Sacramento, it’s time to dust off your dancing shoes and mark your calendars — Concerts in the Park (CIP) returns to Cesar Chavez Plaza this summer, bringing nine unforgettable Fridays of free, live music to the heart of downtown.
Presented by the Downtown Sacramento Partnership, CIP has grown into one of California’s largest and longest-running free music festivals. What began as an after-work beer and “battle of the bands” has become a can’t-miss event drawing thousands — and some serious headliners.
🎶 The 2025 Lineup Hits All the Right Notes
Whether you’re into hip hop, indie pop, reggae, or local R&B, this year’s lineup delivers a genre-hopping musical journey. Here’s who’s rocking the stage:
• May 2 – Jon Wiilde
• May 9 – Discrete
• May 16 – Khloe Rose
• May 23 – Xzibit
• May 30 – Phantogram
• June 6 – Dexter & The Moonrocks
• June 13 – The Expendables
• June 20 – Winona Fighter
• June 27 – Jackie Greene
🌟 When & Where CIP happens every Friday from May 2 through June 27 at Cesar Chavez Plaza (910 I St). Gates open at 6:00 PM, with music playing until 9:30 PM. Entrances are located at 9th & J and 10th & I streets.
🌈 More Than Music Beyond the beats, enjoy a rotating lineup of DJs, food trucks, pop-up shops, beer gardens, and plenty of Sacramento soul. It’s all about community, creativity, and summertime magic — and yes, it’s totally free and family-friendly.
So bring a blanket, rally your crew, and get ready to vibe all summer long.
