How can I find out what’s happening in Oakland this weekend?

Check AXS for the latest events in Oakland, CA, from concerts and games to comedy shows and other live events happening around the city.

Are there family-friendly events in Oakland?

Yes. Oakland has family-friendly attractions that include the Oakland Zoo, Children’s Fairyland, the Oakland Museum of California, and Chabot Space & Science Center. 14

When is the best time of year to visit Oakland?

Oakland’s Mediterranean-type climate keeps conditions mild for much of the year. August is usually the warmest month, while December through February tend to be cooler. 13

What is there to do in Oakland?

Beyond live events, you can spend time at Lake Merritt, explore redwood parkland, visit museums, and dig into Oakland’s neighborhoods through food and local businesses. 1

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Events in Oakland, CA

Big arena shows, neighborhood festivals, historic theaters, lakefront gatherings, and local sports all have a place in Oakland.¹ With Lake Merritt, redwood parkland, major venues, and a long-running arts presence all in the mix, events in Oakland, CA, definitely do not have a one-note feel.

Oakland Venues

Oakland’s venues are spread across a city known for its major event spaces, historic landmarks, and neighborhoods that keep the area around each venue feeling active.

Oakland Arena: Sitting on a 132-acre complex with the Coliseum, Oakland Arena can be reached by highway or public transit, including a pedestrian bridge from Coliseum BART. The indoor arena seats about 19,000 and hosts concerts, family shows, and sporting events.²
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum: This venue remains one of Northern California’s major outdoor event spaces. It seats up to 63,000 fans and hosts soccer, motorsports, concerts, and other large-scale events.²
Paramount Theatre Oakland: Opened in 1931, the Paramount Theatre was once the largest movie palace on the West Coast. Its restored Art Deco design and roughly 3,040-seat capacity make it one of Oakland’s signature live-performance spaces.³

Music Concerts and Festivals in Oakland

Oakland’s music calendar can swing from punk rock to international music without feeling forced.

Mosswood Meltdown: Mosswood Meltdown takes over Mosswood Park with a punk-heavy lineup, two stages, and a looser feel than most other large music festivals.⁴
Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival: Held in the Laurel District, this festival brings together world music, food, local makers, and a big neighborhood turnout. It draws about 15,000 people annually.⁵
LakeFest Oakland: LakeFest brings live music, food, art, and family-friendly activities to Lake Merritt, one of Oakland’s best-known public spaces.⁶

Sports Events in Oakland

Oakland sports keep a strong local pull.

Oakland Roots SC at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum: Oakland Roots SC competes in the USL and plays at the Coliseum, bringing pro men’s soccer into one of Oakland’s best-known sports venues.⁷
Oakland Soul SC at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum: Oakland Soul SC plays in the USL W League. The club helped bring high-level women’s soccer into the Oakland Coliseum.⁸
Oakland Ballers at Raimondi Park: The Oakland Ballers play at Raimondi Park in West Oakland and are part of the Pioneer League. Their games add a more neighborhood-based baseball option to the city’s sports calendar.⁹

Arts and Comedy Shows in Oakland

Oakland’s arts scene runs from comedy clubs and visual art spaces to street-level events across the city.

All Out Comedy Theater: On Telegraph Avenue in KONO, All Out Comedy Theater gives Oakland a dedicated improv and comedy space.¹⁰
Comedy Oakland: Producing more than 250 shows a year, Comedy Oakland features over 400 comedians for over 10,000 audience members annually.¹¹
Oakland Art Murmur: Oakland Art Murmur supports visual artists and arts venues while connecting the public to the East Bay’s vibrant and eclectic art scene.¹²