Oakland offers great live music, events, eats and outdoorsy fun all year round, but we are always super excited for the summer festivities. From dancing and day drinking at festivals and sampling food from all different cuisines, The Town has you covered. Whatever your summer vibes are, family members of all ages will make exciting discoveries and great memories while spending the day on the Sunny Side of the Bay.

Here is our list of street fairs, music festivals and other specially curated experiences to put on your calendar this summer. This list may not include every summer event so check out our Oakland Summer Vibes page for even more summer fun!

  1. FIFA World Cup 26™ | June 13-July 1
  2. Cognizant Major League Cricket  | June 24-July 18
  3. LakeFest Oakland | June 27
  4. Mosswood Meltdown | July 18-19
  5. Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival | August 8
  6. Oakland Pride Parade & Festival | August 16
  7. Live Concerts in Oakland | All Summer
  8. More Events This Summer

FIFA World Cup 26™ | June 13-July 1
 

With the San Francisco Bay Area welcoming fútbol fans from across the country for the FIFA World Cup 26™, Oakland shines as your perfect home base! The San Francisco Bay Area Stadium will host five group stage games and one Round of 32 game between June 13 and July 1, 2026, and Oakland offers an easy and convenient home base for fans heading to these big matches. Plan your stay now!
 

Cognizant Major League Cricket  | June 24-July 18
 

Player swinging at a pitch during Major Cricket League game

This summer, Oakland steps onto the global sports stage as Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) brings world-class matches to the iconic Oakland Coliseum from June 18 - July 18, 2026. MLC will host 11 electrifying matches in The Town - including the Semis and Finals! Featuring elite international athletes from the world’s second most popular sport. With over 2.5 billion fans worldwide, cricket is more than a game—it's a global phenomenon, and Oakland is ready to make history!

 

LakeFest Oakland | June 27
 

Group of friends posing at LakeFest Oakland taking place June 22 2024 at Lake Merritt Oakland California

Lakefest Oakland is a family-friendly annual event bringing together The Town’s vast range of artists, musicians, retailers and non-profits featuring over 100 vendors, a massive Kids Fun Zone, Tech Pavilion, Outdoor Beer Garden and, of course, Amazing Food. This diverse summertime festival takes place in the nature-rich, three-mile shoreline of Lake Merritt.
 

Mosswood Meltdown | July 18-19
 

Mosswood Meltdown 2026

Get ready to turn up the volume at Mosswood Meltdown 2026, Oakland’s summer music festival celebrating punk, garage, and all things weird and wonderful. Hosted by the iconic John Waters, this two-day bash at Mosswood Park features a killer lineup of underground legends and rising stars, plus food, vintage vendors, and wild outfits galore. Purchase tickets now!
 

Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival | August 8
 

Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival

The 25th Annual Laurel StreetFair World Music Fest returns to Oakland’s Laurel District on Saturday, August 8, 2026! Join us for amazing food, retail, artisan and non-profit vendors, admission is free and we offer fun for all ages. Rich with rhythms from around the globe and around the corner, the Laurel StreetFair is dedicated to celebrating our cultural roots, our community and the traditions that bring us together.
 

Oakland Pride Parade & Festival | August 16
 

Pride Parade in Oakland California 2023

Oakland Pride returns this year on August 16! This annual event creates a sponsorship of strength and respect while elevating our unified mission to celebrate and support the cultures and diversity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) community in Oakland and the surrounding Bay Area.
 

Live Concerts in Oakland | All Summer
 

Person enjoying a concert at the Oakland Arena in Oakland California

Oakland is home to year-round concerts & performance events and summertime brings some of the best talent to The Town. Check out upcoming concerts in Oakland including Chris Brown, Missy Elliott, Aventura, Future and more! Check out our full calendar of upcoming concerts and live performances and start making your summer plans! 

Other Fun Events to Check Out This Summer:

 


Looking to fill up your summer calendar even more? Check out our Oakland Summer Vibes page for an up-to-date list of what’s happening in The Town this summer.

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