Concerts in the Park Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the concerts held?
Concerts in the Park takes place every Friday from May – July at Cesar Chavez Plaza: 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
There are two entrances:
9th and J
10th and I
The park will be temporarily fenced for the duration of the event.
What’s the schedule for each concert? What time do the gates open?
Gates open at 5:00 PM when the DJ starts spinning. Opening acts follow, and the concert concludes with the headlining performance.
We encourage all attendees over the age of 21 to keep the night going after 9:00 PM at one of our official After-Parties. See the full list of locations & discounts at DowntownSac.org/CIP.
Do I need to buy a ticket?
Nope! Entry is free, always. Do not purchase tickets from anyone, it is a scam.
Where can I park?
There are multiple parking lots within a block of Cesar Chavez Plaza, including:
- City Hall Garage, 1000 I St.
- SP+ Parking, 849 J St.
- Standard Parking Plus, 1010 8th St.
- ABM Parking Services, 1111 J St.
Can I bring bags, chairs, or signs?
Bags/Coolers are allowed under a certain size. Any items brought in to Concerts in the Park need to be under 1.5 ft. by 1.5 ft.
Low-profile, compact foldable chairs and blankets are allowed into Concerts in the Park. Chair height must be lower than 37” in the center section. Please be considerate and not block others’ views of the stage.
Signs/flags/posters may not be larger than 11″ x 17″ and can not be attached to a stick or pole of any kind.
Can I bring my own food or drinks?
Outside food and drinks are allowed, but you cannot bring in alcohol, glass, or cans. Drinks must be sealed.
Reusable water bottles are allowed, but must be empty prior to entering the park. You can refill water bottles for free at the Bonney Cooling Station.
How do I buy drinks?
Show your ID at the entrance and anyone who is over 21 will be provided with a wristband.
Once you have your wristband, head over to the Drink Token tent and buy as many drink tokens as you like. We accept all major credit cards and Apple Pay, in addition to cash.
Once you have your drink tokens, go to the bar to purchase beer, wine, cocktails, or water with your tokens.
Are children allowed at the event?
They are! This is a family-friendly event.
Can I bring my dog?
No, only registered service animals are allowed. This event gets loud, so for the safety of you and your pets, we do not recommend bringing them.
Can I ride my bike to the event?
Absolutely! We offer a FREE bike valet service, courtesy of SABA. Check your bikes in to them by the 9th & J Street entrance. Please be sure to pick your bikes back up before 9:15 PM.
Can I ride a scooter to the event?
Definitely! We have free scooter parking at both entrances.
How do I know if this event will be safe?
The safety and wellbeing of our downtown community is our number one concern. Sacramento PD will be on-site before, during, and after the event. Additionally, we hire private security for the district each night.
Cesar Chavez Plaza will be temporarily fenced every Friday morning, and the park will be temporarily cleared every day for a security sweep before each concert.
Is smoking permitted?
Yes, but you can only smoke in the designated “Smoking Area” by the 10th & I Street entrance.
Is re-entry permitted?
Yes!