Here's where you can listen to free outdoor summer concerts in Ventura County

Cheri Carlson, Ventura County Star
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Alex Vasallo and Joyce Yamamoto, both from South Bay, and Bill and Teresa Dakin, of Thousand Oaks, dance during the 16th annual Summer Jazz Concert at the Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks in 2018.
Alex Vasallo and Joyce Yamamoto, both from South Bay, and Bill and Teresa Dakin, of Thousand Oaks, dance during the 16th annual Summer Jazz Concert at the Gardens of the World in Thousand Oaks in 2018.

Grab a blanket and head to these parks to hear free summer concerts.

Camarillo

Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District and the city of Camarillo have free outdoor concerts in Constitution Park, 601 Carmen Drive The Saturday shows start at 7 p.m.

What to know: Folding camping chairs, blankets and a picnic are welcome. Seating is on the lawn and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Residents are allowed to save their spot in advance by placing their chairs and blankets on the grass no earlier than 5 p.m. Friday. Sign up to volunteer at pvrpd.org/volunteer.

More information: pvrpd.org/summer-concert-series.

  • June 24: 24K Magic

  • July 8: Kings of 88

  • July 22: The 805 Social Club

  • Aug. 5: Garth Live!

Moorpark

The music will start at 6 p.m. for a series of Saturday concerts in Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road. Gates open at 5 p.m.

What to know: Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the grass.

More information: moorparkca.gov/849/Concerts-in-the-Park.

  • June 24: Fast Times

  • July 22: Ignition

  • Aug. 26: Chico

  • Sept. 23: Moorpark Symphony Orchestra

Oak Park

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District will hold a July concert at 6:30 p.m. at Oak Canyon Community Park, 5600 Hollytree Drive.

What to know: Bring a blanket or chair. A free shuttle is available at the entrance to the park and from Oak Park High School.

More information: Details are listed under summer events at rsrpd.org/recreation/events/index.php.

  • July 8: Yachty by Nature - Yacht Rock

Ojai

The Ojai Band puts on free concerts sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ojai West on Wednesdays July 12-Aug. 9. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. at the Libbey Bowl, 210 S. Signal St.

What to know: Bring a blanket, lawn chairs or a picnic.

More information: ojaiband.com.

Oxnard

Channel Islands Harbor

“Concerts by the Sea” will have live music from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturdays from July 8 through Sept. 2 at Harbor View Park, 3850 Harbor Blvd. in Oxnard.

What to know: Bring picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs.

More information: channelislandsharbor.org.

  • July 8: Andy’s Gang

  • July 15: Dive Bar Messiahs

  • July 22: Psychedelic Summer

  • July 29: Nautical Thrust

  • Aug. 5: Ray Jaurique & The Uptown Brothers

  • Aug. 12: Soul Machine

  • Aug. 19: Los Cool Arrows

  • Aug. 26: Ignition Band

  • Sept. 2: Brandon Ragan Project

Heritage Square

The 10-week summer concert season in downtown Oxnard will feature live performances at 6 p.m. Fridays at Heritage Square, 715 S. A St.

What to know: For free seating, bring a blanket or (low-back) lawn chair starting at 4 p.m. Fridays. For individual seats, tickets cost $10 each and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 5 p.m.

More information: heritagesquareoxnard.com/concerts.html.

  • June 16: House Arrest

  • June 23: The Impulse Band

  • June 30: The Chico Band

  • July 7: Brandon Ragan Project

  • July 14: Los Cool Arrows

  • July 21: Decadent Decades

  • July 28: Los Xiquenos

  • Aug. 4: The Reunion

  • Aug. 11: The Renegades Band

  • Aug. 18: Caliente Band 805

Simi Valley

Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District holds a trio of outdoor summer concerts. Shows start at 6:30 p.m. in Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Ave.

What to know: Bring a blanket or chairs. Parking is free on site and overflow parking is available on the softball fields off Thompson.

More information: Details are listed under summer events at rsrpd.org/recreation/events/index.php.

  • June 17: Angels Roost

  • July 15: Adelaide Pilar

  • Aug. 19: The Spazmatics

Thousand Oaks

Conejo Recreation and Park District's summer concerts run from 5 to 7 p.m. in Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave.

What to know: Bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics but arrive early to find lawn seating. On-site parking is reserved for cars displaying disabled placards until the lot is full.

More information: crpd.org/events/summer-concerts-in-the-park.

  • July 4: The Swing Dolls

  • July 23: The Pat Benatar Experience

  • Aug. 13: QRST

  • Sept. 4: The Midnight Rider Band

Ventura

Listen to live music seaside at the Ventura Harbor throughout the summer. The schedule includes Live DJ Saturdays July 1-Sept. 2 and Steel Drum Sundays July 2-Sept. 3.

What to know: Shows run from noon to 3 p.m. at the Ventura Harbor Village off Spinnaker Drive in Ventura.

More information: venturaharborvillage.com/events.

  • June 17: Surfer Joe Band

  • June 18: Unkle Monkey

  • June 24: Karen Eden

  • June 25: Blown Over

See a free outdoor concert series missing from this list? Email cheri.carlson@vcstar.com to let us know.

Cheri Carlson covers the environment and county government for the Ventura County Star. Reach her at cheri.carlson@vcstar.com or 805-437-0260.

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