This summer, San Jose comes alive with the perfect blend of culture, cuisine, and community. From world class outdoor music festivals like San Jose Jazz Summer Fest and Music in the Park to the larger than life alebrijes art installation at Plaza de Cesar Chavez to catching the sunset over a rooftop dining experience, strolling through vibrant farmers markets across the city and hiking outdoors under the sun... Whatever you're in the mood for, San Jose has your summer covered.
Whether you’re a visitor looking for something new or a local rediscovering the city, San Jose has everything you need for a summer full unforgettable experiences.
A Summer of Live Music
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San Jose Farmer's Markets
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Summertime Events
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Sonic Runway
Nov 05, 2021 - Dec 31, 2027 San Jose City Hall Plaza -
Calder: at home, among friends
Sep 06, 2024 - Aug 03, 2025 San Jose Museum of Art -
Tiki Tuesdays
Jan 24, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025 Dr. Funk: Rum House + Kitchen -
Dream Garden
Feb 28, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025 The Tech Interactive -
After Dark – Open Mic
Apr 18, 2025 - Dec 26, 2025 Nirvana Soul -
Downtown Farmers' Market
Apr 23, 2025 - Regional Farmers' Market Association Hammer Theatre Plaza -
Yoga & Pilates on the Row
May 03, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025 Santana Row -
Santana Row Farmers Market
May 07, 2025 - Sep 24, 2025 Santana Row -
Levitt Pavilion San Jose 2025 Concert Series
May 25, 2025 - Sep 06, 2025 The Levitt Foundation St. James Park -
Music in the Square: Summer Series
Jun 06, 2025 - Aug 09, 2025 Evergreen Village Square -
Pobladores Night Market
Jun 12, 2025 - Jul 29, 2025 Parque de Los Pobladores -
CityDance 2025
Jun 19, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025 Circle of Palms -
Starlight Cinema
Jun 29, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 San Jose Downtown Association St. James Park -
Dine Downtown San Jose 2025
Jul 03, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025 -
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Jul 08, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025 Broadway San Jose Center for the Performing Arts -
Guys and Dolls – CMT Rising Stars
Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 Montgomery Theater -
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Red Beard's Last Voyage
Jul 13, 2025 The Old Spaghetti Factory -
Head Over Heels
Jul 17, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025 City Lights Theater -
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Jul 18, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025 City Lights Theater -
Water Lantern Festival
Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025 Almaden Lake Park -
Disney Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour
Jul 19, 2025 SAP Center -
Shiny Side Up Bicycle Show
Jul 20, 2025 -
Frozen – CMT Mainstage
Jul 25, 2025 - Aug 03, 2025 CMT Mainstage Montgomery Theater -
NAFA Marathi International Film Festival 2025
Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 California Theatre -
Fiesta del Mariachi
Jul 26, 2025 School of Arts and Culture Mexican Heritage Plaza -
Music in the Park 2025
Jul 26, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025 Metro Silicon Valley Plaza de Cesar Chavez -
Italian Family Festa
Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 27, 2025 History Park -
MJ the Musical
Jul 29, 2025 - Aug 03, 2025 Broadway San Jose Center for the Performing Arts -
35th San Jose Jazz Summer Fest
Aug 08, 2025 - Aug 10, 2025 San Jose Jazz Plaza de Cesar Chavez -
Parker McCollum: What Kinda Man Tour 2025
Aug 15, 2025 SAP Center -
Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons
Sep 12, 2025 San Jose Civic -
Jimmy O. Yang: Big & Tall Tour
Sep 13, 2025 San Jose Civic -
Live 105 Presents LINKIN PARK: From Zero World Tour - 2025
Sep 15, 2025 SAP Center -
Mark Normand – Ya Don’t Say Tour
Sep 25, 2025 Center for the Performing Arts -
Twilight in Concert
Sep 26, 2025 Center for the Performing Arts