Los Gatos Free Music Concert Series: Music in the Park, Jazz on the Plazz and Vasona Vibrations Schedule of Events and Performers

Normally in April and May I’m collecting all the information on the summer musical events in Los Gatos. This year, however, we remain in the midst of a Stay Home order due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Despite ongoing risks, the warm weather and growing vaccination rollout has us hopeful as more things are beginning to open at the state and county levels. On April 2nd newly released guidance for live outdoor entertainment! Sadly, our local summer concerts are booked and planned in early winter, so this update won’t affect most of the usual lineup. Things might look a little different, but you won’t have to wait until 2022 for a good show!

2021 Updates: Free Summer Concert Series Los Gatos

Vasona Vibrations – The website still shows the 2020 cancellation, but take a peak at their Facebook page and you’ll see the current status: no events in 2021.

Music in the Park – While the Town page sounds hopeful about a 2021 series (written in 2020), the Music in the Park website is down. However, over on Facebook it looks like there are plans to hold the Los Gatos Park Dance on September 4th, 2021 with live performance by the Houserockers!

Jazz on the Plazz – No updates to the website indicates a 2021 series is unlikely, however if you didn’t check out the Jazz on off the Plazz 2020 Virtual Shows they are all still available to watch. And the Facebook page updates regularly with recommended music videos and entertainment.

Fiesta de Artes – Here’s a twist, it looks like this year Los Gatos Fiesta has merged with the Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival and the show will go on! The concert has been bumped back about a month from the usual date, set to go the weekend of September 18th – 19th, 2021. The musical lineup is published online and we can anticipate a great show with some fantastic local favorites! You can also check their Facebook page for updates.

Fourth of July – Once again, there have been no updates to the Town page for the Independence Day events, and the San Jose Wind Symphony  which is always the main musical feature of the day also isn’t showing any updates since the 2020 cancellation.

Below I’ve kept the statement from 2020 and beneath that the 2019 concert series and schedule of events.

Below is the update for the 2020 cancellation:

A few days ago, the Vasona Vibrations Facebook page released this statement:

Due to the Shelter-in-Place restrictions to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, our Vasona Vibrations concerts are cancelled this summer. These are uncertain times, and we don’t know if large gatherings will continue to be banned, even as some restrictions may be lifted. Vasona Vibrations concerts require months of planning for a successful series and we strive to offer you a high-quality musical experience. We hope you’ll understand and we’ll post any future plans. We will miss it as much as all of you.

Today Governor Gavin Newsom laid out his four stage plan for reopening California.  Only in Stage 4 will concerts, conferences, and very large gatherings of people be permitted. And that won’t be until there’s herd immunity, an effective vaccine, and / or treatments that make this virus less of a threat.

In the coming days we will get more questions answered. The one at the top of my mind is when can I see the relatives with whom I’m not living?

You can read more about the governor’s plan at the Mercury News article linked here.

Below is the information for the 2019 concert series in Los Gatos:

Summer 2019 is just around the corner and we’re all revved up and ready for those free concerts around Los Gatos. Most artists and schedules have been announced and, knowing that you are as excited about these as I am, I have compiled a calendar of free outdoor music events for us all! Below please find a compilation of the FOUR different Los Gatos free musical concert series (and don’t forget Independence Day festivities)! As always, the information below should be reliable but as with any concert or outdoors event it is subject to change, so double check the website prior to going and always read the rules (especially if you plan to picnic). Hope to see you there!

Los Gatos Free Music Concert Series List of Events

Now for the full schedule of performances. Once again, please double check all rules, directions, and schedule information with the information on the festival website so you can enjoy the music to the fullest. A complete list of performers is not yet available, the chart will be filled in as details become available.