Music festivals have arrived this summer to the Bay Area, and Capitol Corridor is your ticket to the biggest sounds of the season without the stress of traffic or parking. Whether you’re into jazz, funk, soul, rock, or the latest indie hits, you can ride in comfort to two of the summer’s most anticipated festivals: San Jose Jazz Summer Fest and Outside Lands. Grab your friends, your festival fits, and let Capitol Corridor take you there!
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest: August 8–10
The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest returns to Plaza de César Chávez in downtown San Jose for three days of music, dancing, and summer vibes. With 100 performances, you’ll hear everything from jazz and Latin jazz to funk, soul, and blues. This year’s lineup features headliners like Common, Mavis Staples, and PJ Morton, with world-class performances under the summer sun. Between sets, check out local food vendors, craft beer, and shaded spaces to cool down.
Getting There
Ride Capitol Corridor to San Jose Diridon station. From there, hop on VTA Light Rail for a 10-minute trip to Paseo de San Antonio station, just a 5-minute walk from the festival grounds at Plaza de César Chávez.
Outside Lands: August 9–11
Photo courtesy of Alive Coverage/Outside Lands
Ready for Tyler, the Creator, Hozier, Doja Cat, and more at Golden Gate Park? This year, Outside Lands returns with its signature blend of music, art, food, and Northern California magic. Across multiple stages, you’ll catch everything from chart-topping headliners to indie discoveries, all while enjoying local culinary favorites, drinks, and immersive art for the ultimate Bay Area festival experience.
Getting There
Take Capitol Corridor to Richmond station, where you can connect directly to BART’s Red Line into San Francisco to Embarcadero BART station. From there, hop on Muni N Judah Line to Golden Gate Park and you’ll be ready for the magic of Outside Lands!
Ready to ride? Plan your trip at capitolcorridor.org and make this summer’s festivals the most memorable yet.
