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Capitola: Summer Twilight Concerts

Bring chairs, jackets, a picnic supper, and the family to enjoy free live music and the sunset! Concerts begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays and take place at the Esplanade bandstand. Visit local restaurants and pick up dinner to go and enjoy a picnic at the beach! Suggested to bring low back chairs or picnic blanket for seating.

*No dogs or alcohol in the park or on the beach.

2026 Lineup:

  • June 3, 2026: Rockin’ Big Band Blues with The Delta Wires
  • June 10, 2026: Surf/Garage Rock with The Trestles
  • June 24, 2026: Originals and Quirky Covers with Coffee Zombie Collective
  • July 1, 2026: Fun Rock’n Party Music with Spun
  • July 8, 2026: Classic Rock with B-Movie Kings
  • July 15, 2026: Top 40/Dance 70’s through today with Mercy & The Heartbeats
  • July 22, 2026: Funky Mostly Original Pop with Extra Large
  • July 29, 2026: Latin Rock & Salsa with Santa Cruz Latin Collective
  • August 5, 2026: R&B, Soul & Funk with The Joint Chiefs Band
  • August 12, 2026: Top 40’s Dance with The Peelers
  • August 19, 2026: Oldies Dance Band with The Digbeats


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