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 6-7
  2. Bubble Planet | All Summer
  3. Live Concerts in Oakland | All Summer
  4. Oakland Roots at the Coliseum | All Summer
  5. More Events This Summer

Oakland Pride Parade & Festival | September 6-7
 

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. The dates have not been announced but event historically takes place in September.
 

Bubble Planet | All Summer
 

Bubble Planet in Oakland California family fun for everyone

Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses. Enter Bubble Planet, where the bubbles are the biggest and most fantastic ever! Get tickets now.
 

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 our full calendar of upcoming concerts and live performances and start making your summer plans!
 

Oakland Roots SC Home Games at the Coliseum | All Summer
 

Oakland Roots Team

In 2025, Oakland Roots return to Oakland, playing at the iconic Oakland Coliseum! Head to the iconic venue to catch an Oakland Roots game this summer.
 

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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