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America's 250th Celebration and Concerts in the Plaza 30th Anniversary Festival

America's 250th Celebration and Concerts in the Plaza 30th Anniversary Festival
Friday, July 3, 2026 | Extended Concert: 2–8 PM 

Festival in Partnership with Visit San Luis Obispo 

Concerts in the Plaza is celebrating 30 seasons of music and memories in 2026! Join us this Fourth of July weekend for a very special block party celebration. Featuring Moonshiner Collective, Max MacLaury & The Compromisers, Wolf Jett, Ghostmonster, and Soul Kool.

Event Performance Schedule 

Five bands will perform live throughout the event, making this the largest Concerts in the Plaza event yet. With two full-size stages and staggered sets, live music will continue nonstop all afternoon and into the evening. 

Plaza Stage (Mission Plaza) 

Block Party Stage (Broad Street)

Performers are chosen through a committee of local industry peers, media groups, community partners, and sponsors. With so much local talent to choose from, the selection process was not easy, and Downtown SLO wants to thank all of the artists who took the time to apply. 

Food & Drink

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 new wine partner Talley Vineyards. Non-alcoholic energy drinks will be offered from the new Concerts in the Plaza partner, Red Bull. Eats from Woodstock’s Pizza and Quesadilla Gorilla will be available. 

To commemorate Concerts in the Plaza’s 30th season, SLO Cider and Downtown SLO are partnering up to offer a Concerts in the Plaza-exclusive Tangerine-flavored cider. Cans will be available for purchase at the Concerts in the Plaza bars throughout the season. 

All beverages are sold in reusable cups or aluminum cans. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring their own non-glass reusable cups. Souvenir cups will be available for purchase.

Sponsors & Partners

Downtown SLO wants to thank all of the sponsors and partners who make this event possible.

A handful of sponsorship opportunities remain — visit DowntownSLO.com/Sponsor to learn more.

Promotional artwork for the 2026 season of Concerts in the Plaza was created by local artist Vienna Laughlin.

For more information, visit Concerts in the Plaza | Free live music in San Luis Obispo

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