Live music in Vallejo, CA

Come join a friendly group of music lovers for a folk music jam where you can sing and play your favorite tunes. It’s a drop-in event, so just bring your instrument and your voice if you’d like to participate. This jam focuses on classic folk favorites, including songs by artists like Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash.

It’s First Friday, so come out to celebrate at Windchaser Wine Company with live music, good friends, and a beautiful sunset. There will be oysters and burgers from Rocky Island Oysters Co., BBQ from Pickles N Smoke BBQ, and you can also sip cocktails from The Factory Bar.

An open air evening at the FARM Pavilion pairs local wines with live vinyl from a DJ. Relax by the fire pits, take in the culinary gardens, and sip wine by the glass as golden hour sets the mood. This monthly gathering runs on the first Friday from May through October and welcomes everyone. For this edition, the featured winery is J Vineyards.

Catch The Real John Gary live at Sailing Goat Restaurant in Richmond. The show starts at 5:00 PM.

Dockside Dazzle is a free community event in collaboration with Local Edition Creative, featuring a live painting exhibition and the unveiling of Farmer the Rigger. You can also meet the sculptor, Zulu Heru, live, plus enjoy live music with food and drinks available for purchase from the Whiskey Bar. It is an outdoor event and RSVP is only for headcount, not for reserving seating.

Catch Shawn Colvin live at HopMonk Tavern - Novato. The show features pop, new wave pop, mainstream pop, and rock styling, with a singer-songwriter vibe for an evening of great music.

Bread & Roses and KC Turner present Shawn Colvin as part of the 13th Annual Cookout Concert Series, a benefit for Bread & Roses at HopMonk Novato’s outdoor concert venue. The three time GRAMMY Award winner and celebrated songwriter has released thirteen albums over more than three decades, received the Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Trailblazer Award in 2016, and entered the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame in 2019 alongside Lyle Lovett and Buddy Guy. She continues to tour around the world while working on new music. This event is supported by sponsors JAMBAR and Rue de Rêve Apéritifs. Most seating is on the ground level, with limited spots on the lawn and at the top of the hill. It is an all ages show, and children need a ticket, with no infants in arms permitted. Seating is limited and available first come, first served, and low back chairs are allowed in the lawn area. Table seating at the top of the hillside is also first come, first served. Some shows in the series may be standing room or open dance floor while others are mostly seated, and this one is primarily seated on the ground level. Parking is free and ample. Pets, coolers, backpacks, outside food, and umbrellas are not allowed.

Big Blu Soul Quartet performs at the Civic Green as part of the Concerts on the Green series, sharing a mix of soul, rhythm and blues, and funk. Admission is free. Guests may bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and outside food and drinks are permitted, with the option to explore eateries in downtown Novato. For the comfort of all attendees, please leave pets at home.

Enjoy a live tribute set featuring Peter Frampton plus a sing-along performance with The Piano Man at Retro Junkie. This in-person event is for ages 21+ and includes free parking. No refunds are offered.

Dan Arwady, an artist based in Pacifica, California whose songs have landed on the charts and who plays multiple instruments, is in the spotlight. Beyond his music, he shares life with his wife, Angela, their three children, TJ, Tyler, and Leila, and the family dog, Levi.

Table 29 Bistro & Bar hosts live music from The JFA Band, a local act from American Canyon. Dinner and drinks are available while the band performs familiar favorites.

Ronstadt Revolution brings an intimate concert to Marin Shakespeare Company, featuring rock and country favorites along with selections from Linda's Spanish-language albums. VIP seating details will be announced soon.

Move to a high-energy mix of new and classic dance tracks. The soundtrack spans alternative dance and New Wave selections from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, finished with a fresh dose of funk and glam.

Enjoy a country night at Bourbon Highway Country Bar & Kitchen featuring upstairs line dance lessons followed by downstairs karaoke with DJ Nikita. The venue notes a $10 cover on weekends.

La Luz is bringing their psychedelic, indie, and surf rock sound to Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music in Berkeley. The show starts at 8:00 PM, with tickets available via Bandsintown.

Catch a live singer-songwriter show featuring Adam Faucett along with William Blackart at Little Hill Lounge. The performance is scheduled for the evening.

Enjoy a live performance by Orquesta Akokán at The Freight in Berkeley. The show is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM, and tickets are available through Bandsintown.

