Performing-arts Events in Oakland

Check out happening performing-arts events all around Oakland, CA

Ariana Grande

 Fri, 05 Jun Oakland Arena

Chaka Khan at Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

 Wed, 20 May Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

Mosswood Meltdown 2026 in Oakland

 Sat, 18 Jul at 12:00 am Mosswood Park

Jill Scott at Paramount Theatre Oakland

 Thu, 06 Aug at 07:30 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Rosalia

 Tue, 07 Jul at 03:30 am Oakland Arena

Bay Area Film Night: I Love Boosters

 Thu, 21 May at 09:00 pm Grand Lake Theatre USD 26

Los Tucanes de Tijuana (Rescheduled from 3/21/2026)

 Sat, 27 Jun at 01:00 am Oakland Arena

Jill Scott

 Fri, 07 Aug at 02:30 am Paramount Theatre Oakland

Iggy Pop in Oakland

 Sat, 18 Jul at 05:00 pm Mosswood Park Amphitheater

ROSALÍA: LUX TOUR 2026

 Mon, 06 Jul at 08:30 pm Oakland Arena

ENHYPEN

 Wed, 29 Jul Oakland Arena

Chaka Khan in Oakland

 Wed, 20 May at 07:30 pm Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts

The Bald and the Beautiful LIVE: Very Bald, Very Beautiful

 Thu, 17 Sep at 07:30 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Snarky Puppy at Paramount Theatre Oakland

 Fri, 02 Oct at 07:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Arturo Sandoval in Oakland

 Fri, 12 Jun Yoshi's

2026 Oakland Carnival Wellness Festival

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Mosswood Park USD 0 to 34

Jo Koy: Koy Meets World Tour

 Fri, 13 Nov at 08:00 pm Oakland Arena

Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero

 Thu, 15 Oct Oakland Arena

Brad Mehldau at Paramount Theatre Oakland

 Sat, 29 Aug at 08:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse - Fri Jun 26 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 08:30 pm Quinn's Lighthouse USD 25

Comedy Oakland at The Elbo Room - Sat Jun 13 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm Elbo Room Jack London USD 25

Dark Leather: Dark Circus + Dangerous Beauty

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 pm Fluid510 USD 55 to 269

Kevin Ross in Oakland

 Fri, 05 Jun at 09:30 pm Yoshi's

Comedy Oakland at The Elbo Room - Fri Jun 12 2026

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:30 pm Elbo Room Jack London USD 25

Comedy Oakland at The Elbo Room - Sat May 23 2026

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 pm Elbo Room Jack London USD 25

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA & More

 Fri, 30 Oct at 06:30 pm First Presbyterian Church of Oakland USD 47 to 70

Karyn White in Oakland

 Wed, 08 Jul at 07:30 pm Yoshi's

Michael Blaustein at Fox Theater Oakland

 Fri, 11 Sep Fox Theater Oakland

Comedy Oakland at The Elbo Room - Sat Jun 20 2026

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm Elbo Room Jack London USD 25

Lydia Pense & Cold Blood

 Thu, 02 Jul at 07:30 pm Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

25th Annual Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival

 Sat, 08 Aug at 11:00 am 4222 MacArthur Blvd , Oakland, CA, United States, California 94619

Comedy Oakland at The Elbo Room - Thu Jun 11 2026

 Thu, 11 Jun at 08:00 pm Elbo Room Jack London USD 25

Celtic Thunder at Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

 Fri, 23 Oct Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

Apocalyptica at Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Henry J Kaiser Arena

 Wed, 03 Jun at 08:00 pm Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Henry J Kaiser Arena

Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern Tour

 Fri, 07 Aug at 07:30 pm Paramount Theatre of the Arts

Little Feat at Fox Theater Oakland

 Mon, 10 Aug Fox Theater Oakland

The String Queens

 Mon, 22 Jun at 07:30 pm Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

J. Holiday in Oakland

 Sat, 15 Aug at 09:30 pm Yoshi's

John Pizzarelli in Oakland

 Tue, 15 Sep Yoshi's

That 70's Flow: The B-Side

 Sun, 31 May at 07:00 pm Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

Comedy Oakland at The Elbo Room - Fri Jun 26 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:30 pm Elbo Room Jack London USD 25

The Chemistry Collective: A poly/ENM Dance Party - Play Edition!

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm Radiance Oak USD 0 to 71

Lil' Mx. Tip Spot Pageant

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm White Horse Inn USD 18

Patron Latin Rhythms

 Fri, 03 Jul at 08:00 pm Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

The Chi-Lites in Oakland

 Mon, 13 Jul Yoshi's

Slayyyter with Pearly Drops

 Thu, 10 Sep at 03:00 am Fox Theater - Oakland

Purple Rain

 Fri, 03 Jul at 07:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

The Queer Choir 2026 Spring Showcase

 Sat, 30 May at 07:00 pm Montclair Presbyterian USD 0 to 45

Tik Talk Interactive Storytelling at Quinn's Lighthouse - Fri May 22 2026

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm Quinn's Lighthouse USD 25

12th Annual Desi Comedy Festival

 Wed, 19 Aug at 07:30 pm The Sound Room USD 29 to 39

RAGA & RAGINI: Indian Classical Concert of Vocal & Sarod

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:30 pm Dresher Ensemble Studio USD 18 to 55

[JUNE] Second Mondays Open Mic

 Mon, 08 Jun at 06:00 pm Secret Location USD 13 to 31

Spongebob the Musical- FRIDAY 6/12

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm ValleyCenter for Performing Arts USD 29 to 162

Fruitvale Station

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Flamenco!!!

