Looking for free things to do in Corpus Christi this summer? The Bay Jammin’ Concert & Cinema Series at Cole Park Amphitheater is back for the 2026 season, bringing live music, outdoor movies, and laid-back evenings along the coast to Ocean Drive. Held throughout the summer, this free Corpus Christi event invites locals and visitors alike to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks while enjoying family-friendly entertainment under the stars at one of Corpus Christi’s most popular waterfront parks.

Check out the schedule of events here: 

Bay Jammin’ Concert Series 

Every Thursday, June 4 - August 13, 2026 |  7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Spend your Thursday evenings enjoying live music in Corpus Christi at Cole Park Amphitheater. Bay Jammin’ brings live music to the waterfront throughout the summer, creating the perfect excuse to grab your lawn chair, pack a picnic, and settle in for a relaxed night along Ocean Drive. From local performers to crowd-pleasing bands, these concerts offer one of the best free things to do in Corpus Christi this summer for families, couples, and groups of friends.

2026 Concert Series Schedule:

June 

• June 4: Cruise Control Band — Rock/Blues/Soul/Variety
• June 11: Chanklas — Reggae / Rock | Dreaming in Color—Poppy Jazzy Reggae Rock
• June 18: Navarro & the Creatures - Soul/Rock/Rhythm Blues | Heavy Soul -Blues/Rock/Soul
• June 25: The DAZE — Alt Rock/New Wave | Love Street — Rock/Blues/Soul

July 

• July 2: Animal Mood — Rock/Punk/Salsa/New Wave | The Palacios Brothers - Classic Rock/Latin Rock/Blues/Funk/Soul
• July 4: Texas Rebels — Blues/Country Rock | RA! — Pop/Rock/Alt Rock
• July 9: Irie Rebels — Reggae/Funk/Jam/Rock | Triptonite — Alt Rock/Funk/Reggae/Jam/WorldBeat
• July 16: David Martinez Band — Rock/Blues/Americana | Aloha Dave — Beach & SurfRock/ Reggae
• July 23: Crucial Riddim — Reggae/Ska/WorldBeat | Flatbroke — Reggae World Beat/Jam
• July 30: The 99s — Rock/Blues/Americana | Any Colour You'd Like — Pink Floyd Experience

August 

• August 6: Alley Catz — Variety/ClassiRock/Country | Latin Talk — World Beat/Latin Jazz/Salsa
• August 13: Kat & The Nat 20s — Indie/Soul/Roots-Rock-Collective | ScareCrow People — Rock/NewWave/Pop/Reggae
• August 20: Coastal Bend Big Band (CB3) —  DMC, TAMUCC & TAMUK | Musicians — Big Band Sound. Classic to Modern Jazz

Bay Jammin’ Cinema Series 

Every Friday, June 5 - August 20, 2026 | All shows begin after dark!

On select Fridays, Bay Jammin’ transforms Cole Park into an outdoor movie night in Corpus Christi complete with waterfront views and family-friendly films under the stars. Bring blankets, snacks, and the whole family for a casual evening at one of Corpus Christi’s most popular summer events. Whether you’re planning a budget-friendly night out or searching for family-friendly things to do in Corpus Christi, the cinema series makes it easy to enjoy a relaxed evening along Ocean Drive.

2026 Cinema Series Schedule:

June 

• June 5: Snow White / PG (110 min - Fairy Tale | Adventure) 
• June 12: eLio / PG (99 min - Space Sci-Fi | Adventure) 
• June 19: SpongeBob Movie / PG (96 min - Adventure | Comedy) 
• June 26: SMURFS: Rihanna is Smurfette / PG (89 min - Action | Adventure) 

July 

• July 3: GOAT: You're Never Too Small to Dream Big | PG (96 min - Adventure | Comedy)
• July 10: Hoppers / PG (105 min - Adventure | Comedy) 
• July 17: Minecraft Movie / PG (101 min - Action | Adventure) 
• July 24: The Bad Guys - 2 / PG (104 min - Action | Adventure) 
• July 31: Lilo & Stitch / PG (108 min - Adventure | Comedy)

August 

• August 7: Zootopia / PG (108 min - Adventure | Comedy) 
• August 14: How to Train Your Dragon / PG (125 min - Adventure | Comedy)

About Cole Park:

Located along Ocean Drive in the heart of Corpus Christi, Cole Park is a spacious, family-friendly park ideal for hours of outdoor fun. The waterfront park features a large playground, amphitheater, splash pad, skate park, and scenic green space perfect for picnics or recreational play. Visitors can also enjoy the walking and cycling trail or take in the views from the Cole Park Pier. Free parking is available on either side of the park.