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Concerts in the Plaza

Every Friday, June 4 - August 27, 2010Concerts

Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Mission Plaza

Concerts in the Plaza is THE premiere summer concert series on the Central Coast! Thousands of people flock to Downtown San Luis Obispo every Friday between June 4th -August 27th for a free, two-hour concert from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in beautiful Mission Plaza.

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The summer concert series features the best local musicians from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Local restaurants and eateries provide snacks and food for hungry concertgoers while Firestone Brewery and Edna Valley Vineyards supply beer and wine for purchase. Non-alcoholic beverages are provided as well.

Over 50 bands apply each year to fill the 13 week line-up and past participants include Central Coast favorites: Resination, Damon Castillo Band, Big Daddy’s Blues Band, Still Time, Siko and many more.

Beginning in 1996 with one concert in June, July and August, Concerts in the Plaza, now in its 15th year, has blossomed into what some call the best free party in town! You’re invited to join us for the kick-off on Friday June 4th at 5:30 p.m. This year’s band line-up will be available in March so keep your eyes out to see when your favorite band is playing or check us out every Friday during summer and discover a new favorite sound!

Remember… Concerts in the Plaza is a family friendly event. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed and this is a non-smoking event.

A note for business owners…If you are looking for some extra exposure at an affordable price, please see our list of sponsorship opportunities below and see how you can be a special part of Concerts in the Plaza!

Sponsorship Opportunities


Band Lineup:

(Click band name to link to their website)
June 4: The Viper Six
June 11: Pacific City
June 18: Sam Sharp & the Trade Ins
June 25: Resination
July 2: The JD Project
July 9: Truth About Seafood
July 16: Damon Castillo Band
July 23: Tropo
July 30: The Shival Experience
August 6: Zongo All-Stars
August 13: Grüvething
August 20: Cuesta Ridge
August 27: Big Daddy’s Blues Band

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Great American Main Street AwardSan Luis Obispo, California was awarded The Great American Main Street Award in 1999 by the National Trust For Historic Preservation. Since 1995, this esteemed award has been presented to five US Cities each year, recognizing them for their successful preservation-based downtown revivals.

SLO Downtown Association

1108 Garden Street, Suite 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 541-0286
Fax: (805) 781-2647
E-mail: sloda@downtownslo.com

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1402
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

Old SLO Trolley

Trolley service is provided from both of the parking structures and at convenient locations within the downtown core approximately every 15-20 minutes. The fare is 25 cents. Hours of operation are:

  • Thursdays - 3:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Fri & Sat - 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
  • Sunday - 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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To report graffiti on City property or on private property that hasn't been removed within 72 hours: graffiti@slocity.org