# Music Events in Merced 2026 | Concerts & Live Music

- **Subtitle**: Discover upcoming music events in Merced. Book tickets for concerts, live gigs, music festivals and performances happening across the city.
- **Category**: Music
- **Display Name**: Music events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Music signifies the vibrant energy of the place! Such music events in [CITY] make the city alive throughout the year. From live music shows and concerts to karaoke nights and gigs at bars and cafes, music fills the silence beautifully in [CITY]. The city has a lot for you in store, and there isn’t any lack of music events in [CITY] for classical lovers or concertgoers! Music is here to heal you and make you groove with festivals and heartfelt concerts in [CITY]. Explore such music events happening near you with us and get in the groove to set the stage on fire.

## Music Events in Merced

- **Event Name**: The Carole King and James Taylor Story at Merced Theatre
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to The Carole King and James Taylor Story at Merced Theatre, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Merced Theatre in the heart of Merced, CA
  - **Date**: Wed May 13 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed May 13 2026 at 09:30 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/the-carole-king-and-james-taylor-story-at-merced-theatre/2400029946959454
  - **Venue**: Merced Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Hmong American Day
  - **Description**: Hello Merced!

We are excited to officially announce Hmong American Day 2026!

Join us as we celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hmong community with a day filled with music, food, performances, art, and community.

📅 May 9, 2026
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/hmong-american-day/200029933918226
  - **Venue**: Downtown Merced
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  - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Merced Western Days Rodeo Kickoff
  - **Description**: Pre-Rodeo Kickoff Event
Celebrate Merced’s Western Heritage
Join us for a Pre-Rodeo Kickoff on June 6, 2026, at Bob Hart Square in downtown Merced. Gather your family and friends for a day filled with fun as we celebrate or discover Merced’s Western Herit
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/merced-western-days-rodeo-kickoff/200029773344144
  - **Venue**: Bob Hart Square
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  - **Categories**: rodeo, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Global Arts in Concert: American Spring
  - **Description**: Join us Apr. 17 for the 7th Annual Global Arts in Concert: American Spring 🌸

Experience an evening of music and community as UC Merced faculty from the Global Arts Studies Program take the stage alongside special guests, the Bobcat Jazz Combo @ucm_bobcat
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 32
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/global-arts-in-concert-american-spring/200029951784051
  - **Venue**: Mainzer Merced
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Mariachi Los Camperos
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merced Theatre
🏠 Address: 301 W Main, Merced, CA 95340
🌆 City: Merced
📍 Location: 37.3005, -120.48🎉 Welcome to Mariachi Los Camperos, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Merced Theatre
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 03:00 am (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/mariachi-los-camperos/3200029712998617
  - **Venue**: Merced Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: The Doobie Doubles
  - **Description**: Introducing The Doobie Doubles.  The world’s most authentic tribute to The Doobie Brothers.  Audiences escape with the soulful voices and musicality of The Doobie Doubles as they take you back in time to multiple eras of The Doobie Brothe
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/the-doobie-doubles/80003207053614
  - **Venue**: Merced Theatre
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  - **Categories**: concerts, performances, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Merced - The Carole King & James Taylor Story With Phoebe Katis & Dan Clews
  - **Description**: Wednesday May 13 at the Merced Theatre!
*Note this is a tribute show*

Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Adelaide Fringe, and sold-out shows in the UK and the US, The Carole King & James Taylor Story comes
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 34
  - **Date**: Wed May 13 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/merced-the-carole-king-and-james-taylor-story-with-phoebe-katis-and-dan-clews/200029951784352
  - **Venue**: The Merced Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, music, theatre, entertainment, festivals
- **Event Name**: The Carole King & James Taylor Story
  - **Description**: WHEN: Wednesday, May 13
DOORS: 6:30 PM | START: 7:30 PM
ON SALE NOW

Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Adelaide Fringe, and sold-out shows in the UK and the US, The Carole King & James Taylor Story comes to
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Wed May 13 2026 at 07:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/the-carole-king-and-james-taylor-story/200029869650456
  - **Venue**: 301 W Main St, Merced, CA, United States, California 95340
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  - **Categories**: music, art, entertainment, festivals, theatre
- **Event Name**: Season Symphonic Finale
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Season Symphonic Finale, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Merced Theatre in the heart of Merced, CA into
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/season-symphonic-finale/2300029511793203
  - **Venue**: Merced Theatre
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  - **Categories**: contests, art, theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Western Jamboree
  - **Description**: Buy your ticket or table on our website, https://friendsofthemercedcountylibrary.org/
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 193
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/western-jamboree/200029711873553
  - **Venue**: Italo-American Lodge
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- **Event Name**: Natural Bridge at Star Club Merced
  - **Description**: Let's make some Merced mischief🤠 Join Natural Bridge at The Star Club from 9pm-1am on 5/23 for a rockin' night out! Grab a cold one & test out your pool skills while we play the night away 😎💃🎶🕺
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sat May 23 2026 at 01:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/natural-bridge-at-star-club-merced/200029711874302
  - **Venue**: Star Club
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- **Event Name**: Showtune Shake-Up
  - **Description**: After a semester of vocal and acting training, students take on iconic Broadway songs in bold, unexpected ways.About this EventWhat happens when you take a Broadway classic and flip it on its head? In Showtune Sha
  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merced/showtune-shake-up/100001984937206618
  - **Venue**: Merced Multicultural Arts Center
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  - **Price**: USD 23
  - **Categories**: music, art, theatre, entertainment, live-music, performances, workshops

