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Thank you for a great summer! Check back in April of 2024 for details on the next FREE Live Music on the Colonnade.

Rock out to Bay Area bands at this beautiful seaside location, while you enjoy a variety of Boardwalk treats. Play at the arcades that stay open late or shop a variety of stores open late on the Colonnade.

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FREE Live Music on the Colonnade

Thursdays, 8:30-9:30pm
June 15 – August 10, 2023

Colonnade Stage

Rock out to Bay Area bands at this beautiful seaside location, while you enjoy a variety of Boardwalk treats. Play at the arcades that stay open late or shop a variety of stores open late on the Colonnade.

Admission FREE!

Picnic table seating is very limited and first-come-first-served. There will be a dance area in front of the stage.

Coffee Zombie Collective

June 15
Coffee Zombie Collective

Coffee Zombie Collective formed in 2010. The band has continued to evolve, mixing in their own originals alongside twisted acoustic reimaginings of contemporary pop hits such as Lorde's "Royals" and cult classics such as "Ace of Spades."
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June 22
Man in Black

Hailing from Santa Cruz, Man in Black is a 4-piece Johnny Cash cover band that brings life to everyone's favorite throwbacks.
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June 29
Extra Large

One of the most well-known bands on the California coast, Extra Large is known for heating up the stage with Latin spice, fun-in-the-sun reggae, funk gyrations, and classic California rock vigor.
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Fast Times band

July 6
Fast Times

Performing your favorite dance and rock hits from the 70's to today, Fast Times plays every song with a dance beat that you cannot resist.
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Santa Cruda Photo

July 13
Santa Cruda

Santa Cruz's very own Santa Cruda is a soul-reggae trio that fuses the sweet sounds of feel good music with vocal harmonies and a rockin' rhythm..
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Tsunami Band

July 20
Tsunami Band

Playing high energy music with roots in 70's rock, R&B and classic rock, Tsunami Band is an "out-the-gate, on-your-feet" rock-n-roll dance band.
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July 27
The Deadlies

An entirely new type of surf band, The Deadlies pay homage to California's honky-tonk and surf-punk music scene.
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4to Prestigio

August 3
4to Prestigio

Performing corridos, cumbias, zapateados, rancheros, and more, 4to Prestigio is a popular alternative regional Mexican band from Salinas/Watsonville.
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August 10
Pacific Roots

A reggae, rock group from Santa Cruz, Pacific Roots stir in punk rock swells and solos to produce an original Cali-based sound and vibe.
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  • Smoking is not permitted on the Boardwalk. Glass containers are prohibited.
  • Limited ADA table seating available.

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You can also enjoy free movies on Friday and free entertainment all day long, at two locations on the Boardwalk

FREE Movies on the Beach
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FREE Daily Entertainment
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