Concerts in the Plaza 2025
Free live music in San Luis Obispo’s Mission Plaza!
Free to the public & family-friendly • Live music, dancing, & drinks
Every Friday evening
June 20 – September 12, 2025
5–8 PM
Opening Act: 5 PM | Cate Armstrong | folk/singer-songwriter
Main Act/Band: 6PM | Carbon City Lights | alternative/rock
Sponsorship available!
Food and drink will be available, and guests are welcome to bring outside food; outside alcohol is not allowed. The bar will be serving beer from Firestone-Walker Brewing Company, cider from SLO Cider, and three wine options from popular downtown wine bar Region. Eats from Woodstock’s Pizza and Nick the Greek will be available.
All beverages are sold in reusable cups or aluminum cans. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring
their own non-glass reusable cups. 12oz souvenir cups will be available for purchase.
Free bike valet will be provided by Bike SLO County. Pets are not allowed at Concerts in the Plaza.
Concerts in the Plaza, organized by Downtown SLO, is the largest free summer concert series on the
Central Coast. For its 29th season, the community is invited to gather every Friday for twelve weeks of free live music in San Luis Obispo’s Mission Plaza. This beloved community event features live local music, dancing, and drinks in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. All concerts are free to the public and family friendly. Concerts in the Plaza is presented by Sunset Honda and in partnership with the City of San Luis Obispo.
