Every Friday night from May 29 through August 28, Event Santa Cruz is throwing the ultimate summer block party right in the heart of Midtown at 1111 Soquel Ave. It’s completely free, super fun, and packed with community vibes all summer long.

Every Friday • May 29 – August 28

5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Midtown Santa Cruz • 1111 Soquel Ave

2026 Live Music Lineup

May 29 – James Durbin and The Lost Boys (Opening Band JAM and the Buttered Biscuits)
June 5 – Members of Santa Cruda (new name announcement)
June 12 – Salsa By The Sea with Dj It’s Dancing Time
June 19 – Ribsys Nickel
June 26 – Soul Good Entertainment Take Over ft Skinny Hendrixx & The Earthtones
July 3 – Santa Cruz Latin Collective
July 10 – Hijinx
July 17 – Ancestree
July 24 – Ripatti Rose Band
July 31 – Amp Melo with Special Guest
August 7 – Trestles
August 14 – Fire Peach
August 21 – The Rumba Madre
August 28 – Alex Lucero Band – Finale