Celebrate a Havana-themed salsa night where bold colors and tropical style set the tone. Dress to match the vibe with fedoras, linen shirts, elegant summer dresses, and bright prints that reflect the spirit of the music. The event features two rooms so dancers can enjoy different Latin rhythms throughout the evening. One room turns up the intensity with salsa and timba, while the other focuses on modern bachata for smooth partner dancing. It is BYOB, so bringing favorite refreshments is welcome. Admission is free for those who take class that day, with a $10 early bird option and a $15 at-the-door rate. Part of a summer series, this gathering blends lively beats with a friendly community atmosphere for a full night of dancing.

Trokiando In The Bay returns with a full day of custom trucks, live entertainment, vendors, food, awards, and a roaring burnout pit at the Solano County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of custom builds will be on display, and a live concert will feature Grupo H-100 alongside additional special guests. Attendees can explore a dedicated vendor area, enjoy food and drinks, and take in a family friendly atmosphere. Tickets are available online and at the gate while supplies last. Event rules include no outside alcohol, no weapons, no illegal substances, and no reckless driving outside designated areas. Coolers are permitted if they do not contain alcohol, and everyone is expected to respect the venue and fellow attendees.

Stroll through a bustling outdoor market with a welcoming vibe. Explore a broad mix of goods and food, including plenty of fresh, locally grown produce. Live music provides a cheerful soundtrack as you browse, making the shopping experience lively and relaxed.

Get ready for Bay Area’s wildest truck show at Solano County Fairgrounds. Expect burnouts all day, live music, custom truck builds, vendors, and nonstop smoke. This is an all-ages, in-person event with paid parking available.

Join the Ukulele Club at the THP South library branch for a friendly strum-and-sing session. No prior experience is needed. Bring your own ukulele if you have one, or use one provided by the club.

Make the most of summer in Napa at The Meritage Resort as Poolside Sessions transforms the vineyard-view Adult Pool into a lively retreat. Stretch out by the water, sip chilled cocktails, and enjoy DJ-curated rhythms for a mix of relaxation and celebration. AJB the DJ provides the soundtrack. Resort guests receive complimentary entry, and a limited number of day passes is available for visitors. Settle into a poolside spot or reserve a private cabana for groups of up to 12.

An open mic at The Magic Flute welcomes musicians and singers of all ages and experience levels on the second Saturday of each month. The event is free. No advance signup is required, sign in on arrival to be eligible to perform, and the order of performers is selected at random. The event concludes with the final act or at the planned finish, whichever comes first. Professional sound and lighting create a friendly, supportive setting for taking the stage in front of an audience. It is a strong opportunity for music lesson students to meet, collaborate, and build confidence, and students, customers, friends, and family are welcome to perform or simply enjoy the show.

Jasmine Worrell Dance presents Terry Hanck bringing live rhythm and blues to a swing dance party in Larkspur. The festivities take place in a historic Marin setting with ample room to move and upbeat swing music that keeps the floor lively. The environment welcomes live music fans and dancers of every age and experience level, whether relaxing to the band or stepping out for a twirl. Advance tickets are required, priced at $25 for 2.5 hours of live music and dancing, and tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Up The Creek Records welcomes a night of boundary-pushing rock featuring The American Coma, Tongues Out Guns Out, and Mind the Chord. The American Coma is a Northern California trio that fuses grunge, punk, and hardcore with a dense, atmospheric edge. Their music moves between intensity and vulnerability, raw yet enveloping, rooted in Oakley and shaped by distance, tension, and clarity while reflecting on existence and awareness. The lineup includes Ian Shirley on guitar, Ace Crow on drums, and Nick Emigh on bass. Tongues Out Guns Out brings an Oakland based instrumental mathcore duo. The pair features drummer Elijah Post of Frolic and guitarist Brendan Evje, formerly of Jazz Divorce, August Spy, and Cock Lunch, with a debut LP underway. Mind the Chord rounds out the bill, a band that began in dorm rooms and basements and grew into a trio that plays hard and loud. Ben Cashman handles guitar and vocals, Dillon Variz holds down bass with backing vocals, and Will Eukel is on drums.

House of Floyd comes back to the historic Empress Theatre in Vallejo for a single evening dedicated to classic Pink Floyd.

BentPeter brings live music to The Garden, the new Tannery Bend Beerworks spot created to feel like a favorite neighborhood pub from the very first visit. The brewery showcases distinct small batch beers inspired by local ingredients and crafted in downtown Napa, paired with a thoughtful food program so flavors and pours shine together. Local bands help set the vibe, blending food, drink, and music into a welcoming experience, and BentPeter adds a soundtrack that celebrates how great music pairs with great beer and wine.

Bourbon Highway Country Bar & Kitchen hosts a country themed night with line dance lessons upstairs and DJ karaoke downstairs with DJ Nikita. The experience spans both floors in Downtown Walnut Creek, combining dance instruction and karaoke. A $10 cover applies on weekends.

