Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party 2026 at 1111 Soquel Ave – Santa Cruz, CA

Join us every Friday night this summer for the Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party — a free weekly community celebration featuring live music, food vendors, local artists, makers, family activities, and some of the best local talent Santa Cruz has to offer.

Now entering its 6th season, Midtown Fridays has become one of Santa Cruz’s favorite summer traditions, bringing together thousands of locals and visitors throughout the summer for an evening of music, food, shopping, and community.

2026 Music Lineup

May 29 – James Durbin & The Lost Boys
June 5 – Santa Cruda Announces New Band Name Night
June 12 – Salsa By The Sea featuring DJ It’s Dancing Time, El So Salsa Band, and DJ Mon Earl of DJ Monk Earl of Afrobeats Nite Santa Cruz
June 19 – Ribsys Nickel
June 26 – Soul Good Entertainment Takeover featuring Skinny Hendrixx & The Earthtones

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 Celebration

What to Expect

Live Music Every Week

Food Vendors & Local Eats

Artists & Makers Market

Local Businesses

‍ ‍ ‍ Family-Friendly Atmosphere

Dance Nights, Special Guests & Community Takeovers

Event Details

1111 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA

Fridays • 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM

FREE Admission

Presented By Event Santa Cruz

Thank you to our Title Sponsor:

City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Department

Special thanks to our Midtown Fridays Partners:

Caitlin Phillips Realtor® • Santa Cruz Warriors • Santa Cruz Vibes Magazine • Lookout Santa Cruz • Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs, dancing shoes, and appetite. We can’t wait to celebrate another summer of music, food, art, and community in Midtown Santa Cruz.