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:30 pm The Sound Room USD 32 to 38

Walt Disney's Fantasia

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

An Evening of Illusion

 Thu, 23 Jul at 07:30 pm The Sound Room USD 34

Mrs. Doubtfire

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland FREE Summer Camp - Carr Clubhouse

 Mon, 01 Jun at 08:00 am 8530 International Blvd Free

Boss Guitars Master Class Series: Carl Lockett

 Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm The Sound Room Free

Spongebob the Musical- SATURDAY 6/13

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm ValleyCenter for Performing Arts USD 29 to 162

Ballet Folklorico at Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

 Sun, 14 Jun at 03:00 pm Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

Luxe Swimwear Fashion Show

 Sat, 25 Jul at 01:00 pm Oakstop - California Ballroom USD 66 to 109

3TOB at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland

 Sun, 21 Jun at 07:00 pm Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland

Merlin Coleman and Amy X Neuburg present multi-channel audio works

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm Dresher Ensemble Studio USD 23 to 55

Luis Peralta, Marcus Shelby & James Gallagher

 Wed, 20 May at 07:30 pm The Sound Room USD 31

Celtic Thunder at Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Henry J Kaiser Arena

 Fri, 23 Oct at 08:00 pm Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Henry J Kaiser Arena

Jazz Mafia: LOW END THEORY

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:30 pm The Sound Room USD 36

Brad Leali Quartet featuring Carla Helmbrecht

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:30 pm The Sound Room USD 32 to 37

Rebecca Kleinmann and Friends : an Evening of Brazilian Choro

 Thu, 21 May at 07:30 pm The Sound Room USD 33

Strength to Weight

 Wed, 27 May at 07:00 pm Landmark's Piedmont Theatre USD 23

Spongebob the Musical- SUNDAY 6/14

 Sun, 14 Jun at 03:00 pm ValleyCenter for Performing Arts USD 29 to 162

Oakland Civic Orchestra Presents: A Spring Mix, Tradition & Innovation

 Sun, 07 Jun at 04:00 pm ValleyCenter for Performing Arts USD 15 to 25

SEP 9 -OAKLAND - PEDRO GONZALEZ LIVE

 Wed, 09 Sep at 07:00 pm Fluid510 USD 34 to 109

Black FIlm: Unscreened & Unstreamed, Black Rio! Black Power!

 Thu, 21 May at 06:30 pm Oakstop Free

Smithereens Dance Salon

 Sat, 23 May at 03:00 pm 2201 Poplar St USD 34

Śūnyalīla' in concert

 Sat, 13 Jun at 04:00 pm Flytrap Annex USD 29

What Is Tragedy?

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am Clio’s Books USD 10

ANTIMATTER + JACOB FELIX HEULE / DIANE GRUBBE + MEERENAI SHIM

 Sun, 24 May at 07:15 pm Dresher Ensemble Studio USD 23

StorySlam Oakland: Naughty

 Wed, 27 May at 07:30 pm The Sound Room

SFSOUND: POLANSKY, SATIE + CLAIR, DAMBLY, INGALLS

 Sun, 31 May at 07:15 pm Dresher Ensemble Studio USD 23

Pretty Good Stories

 Wed, 22 Apr The Sound Room USD 18 to 23

Live, Not Alive

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm Clio’s Books USD 10 to 22

Mavericks 250: A David Tudor Centennial (Night One)

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:30 pm Littlefield Concert Hall, Mills College USD 0 to 66

Belonging Resident Company Studio Showing

 Wed, 27 May at 08:00 pm Destiny Arts Center Free

"Sing Out for Pete's Sake!" Comes to Oakland!

 Sat, 30 May at 03:00 pm First Unitarian Church of Oakland USD 23

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 14 May at 05:00 pm Oakland Free

ORDINARY PEOPLE

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm 2201 Poplar St Free

Illusions The Drag Queen Show Oakland - Drag Queen Dinner Show - Oakland

 Fri, 17 May at 07:00 pm Illusions The Drag Queen Show Oakland USD 10 to 800

Spring Semester Student Showcase

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm Spire the Church Free

Yiddish House Concert - Oakland

 Tue, 30 Jun at 07:00 pm Near Marcom Rose Park, please register for exact address USD 34

Choir Concert: Frank Martin Double Choir Mass

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm The Cathedral of Christ the Light, Harrison Street, Oakland, CA, USA USD 15 to 20

Illusions The Drag Brunch Oakland-Drag Queen Brunch-Oakland, CA

 Sun, 17 Apr at 01:30 pm Illusions The Drag Queen Brunch Oakland USD 13 to 920

Drag Bingo

 Thu, 22 May at 07:00 pm Drake's Dealership Free

Improv Jam in Person

 Sun, 24 Nov at 01:30 pm Montclair Presbyterian USD 23

Raw Sol Collective Presents: Verbal Apothecary at Akoma Oakland!!

 Thu, 01 Aug at 06:00 pm 1727 Telegraph Ave Free