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OXNARD FREE SUMMER CONCERTS

Get The Scoop on FREE Concerts This Summer in Oxnard

By Updated 6/1/2016 May 24, 2010
Every summer I love the free/low cost summer concerts and now that school is out they are really gearing up this summer. I have put together a list of all the best ones that you can attend with the family located in Oxnard.

Remember they are all outdoors which means bring a jacket because it can get breezy. Bring snacks, lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Then invite friends, bring the kids and enjoy!!!

This week the very popular Heritage Square Friday Nights begin and this summer they have a great lineup.
  • Friday Night Concerts at Heritage Square from from 6pm-8pm.
  • General admission plaza seats are $7, and limited lawn seating is free. 
  • Heritage Square is at 715 South A Street, Oxnard.
The 2016 Lineup:
  • June 17, 2016: The Company Band (Old School)
  • June 24, 2016: Unusual Suspects (80's Band80's pop)
  • July 1, 2016: The British Beat Band (British Invasion Soft Rock)
  • July 8, 2016: Teresa Russell & Acadiana Band (Jazz, Blues & Cajun)
  • July 15, 2016: Myst Band (Rock En Español & Classic Rock)
  • July 22, 2016: Caliente 805 Band (Latin Salsa & Cumbias & Old School)
  • August 5, 2016:Scott Martin Latin Soul Band (Latin Soul & Jazz)
  • August 12, 2016: Juano & Friends Band (Old School)
  • August 19, 2016: The Blue Breeze Band (Motown)
  • August 26, 2016: The Disco Kings (Disco)
  • September 9, 2016: Ray Jaurique & the Uptown Brothers (Blues & RB)
  • September 16, 2016: Sound Effect (Funk & Pop)
Then next week Rock The Collection Thursday Night concerts will begin at The Collection at RiverPark. Bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets, while you kick back, relax and enjoy a series of free live music acts for its Rock the Collection concert events. Kicking off on Thursday, June 23, these family-friendly performances will showcase a diverse line-up of lively cover bands on four Thursdays from 6:30 – 8 p.m. throughout the summer in Collection Park.

Schedule
  • June 23, 2016 at 6:30pm - Area 51 
  • June 20, 2016 at 6:30pm - Queen Nation
  • July 7, 2016 at 6:30pm - The Long Run
  • July 14, 2016 at 6:30pm - Wanted (Bon Jovi)
The first weekend in July begin the Channel Islands Concerts By the Sea each Saturday from July 2– Aug. 27. The free summer concert series will be from 4-6 p.m. at Peninsula Park, 3401 Peninsula Road, Oxnard at Channel Islands Harbor, next to the Hampton Inn. Free parking is available at the park and along the street. Visitors can enjoy a wide array of musical styles, including jazz, rock, folk, Cajun, country and oldies. 

Summer Concert Lineup:
  • July 2: Masters of the Past 
  • July 9: Teresa Russell & Acadiana
  • July 16: Ray Jaurique & The Uptown Brothers
  • July 23: Unkle Monkey 
  • July 30: Natalie Gelman 
  • Aug. 6: Ventucky String Band 
  • Aug. 13: Donna Greene & The Roadhouse Daddies 
  • Aug. 20: Dezmo’s Blues 
  • Aug. 27: Sean Wiggins & Lone Goat