Fridays
May 29 - September 4, 2026
6:00-8:00 PM
Courthouse Square (map)
Marking 20 years of live music and community celebration, Downtown Redwood City's Music on the Square offers something for all ages. Featuring the best of rock, reggae, funk, Latin, and soul on Friday nights, with fourteen-weeks of free concerts. Presenting outstanding talent from across the Bay and beyond, the season launches with the high-voltage Santana Tribute of Carnaval and finishes with the irresistible pop and soul of Pride & Joy. Grab food from acclaimed nearby restaurants, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the show; it's the Peninsula's go-to Friday night tradition!
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CARNAVAL! faithfully recreates the drive and the sound that has made Santana's music a mainstay in rock music history for the past five decades! You'll hear all the hits from Santana's early years through the new favorites of today. All of it played with the same instrumentation, soul, and passion that fans have known and loved.
The Boys of Summer Eagles Band hail right from Southern California. They grew up there and all have Eagles blood running through their veins. They recreate some of the greatest music ever written. With well over 400 high profile shows throughout the U.S. since 2004, BOS are becoming known as the top touring Eagles Tribute band in America.
Shades of Blue pays homage to many of the greatest blues artists and their best-known songs. Expect to hear mashups of songs like Robert Johnson's version of "Crossroads" and the decidedly more rock version from Cream. Hear a heartfelt medley of the Three Kings (BB, Albert, and Freddie) and their respective hits. Along the way you will hear legendary, iconic blues tunes and classics. There is no other band or group presenting a show like this one. If you are a fan of the genre or not you will certainly want to see Shades of Blue- Great American Rockin' Blues Revival
Duane Patton, alongside his band, "Patton Leatha", work to bring premier live shows. From sultry slow jams, to turning up the funk, this band can do it all. Playing music from the Motown era, R&B, old-school hits and even current top 40 they will certainly entertain.
In Venezuela, a BULULÚ is a vibrant, buzzing gathering that sparks excitement. It only takes a minute listening to BULULÚ to understand why they've adopted the name.
Led by Venezuelan-born percussionist, composer, and vocalist Lali Mejia, BULULÚ draws inspiration from the folkloric rhythms of Venezuelan, Colombian, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and other Caribbean cultures. BULULÚ's performances encompass an exciting mix of styles, ranging from calypso and salsa to cumbia, son, guaracha, merengue, bachata, joropo and more. The band stands out not only for its rich musical diversity and original repertoire but also for its inclusive identity, embracing the LGBTQ+ community, and a majority of female band members.
Sounds of Skynyrd is a tribute to the raw, powerful sound of early Lynyrd Skynyrd - before the arenas, before the reunions - just straight-up Southern rock the way it was meant to be. With a lineup of seasoned musicians, the band delivers authentic, high-energy performances of classics like "Sweet Home Alabama", "Simple Man", and "Free Bird". Dedicated to the spirit and sound of the original 1970s Skynyrd lineup, Sounds of Skynyrd brings the fire, the soul, and the swagger that made the band legendary.
San Francisco powerhouse, Native Elements has been keeping the energetic, feel-good reggae tradition alive in the Bay Area for over 19 years. Comprised of 10 seasoned musicians with decades of experience in rock, metal, blues, jazz, R&B and hip hop, this eclectic and fearless crew meld their unique influences into a contemporary, melodic horn-driven party taking their listeners through improvisational peaks and valleys from blazing guitar to soaring saxophone wails. Having grown up together since elementary school (playing in garage bands and skateboarding) in Daly City and South SF, Native Elements bring a uniquely warm experience to the stage that is both entertaining and uplifting...Fun for all!!
If you like big hair, crazy fashions, and the best 80's rock and pop music, you're going to love Careless Whisper. Experience, or re-experience, a bump of the ultimate tribute to 80's rock and dance music! Performing a never-ending stream of everyone's favorite hits, Careless Whisper brings you a blast from the past.
There's a certain type of person that lives for the stage. Lives to entertain. Fueled by the smiles and energy of a crowd. Into this tradition steps Mercy & The Heartbeats, a dance band comprised of veteran musicians from some of the most popular and successful dance and touring bands in the Bay Area and beyond. If you've got Mercy, then you've got all your favorite songs - 70's and 80's classics, 90's singalongs, and the most current radio hits. A band not to be missed!"
The San Francisco Bay Area's AjaVu pays tribute to the timeless music of Steely Dan & Chicago.
Known for their faithful renditions, Aja Vu blends the rich harmonies, and classic horns that define the sound of these musical legends! Steely Dan is renowned for its sophisticated studio recordings and jazz-infused arrangements, while Chicago is celebrated for its brass section and blend of rock, jazz, and pop. Combining these two makes for a fantastic concert experience filled with familiar and beloved songs performed with a true appreciation for the artistry of the original recordings.
California's only WAR Tribute Band! Led by renowned recording artist, drummer, and vocalist Joey "Jam" Flores, CISCO KID is made up of some of the Bay Area's top professional musicians. Collectively, they've performed with legendary artists such as The Temptations, Joe Louis Walker, Smash Mouth, Edwin Starr, Al Green, Malo, Sheila E., Pete Escovedo, Third Eye Blind, WAR, and Lee Oskar, among others. CISCO KID brings audiences down memory lane with all the greatest hits of the legendary band WAR. When you talk about legendary California and Bay Area bands WAR absolutely stands among them, and CISCO KID delivers that legacy live.
August 21 The Electrifying Tribute to Michael Jackson Foreverland
A different kind of tribute band, you won't see any impersonations here. Instead, Foreverland simply aims to honor and do justice to the music and spirit of the King of Pop. Throughout this truly unforgettable performance, die-hard fans will relive their favorite MJ moments, and younger crowds will rediscover the amazing music that remains timeless.
Starman SF is a Bay Area–based David Bowie tribute delivering a high-energy, modern Bowie experience built for the stage and the dance floor. Featuring acclaimed frontman Cody Craven and a lineup of top-tier musicians, the band brings precision, style, and deep musicality to Bowie's iconic catalog. From Ziggy Stardust to Let's Dance, Starman SF captures the sound, spirit, and spectacle of Bowie in a show that keeps audiences moving—an immersive live experience that feels less like a tribute and more like stepping into the world of Bowie. Video.
The name says it all. During its many years of phenomenal success, Pride & Joy SF has remained the most popular party band on the Bay Area music scene. This group is the Pride of the Bay Area and a Joy to anyone who loves to dance. They have achieved this by presenting the most timeless pop/soul music of our time in an electrifying high-style show that pulls the audience directly into the heart of their performance.
