Head to the Quarry Amphitheater to see Latin Grammy Award Winner, Lila Downs! This singer-songwriter blends genres and rhythms like cumbia, jazz, and Mexican rancheras into her compositions. She sings in Spanish, English, and native languages, and has collaborated with artists like Juanes, Norah Jones, and Santana. Downs has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl and has released award winning albums. 

The Quarry Amphitheater was carved from a former limestone quarry in the 1960’s. The unique terraced asymmetrical design allows for amazing sightlines as you immerse yourself in cultural stories with towering redwoods all around you. You won’t want to miss seeing Lila Downs at this venue!  

Locals Love: The beautiful venue.
First Timers Miss: Bringing a blanket or towel to keep comfortable in a redwood micro-climate.
Insights: The Quarry Amphitheater is inside UCSC, so parking fees and lot usage are unpredictable. There are public e-bike stations on campus and throughout Santa Cruz and Capitola. Watch to see if a rally bus is available for the event.