Moraga Commons is the town’s gathering place. With a bandshell, playground, picnic areas, and sports courts, it hosts everything from summer concerts to youth sports to lazy weekend picnics.
Summer Concert Series
The park’s bandshell comes alive during summer with free outdoor concerts, organized by the Moraga Park Foundation. Shows run Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30pm, June through August, with a special Saturday July 4th double-bill. The 2026 season runs June 11 through August 20 — 11 concerts in total — a Valley tradition now in its 42nd year. Families spread blankets on the lawn, kids run around, food trucks line the path, and the Moraga Lions and Kiwanis clubs run the beer & wine booth at the bandshell.
It’s small-town America in the best way, and arguably the most “Moraga” thing you can do in Moraga. Parking at the Commons fills up fast on concert nights — many regulars walk in from nearby neighborhoods or bike in via the Lafayette-Moraga Trail.
2026 Concert Schedule
All shows 6:30 – 8:30 PM at the Moraga Commons Bandshell. Free admission.
| Date | Act | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jun 11 | Sun Kings | Reggae · Beatles Tribute |
| Thu, Jun 18 | Purple Ones | Prince Tribute |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Refugees | Tom Petty Tribute |
| Sat, Jul 4 | Wayhighs (opener) + Neon Velvet (main) | 60s Psychedelic / Contemporary Rock |
| Thu, Jul 9 | Bell Brothers | Country · Rock · Americana |
| Thu, Jul 16 | Dirty Cello | Cello-Led Blues & Rock |
| Thu, Jul 23 | Delta Wires | Blues · Harmonica & Horns |
| Thu, Jul 30 | The Hitmen | Funk · Soul · Disco · Latin |
| Thu, Aug 6 | Lamorinda Idols (opener) + Big Blu Soul Revue (main) | Local Youth Vocalists / 60s & 70s Soul |
| Thu, Aug 13 | Dream Like Taylor / Cassie B | Taylor Swift Eras · Original Songs |
| Thu, Aug 20 | Fleetwood Mask | Fleetwood Mac Tribute (season closer) |
Lineup subject to change — confirm with moragaparks.org before heading out.
Picks Worth Planning Around
- June 11 (Sun Kings) — Opening night always draws the season’s biggest crowd. Plan blanket placement by 5:30 PM.
- July 4 double-bill — Only Saturday show of the season. Pairs naturally with downtown Moraga before, and a short walk home after.
- July 16 (Dirty Cello) — The most unusual act on the schedule; cello-led blues/rock isn’t something you stumble into often.
- August 6 (Lamorinda Idols + Big Blu Soul Revue) — Local youth vocalists open. If you know one of the kids, you’re going.
- August 20 (Fleetwood Mask) — Season closer. The hills are gold, the air is warm, the Fleetwood Mac catalog hits in this exact setting.
Pre-Concert Dinner Nearby
- La Finestra Ristorante (1419 Moraga Way) — Italian, unhurried, the natural pre-show stop on Moraga Way.
- Canyon Club Brewery (1558 Canyon Rd) — House-brewed beers and upscale pub fare; good option if you’re coming in from the west side of the canyon.
- Loard’s Ice Cream — Walking distance from the bandshell, open until 9 PM Fri/Sat. The classic post-concert stop with the kids.
For Kids
- Playground — Recently updated, good for multiple age groups
- Open lawn — Room to run
- Close to parking — Easy in-and-out for families
For Everyone Else
- Picnic areas — Tables and lawn space
- Sports courts — Basketball and more
- Walking paths — Connect to the Lafayette-Moraga Trail
- Dog walking — On leash
Community Events
Beyond concerts, the park hosts:
- Community gatherings
- Youth sports
- Holiday events
- Informal meetups
Best Times to Visit
- Late May 2026 (now through June 10): The calm-before-concerts window. Hills around the park have shifted to that classic California two-tone — half green, half gold — and the weather hits the sweet spot (low-70s, dry, breezy). The summer concert series doesn’t start until June 11, so the bandshell lawn is wide open for impromptu picnics and frisbee. With sunsets past 8 PM, after-dinner playground runs are easy.
- Summer Thursdays (June 11 – Aug 20): Concert nights. Plan to arrive by 5:30 PM for a good blanket spot. The 2026 series runs Thursday evenings 6:30 – 8:30 PM, plus a special Saturday July 4th show.
- Saturday July 4, 2026: The only Saturday show of the season — Wayhighs open, Neon Velvet headlines. Bigger crowd than a typical Thursday.
- Late winter/early spring (Feb-Apr): The surrounding hills are at their greenest. Perfect for a picnic before summer crowds arrive.
- Year-round: The playground doesn’t have a season. Kids don’t care about weather.
Good to Know
- Free parking — but very limited on concert nights. Overflow on the west side of Moraga Road between St. Mary’s Road and Moraga Center Shopping Center, or walk in from the shopping center.
- Connects to Lafayette-Moraga Trail — walk or bike in (the bike-in approach is genuinely the move on concert nights)
- Bathrooms available
- No glass containers, BBQs, or amplified devices at concerts — community park rules
- Lost items go to Moraga Park & Recreation at the Hacienda, 2100 Donald Drive
- The community feel here is real — you’ll see neighbors
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