Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party

Get ready, Santa Cruz — Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party is back for its 6th year, and it’s bigger and better than ever!Every Friday night from May 29 through August 28, we’re throwing the ultimate summer block party right in the heart of Midtown at 1111 Soquel Ave. It’s completely free, super fun, and packed with community vibes all summer long.We’ve got 14 incredible local Santa Cruz bands hitting the stage throughout the summer, plus a rotating lineup of some of the best local food trucks around (yes, your favorites are back — along with some new ones!). You’ll also find amazing local artists, makers, vendors, specialty drinks, family-friendly activities, and all kinds of fun surprises every single week.Whether you’re coming for the live music, the food, the shopping, or just to hang out with your community on a warm summer evening, Midtown Fridays is the place to be.Over the last five years, Midtown Fridays has grown into one of Santa Cruz’s favorite weekly summer traditions — bringing thousands of people together to celebrate local music, local businesses, creativity, and community.Let’s make this summer unforgettable! EVERY FRIDAY • MAY 29 – AUGUST 285:00 PM – 8:30 PMMidtown Santa Cruz • 1111 Soquel Ave2026 LIVE MUSIC LINEUPMay 29 – James Durbin and The Lost Boys (Opening Band JAM and the Buttered Biscuits)June 5 – Santa Cruda Announce New Band Name Night 🤫June 12 – Salsa By The Sea with Dj @its dancing time, El Sol, and DJ Monk Earl of Afrobeats Nite Santa CruzJune 19 – Ribsys NickelJune 26 – kentucky MuleJuly 3 – Santa Cruz Latin CollectiveJuly 10 – HijinxJuly 17 – AncestreeJuly 24 – Ripatti Rose BandJuly 31 – Amp Melo with Special GuestAugust 7 – TrestlesAugust 14 – Fire PeachAugust 21 – The Rumba MadreAugust 28 – Alex Lucero Band – FinaleThank you to our title sponsor:City of Santa Cruz Economic Development DepartmentAnd thank you to our Midtown Fridays partners:Caitlin Phillips, Realtor® • Santa Cruz Warriors • Santa Cruz Vibes Magazine • The Starving Musician • Lookout Santa Cruz • Moe’s Alley • Good Times • Growing Up In Santa Cruz