Live music in Chico, CA

Downtown Chico comes alive with the Friday Night Concert series featuring Hill Kidz. This five-piece group brings reggae-inspired grooves, mixing original tunes with a handful of familiar covers. Their heartfelt performance delivers feel-good rhythms and uplifting energy that draw listeners in and keep people dancing. Expect an open-air night filled with music, movement, and a strong sense of community.

Enjoy a free, family-friendly Friday Night Concert Series in the heart of Downtown Chico. Grab takeout from a nearby restaurant and picnic in the Plaza while the band performs. It is a great way to spend a summer evening with friends and family, whether you plan to dance along or just relax and enjoy the music.

Blü Egyptian with friends brings a free, all-ages show to The Commons Chico. Formed by four Chico students who began jamming during the pandemic, the group has evolved into a West Coast touring jam band that blends rock, funk, reggae, bluegrass, and electronic influences. Sets glide from catchy originals to timeless covers with smooth transitions. After more than 500 performances in five years, the band has drawn attention from major festivals and national touring acts and has taken the stage at notable venues along the coast. Expect an ever-evolving performance filled with lively, in-the-moment energy.

Experience a silent disco at Meriam Park Events where everyone wears wireless headphones and chooses from three music channels to set their own groove. Tune into EDM and Top 40, switch to nostalgic throwbacks, or move with hip hop and Latin, changing channels anytime to match the moment. This all ages event offers tiered pricing with early bird tickets at $10, general admission at $15, and entry at the door at $17.

The Gold Souls return to The Commons Chico for a warm summer night steeped in funk and soul. This free, all-ages show features powerhouse vocals, a tightly grooving rhythm section, and crisp horn lines that land with impact. Rooted in the grit and feel of golden era sounds yet sparked with a modern edge, their set centers on connection between stage and crowd and is built to get bodies moving.

Kanekoa is performing live at Chico Women’s Club in Chico. The show starts at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available through Spotify’s ticket partners.