What changes for Concord residents: Downtown will be busier on summer Thursdays as the Music & Market series brings a farmers market, food vendors, children’s activities and free evening concerts to Todos Santos Plaza. The series runs weekly through Sept. 24, offering an additional option for shopping and dining in the city core.
When and where
The weekly event takes place in downtown Concord. According to Patch, the farmers market opens at 4 p.m., and the evening concert begins at 6:30 p.m. The series continues each Thursday through Sept. 24.
| Item | Time |
|---|---|
| Farmers market | 4:00 p.m. |
| Evening concert | 6:30 p.m. |
| Series runs | Thursdays through Sept. 24 |
What attendees can expect
- Local produce and vendors at the farmers market.
- Food vendors and children's activities on site.
- Live music performances beginning in the early evening.
Patch reported the Music & Market series as one of Concord’s long-running summer traditions, creating space for residents to support local farmers, businesses, musicians and community groups while spending an evening downtown.
“free concerts and community activities in Todos Santos Plaza.” — Patch
Impact on downtown businesses and visitors
Nearby restaurants and retailers typically see increased foot traffic during the weekly events, as visitors arrive early to shop and dine before concerts start. For residents, that means more options for evening dining and shopping but also busier streets and parking lots around the plaza on Thursday evenings.
City visitors planning to attend should consider arriving early if they want to park nearby or to browse the farmers market stalls before the evening performance. The series provides a predictable, regular opportunity for Concord residents to engage with downtown businesses and community programming through late summer.
For updates and specific performer or vendor lineups, residents can consult local outlets and community calendars that track the weekly schedule.
