Get ready for another unforgettable summer of live music under the stars at the Marin Art & Garden Center’s Summer Concert Series!
Running Thursday evenings from July 9 through August 27, this beloved outdoor concert series brings together incredible live music, delicious food & drinks, and family-friendly fun in one of Marin’s most stunning garden settings. From salsa and zydeco to blues, Americana, Hawaiian music, opera, folk, and rock, this year’s lineup offers something for everyone. Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends & family, and settle in for warm summer nights filled with dancing, community, and great vibes.
The concert series kicks off this Thursday with Edgardo Cambon and his world-class mix of salsa, cha cha cha, and spicy Latin beats.
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Tickets: Adults $20 in advance, $25 at the gate; Kids 17 & Under (Free)
Upcoming Summer Shows:
• Huapala — The Spirit of Aloha (July 16)
• Dirty Cello — Blues/Americana (July 23)
• Blackcat Zydeco — Accordion Blues (July 30)
• Peter Warren–Makuru — African Dance (August 6)
• San Domenico Virtuoso/Opera — (August 13)
• Michelle Lambert — Acoustic Pop/Folk (August 20)
• Teen Rock Showcase — (August 27)
Sausalito's Jazz and Blues by the Bay summer concert series returns to Gabrielson Park every Friday through August 28. This week's headliner is GG Amos, an electrifying performer who blends blues, jazz, funk, and Latin elements. The show is sponsored by the Sausalito Lions Club, with food for purchase by Tasty's Joint.
Here's the upcoming schedule:
July 17: East Side Funk (jazz-funk)
Sponsored by: Bay Cities Refuse & Sausalito VIPS
July 24: Juke Joint (blues, soul, jazz)
Sponsored by: Sausalito Cruising Club
July 31: Evan Thomas & the Brotherhood (funky soulful blues)
Sponsored by: Sausalito VIPS
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Lawn seating is free of charge on a first-come basis. Food as well as alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Guests are permitted to bring their own food and beverages to the park.
Grab your picnic blanket, pack your favorite takeout, and head to Creekside Fridays—one of Marin's favorite free summer traditions.
Enjoy live music, relax with friends and neighbors, and soak up the laid-back atmosphere beside the creek. Whether you're dancing, picnicking, or simply unwinding after a long week, it's the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
July performances take place at the Community Center, while August shows move to The Cabin, where acoustic music and towering redwoods create a magical summer backdrop. This Friday, the series features Juke Joint, a local six-piece horn band serving up classic Soul and R&B favorites from the 1960s and '70s.
🎵 2026 Lineup:
• July 24 – SunHunter
• August 7 – Fog City Swampers
• August 21 – Maddy & the Mayors
• September 4 – Marble Party
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** Bring a picnic. Please dress for cool weather and bring a blanket!
Shoplifters United, the Bay Area's premier tribute to The Smiths, return to Sweetwater this Saturday.
Shoplifters United bring to life the brilliant songs of legendary group The Smiths with an energetic live show and highly accurate sonic recreations of beloved album tracks and deep cuts. The Smiths are regarded as one of the most influential and important British rock groups to emerge from the 1980s. From Morrissey’s lyrical poetry to the inspired musicianship of Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke, and Mike Joyce, their influence can be heard throughout popular music for decades since and yet their sound is still unique and timeless. Great care has been taken to emulate the sound on those classic Smiths records down to every note and groove.
Opening the show is Just Like Heaven, a terrific tribute to The Cure.
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Tickets: $26.28
San Anselmo Live on the Avenue is back! Every Friday and Saturday evening, San Anselmo Avenue transforms into a vibrant pedestrian promenade, where local shops stay buzzing, restaurants spill onto the sidewalks, and live music fills the air. Grab dinner, sip something refreshing, and dance your way through town as performances light up both Creek Park and Town Hall Plaza.
Friday, July 10:
• Howelldevine (Town Hall Plaza)
• April & Monroe Grisman (Creek Park)
Saturday, July 11:
• Bluegrass Blowouts (Town Hall Plaza)
• Urban Outlaws (Creek Park)
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Admission is free
Get ready for an unforgettable summer night of live music, cold drinks, and great food as Shinyribs takes the stage for HopMonk's Cookout Concert Series this Saturday!
Known for turning every performance into a full-blown party, the Austin-based band serves up a wildly entertaining mix of Texas blues, swampy soul, honky-tonk, Cajun grooves, country, funk, and rock 'n' roll. Frontman Kevin Russell—one of Austin's most celebrated singer-songwriters—brings his unmistakable voice, razor-sharp storytelling, and larger-than-life stage presence to every show. Expect infectious rhythms, laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of dancing as the band's high-energy "Shortribs" lineup delivers an evening packed with hip-shaking, hand-clapping, feel-good fun.
Come hungry, too—HopMonk's kitchen will be serving up delicious food, while the bar keeps the beer, wine, and cocktails flowing all night long.
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Tickets: $44.04 (Food & Drinks not included in the ticket price)
** No pets, coolers, backpacks, outside food, or umbrellas permitted.
Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and gather your favorite people—Corte Madera's Summer Concert Series is back at Town Park!
Enjoy live music under the summer sky, delicious food and drinks, and the welcoming small-town charm that makes Corte Madera such a special place. This Sunday's headliner is The Great North Special, a talented six-piece ensemble that plays everything from country-funk and soul-blues to psych-rock and jazz.
🎸 2026 Concert Lineup
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Free Admission
Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and head to Belvedere Community Park this Sunday as their Free Summer Concert Series returns for another season of music, dancing, and family fun.
The series continues this Sunday with Big Crush, who will be performing chart-topping dance hits with creative mash-ups. Sing along to all the timeless hits and enjoy a memorable afternoon with family and friends.
All concerts begin at 4pm with the Star-Spangled Banner, followed by an opening act and the featured headliner.
2026 Concert Lineup:
August 9: Native Elements (Reggae, Roots & Lovers Rock)
September 6: Foreverland (a tribute to Michael Jackson)
Longer days, live music, and patio vibes—Marché’s beloved Music on the Patio series is back and better than ever. Join them every Wednesday for an evening of live music, great food, and sunshine (or sunset).
This week, enjoy the jazzy stylings of the Chip Boaz Trio.
Upcoming Shows:
Wednesday, July 15 - Mike Brown (rock pop guitar)
Wednesday, July 22nd - Madeleine King (country guitar)
Wednesday, July 29th - Tom Finch (rock pop guitar)
Whether you’re winding down midweek or making a night of it, this is your excuse to grab a table, sip something good, and soak up the music.
Trade your couch for the movie theater and experience some of Hollywood's greatest films the way they were meant to be seen.
Beginning July 3, Cinelounge Tiburon kicks off a weeklong Classic Movie Series, featuring multiple screenings of four timeless favorites:
🍿 Breakfast at Tiffany's
🎭 My Fair Lady
🎥 Citizen Kane
🌟 Boogie Nights
Whether you're revisiting an old favorite or discovering a cinematic masterpiece for the first time, there's no better place to enjoy these iconic films than on the big screen. Located in downtown Tiburon, Cinelounge is Marin's only first-run, three-screen movie theater. Enjoy state-of-the-art 4K laser projection, immersive Dolby Surround 7.1 sound, luxurious seating, and convenient dine-in service featuring beer, wine, and a delicious menu of food.
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Tickets: $22.49
