Live music in Palo Alto, CA

Enjoy the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest outdoors at Plaza de César Chávez with performances by The Altons, Thee Sinseers, and The Soul Rebels. This is a multi-day festival running over the weekend, with tickets available now.

Catch Anthony Green, Geoff Rickly, and Keith Goodwin live at The Ritz in San Jose. This is an all-ages show, with General Admission advance tickets listed, plus limited VIP Booth and VIP Private Room options.

Stop by for The Compliment Dept.: Office Hours, a playful public art moment where you can request a complimentary, personalized compliment. Through conversation, attentive listening, and humor, the experience turns an ordinary interaction into something thoughtful and fun, with a response tailored just for you. Live music will be played by Charline Pelloux-Gervais. This event is free, open to all ages, and RSVPs are helpful but not required.

In Palo Alto, Tea & Tango is a recurring evening that brings together dancing, music, and a friendly community. It is designed with newcomers in mind, with no partner required and no expectation to dance right away. Attendees can observe the floor, enjoy live performances on some evenings, ask about beginner classes, share tea and light snacks, and ease into the scene at a comfortable pace. Offerings can include a focused workshop, an evening milonga for social dancing and practice, and a brief musicality segment open to all levels. Tea service features fresh pu-erh in traditional earthenware alongside simple bites. The space offers two rooms for dancing inside a welcoming historic house, a quietly present piano, a curated tango library drawn from the Paz and Hart collection, and artwork that enlivens the environment. Music and instruction span classic Golden Age sounds through contemporary expressions, creating space for first-time dancers to gain clarity and for experienced participants to refine and explore.

Concerts on the Plaza, a free, family-friendly music series in Niles, continues with a rockabilly set from Jinx Jones and the Kingtones, a local favorite known for lively performances. The historic Niles Town Plaza provides the backdrop for live music in central Niles. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and make it a family outing.

Enjoy a jazz concert at San Jose Jazz featuring Zach Adleman, starting at 7:00 PM. The lineup lists the performance by Zach Adleman.

Keep the dance floor clear and moving. California Jay and the Coupe DeVille Band bring a funk-fueled celebration to The World Famous Turf Club, joined by a rotating lineup of special guests selected by Jay. As part of The Golden Gate Blues Society’s 2nd Sunday Dance and Concert, the set cranks up the groove for a lively, high-energy outing. Tacos and refreshing drinks are available to keep the momentum going.

Enjoy an evening of Hawaiian music with George Kahumoku, Jr. and Daniel Ho. The show features performances by these artists at San Jose Jazz.

Catch Grupo Frontera live at SAP Center at San Jose. This is a night of tejano, latin, banda, and música mexicana music, with the show starting at 8:00 PM local time.

Rookies Camp is a beginner-friendly music camp for kids ages 6 to 7 with no prior experience. Campers will explore different rock instruments and get an introduction to music theory, ear training, rhythm patterns, and group playing. Each day runs in the morning, and students are asked to bring lunch, snacks, water, and hearing protection.

Catch The Beths alongside Beach Bunny and Wishy at San Jose Civic. The show starts at 7:00 PM, and Spotify notes that all times listed are local to the venue’s time zone.