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. Oakland Pride Parade & Festival | September 8
  2. Live Concerts in Oakland | All Summer
  3. More Events This Summer

Oakland Pride Parade & Festival | September 8
 

Pride Parade in Oakland California 2023

The Oakland Pride Parade and Festival returns this year on September 8! 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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