East Bay’s Premier Outdoor Amphitheater Returns with a Landmark Season of National Touring Artists

Siesta Valley Bowl, the intimate 1,000-person capacity outdoor amphitheater nestled in the Berkeley Hills in Orinda and former home of California Shakespeare Theater, today announced its inaugural season of live music. The venue will open its doors on Friday, June 5th, with a performance by proto-punk legend Jonathan Richman.

With over a dozen national touring artists already booked across a wide range of musical styles and genres, Siesta Valley Bowl is poised to become the East Bay’s defining outdoor music destination.

Tickets for the following shows are on sale now at SiestaValleyBowl.com and Ticketmaster: ticketmaster.com/siesta-valley-bowl-tickets-orinda/venue/230174

2026 Season — Announced Shows

• May 30 — Soft Launch featuring three Bay Area bands including Burning Down The House (Benefit for Siesta Valley Foundation 501(c)(3) — $25 tickets; all proceeds donated)
• June 5 — Jonathan Richman (Opening Night)
• July 2 — Eddie Robers, Stanton Moore, Robert Walter (The Breaks) and The Headhunters
• July 23 — DakhaBrakha
• July 25 — Stanley Clarke
• August 7 — Jake Shimabukuro
• August 8 — Rebirth Brass Band and The Soul Rebels
• August 21 — Earthless and Primitive Ring
• September 12 — Beats Antique
• September 19 — Jerry’s Middle Finger
• September 22 — Cécile McLorin Salvant
• October 16 — Steep Canyon Rangers
• October 24 — Super Diamond

“We are excited to be delivering a broad range of musical styles and genres to the East Bay.”

— Suman Chatterjee, General Manager, Siesta Valley Bowl

“The whole team at Siesta Valley Bowl has been working hard to prepare for this Spring opening since we signed the 15-year lease for this beautiful facility in November 2025. We are ready to put on some great shows and provide the public with an exceptional outdoor music and culinary experience.”

— Tom Romary, Founder and Chairman, Siesta Valley Bowl, Inc.

About Siesta Valley Bowl

Siesta Valley Bowl is a 1,000-person capacity outdoor amphitheater located in the Berkeley Hills in Orinda, California, and the former home of the acclaimed California Shakespeare Theater. Operating under a 15-year lease signed in November 2025, the venue brings world-class live music and an exceptional culinary experience to the East Bay. Siesta Valley Bowl is committed to showcasing a diverse roster of national touring artists and to supporting the local arts community through its affiliated nonprofit, the Siesta Valley Foundation.

About the Siesta Valley Foundation

The Siesta Valley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting arts education and cultural programming in the East Bay community. Proceeds from the May 30th soft launch benefit event will be donated in full to the Foundation.

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