San Mateo Summer Concerts

June-July, Thursdays

Central Park
50 E. 5th Ave.
San Mateo, CA
Free, cityofsanmateo.org /1367/ Central-Park-Music-Series

2024 Concerts

6-8 p.m. (except July 4, 2024)

June 20, 2024, 6-8 p.m. Native Elements
Reggae

June 27, 2024, 6-8 p.m. New Moon on Monday
Duran Duran Tribute

July 4, 2024, 12-2 p.m.
Special 4th of July in the Park celebration returns this year  11 a.m.-2 p.m., with live music running from Club 90 (Party) from 12-2 p.m.!

July 4,  11 a.m.-2 p.m.  4th of July in the Park 
Free event
Central Park
Crafts, Bounce House, Rock Wall, Face Painting, Obstacle Course

• 11:45am - Raising of the Flag and National Anthem
• 12-2 p.m. Concert Begins 

Family fun activities start at 11 a.m. Crafts are given out on a first come first serve basis and while supplies last. Inflatables Lines for bounce house and obstacle course will be closed starting as early as 1:15pm to end by 2 p.m. Rock Wall The rock wall line opens at 11 a.m. and closes as early as 1:15 p.m. as the event is over at 2 p.m. Parents/guardians will need to complete a waiver prior to participation.  The line for face painters will close as early as 12:45 p.m. as service will stop at 1:30pm. Food Trucks Food Trucks will be selling food onsite: Humphrey Slocombe (ice cream) Ta'Contreras (tacos, quesadillas) Rock Club Burgers (burgers)

July 11, 2024, 6-8 p.m. Pop Fiction
Party Mix

July 18, 2024, 6-8 p.m. Julio Bravo y su Orquesta Salsabor Latin

July 25, 2024, 6-8 p.m. Electric Rodeo
Country

August 1, 2024, 6-8 p.m. Land of Confusion/TAKE 2
Phil Collins Tribute & Genesis/Party Mix

August 8, 2024, 6-8 p.m. Bud E. Luv Orchestra
Swing/Big Band/Party Mix

San Mateo City Parks and Recreation Foundation will be selling beer and wine at the concerts!

Central Park Music Series is a signature summer event that brings you eight evenings of free live music every Thursday evening. Music lovers of all ages gather in Central Park each week for a night of music, dancing, food, and fun! Come join this popular gala of local music showcasing the diverse Bay Area music scene.

Food Vendors Made Out of Dough (Bakery, Desserts), Rise Woodfire (Pizza), Lilo's Kitchen (Quesabirria), Fletch's Catering (Hot Dogs/Sausages), Fletch's Taqueria (Burritos, tacos, quesadillas), Jack's Prime (Burgers), Johnny Empanada (Empanadas), Drops of Dough (Ice Cream Sandwiches), America's House (Pupusas), El Sinaloense (Ceviche, tacos)

In the spring, you can hop into action as the Egg Hunts invite the community youth to search for the hidden eggs.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.