Bakersfield, CA
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Things to Do in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield, California, hosts approximately 350 upcoming events, with around 200 scheduled for the next 30 days. The city, founded in 1869 and home to about 400,000 people, offers a programme where roughly 20 percent of listings are free. Concerts and live music lead the schedule with about 80 events, followed by sports and fitness at around 70. Community and social gatherings account for approximately 40 events, while nightlife, clubbing, workshops, classes, and business networking make up the remainder. Major venues hosting these activities include Mechanics Bank Arena, Dignity Health Arena, Bakersfield Fox Theater, Dignity Health Theater, Ay Mi Pa Bakersfield, and First Congregational Church Bakersfield California. Notable performers with upcoming dates feature the Bakersfield Condors, Fuerza Regida, Bakersfield City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, and Fred Armisen. Readers planning their month can expect a diverse mix of entertainment across these established locations.

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Weather
66°F · Clear · High 66° / low 49°F · 72% precip
Population
403,455 (2020)
Elevation
123 m
Founded
1869

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Sat, Nov 14

FLAWLESS FREESTYLE WORKSHOP
3:45 PM · $66.99 +
FLAWLESS FREESTYLE WORKSHOP
VYBE POLE & FITNESS · 4066 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA
Workshops & Classes
Private Surf Lessons with Santa Barbara Surf School
4:00 PM · $85 +
Private Surf Lessons with Santa Barbara Surf School
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Sports & Fitness
Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons
4:00 PM · $125 +
Pismo Beach, California, Surf Lessons
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Sports & Fitness
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
4:00 PM · $125 +
Surfing Lesson in Santa Barbara (2 Hours)
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Sports & Fitness
Ventura Surf Lesson
4:00 PM · $85 +
Ventura Surf Lesson
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Sports & Fitness
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
4:00 PM · $10 +
Essential Downtown SLO: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Community & Social
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara
4:00 PM · $85 +
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lesson in Santa Barbara
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Sports & Fitness
Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence *Online Event*
5:00 PM · Free
Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence *Online Event*
Online event · Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Business & Networking
MESMERIZED WORKSHOP
5:30 PM · $66.99 +
MESMERIZED WORKSHOP
VYBE POLE & FITNESS · 4066 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA
Workshops & Classes
Soundwave Social Festival
6:00 PM · $15 +
Soundwave Social Festival
BottleShock Wine and Brew · 1002 19th Street #C, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Concerts & Live Music
POWG Gala - Nov. 14th 2026Sold out
6:00 PM · $161.90 +
POWG Gala - Nov. 14th 2026
1315 Boughton Dr · 1315 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Community & Social
Noche Distorsion Latina
6:00 PM · $17.85 +
Noche Distorsion Latina
Rock & Wings · 2858 Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Concerts & Live Music
Foodies + New Friends: Bakersfield | Entrepreneur Edition
7:00 PM · $32.90 +
Foodies + New Friends: Bakersfield | Entrepreneur Edition
Restaurant of the Week · Wall Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Food & Drink
Foodies + New Friends: Bakersfield | 1-on-1 EDITION
7:00 PM · $17.35 +
Foodies + New Friends: Bakersfield | 1-on-1 EDITION
Restaurant of the Week · 19th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Food & Drink
Bakersfield Condors vs. Colorado Eagles
7:00 PM · $31 +
Bakersfield Condors vs. Colorado Eagles
Mechanics Bank Arena · 1001 Truxtun Ave
Sports & FitnessBakersfield Condors
Foodies + New Friends: Bakersfield | Giving Back Edition
7:00 PM · $33.85 +
Foodies + New Friends: Bakersfield | Giving Back Edition
Restaurant of the Week · Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Community & Social
Colorado Eagles at Bakersfield Condors
7:10 PM · See listing
Colorado Eagles at Bakersfield Condors
Dignity Health Arena
Sports & Fitness
POLE PARTY AND MIXER
8:00 PM · $55.99 +
POLE PARTY AND MIXER
VYBE POLE & FITNESS · 4066 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA
Nightlife & Clubbing
BÉLICO FEST 2.0: CORRIDOS & PERREO ALL NIGHT SATURDAY NOV 14 @ URUAPAN 18+
9:30 PM · $0 +
BÉLICO FEST 2.0: CORRIDOS & PERREO ALL NIGHT SATURDAY NOV 14 @ URUAPAN 18+
Mariscos Uruapan · 1200 East Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Concerts & Live Music
PERREO BÉLICO SATURDAY NOV 14 @URUAPAN NIGHT CLUB 18+
9:30 PM · $0 +
PERREO BÉLICO SATURDAY NOV 14 @URUAPAN NIGHT CLUB 18+
Mariscos Uruapan · 1200 East Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93305
Nightlife & Clubbing
THE PULL UP: AN R&B PARTY (VOL. 6)
10:00 PM · $17.49 +
THE PULL UP: AN R&B PARTY (VOL. 6)
AY MI PA · 2701 Ming Ave suite 260, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA
Nightlife & Clubbing

