Bay Meadows

The City of San Mateo’s 2025 Central Park Music Series returns every Thursday evening from 6-8pm running from June 26 through August 14 to downtown San Mateo. Showcasing a variety of diverse music genres, the Central Park Music Series is San Mateo’s signature summer event that brings you Thursday evenings of free live music including a wide array of bands from classic rock to reggae to country that music lovers of all ages can enjoy.

Enjoy an evening under the stars filled with live music this summer at Central Park, a San Mateo landmark with a beautiful gazebo, lighted tennis courts, a playground and baseball field just minutes away from your doorstep at Bay Meadows. Whether you’re looking to socialize with friends, get some much needed family time, or dance the night away, the San Mateo Central Park Series is sure to be a great time and deliver a memorable summer evening each week. Food and drink will be available to purchase.

Here is the Band Line Up for the 2024 Summer Series:

Thursday, June 26 – Native Elements (Reggae)
*No July 3 Concert

Friday, July 4, 2025 – 11:00am – 2:00pm – Special 4th of July event! Family-fun activities starting at 11:00am, Raising of the Flag and National Anthem at 11:45am; concert from 12-2pm.

Thursday, July 10 Neon Velvet (90’s and Beyond)
Thursday, July 17 Pop Fiction (Dance Party Mix)
Thursday, July 24 Maya Band (Latin)
Thursday, July 31 Tom Rigney and Flambeau (Cajun/Zydeco)
Thursday, August 7 Mitch Woods and his rocket 88’s (Jump Swing/Boogie Woogie)
Thursday, August 14 Electric Rodeo (Country)

Mark your calendars, bring your picnic blanket or lawn chairs and join your neighbors on Thursday evenings this summer for free live music in Central Park, San Mateo.

Enter the San Mateo PAL Raffle: The Police Activities League will be set up onsite weekly and would love your support. Every ticket helps fund San Mateo PAL programs for local youth and gives you a shot at some great prizes like tickets to Hillbarn Theatre and Cinemark Movie Passes!

It’s all happening at Fitzgerald Field 50 E 5th Avenue in San Mateo this summer!

The 2025 event is sponsored by the City of San Mateo @cityofsanmateo | San Mateo City Parks and Recreation Foundation @smparksandrec | Chris Eckert Real Estate Team @chris.eckert.real.estate.team | Bohannon | Kaiser Permanente @kaiserpermanente | Episcopal Day School @episcopaldaysanmateo | Silicon Valley Bike Coalition @bikesiliconvalley | The San Mateo Daily Journal @sanmateodailyjournal | Hoge Fenton @hogefenton.

Walkscore.com rates Bay Meadows high on the list for walkable locations to live on the San Francisco Peninsula and for good reason!  Bay Meadows has a high Walkscore in the mid-80’s because it is steps from Hillsdale Shopping Center, grocery stores like Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, 18 acres of parks, Caltrain, and is just a few short miles from downtown San Mateo with its burgeoning restaurant scene. In fact, there are more than 3 grocery stores and several specialty markets within 0.7 miles, which is about a 12-minute walk, Check out life out and about at Bay Meadows by following us on Instagram. #baymeadowslife