Free outdoor concerts return to Templeton. See who’s playing this summer
Looking for fun, family-friendly activities in the summer? Templeton is hosting a free summer concert series.
Concerts in the Park will feature live, outdoor music in June, July and August.
Here’s what to know about summer concerts in Templeton, including the 2026 lineup:
When are free summer concerts in Templeton? Where?
Concerts in the Park will be held at Templeton Park at 550 Crocker St.
The no-cost concert series runs every Wednesday from June 10 to Aug. 19. There will be no concert on Wednesday, July 22.
Concerts start at 6 p.m. and end at 8 p.m.
Who is performing at Concerts in the Park in 2026?
Bands performing as part of Templeton’s Concerts in the Park will perform in genres ranging from funk and soul to rock and R&B.
Here’s who is playing:
- June 10: Joy Bonner Band
- June 17: Ghost/Monster
- June 24: Push
- July 1: Bad Obsession
- July 8: The Molly Ringwald Project
- July 15: Santa Cruz Family Band
- July 29: The Electric Lavender Train
- Aug. 5: Leslie and the Soul Shakers
- Aug. 12: Critical Mass
- Aug. 19: Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band
What are food and drink options?
Vendors will offer food and drinks for purchase during Concerts in the Park.
There are restaurants nearby including Pig Iron, 508 South Main St. in Templeton, offering sandwiches, burgers and salads.
Across the street is Jack’s Bar & Grill, 509 South Main St. in Templeton. The menu features barbecue, burgers and sandwiches, as well as craft cocktails.
Seafood, pizza and pasta are on the menu at McPhee’s Grill, a block away from the park at 416 South Main St.
What’s not allowed in Templeton Park during shows?
Due to safety and sanitary reasons, dogs are not allowed in Templeton Park during concerts, organizers said.
Barbecuing is also not allowed.
This story was originally published May 26, 2026 at 8:23 AM with the headline "Free outdoor concerts return to Templeton. See who’s playing this summer."
