Friday Night Concerts

Chico's Favorite Summertime Tradition

Weekly, May 8th - September 25th, 7-8:30pm, City Plaza

For 32 years, Chico's favorite summertime tradition has been the Friday Night Concerts. Held weekly May 8th through September 25th from 7-8:30pm, the Friday Night Concerts are Chico's best place to hear live, local music. Located in City Plaza, in the heart of downtown, the concerts offer entertainment to suit every musical preference - styles range from blues to swing and from country to reggae.

2009 Schedule:

Download the concert schedule.

"Art in the Park", a free interactive creative outlet for children hosted by the Chico Art Center, is held during the concerts the months of June, July and August.

Per health and city code specifications, please no animals, alcohol or glass permitted at the event.

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Interested in Performing?

The 2009 Friday Night Concert series line up has already been selected.  If you would like notification of the 2010 application process - please email with your name, the name of your band, and email address and we will gladly add you to the list. 

Band applications will be available in late December and must be returned by the deadline in early February.  Selection is confirmed each year by March 1 and the line up is published by the end of March.

Lost and Found

Lost & Found items from the Thursday Night Market & Friday Night Concerts are held at the DCBA offices for 30 days. Unclaimed items are turned over to the Chico Police Department after 30 days.