Presented by KC Turner, The Beat Farmers take the stage at the HopMonk Novato Session Room, with the Nathan Raney Band also on the bill. The group’s original era ran from 1983 to 1995, and they have returned. The set draws on a cocktail of styles that includes Wreckless Western, bug-eyed ballads, heat-butting rockabilly, suicidal blues, and hayseed boogie-woogie. The original lineup featured Country Dick Montana, Jerry Raney, Joey Harris, and Rolle Love, and their shows paired music and mayhem with an extra dose of stage presence for a distinctive live experience. This event is mostly standing and limited to ages 21 and over.

Catch Rebirth Brass Band and The Soul Rebels for an evening of high-energy music at Siesta Valley Bowl in Orinda. The show kicks off at 8:00 PM, with the performance presented as a live concert in the venue’s local time.

Catch The Beat Farmers for a live night of rockabilly, outlaw country, roots rock, and soundtrack-leaning sounds. The show is listed as starting at 8:00 PM at HopMonk Tavern Novato.

House of Floyd brings the music of Pink Floyd to the Empress Theatre for a full concert experience with immersive lighting, large arrangements, rich vocals, and laser light show visuals. This is a tribute performance that aims to capture the space, textures, and emotion of the classic Floyd catalog. The night includes a doors-and-dinner start, followed by the main show, with seven musicians recreating the layered, dynamic feel of the original recordings.

Get ready for a co-headlining night of classic rock as Santana teams up with The Doobie Brothers at Shoreline Amphitheatre for the Oneness 2026 Tour. Expect big harmonies, iconic hits, and a memorable live show in Mountain View.

Richmond Art Center hosts a celebratory afternoon honoring Dr. Pate Thomson’s 90th birthday with live music and the arts. The program includes pianist Cullen Luper, vocalist Jesse Castillo, and violin performances by Dr. Pate Thomson and Nakele Rechenauer. Tickets are $50.

Join in for Live Music Sundays in Headlands Brewing’s Lafayette beer garden. There will be live music, and the performers for each week are shared on their Instagram. Come by for a relaxed afternoon with great local tunes.

At Ashkenaz, this community drum circle centers on connection through rhythm. Facilitator Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR, founder of DRUMMM Rhythmic Events and Chief Rhythm Activator, guides an interactive experience designed to relieve stress, lift spirits, and bring people together. Everyone is welcome, from first-time participants to seasoned drummers, across all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities. Participants may bring their own drum or use one provided on site for a $5 convenience fee. Chairs are available, and minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Music in Place and the City of Sonoma present a summer Sonoma Sundays On the Plaza concert at the Sonoma Plaza Grinstead Amphitheater. The program features Tim Weed, a Grammy-nominated concert musician, composer, producer, recording engineer, and recording artist known for expressive 5-string banjo work, strong songwriting, and soaring vocals, alongside The Dorian Mode. This Petaluma-based acoustic quartet, led by vocalist and bassist Dorian Bartley with Robby Elfman on piano and clarinet, Peter Graves on sax, and Tony Blake on drums, celebrates the Great American Songbook with vintage jazz, up-tempo R&B, and soulful ballads that evoke 1920s speakeasies, 1930s big-band swing, 1940s jump blues, and the lively R&B associated with Ruth Brown. The series is free and open to everyone thanks to support from the Sonoma Community Center, The Dawn Redwoods Trust, and the McNeely Family Foundation.

KC Turner presents a matinee performance by The Rubinoos at the HopMonk Novato Session Room. This show is partially seated and open to all ages. Friends since junior high, Jon Rubin and Tommy Dunbar began performing together as teenagers in Berkeley and soon signed with Beserkley Records alongside Jonathan Richman and Greg Kihn. Their self-titled 1977 debut brought them national attention, with critic Gene Sculatti hailing it as the best pop album of the decade. Over time the band has released numerous records while collaborating with Todd Rundgren, Kevin Gilbert, and most recently Chuck Prophet. They have built an international following, sharing stages with Elvis Costello and Tom Petty. Their music has appeared in films and television, they made their TV debut on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, performed the title theme for Revenge of the Nerds, and their Top 40 single I Think We’re Alone Now opened the third season of the Netflix comedy Sex Education. Now signed to Yep Roc Records, home to artists such as Nick Lowe, Dave Alvin, and Chuck Prophet, the group continues to bring power pop to audiences across the United States, Europe, and Japan.

