Live music in Redding, CA

Head to Clair Engle Park for a free, family-friendly summer concert night featuring live music, food trucks, and local craft vendors. Feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a relaxed evening in the park. This event also includes beer and wine, and the music starts at 6:30 PM.

WaterWorks Park transforms after dark for a family friendly night of sliding and music, with DJ Jake Easy spinning favorite tracks while guests splash and race beneath the stars. Tackle the Dragon Slide in darkness for a thrilling challenge, then keep the fun going across the park’s attractions. Admission is $12 online and $15 at the gate. Online sales open on Wednesday of the same week, or purchase in person during the event. Season passes are not valid for this program. For online orders, bring a printed ticket with a barcode or a clear, scannable screenshot. Confirmation emails without a barcode will not be accepted. Food and drinks are available for purchase at the Beach Club Cafe. Outside food or beverages are not permitted. Guests may bring an empty reusable hard plastic or metal container, no glass, to receive complimentary ice water in the gift shop. This event takes place outside regular operating hours. Daytime visitors must leave at closing and re-enter for the evening session. Day passes cannot be applied, and there are no in and out privileges.

Catch two standout nerdcore hip-hop acts live for an evening show with MC Chris and Mega Ran. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the event runs into the late evening. Ticket pricing lists $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the show. Entry is for ages 21 and up.

Now in its sixth year, Flows By The River brings one of Northern California’s major showcases of local live music to Whistle Stop Park. The festival moves from daytime into the evening with performances by local artists, a variety of food trucks, and shopping from local vendors, creating a lively riverside atmosphere centered on community and culture. All ages are welcome, with parental discretion advised, and children 3 and under receive free admission. Tickets are available.

Test your music knowledge at Anthony's Mediterranean Bar & Grill during a trivia night that combines question-and-answer rounds with name-that-tune challenges. It is free to play, and prizes are awarded to the highest scoring teams.