Redlands Bowl free summer music festival starts Friday

Redlands Bowl’s free summer music festival returns, continuing a tradition that began in 1924 and now fills Smiley Park with live music under the stars. The 5,000-seat venue hosts performances at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, with a diverse lineup that blends classical, pop, and youth competitions. The 2026 schedule features Yacht Rock Symphony on June 19, the Concerto Competition finals on June 23, and Ticket To The Moon: The ELO Experience on June 26, among others. Other highlighted dates include A Star-Spangled Evening of Patriotic Pops on July 3 and Disney’s Frozen: The Musical from July 23–26.