## Trending Events in Merced

- **Event Name**: Roberto Tapia, Kanales, Banda Zarape, Banda Zeta in Merced
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Kanales is Live at TERRENOS DE LA FERIA MERCED on Sunday, May 3, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Kanales is hitting TERRENOS DE LA FERIA MERCED on Sunday, May 3, 2026, and with c
  - **Venue**: TERRENOS DE LA FERIA MERCED
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- **Event Name**: Downtown Merced Lao New Year Celebration 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for our 8th Lao New Year Celebration in Downtown Merced, California. 

☆☆ VENDOR APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN IN FEBRUARY 16, 2026. ☆☆
Link: https://vatthanathamlao.org/lny2026-vendor-app.htm

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  - **Venue**: 235 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340-4932, United States
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- **Event Name**: Seventeen @ MEMBER One Night Residency
  - **Description**: We will be opening the show for our good friends MEMBER at the Mainzer Theatre! Sold out! Watch for possible GA tix coming available 🤘😎
  - **Venue**: Mainzer Merced
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- **Event Name**: ROBERTO TAPIA,  KANALES & MAS
  - **Description**: Experience the exciting event 'ROBERTO TAPIA,  KANALES & MAS' at Merced County Fair, Merced, CA, United States. This must-attend gathering promises an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Join us for a day filled with innovation, networking, an
  - **Venue**: Merced County Fair
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- **Event Name**: REGGAETON FEST MERCED
  - **Description**: Reggaeton Fest brings the beach to city! tropical vibes and Perreo beats all night long! The Hottest 21+ Reggaeton Party is back in MercedAbout this EventVisit @reggaeton_Fest_california on instagram to see footage of pre
  - **Venue**: El Palacio Night Club
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- **Event Name**: Bobcat Day
  - **Description**: UC Merced is pleased to host Bobcat Day, a special day for admitted and prospective first year students, transfer students, and their families. 

Our local community is welcome too. We invite you to attend this special event and explore the UC Merced camp
  - **Venue**: 5200 N Lake Rd, Merced, CA, United States, California 95343
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- **Event Name**: Rene Vaca: 2026 Tour
  - **Description**: René Vaca is a 29-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor from the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. After dropping out of college to pursue his passion for comedy, Vaca has made significant strides in the industry. His comedic talent and
  - **Venue**: 301 W Main St, Merced, CA, United States, California 95340
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- **Event Name**: Merced Western Days
  - **Description**: Merced Western Days Rodeo 2026
Event Details
Merced Western Days will be held from Friday, June 12 to Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Merced Fairgrounds.
Rodeo Overview
It’s Rodeo time! Gather your family and friends to enjoy the first-ever Pro Rodeo even
  - **Venue**: Merced County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Merced County Fair (Merced, CA.)
  - **Description**: What's better than live music? FREE live music! Check back to see the 2026 Merced County Fair concert line-up as part of the Free Table Mountain Concert Series presented by Coors Light.
 
Concerts are FREE with your paid fair admission! All shows begin at
  - **Venue**: Merced County Fairgrounds
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Music events in Merced?
  - **A:** The Carole King and James Taylor Story at Merced Theatre (Wed May 13 2026 at 07:30 pm at Merced Theatre), Hmong American Day (Sat May 09 2026 at 12:00 pm at Downtown Merced), Merced Western Days Rodeo Kickoff (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 am at Bob Hart Square), Global Arts in Concert: American Spring (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mainzer Merced), Mariachi Los Camperos (Sat May 09 2026 at 03:00 am at Merced Theatre).
- **Q**: What Music events are happening in Merced today April 17, 2026?
  - **A:** Global Arts in Concert: American Spring (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mainzer Merced).
- **Q**: What Music events are happening in Merced this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Global Arts in Concert: American Spring (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mainzer Merced), Western Jamboree (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Italo-American Lodge).
- **Q**: What Music events are happening in Merced in April 2026?
  - **A:** Global Arts in Concert: American Spring (Fri Apr 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Mainzer Merced), Western Jamboree (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Italo-American Lodge).
- **Q**: How can I find Music events in Merced?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Music events in Merced on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Music events in Merced?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Music events in Merced?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music events in Merced include Merced Theatre, Downtown Merced, Bob Hart Square.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Music events in Merced?
  - **A:** Prices for Music events in Merced range from USD 23 to USD 23. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music events in Merced?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music events in Merced include Vivid Events, Hmong American Day 2026, Merced Western Heritage Foundation.
- **Q**: What types of Music events can I find in Merced?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Music events in Merced?
  - **A:** Follow the Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music events are listed in Merced.

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