Grammy-winning artist is coming to Sacramento’s 30th season of free Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park returns to Sacramento for its 30th year and, this time, Grammy-recognized artists are on the lineup.

The festival is the biggest and longest-running free outdoor music festival in the region, according to organizers. It will run every Friday from May 5 through July 28, except for July 7, at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown. Admission is free.

“Concerts in the Park is a long-standing tradition in our community, and we’re excited to celebrate this milestone,” Michael Ault, executive director of Downtown Sacramento Partnership, said in a news release. “Sacramento has a rich history of being home to up-and-coming musicians and cultivating a rich music scene, and we’re proud to be a part of that.”

The lineup features stars in hip hop, reggae, R&B, rock and more. The festival will also offer food vendors, photo opportunities and a bar.

See the lineup

The 2023 lineup features Grammy-nominated and winning artists, such as Kat Dahlia and Eric Bellinger.

Nearly 60 performers will be at Concerts in the Park, including local bands and DJs.

Here are the artists performing from May 5 to July 28:

May 5: Kat Dahlia, Sol Peligro, LabRats!, DJ Eddie Z

May 12: Matt Maeson, Nat Lefkoff, Jaclyn Lovey, JosephOne

May 19: Cassie Vega, Zac Black, Kittie Lynne, Big Coach, My Cousin Vinny & Mike Diamond

May 26: Rain City Drive, A Foreign Affair, NVTURES GHOST, Serialist, DJ Nesss

June 2: White Reaper, The Moss, Lewd Jaw, The Counterman, Zephyr

June 9: Kallitechnis, Baegod & Bedroomtrap, Tommie Phoenix, Yoni, DJ Eddy

June 16: Island of Black & White, burke, Dogpatch, Seth Kaminsky, Aramii

June 23: Wild Child, Boot Juice, Rainbow City Park, Band of Coyotes, Hellagoodcompany

June 30: Arden Park Roots, Jon Wiilde, Live Manikins, virgogabrielle, DJ StaceLace

July 14: Eric Bellinger, Chuuwee, Vonni, Nataya Rule, DJ Oasis

July 21: Blue October, Viola, Cities You Wish You Were From, Demon Wrangler, DJ Lady Char

July 28: The Brodys, Knocked Down, Aquageist, Ambiverse, Chris Shelton

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