Set against an open-air wine country backdrop, Blue Note Napa brings its Summer Sessions back to The Meritage Resort and Spa for a fresh season of top-tier live music. Anuhea performs with special guest Sammy J as part of a diverse, high-energy lineup. For an elevated experience, Concert View Room & Ticket Packages combine overnight accommodations with a private balcony overlooking the venue, two tickets to the show, and Special Access laminates that allow in-and-out privileges, along with additional benefits.

Atomic Cocktail brings the sounds of the Atomic Age to The Fink with an evening of lively, dance-ready music and refreshing drinks. The set spans Western swing, early rock and roll, and rhythm and blues, touching on favorites associated with Bob Wills, Elvis, Louis Jordan, Little Richard, and Ray Charles. Expect upbeat tunes from the mid 1940s through the late 1960s that keep the energy high from start to finish.

Anuhea with special guest Sammy Johnson takes the stage as part of Blue Note Napa Summer Sessions. This outdoor concert is presented rain or shine at The Meritage Resort and Spa. Seating options include the Sapphire Club, which provides a reserved table with two chairs and is sold only in pairs. Pricing is per seat and includes access to the Club Lounge with a cash bar and air conditioning. Gold and Silver sections offer reserved seating, while the Bronze Lawn is standing room only; blankets are welcome, but chairs are not permitted. All prices are per person, and every attendee must have a ticket. The event is open to ages 8 and up, with no infants allowed. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are bought in advance and delivered to your Ticketmaster account for scanning at entry. Restrooms are available. Venue policies include no outside food or beverages and no corkage service, no professional cameras, no smoking, and service animals only. Details on the bag policy and other FAQs are available on the event website. Parking is available for purchase at $18 in advance or $25 on the day of the show. All sales are final.

Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys take the stage at Uptown Theatre for a show that brings two renowned acts together in one venue. This event welcomes attendees ages 12 and up.

Profantaica performs at the Cornerstone alongside special guests Morbosidad and Cloak. Three acts share the stage for one concert.

Get ready for a night of classic rock legends live at Shoreline Amphitheatre. Santana and The Doobie Brothers are set to perform onstage for an evening show starting at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, and the listing notes that there are only a few left.

At the El Cerrito Farmers Market, music sets the tone for shopping. Explore a variety of goods, services, and foods, and pick up locally grown produce as you browse the stalls.

John Mellencamp is bringing his Dancing Words Tour to Shoreline Amphitheatre for a live show featuring the greatest hits. Tickets are on sale now.

Get ready for a big summer rock night as Tedeschi Trucks Band takes the stage with special guest Lukas Nelson. Expect a lively set filled with fan favorites, standout singles, and a few surprises at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley.

Tedeschi Trucks Band brings the Future Soul 2026 Tour to the Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley, with Lukas Nelson opening the show. Tickets are available now.

Tedeschi Trucks Band and Lukas Nelson are performing live at Greek Theatre-U.C. Berkeley in Berkeley. The show starts at 6:00 PM, and tickets are available through Ticketmaster.

Swing by an open mic night at HopMonk Novato for a live showcase featuring SONIC STEPS. Bring your voice, instrument, or best performance energy and enjoy a night of music and local talent.

Downward headlines a shoegaze bill at Ivy Room in Albany, California, joined by guest artists. The event is presented by BMG.

Catch Rotimi live at Yoshi's in Oakland. The show starts at 7:30 PM, with additional lineup acts listed for the evening.

John Mellencamp takes the stage at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. This in-person show offers a chance to hear his music live.

Head to Alberto’s bachata night for a full evening of lessons and social dancing. The night runs with an 8:00 to 10:00 PM lesson, where 8:00 to 9:00 covers individual steps (great for beginners) and 9:00 to 10:00 shifts into partnered routines. After that, you’ll have social dancing time from 10:00 PM onward until close. Payment is cash or card at the door, and there’s a bar on site. Music leans modern and sensual.

Downtown Novato hosts a free party in the streets featuring Pop Rocks, one of the Bay Area's top party bands. Dance in the streets as they perform, and enjoy food vendors along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

Enjoy the end-of-summer edition of Rock the Block, a downtown street party featuring live music plus food and drinks. Come dance the night away with one of the Bay Area’s top party bands.

The international sensation comes to Sonoma for the first time. On a sunlit Greek island, a bride-to-be searches for the father she has never known, which draws three unexpected men from her mother's past back into their lives. The story unfolds to ABBA hits including "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," and "The Winner Takes It All," and celebrates family, friendship, love, and second chances, a mix that has delighted audiences worldwide. Featuring a large cast, dynamic dance numbers, steady humor, and a crowd-pleasing score, it is promoted as one of the biggest and most memorable Transcendence productions to date. Mamma Mia! is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, and all authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI.