Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation is bringing back its Tuesday Night Live concert series on the wharf for a third year.
This year, the lineup has expanded from five to eight free summer concerts. Every Tuesday is also Local Tuesday at the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf, meaning visitors can get their parking validation stamped by any wharf business for two hours of free parking. All shows begin at 6 p.m. at the wharf’s Common Stage.
Tuesday Night Live 2025 lineup
- May 13: SambaDá
- June 10: The Viva Santana Show
- June 24: Extra Large
- July 8: The Lost Boys featuring James Durbin
- July 22: Fish Hook
- Aug. 12: The Joint Chiefs
- Aug. 26: Sweet VooDoo
- Sept. 9: Jive Machine
The concert series is part of a partnership between wharf tenants and Friends of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation, giving the community more chances to enjoy live music by the sea and support local businesses.
For more information on upcoming events, visit the Parks and Rec department’s website. To donate to Friends of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation wharf events, visit its website.
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