Concerts & Live Music
Ready to turn up the volume? Sacramento’s live music scene is packed with energy, good vibes, and can't-miss shows all year long.
Big-name artists take over the stage at Golden 1 Center, while smaller venues like Ace of Spades and Channel 24 keep the calendar full year-round with up-and-coming acts and local favorites.
Festival season in Sacramento is also not to be missed. Rock out at Aftershock, boot scootin’ boogie at GoldenSky Country Music Festival, or feel the island vibe at Holo Holo Music Festival. And now there’s even more to love. Terra Madre Americas is bringing global flavors and a killer music lineup to Sacramento. Expect food and drink tastings from around the world, live music, celebrity chef demonstrations, interactive workshops, and more.
And if you’re planning a trip to Sacramento in the summer, don’t miss Concerts in the Park, a free Friday night concert series in the heart of downtown with live bands, food, and drinks.
Whether you're into rock, country, reggae, or something in between, Sacramento’s live music scene offer something for every kind of music lover. Scroll down to check out upcoming shows and start planning your next live music experience in California’s capital city.
Terra Madre Americas
Terra Madre Americas is a can't miss gloabl culinary convergence happening Sept. 26-28, 2025, ft. live music from The War on Drugs, Spoon, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Jade Bird, and Passion Pit (Solo Acoustic).
Read moreSacramento's Aftershock Music Festival
Aftershock returns to Sacramento's Discovery Park October 2 - 5, 2025 featuring headliners Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, Bring Me The Horizon, 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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