Patriotic 4th of July Big Band Concert & Season Kick-Off | Lake Merritt

The summer concert season of free performances by the Oakland Municipal Band kicks off on with a July 4th concert and continues on Sundays throughout July.

The 35-piece band performs music from a variety of genres, including marches, classical, pop, big band, movies, international, show tunes, and more, for the enjoyment of the diverse population of Oakland and its surrounding areas.

Concerts are presented with educational information about the pieces being performed. We hope that this will stimulate, encourage, and nurture an interest in live music, especially among younger members of the audience.

2025 Oakland Municipal Band Summer Concerts
July 4 & Sundays, 13, 20, 27, and August 3, 2025 | 1-3 pm
Edoff Memorial Bandstand, opposite the Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave, Oakland
FREE

All concerts start at 1 pm and last until 3 pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic lunch, and join us for our 2025 season!

The Oakland Municipal Band is in its second century!
Since 1912, the Oakland Municipal Band has been presenting free concerts at Lakeside Park in the heart of Oakland, California.

It is one of the oldest musical organizations in the United States.

Lakeside Park is a cultural center of the city and the free concerts bring citizens of all ages and backgrounds together for quality music, picnicking and socializing. Some attendees have been enjoying the concerts for over fifty years!