The City of Huntington Beach enjoys numerous outdoor summer concerts with a fantastic line up of bands for the public to enjoy free of charge. From concerts in Central Park to Concerts at the Beach, nothing is out of reach when you have access to so much great music in one little city.  Band information is provided for your interest and like all events, is subject to change per organizers. Below is a list of venues, featured bands, times, locations and additional information.  More Events.   Hat's off to Huntington Beach's Summer Concerts -- and to its volunteer Huntington Beach Concert Band, a member of the Association of Concert Bands. Launched in 1973, the concert band performs in the Summer Concerts, and is under the direction of Tom Ridley since 1977. Huntington Beach has always enjoyed its free concerts. In 1914 when the first band played at the Pavilion next to the brand new Huntington Beach Pier, the crowd was amazed by the fabulous entertainment which has become a tradition for about 100 years.
 

Central Park Summer Concerts 2012   Central Park concerts begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday afternoons. Cost is free. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave., behind Central Library at bandshell. Sunday June 24, 2012  Americana & Patriotic Music Performed by our very own Huntington Beach Concert Band, this is a must-see event! Summer Concert Series  Public/Free Huntington Beach Central Park Sunday, July 1, 2012  Los Angeles Police Swing Band The Los Angeles Police Swing Jazz Band is one of Southern California's favorites jazz bands for outdoor concerts. They have appeared in this Central Park summer concert series year after year, and the audience has come to expect and look forward to their annual return.  They deliver standard jazz classics with that fabulous big band sound. Sunday, July 8, 2012 Laguna Beach Community Concert Band The band plays a wide variety of music from marches and classics to holiday music, Swing, Jazz, Big Band and Dixieland. Sunday, July 15, 2012 SwingCats Big Band The Swing Cats re-create the exact sounds of the 30s, 40s, and 50s as well as the music of today. Reminisce back to the swingin' sounds of Count Basie, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, and many others. Sunday, July 22, 2012  Orquesta Charangoa This modern version of a typical Cuban charanga is a tropical ensemble that combines joyous violins with acrobatic flute solos, creating an ever sunny and smiling sound. July 29, 2012 Huntington Beach Concert Band An eclectic program of film music, marches, classical favorites, and popular melodies. August 5, 2012 Henebry's 1920's Crazy Rhythm Hot Society Orchestra The original musical sounds of the Golden Age of Radio with Flapper Vocalist Ginger Pauley. August 12, 2012 Golden West Pops and Covina Concert Band Golden West Pops performs Pops band music with a wide variety of styles: from Ragtime to Rock with some show tunes, patriotic music and show classics thrown in. The repertoire of the Covina Concert Band includes marches, medleys, the big band sound, classical compositions, and music written for band by current composers. August 19, 2012 Night Blooming Jazzmen Traditional New Orleans classic Jazz and Blues. They have a lot of fun with their audiences and with each other and their music is top quality. August 26, 2012  Bob DeSena's Latin Jazz Ensemble A program of exciting Latin jazz and fiery rhythms in the legendary tradition of Tito Puente and Cal Tjader. September 2, 2012 Mike Henebry Orchestra Internationally acclaimed orchestra authentically recreating music of the famous Big Bands of the Swing Era. Surfin Sunday Concerts 2012 Start at 1 p.m., usually  in the parking lot of the  Surf Museum, 411 Olive, off Main St.,   Call: (714) 960-3483   surfingmuseum.org  Bands subject to change without notice;  Pier Plaza Concerts are held adjacent to Huntington Beach Pier, Pacific Coast Highway at Main St., Huntington Beach, CA. The Pier Plaza concerts go from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All concerts are FREE! April 15, 2012  SURF MUSEUM PARKING LOT Hindu Pirates, Thee Swank Bastards April 29, 2012  MUSEUM The Fabulous Nomads, Los Tornados May 6, 2012 PIER PLAZA Banned from the Beach, The Breakers, Kelp, The Surfaris, The Eliminators May 20, 2012  MUSEUM Eddie Would Tow, Jason Lee & the R.I.P. Tides, Point Doom June 3, 2012 PIER PLAZA High Tide, Pounding Surf, Outerwave, Tequila Worms, 3 Balls of Fire June 24, 2012  MUSEUM The Nocturnes July 15, 2012 MUSEUM The Breakaways, The Reefriders July 22, 2012 PIER PLAZA The Pyronauts, Surge, Secret Samurai, Hula Girls, Slacktones August 12, 2012 PIER PLAZA The Madeira, Exotics, 9th Wave, Intoxicators, El Ray, Los Venturas August 26, 2012 MUSEUM The Relix, Tahiti Shuttle Experiment, Rip Tides September 9, 2012  MUSEUM Deep Sea, The Marauders, Big Mick & the Curl September 16, 2012 SURF CITY DAYS @ PIER PLAZA Surf Kings, Duotones, Insect Surfers, Glasgow Tiki Shakers, Reventlos September 23, 2012   MUSEUM Pounding Surf DVD, Extravaganza grand finale with Matt Quilter & Special Guests

Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa Free Summer Concerts  Pete's Sunset Grille, HB Hyatt Resort & Spa, 21500 Pacific Coast Hwy. Concerts 7 -10 p.m. Call (714) 845-4775. vibeentertainment.com Pete's Summer Nights Concert Series is back! Bring the family to enjoy great music, tasty buffets, umbrella drinks, ocean sunset views and dancing. Note: Up to 3 hour parking validation w/ purchase of food or drink. This is a free event in the Hyatt Courtyard. 2012 Concert Series  Saturday, June 2, 2012, 7-10 p.m. Andy & Renee with Hard Rain, band Classic Rock, Americana music (andyandrenee.com) Saturday, June 9, 2012, 7-10 p.m. Andy & Renee with Hard Rain, band Classic Rock, Americana music Saturday, June 16, 2012, 7-10 p.m. Andy & Renee with Hard Rain, band Classic Rock, Americana music Saturday, June 30, 2012, 6 p.m. Jumpin' Jack Benny Chicago, Modern Electric Blues (jumpinjackbennyblues.com) July 6, 2012, 7 p.m. Brad Wilson  There's only one Brad Wilson, and he's on the road  rocking & performing throughout California this summer. Catch his OC performance! (bradwilsonlive.com) July 11. 2012 , 7-10 p.m.  Porterhouse Bob New Orleans Barrelhouse Blues Saturday, July 14, 2012 2000 LBS of Blues (2000lbsofblues.com) August 25, 2012, 10 p.m. Midnight Sugah Daddy West Coast Swing  (sugahdaddyband.com) Friday, August 31, 2012 The Ravelers Pete's Sunset Grill at Huntington Beach Hyatt Resort. The Ravelers play from 6:30pm - 8:30 pm. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a night of music in Surf City USA! September 1, 2012 Blues Bar- BQ Band, 7-10 p.m. Blues Bar-BQ dishes out musical experience, blended to cook up some smooth and tasty blues for you. Each player brings something different to the table with him, and the combination is a finger-lickin' good musical feast. bluesbarbq.com BB JAZZ FESTIVAL September 8, 2012 IN CENTRAL PARK - Angie Stone, Peabo Bryson, Walter Beasley, Najee, Tony Rich Project & More. Lawn seating: $45; Chair seat, no dinner $100;  VIP Table Seating & Meal $185. The 10th Anniversary concert in Central Park celebrates the best of jazz & R&B, and soul. Free parking. Location Central Library grounds, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. bbjazz.com Huntington Beach Ocean View Hotels: Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort Huntington Beach Inn Shorebreak Hotel Joie de Vivre Bella Terra Mall Concerts Thursday and Saturday performances are  Time:  6 - 9 p.m., Friday performances  Time:  7 - 9 p.m., and Sunday event times vary. Performances take place in the amphitheater outside the Century Theaters. The Bella Terra Center's address is 7777 Edinger Ave. Call: (714) 897-2534.  bellaterra-hb.com   June 2, 2012 6-9 p.m. Sugah Daddy (sugahdaddyband.com) he Bella Terra amphitheater is the perfect venue to enjoy live concerts under the sun and stars - taking advantage of Huntington Beach's endless summer! From jazz to rock, Latin to classical, our exciting lineup of free musical entertainment offers something for everyone.   ------------------------------------------------   Huntington Harbour View Park Concert August 7, 2011,  4:30 - 6:30 p.m. 16600 Saybrook Lane Huntington Beach, CA  92649 Held annually in Harbour View Park next to Huntington Harbour School, the concerts features popular bands. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to sit back, relax and enjoy! Cost: Free. Location: Sponsored by Property Owners Association

Surfin' Sundays Concert Series has a new reason to come and enjoy the concert. The opening of the Shorebreak Hotel offers a location no more than a block or two to the concert itself.  Huntington   Beach, Calif. offers one of the best free summer concert series programs on the West Coast. The concerts are all held outdoors in perfect weather this region is known for, and the concerts bring some of the finest, diverse sounds to the city that is home to outstanding musicians of all genre. For tourists visiting, the easiest concerts to attend are walking distance from the great beach hotels and resorts. For HB locals, the drive to any of the concerts is no more than 15 minutes from most locations in the city.

The free summer concerts hold a long tradition in HB. In addition to the the Big 3: Surfing Museum; Central Park Huntington Beach City Band Concerts; and free concerts in the courtyard at Bella Terra Mall.  Nearby concerts we've also enjoyed are a free summer concert series at Eisenhower Park overlooking the beach at Seal Beach; Westminster Civic Center Plaza concerts; Long Beach concerts at MarketPlace, and several parks, and free concerts at the bandshell on Balboa Peninsula overlooking the Balboa Pier.  Huntington Beach paid concert series BBJAZZ features monthly smooth jazz concerts that are held at Central Library Theatre and hotels during the holidays. These concerts charge a fee (usually begins at $35 - up) and the proceeds benefit special causes.