Photo: Concerts on the Green, courtesy City of Novato

One of my favorite things about Summer in Marin are the free outdoor concerts that take place throughout the county. There's something about the warm weather and the long days that make events like these really special. While some of our annual favorites are still on hiatus, there are still plenty that are back this summer for families to enjoy.

Pack a picnic and your folding chairs and check out a free summer concert near you. Here's our list of events taking place this summer. If we've missed your favorite, please let us know.

Corte Madera

• Summer Sunday Concerts at Piccolo Pavilion
  Old Corte Madera Square
  Sundays, 5–6:30 pm, June 11–August 27

  Bring the family to the free outdoor summer concerts at the Old Corte Madera Square. Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and a picnic and enjoy the amazing line-up of fine local bands including the Wreckless Strangers, Terrie Obadie, Kanekoa, Bubba's Taxi, Mustangs of the West, Danny Click, and the Corte Madera Town Band. More info

Mill Valley

• Creekside Fridays
  Tam Valley Community Center
  Fridays, June 16, June 30, July 14 & 28, August 11

  Free concerts take place 6:30–8 pm; doors open at 6 pm. 2023 lineup TBA. Location: 203 Marin Avenue, Mill Valley. More info

• Concerts on the Plaza
  The Depot Plaza, Downtown Mill Valley
  2023 schedule TBA

  Mill Valley's Concerts on the Plaza series present fantastic acts from the Bay Area and beyond in their annual outdoor summer series. 2023 season details TBA. Location: The Depot Plaza, 87 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley. More info.

Novato

• Concerts on the Green
  Novato City Green
  Saturday, June 2 & 16, July 14 & 29, August 4 & 18, 5–7 pm

  Novato's free summer concert series features acts like the Moonalice and Citizen Flannel. Location: Novato City Green, 901 Sherman Avenue (adjacent to Novato City Hall). More info.

• Rock the Block
  Downtown Novato
  Thursday, June 22, 6–9 pm

  Kick off summer with this street party in downtown Novato featuring a live dance band (band TBA). More info.

San Anselmo

• Live on the Avenue
  Creek Park
  Fridays & Saturdays June 9–September 30

  Live music returns to San Anselmo's Creek Park as part of Live on the Avenue, Fridays and Saturdays beginning June 9, 2023. More info

Sausalito

• Jazz & Blues by the Bay
  Gabrielsen Park
  Fridays, June 2–September 15, 6:30–8 pm (6–7:30 pm in September)

  The City of Sausalito Park and Recreation Department presents Jazz and Blues by the Bay in Gabrielson Park. The entire lawn will be available for lawn seating so bring a (low) chair, some friends and come enjoy the music!! The 2023 lineup includes Tom Rigney, Banda Sin Nombre, Blues is a Woman, and Eugene Huggins. More info.

Tiburon & Belvedere

• Belvedere Concerts in the Park
  Belvedere Park
  2023 dates and lineup TBA

  Belvedere's free concerts in the park return for their 26th season. 2023 details TBA. More info.

San Francisco

• Stern Grove Festival
  San Francisco
  Sundays, June 18–August 20, 2 pm

  This popular, admission-free concert series in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater is still totally free but advance reservations are required. Enjoy performances by Indigo Girls and Neko Case, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Patti Smith, Buddy Guy, the San Francisco Symphony, and more! The season culminates with the Big Picnic, featuring the Flaming Lips, on August 20. More info.