Oakland Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Oakland, CA, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 15, 2026
Events take place across Oakland throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 128 Upcoming Events
- 1 Events This Weekend
- 10 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 128
- sports 5
- concerts 54
- Live Shows 15
- comedy 54
- family 11
- This Weekend 1
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Oakland events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Oakland Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Oakland
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 128
- Nov 15, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — COMEDY, Best Value, Weekend Event: Town Biz Comedy Night at Mesa Maguey,
4031 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $32, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — COMEDY, Best Value: Town Biz Comedy Night at Mesa Maguey, 4031 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $32, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — JAZZ / BLUES, Pay Later Available: Brian Culbertson at Yoshi's - Oakland • 310 seats, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607, US. From $107, Avg. price ~ $787, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC: Thundercat at Fox Theater - Oakland • 2800 seats, 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $179, Tickets Available: 412. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — JAZZ / BLUES, Pay Later Available: Brian Culbertson at Yoshi's - Oakland • 310 seats, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607, US. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,119, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, Time TBA — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Pass, Pay Later Available: Pretty Lights - 3 Day Pass at Fox Theater - Oakland • 2800 seats, 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612, US. From $155, Avg. price ~ $254, 17 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — COMEDY, Best Value: Town Biz Comedy Night at Mesa Maguey, 4031 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $32, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC: Pretty Lights at Fox Theater - Oakland • 2800 seats, 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612, US. From $68, Avg. price ~ $231, Tickets Available: 327. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — JAZZ / BLUES, Pay Later Available: Brian Culbertson at Yoshi's - Oakland • 310 seats, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607, US. From $956, Avg. price ~ $1,119, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Katseye at Oakland Arena • 20000 seats, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621, US. From $187, Avg. price ~ $709, Tickets Available: 895, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, Best Value: Hella510 at Fluid510, 1544 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $33, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC: Pretty Lights at Fox Theater - Oakland • 2800 seats, 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612, US. From $70, Avg. price ~ $217, Tickets Available: 272. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Hella510 at Fluid510, 1544 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $41, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Hella510 at Fluid510, 1544 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $63, 2 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Weekend Event: Pretty Lights at Fox Theater - Oakland • 2800 seats, 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612, US. From $88, Avg. price ~ $219, Tickets Available: 279. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Martin Lawrence at Paramount Theatre - Oakland • 3040 seats, 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, US. From $71, Avg. price ~ $147, Tickets Available: 444. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Hella510 at Fluid510, 1544 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $41, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — COMEDY, Best Value, Weekend Event: Town Biz Comedy Night at Mesa Maguey, 4031 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $32, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Orchestra Liberation at Henry J Kaiser Arena, 10 Tenth Street, Oakland, CA 94607, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $64, Tickets Available: 72. Select Seats
- Nov 23, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — COMEDY: Town Biz Comedy Night at Mesa Maguey, 4031 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 32. Select Seats
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Oakland Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Oakland events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Town Biz Comedy Night
4031 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611
Upcoming Events: 22
Nov 15, 2026 6:00 PM
Brian Culbertson
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
Upcoming Events: 28
Nov 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Thundercat
1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 17, 2026 8:00 PM
Pretty Lights
1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 19, 2026 7:30 PM
Katseye
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 19, 2026 8:00 PM
Hella510
1544 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Upcoming Events: 24
Nov 20, 2026 7:00 PM
Martin Lawrence
2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 21, 2026 8:00 PM
Orchestra Liberation
10 Tenth Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 22, 2026 6:00 PM
Rishab Sharma
2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 23, 2026 7:30 PM
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox
10 Tenth St., Oakland, CA 94607
Upcoming Events: 63
Nov 29, 2026 8:00 PM
String Cheese Incident
1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Upcoming Events: 20
Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM
John Summit
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Upcoming Events: 11
Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM
Gracie Abrams
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Upcoming Events: 36
Dec 06, 2026 8:00 PM
Angine De Poitrine
1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
Upcoming Events: 34
Dec 08, 2026 7:00 PM
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
Upcoming Events: 5
Dec 09, 2026 7:30 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Oakland. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Oakland right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Oakland rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Oakland?
Yeah — Oakland doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Oakland?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Oakland, CA. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Oakland and nearby areas
Events Near Oakland
Here's what's happening nearby.
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2026
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Events: 1.6K+
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2026
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Events: 11
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15
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Freight & SalvageSun4:00 PM
Events: 137
Nov
16
2026
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University Credit Union PavilionMon7:00 PM
Events: 14
Dec
12
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Contra Costa Civic TheatreSat10:30 AM
Events: 21
Feb
06
2027
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Cow PalaceSat7:00 PM
Events: 3
Apr
10
2027
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Events: 1
May
14
2027
Castro Valley, CA
Rowell Ranch RodeoFri7:00 PM
Events: 3
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