Downtown SLO, along with title sponsor Sunset Honda and partners at the City of San Luis Obispo, is proud to announce the lineup for the 2026 30th Anniversary Season of Concerts in the Plaza. This summer, the community is invited to gather every Friday for twelve weeks of free live music in San Luis Obispo’s Mission Plaza. Concerts in the Plaza is the largest free concert series on the Central Coast. 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 began in 1995, hosting about one small-scale free concert per month in Mission Plaza. Since then, the operations have expanded to include a full stage, two bars, weekly shows, and two acts per event. Throughout the 31 years of operation (skipping 2020 due to the pandemic), one thing has remained the same — all concerts are free to attend, with a love of community and local music at the core of the event’s mission.
Event Details:
5:00pm – 6:00pm Opener – The Rivalry // acoustic duo
6:00pm – 8:00pm Headliner – The Vibe Setters // funk, soul
To learn more please visit the website here!