Sun, Nov 15

Good Morning Hart Hikers Moai – BZP Bakersfield (Move Naturally)
7:30 AM · Free
Good Morning Hart Hikers Moai – BZP Bakersfield (Move Naturally)
Hart Memorial Park · Hart Park, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Hiking & Outdoors
LLRC X NOUR BAR
8:00 AM · Free
LLRC X NOUR BAR
Nourbar (Inside Prime Sports Nutrition) | Smoothies, Matcha Lattes, Coffee, Pressed Juice & Toast · 4800 White Lane #Suite G, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Sports & Fitness
Cold Process Soap Making 101: Basics with locally grown loofahs
10:00 AM · $33.85 +
Cold Process Soap Making 101: Basics with locally grown loofahs
Hillside Mushrooms · 3601 Eton Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Workshops & Classes
The 20th Anniversary Of The Bakersfield Country Music Awards - Ages 18+
1:00 PM · See listing
The 20th Anniversary Of The Bakersfield Country Music Awards - Ages 18+
Bakersfield Fox Theater · 2001 H Street
Concerts & Live MusicBakersfield Country Music Awards
FREE Concert: Tim Murray & Friends | Jazz, Americana & Pop Classics
4:00 PM · Free
FREE Concert: Tim Murray & Friends | Jazz, Americana & Pop Classics
First Congregational Church-UCC of Bakersfield · 5 Real Road, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Concerts & Live Music
Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Bakersfield (Gold Tier Edition)
7:00 PM · $55.20 +
Dinner with Entrepreneurs | Bakersfield (Gold Tier Edition)
Restaurant of the Week · 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Business & Networking
Single Awareness Dinner: Bakersfield | Foodies + New Friends
7:00 PM · $23 +
Single Awareness Dinner: Bakersfield | Foodies + New Friends
Restaurant of the Week · 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Community & Social

Mon, Nov 16

Bakersfield Veteran Job Fair - Bakersfield Career Fair
11:00 AM · $495 +
Bakersfield Veteran Job Fair - Bakersfield Career Fair
Bakersfield · Job Fair, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Business & Networking
Waitress
7:30 PM · See listing
Waitress
Dignity Health Theater
Theater & Performing Arts
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Frequently asked questions about events in Bakersfield

What percentage of events in Bakersfield are free?
About 20 percent of the listed events in this city are free.
Which venues have the most upcoming events in Bakersfield?
The venues with the highest number of listings include Mechanics Bank Arena, Dignity Health Arena, Bakersfield Fox Theater, Dignity Health Theater, Ay Mi Pa Bakersfield, and First Congregational Church Bakersfield California.
What are the most common types of events listed?
The most frequent event types are concerts and live music with about 80 listings, followed by sports and fitness with around 70. Community and social events appear about 40 times, while nightlife, workshops, and business networking round out the schedule.
Who are some performers with upcoming dates in Bakersfield?
Performers with upcoming dates include the Bakersfield Condors, Fuerza Regida, Bakersfield City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker, Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, and Fred Armisen.