Signature Events
With Courthouse Square at its center, the Downtown District is an active event hub hosting everything from FeBREWary to Sonoma County Pride. Find out more about the season's signature events here.
From August 7 through October 31, Ross Street is the place to be. Featuring lunch time food trucks Monday-Friday, live music on Friday and Saturday nights and markets and family activities on Sundays, Ross will be filled with local culture, creativity and fun for all ages. The eastern section of Ross Street will be closed to vehicular traffic with the adjacent parking lot at Mendocino and Ross hosting the stage and weekend gathering area.
Organized by the Downtown business community and supported by the City of Santa Rosa and other generous sponsors, Ross Street will be your favorite fall stop for music, food and entertainment.
Performance schedules will be released in July. Stay tuned for more details!
Since its inception in 1994, Live at Juilliard has grown into one of the most anticipated events in the cultural calendar, bringing together artists, audiences, and vendors in a celebration of creativity and artistic excellence.
There’s no better way to spend your summer Sunday evenings than enjoying music, drinks, food and fun at Live at Juilliard. This free concert series brings some of the Bay Area’s best performers to Santa Rosa. Kid and dog friendly, you can pack your own food or grab dinner Downtown To-Go and enjoy the music!
Summer on the Square is a seasonal program hosted by the Santa Rosa Metro Chamber that brings energy, entertainment, and community gatherings to Old Courthouse Square throughout the summer months. The series features a rotating lineup of free, family-friendly music and movie nights that appeal to a wide range of ages and interests.
Grab dinner Downtown then head to the Square for some entertainment!
Wednesday Night Market is a long-running summer tradition that transforms Downtown Santa Rosa into a lively midweek street fair centered around Old Courthouse Square. Held on Wednesday evenings from late spring through summer, the market brings together thousands of residents and visitors to celebrate local food, music, and community.
The event features a vibrant mix of food vendors, farmers, artisans, and local businesses, alongside live music, performances, and family-friendly activities like a kids’ zone. With its open-air setting and walkable layout spilling through the square and nearby streets, it creates a festive, social atmosphere in the heart of downtown.
As one of Santa Rosa’s largest and most beloved recurring events, the Wednesday Night Market highlights the city’s creative spirit, supports local businesses, and brings consistent energy and foot traffic to downtown throughout the summer season.