Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party

Get ready, Santa Cruz! 🎊 The 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, join us for the ultimate summer block party at 1111 Soquel Ave.

🌞 Admission is completely free! This event is all about fun and community vibes throughout the summer.

Enjoy 14 incredible local Santa Cruz bands performing live, alongside a rotating lineup of your favorite local food trucks! 🍔🌮 You’ll also discover amazing local artists, makers, and vendors, specialty drinks, family-friendly activities, and plenty of surprises each week.

Whether you're here for the live music, the delicious food, or just to hang out with your community, Midtown Fridays is the place to be. Over the past five years, this event has grown into one of Santa Cruz’s favorite summer traditions, bringing together thousands to celebrate local music, businesses, creativity, and community.

Let's make this summer unforgettable! ☀️

🗓️ Live Music Lineup:

• May 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 @itsdancingtime, El Sol, and DJ Monk Earl of Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz
• June 19 – Ribsys Nickel
• June 26 – Kentucky Mule
• July 3 – Santa Cruz Latin Collective
• July 10 – Hijinx
• July 17 – Ancestree
• July 24 – Ripatti Rose Band
• July 31 – Amp Melo with Special Guest
• August 7 – Trestles
• August 14 – Fire Peach
• August 21 – The Rumba Madre
• August 28 – Alex Lucero Band – Finale

🙏 A huge thank you to our sponsors:

• City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Department
• 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

📍 Location:
1111 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2105, United States

🌐 More Info Here!