Live music in Fresno County, CA

R&B Night Out returns as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series, presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota, uniting Ashanti with the R&B group Soul For Real. Tickets begin at $41. Ashanti is a GRAMMY-winning recording artist who also writes, acts, and authors. Her self-titled debut reached number one on both the Billboard 200 and the R&B albums chart, sold more than half a million copies in its first week, and earned a Guinness World Record. Across six studio albums she has collected a GRAMMY, eight Billboard Music Awards, and two American Music Awards, with chart success spanning three different decades. Soul For Real is a sibling vocal quartet made up of brothers Jason, Brian, Dre, and Chris Dalyrimple. Known for the 90s favorites Candy Rain and Every Little Thing I Do, they began singing together in church before signing with Uptown Records. In 1994 the Heavy D produced single Candy Rain topped the U.S. R&B chart and rose to number two on the pop chart. Their platinum debut album, also titled Candy Rain, arrived the following year and featured Every Little Thing I Do, which reached number 17 on the pop chart. The group returned in 1999 with their third album, Heat, and has intermittently released additional group and solo music since. A clear bag policy is in effect. Bags must be transparent and no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Small non-clear clutches or fanny packs are allowed if they do not exceed 4.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted and will be inspected at entry.

Gemini brings an acoustic set to Mad Duck Craft Brewing at Copper and Maple, with Mad Duck beers, a full bar, and food available. This popular Central Valley duo delivers a versatile playlist in a stripped-down style, touching on top 40 hits, classic and soft rock, dance favorites, pop standards, and dinner-friendly tunes. Their experience includes performances at wine bars, breweries, restaurants, cocktail hours, weddings, corporate functions, and private events.

Marco Antonio Solís, a celebrated Latin music icon with decades of chart-topping songs, brings a memorable evening of timeless favorites and captivating performance to Save Mart Center. Known for shows that delight audiences around the world, he performs live in Fresno for a night of music from one of the genre’s most beloved artists.

This bi-weekly jazz jam at Tap & Cellar features hosts Trio Expression guiding an open session of live improvisation. Admission is free, and the event welcomes musicians of all skill levels to sit in. Enjoy food and drinks from Tap & Cellar while the house trio anchors the music and guest players rotate through the mic.

Brit Floyd leads the bill at William Saroyan Theater. This ticketed show features the headliner, with performers subject to change. All sales are final and tickets cannot be exchanged. Multiple presale opportunities, including artist and VIP package options, are planned before the general public on-sale.

Jay Rin and Jimmy Becker take the Yosemite Stage at The Big Fresno Fair in Fresno, CA.

R&B and soul legends Tower of Power and WAR come together for a high-energy show as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota at The Big Fresno Fair. With decades of hits, tight horns, and feel-good grooves, this concert brings funk and soul to the forefront. Tickets start at $25. Since 1968, Tower of Power has shaped the Oakland soul sound with a bold mix of funk and soul. Their Warner Bros. breakthrough Bump City introduced enduring favorites such as You’re Still a Young Man, So Very Hard to Go, and What Is Hip?, and their horn section and live intensity have become a hallmark. The band has toured worldwide and shared stages with artists including Elton John, Santana, and Aerosmith. Formed in 1969, WAR is a multicultural group that fuses funk, soul, rock, Latin, and jazz in service of brotherhood and harmony. Discovered by producer Jerry Goldstein and joined early on by Eric Burdon of The Animals, the band used message-driven songs to address racism, hunger, and violence while promoting unity and hope. Their spirit and grooves remain as relevant and electrifying today. Please note the Clear Bag Policy. Bags must be transparent and no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches. Non-clear clutches or fanny packs are permitted if they do not exceed 4.5 by 6.5 by 2 inches. Diaper bags and medical bags are allowed and will be inspected before entry. For ticket security, only purchases made through the Big Fresno Fair website, eTix, or the box office are guaranteed valid, and third-party sales are discouraged.

