The Temper Trap to Headline Sacramento's 2026 Concerts in the Park

The free summer music series will feature a mix of indie, hip-hop, and local acts.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:50pm

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A dynamic, abstract illustration composed of bold, angular black shapes against a bright red background, conceptually representing the energy and variety of a live music festival.The 2026 Concerts in the Park series will bring a vibrant mix of indie, hip-hop, and local acts to downtown Sacramento this summer.Today in Sacramento

The lineup for the 2026 Concerts in the Park series in downtown Sacramento has been announced, with Australian indie rock band The Temper Trap set to headline the free summer music festival. The series will also feature performances from Kid Ink, Souls of Mischief, In Color, Edgehill, Andrea Bejar, beastboi, and several local Sacramento acts.

Why it matters

Concerts in the Park is one of Sacramento's longest-running and most popular free music events, drawing large crowds each summer to enjoy a diverse lineup of both established and up-and-coming artists. The inclusion of The Temper Trap as the headliner is expected to be a major draw for the 2026 season.

The details

The 2026 Concerts in the Park series will run every Friday from May 1 through June 26 at Ali Youssefi Square in downtown Sacramento. In addition to The Temper Trap, the lineup includes hip-hop artist Kid Ink, legendary hip-hop group Souls of Mischief, indie rock acts In Color and Edgehill, singer-songwriter Andrea Bejar, and electronic artist beastboi. Several local Sacramento bands, including Arden Park Roots and Rainbow City Park, will also perform.

  • The 2026 Concerts in the Park series will run every Friday from May 1 through June 26.
  • The full lineup release party is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

The Temper Trap

An Australian indie rock band known for hits like 'Sweet Disposition' and 'Fader'.

Downtown Sacramento Partnership

The organization that produces the annual Concerts in the Park series.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to have The Temper Trap headline this year's Concerts in the Park lineup. They're a hugely popular band with a devoted following, and we know their performance will be a major highlight of the summer series.”

— Michael Thompson, Executive Director, Downtown Sacramento Partnership

What’s next

The full performance schedule for each act in the 2026 Concerts in the Park lineup will be released at the lineup release party on Friday, April 11.

The takeaway

Concerts in the Park remains a beloved summertime tradition in Sacramento, bringing the community together through free live music that spans multiple genres. The inclusion of The Temper Trap as the 2026 headliner is sure to draw large crowds and cement the event's status as a must-attend cultural experience.