Concerts in the Plaza

06/12/2026

1 week ‘til summer starts to look like this again. 🌞

The season kicks off Friday, June 19, with The Groove Collective and Ras Danny 🎷

06/01/2026

Friday nights sound better in downtown San Luis Obispo. 😉🎶

🎶🌞 CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA 2026 • CELEBRATING 30 SEASONS 🌞🎶
🗓️ Every Friday, June 19–September 4, 2026
➡️ DowntownSLO.com/Concerts

05/26/2026

It’s our generous sponsors and partners who make it possible for us to produce Concerts in the Plaza at no cost to the public. 💖 We want to extend a huge thank you to each and every one of these local organizations and businesses for their support. 🌟

Thank you to our 2026 Concerts in the Plaza sponsors!
💙 Brought to you by
🤝 In partnership with
🌟 Presented by
☀️ July 3 Festival brought to you by
🎤 Opening Act sponsored by
🎸 Stage sponsored by
🚲 Bike Valet sponsored by Covelop, Inc.
🎈 August 14 Block Party sponsored by
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🩶 Silver Level Sponsors: Thoma Electric, , , , , , Corvus Wealth Advisors, , ,
🎶 Band Sponsors: , qualitysuites_slo, , , , , Ronca & Associates, , , , ,
💫 Kid Zone Sponsors: ,
🎥 Media Partners: , , , , , ,

05/20/2026

We’re 30 days out from our 30th season! ☀️ Take a trip down memory lane with us and see how Concerts in the Plaza has grown since the 90s. 📸

And this year, we’re going even bigger! 🎉 Join us to kick off the 30th season of Concerts in the Plaza on Friday, June 19, 2026.

05/18/2026

🎶🌞 CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA 2026 • CELEBRATING 30 SEASONS 🌞🎶

No, you’re not dreaming... this season of Concerts in the Plaza just got even MORE exciting with a very special festival celebration on July 3!

Thank you to our 2026 Concerts in the Plaza sponsors!
💙 Brought to you by Downtown SLO
🤝 In partnership with City of San Luis Obispo Government
🌟 Presented by Sunset Honda
☀️ July 3 Festival brought to you by Visit San Luis Obispo City of San Luis Obispo Government
🎤 Opening Act sponsored by San Luis Obispo Collection
🎸 Stage sponsored by Wilde Wealth Management Group

🎨 Poster artwork illustrated by Vienna Laughlin

05/15/2026

Every Friday is about to feel like this...😁🎶🍷

See you June 19th! 🕺

05/13/2026

Help support the Central Coast’s LARGEST free concert series in its 30th season!☀️

’s ability to host Concerts in the Plaza (for free to the public!) relies on YOU — our San Luis Obispo community. 💖

🤝 VOLUNTEER — our bar is fully volunteer-run! Sign up to volunteer and get more info at DowntownSLO.com/Volunteer

See you this summer! 😊

03/25/2026

🎶🌞 CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA 2026 🌞🎶 Downtown SLO

JUNE 19 • The Groove Collective // RAS DANNY
JUNE 26 • Manuel the Band. // Colleen Rhatigan
JULY 3 🌟 BLOCK PARTY! • Moonshiner Collective // Max MacLaury & The Compromisers
JULY 10 • B & The Hive // Kenny Taylor
JULY 17 • The Vibe Setters // The Rivalry
JULY 24 • Resination // Jineanne Coderre
JULY 31 • The Molly Ringwald Project // Graybill
AUG 7 • The Mother Corn Shuckers // Noach Tangeras
AUG 14 🌟 BLOCK PARTY! • Brass Mash // Holding Pattern
AUG 21 • Damon Castillo Band // Jamie Pennelly
AUG 28 • IMVA // Sami Rouissi
SEPT 4 • Hot 45 // Forever Green

🏆 Presenting Sponsor: Sunset Honda
🤝 In Partnership With: City of San Luis Obispo
🎤 Opening Act Sponsor: San Luis Obispo Collection
🎶 Stage Sponsor: Wilde Wealth Management

01/05/2026

Applications for our 30th Anniversary Concerts in the Plaza season are open now! 🎉📝🎵

DETAILS ⬇️
Deadline: Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Apply at DowntownSLO.com/Concerts

Who do you want to see on the Mission Plaza stage this year? 👀

09/23/2025