What free things can I do in Riverside, California?

There are 52 free events coming up in Riverside at 7 venues, including Celebration for Cheech's 80th Birthday! at The Cheech Center for Chicano Art & Culture, Space Cowboy (18+) @ RMA at Riverside Municipal Auditorium (2:00 PM), Losgothsco. Presents Gothicumbia (21+) at Riverside Municipal Auditorium (9:00 PM), Summer Zine Workshop Series with Brookes Reeder at The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture of the Riverside Art Museum. VenuNite updates daily with new free events.

Where can I find free events in Riverside tonight?

Browse VenuNite's Riverside tonight page to see free events happening right now, or filter by date to find free events this weekend and beyond.

Which venues in Riverside have free events?

Venues with free upcoming events in Riverside include Riverside Municipal Auditorium, Fox Performing Arts Center, Riverside Art Museum, Farm House Collective and 3 more. Browse all venues on VenuNite.

52 Free Things to Do in Riverside, California

Looking for free things to do in Riverside? Browse free concerts, comedy shows, open mics, trivia nights, art openings, festivals, and community events happening at venues across Riverside, California. All events listed here have no cover charge or admission fee.

Free Things to Do in Riverside, California

Upcoming Free Events

Celebration for Cheech's 80th Birthday!

Space Cowboy (18+) @ RMA

Losgothsco. Presents Gothicumbia (21+)

Summer Zine Workshop Series with Brookes Reeder

The Charities w/ Cafe Canela

The Heymakers w/ Maddox Hackworth FREE PATIO SHOW!

Free Admission – First Thursday of every month during Riverside ArtsWalk

Joyas Prestadas - The Jenni Rivera Tribute Band

Surely Tempo - Garden Room @ RMA

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La Luz

Summer Zine Workshop Series with Brookes Reeder

Free Admission – First Thursday of every month during Riverside ArtsWalk

Salami Rose Joe Louis w/ Brandon

The Erections - Garden Room @ RMA

BRICKTOYAFACE PRESENTS: 909 DAY - Garden Room @ RMA

FOOS GONE WILD: The FOOS GONE WILD Tour 2026

Sevendust & Theory of a Deadman: The Dead / Seven Tour

The Sixties Show

Bluey's Big Play

The Front Bottoms - 11 Years of Back On Top

Red NOT Chili Peppers

My Hero Academia in Concert

Sonic Live In Concert

Celebration for Cheech's 80th Birthday!

Celebration for Cheech's 80th Birthday!

Space Cowboy (18+) @ RMA

Space Cowboy (18+) @ RMA

Losgothsco. Presents Gothicumbia (21+)

Losgothsco. Presents Gothicumbia (21+)

Summer Zine Workshop Series with Brookes Reeder

Summer Zine Workshop Series with Brookes Reeder

The Charities w/ Cafe Canela

The Charities w/ Cafe Canela

The Heymakers w/ Maddox Hackworth FREE PATIO SHOW!

The Heymakers w/ Maddox Hackworth FREE PATIO SHOW!

Free Admission – First Thursday of every month during Riverside ArtsWalk

Free Admission – First Thursday of every month during Riverside ArtsWalk

Joyas Prestadas - The Jenni Rivera Tribute Band

Joyas Prestadas - The Jenni Rivera Tribute Band

Surely Tempo - Garden Room @ RMA

Surely Tempo - Garden Room @ RMA

Linea Personal: TODO Ø NADA

Linea Personal: TODO Ø NADA

La Luz

La Luz

Summer Zine Workshop Series with Brookes Reeder

Summer Zine Workshop Series with Brookes Reeder

Free Admission – First Thursday of every month during Riverside ArtsWalk

Free Admission – First Thursday of every month during Riverside ArtsWalk

Salami Rose Joe Louis w/ Brandon

Salami Rose Joe Louis w/ Brandon

The Erections - Garden Room @ RMA

The Erections - Garden Room @ RMA

BRICKTOYAFACE PRESENTS: 909 DAY - Garden Room @ RMA

BRICKTOYAFACE PRESENTS: 909 DAY - Garden Room @ RMA

FOOS GONE WILD: The FOOS GONE WILD Tour 2026

FOOS GONE WILD: The FOOS GONE WILD Tour 2026

Sevendust & Theory of a Deadman: The Dead / Seven Tour

Sevendust & Theory of a Deadman: The Dead / Seven Tour

The Sixties Show

The Sixties Show

Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play

The Front Bottoms - 11 Years of Back On Top

The Front Bottoms - 11 Years of Back On Top

Red NOT Chili Peppers

Red NOT Chili Peppers

My Hero Academia in Concert

My Hero Academia in Concert

Sonic Live In Concert

Sonic Live In Concert

Venues with Free Events in Riverside

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