Concerts & Live Music
Seeing live music shows and concerts is a popular draw for visitors to California’s capital. They range from the free concert at the annual Farm-to-Fork Street Festival, massive music festivals like Aftershock and GoldenSky, and smaller series like the free Concerts in the Park in Downtown Sacramento to more traditional venues like the Golden 1 Center and Memorial Auditorium, as well as smaller concert venues.
If you love live music, don’t miss smaller venues like Ace of Spades on R Street, as well as coffee bar performances and solo artists at some of the region’s favorite restaurants, which can provide the perfect audio accompaniment to your farm-to-fork meal.
Visit Sacramento's Farm-to-Fork Festival
Visit Sacramento's Farm-to-Fork Festival returns to Capitol Mall on Sept. 20-21, 2024, featuring headliners Andra Day, Hayes Carll & The Band of Heathens, The Hip Abduction, Chance Emerson, and more.
Read moreSacramento's Aftershock Music Festival
Aftershock returns to Sacramento's Discovery Park October 10-13 featuring headliners Mötley Crüe, Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Slayer, and more.
Read moreHolo Holo Music Festival
The Holo Holo Music Festival is returning to Sacramento's Heart Health Park Sept. 27-28, 2025, ft. headliners J Boog, Common Kings, and more.
Read moreSacramento's Concerts in the Park
The annual Concerts in the Park series brings live music to downtown’s Cesar Chavez Plaza on Friday evenings from May 2 to June 27.
Read morePerforming Arts
Sacramento has several top caliber performing arts groups, including the Sacramento Ballet, the Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera, and many more. Visitors can see shows in a variety of venues, including the historic Memorial Auditorium in downtown...
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