The 27th Annual Concerts in the Plaza season, hosted by Downtown SLO and presented by Sunset Honda, kicks off on Friday, June 23, from 5–8 p.m.
The first concert will feature two new-to-the-series musical acts: rock ‘n’ roll band ghostÄmonster as the main band, with opening singer-songwriter Natalie Haskins.
This summer, the community is invited to gather every Friday for twelve weeks of free live music in San Luis Obispo’s Mission Plaza. Concerts in the Plaza is the largest free concert series on the Central Coast, featuring live local music, dancing, and drinks in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. All concerts are free to the public and family-friendly.
The 2023 series will run every Friday from June 23 – September 8, 2023, adding two additional weeks from last year’s ten-week series.
The opening singer-songwriter will begin at 5 p.m., and the band will perform from 6–8 p.m.
Food and drink will be available, and guests are welcome to bring outside food; outside alcohol is not allowed. Enjoy beers from Firestone-Walker Brewing Company, wine from Dunites Wine Company, and hard cider from SLO Cider, along with eats from Woodstock’s Pizza and Quesadilla Gorilla. The official 2023 bar menu can be found here.
Downtown SLO is eliminating single-use plastics at Concerts in the Plaza; all beverages are sold in reusable cups or aluminum cans. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring their own reusable cups (no glass, please!). 12oz souvenir cups will be available for purchase.
Free bike valet will be provided by Bike SLO County and located off Chorro Street. Pets are not allowed at Concerts in the Plaza.
Those interested are encouraged to follow Concerts in the Plaza on Instagram and Facebook for exciting updates and concert photos. A Frequently Asked Questions page can be found here, with information on where to park, what to bring, accommodations, and more.
The lineup for Concerts in the Plaza 2023 is:
