. The music starts and cash bar opens at 7:00pm. Galleries close at 8:00pm.
When: Friday, September 6, 2019, 5pm-10pm
Where: Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
More Info: Music at the Museum: Shane Hall Trio
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!