JazzFresno, the Fresno County Public Library, KFSR 90.7 FM, and the Woodward Park Friends of the Library present a free, in-person Jazz at the Library program at the Woodward Park branch of the Fresno County Public Library featuring vocalist and composer Chiara Izzi with Kai Lyons in an intimate duo. Drawing on Italian heritage, a deep affinity for Brazilian music, and the perspective of her New York home, Izzi blends classic traditions with a modern sensibility. The set brings fresh interpretations of Italian and American jazz standards from the 1930s onward, uncovers lesser-known pieces that illuminate the musical bond between Italy and the United States, and includes originals shaped by New York’s vitality. Italian-born and based in New York, Izzi performs in Italian, Portuguese, and English, earned first prize at the Montreux Jazz Festival Vocal Competition from a jury led by Quincy Jones, later returned to open for Paco de Lucía, and won an Independent Music Award for Best Jazz Song with Vocals for Circles of the Mind. She has collaborated with Kevin Hays, Chris Potter, Grégoire Maret, Omer Avital, and Nilson Matta, appeared on renowned stages including The Kennedy Center and the Montreux, Aspen, and Sarasota jazz festivals, and released three albums, among them Across the Sea with pianist Kevin Hays, earning recognition from outlets such as DownBeat and JazzTimes. The program highlights her storytelling, versatility, and commitment to cross-cultural conversation. Support for JazzFresno is provided in part by the City of Fresno Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Fund.

Alt-reggae group Iration brings its blend of reggae, rock, pop, and soul to The Big Fresno Fair as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series, with support from Modelo USA and Toyota. This marks the band’s first appearance at the fair, and tickets start at $30. Originating in Isla Vista, California, Iration has spent nearly two decades crafting an uplifting sound that has earned more than a billion streams, several No. 1 placements on the Billboard Reggae chart, and RIAA Gold certifications for songs such as Time Bomb and Falling. Recent releases like Roots with Maoli and Say Goodnight with Little Stranger point to a new chapter, and the band is known for transforming each show into a slice of paradise. A clear bag policy is in effect. Bags must be transparent and no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches. Small non-clear clutches or fanny packs are allowed if they do not exceed 4.5 by 6.5 by 2 inches. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted and will be inspected before entry. For ticket security, The Big Fresno Fair confirms validity only for tickets purchased through its official website, its ticketing partner eTix, or the box office, and it does not guarantee tickets bought from third parties.

Bush, the GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum rock band, brings its live show to the 2026 Big Fresno Fair as part of the Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Modelo Especial and Toyota. Ticket prices begin at $45. With more than 25 million records sold, 1.1 billion streams, and 28 straight Top 40 singles that include eight number ones, the London-formed group continues to shape modern rock. The set is poised to feature landmark tracks like Glycerine, Machinehead, and Comedown along with music from the tenth studio album, I Beat Loneliness. The album has surpassed 15 million streams and includes The Land of Milk and Honey, the group’s eighth number one at U.S. Active Rock Radio, and it has earned praise from Rolling Stone for channeling peak post grunge with a strong sense of nostalgia. This appearance marks the band’s Big Fresno Fair debut. Please note the clear bag policy. Clear bags may be up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches. Small non-clear clutches or fanny packs must be no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 by 2 inches. Diaper and medical bags are permitted and will be inspected before entry.

Diles que no me maten teams up with Phantom Fruit for a performance at Tower Theatre. The Mexico City quintet, founded in 2017 by brothers Raúl and Gerardo Ponce, builds songs from free-flowing improvisation, merging krautrock pulses with taut art rock, blues-kissed ballads, and a sense of lyrical mysticism. Their fourth release, Escrito en Agua (Writ in Water), moves toward a more focused and approachable sound while keeping their exploratory spirit at the center. Onstage, Raúl drives the drums, Gerardo handles guitar, Andrés Lupone anchors the bass, Jerónimo Elizondo-García moves between guitar and clarinet, and Jonás Derbez adds vocals and saxophone, tracing a path from the raw spark of the 2020 EP Cayó de su Gloria el Diablo and the LP Edificio to the evolving energy of La Vida de Alguien Más and its flowing follow-up, Obrigaggi. The show is open to all ages.

Returning sooner than expected after a few changes, this night blends bull riding action with lively karaoke. The Down Lo Saloon keeps drinks ice cold and the songs going, while Rebeca serves Toro Bravo tacos, quesadillas, and burritos with comforting home-style Mexican flavors. Admission is $5, and the bull is $20... watching cowboys meet the dirt remains priceless.