CONCORD, CA (May 15, 2025) — The most wonderful time of the year here in Concord is almost here – Music & Market. And, with this unofficial kickoff of summer, I am looking forward to the many activities around town that will keep Concord hopping.

Music & Market will return to “Concord’s living room,” Todos Santos Plaza, at 6:30 p.m. June 5. From zydeco to jazz, from ’80s rock to K-pop, this year’s concert lineup includes something for everyone on Thursday evenings through September. Break out your lawn chairs and dancing shoes and check out the schedule at cityofconcord.org/downtownevents.

Before the music begins, be sure to visit the farmers market, which opens at 4 p.m., for fresh produce, snacks or hot meals, or enjoy the evening while dining on the patio of a nearby restaurant.

Can’t make it in person? Watch concerts live on Concord TV (Comcast channel 28, Astound/Wave channel 29 or 1026, AT&T U-verse channel 99) and on-demand via Concord’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/@cityofconcord. And, thank you to the many generous community sponsors who make these free concerts possible.

50 years of music at the Pavilion

For still more live concerts, check out the lineup offered at the Concord Pavilion at www.toyotapavilionatconcord.com. The beloved local landmark has brought 50 years of live music to our community. To celebrate this golden anniversary, Visit Concord has fun events planned, ranging from a pop-up Pavilion Museum, to Music on the Lawn at Todos Santos Plaza, to brewery concerts at Epidemic Ales and Side Gate. More details are available at www.visitconcordca.com/events/music-through-the-decades.

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Festivities on the Fourth

Concord’s 4th of July Festival & Fireworks is not to be missed, including a full day of activities in downtown Concord.

The day will start with an 8 a.m. 5K fun run and pancake breakfast hosted by the Rotary Club of Concord-Diablo, followed by the Independence Day Parade at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is “Rockin’ Red, White, and Blue!” as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Concord Pavilion. Parade entry is free.

At 4 p.m. at Mt. Diablo High School, there will be a kids’ carnival, food vendors and live music from the Purple Ones, an Insatiable Tribute to Prince, concluding with a 9 p.m. fireworks show.

As a past parade chair, I know that we need volunteers for these events to be a success. More information, including volunteer and parade applications, is available at www.concordjuly4th.com.

It’s going to be a fun and busy summer in Concord.

Contact Mayor Obringer at carlyn.obringer@cityofconcord.org