This family-friendly outdoor concert series features an exciting lineup of local Bakersfield bands performing Motown, R&B, multi-genre hits, country, Southern rock, soul, reggae, salsa, and funk.

Whether you’re searching for free concerts in Bakersfield, live music near you, or fun things to do in Bakersfield this spring and summer, Concerts at The Marketplace is the perfect Thursday night outing.

2026 Concert Lineup
Oct. 1 | NSA – They Play It All
Oct. 8 | LOST VINYL – R&B & Classic Rock
Oct. 15 | BOOGIE SHOOZ – Shake Your Groove Thang
Oct. 22 | WILL GAIL DANCE? – 80s Tribute Party
Oct. 29 | MENTO BURU – Jamaican Ska, Reggae, Salsa & Funk with a Taste of Halloween

NOVEMBER
Nov. 5 | IZZY FOSTER & THE FLYBOYS – Bluesy Rock & Soul
Nov. 12 | LOW-KEY FAMOUS – Bakersfield’s Most Okayest Band
Nov. 19 | FOSTER CAMPBELL & FRIENDS – High-Octane Motown & R&B