Concerts at the Marketplace

Concerts at The Marketplace Bakersfield brings free live music to Bakersfield every Thursday from May 7 through June 25, 2026, from 7pm to 9pm. 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: May 7: High Octane Motown and R&B with Foster Campbell and Friends May 14: Direct from East Bakersfield with Thee Majestics May 21: Bakersfield’s all-star cover band bringing multi-genre hits with Devotion 661 May 28: Country and Southern Rock with Bakersfield’s own South 40 June 4: A night of Rock and Soul with Warfield June 11…