Live music in San Luis Obispo, CA

Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo hosts an evening of live music featuring Noach Tangeras and The Mother Corn Shuckers. This free, family-friendly concert offers food and drink on site. A complimentary bike valet will be available, and pets should stay at home. Presented in partnership with the City of San Luis Obispo, with support from Sunset Honda as title sponsor, San Luis Obispo Collection as opening act sponsor, Wilde Wealth Management as stage sponsor, and band support from Quesadilla Gorilla.

Holding Pattern is performing at Oak & Otter in San Luis Obispo. The show starts at 1:00 PM local venue time.

Live California reggae fills a lighthouse setting high above the Pacific, with food and drinks available for purchase and access by land or by sea. Eric Cotton and One Love Bomb is an OG California reggae outfit featuring members of Rock Steady Posse, Cardiff Reefers, and Militia of Love, and the project channels California reggae roots with original music. These afternoon concerts have limited capacity and can sell out, so purchasing early helps secure a spot. Ticket options include a land route that provides round trip transportation, or a sea route where attendees paddle to the lighthouse on their own craft. VIP reserved tables include tickets and transportation for eight people along with a couple of bottles of wine. A Sponsor a Band package includes tickets and transportation for eight, the same wine inclusion, plus business recognition on marketing materials, posters, banners, tickets, and acknowledgement on stage.

Mr. Rick's on the Avila Beach boardwalk features classic rock, with food, drinks, and ocean views setting the scene.

Vinylistics 805 brings back Ameega to SLO Brew, pioneers of French boogie funk making a rare return to the Central Coast. Expect a set of signature tracks including "Funkysize Now Baby", "Give Me a Pinch", "I'm Willing", and more. Admission is $35, and the event is for ages 18 and up.

Línea Personal performs at Fremont Theater as part of the Todo Ø Nada Tour. The group from Stockton, California is a fast-rising name in música mexicana, with more than 350 million streams, a Top 6 debut on the Latin Albums chart, and recognition throughout the Latin music scene. Their sound blends traditional Mexican roots with modern influences, and their songs draw on emotion, culture, and real life to connect with listeners.

Live on the Rocks brings a free oceanfront concert to The Cliffs Hotel and Spa featuring The Molly Ringwald Project, an 80s tribute act known for lively sets filled with familiar hits. The setting highlights summer on the Central Coast with dancing, food, and drinks by the sea. Admission is free and family friendly, open to hotel guests and the local community. Valet parking is $30 and self-parking is $20. Attendees may relax on the lawn with blankets and chairs, with low-back chairs encouraged to preserve views of the stage. Food and beverages are available for purchase, and outside food or drink is not permitted. Water refill stations are available in the lobby or at the Marisol Bar.

Catch Zongo All-Stars live at Heritage Square Park. The show is scheduled to start in the afternoon, with ticket availability listed through Bandsintown.

Whiskey Scars makes its debut at the Morro Bay Eagles with a live set of commercial country, blending current hits with classic favorites.

A lively, fresh tribute to the music and spirit of the Grateful Dead that celebrates their enduring legacy.

DeVaul Park in San Luis Obispo sets the scene for a friendly meetup featuring food trucks, music, and games. Hosted by SLO Parks & Rec, the lineup includes Big Wave Sushi with bowls inspired by unrolled rolls, Cubanissimo serving Cuban cuisine, Leslie’s Taqueria with tacos, nachos, and burritos, and Revolve Craft Pizza preparing craft New York style pizza. Expect a relaxed community atmosphere with plenty of flavors and casual fun in the park.

Catch Dave Tate live at SeaCrest OceanFront Hotel in Pismo Beach. The show starts at 5:00 PM.

This event offers live music and storytelling at the Growing Grounds Downtown store as part of a free series highlighting local performers. This installment features Ricky Berger. The broader lineup for the series includes Derek Senn, Azere Wilson, Emily Laliotis, Natalie Haskins, and Miss Leo.

Sounding Arrow takes the stage with the full band, showcasing new material from the latest record Skyman. Gary Jules and Breezers open the show.

An intimate night at The Siren in Morro Bay features Scott Kinnebrew’s solo project Sounding Arrow alongside Gary Jules and Breezers. Kinnebrew, known from Truth & Salvage Co., recently unveiled his second Sounding Arrow album, SKYMAN, co-produced with Gary Jules. The record leans into close-to-the-bone storytelling and a rich, spacious sound that blends rock, folk, country, blues, British Invasion influences, R&B, and pop. It was mixed by Bill Reynolds and mastered by Dewey Thomas. Over three decades, Kinnebrew has appeared with artists such as The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and others, with his former band releasing two albums on Sony’s Megaforce label and performing on late-night television. Gary Jules, recognized for “Mad World” from the Donnie Darko soundtrack, steps from the studio to the stage for this show. The lineup also includes Breezers, the songwriting vehicle of Los Angeles multidisciplinary artist Evan apRoberts. His music draws on the wide-open feel of the American West and years of work in the LA scene, following a 2010 solo debut and extensive touring as a guitarist, bassist, and vocalist with acts including Michael Nau, Pink Mountaintops, Joel Jerome, Little Wings, Kath Bloom, Tall Tales and the Silver Lining, Kings of Convenience, Elisa Randazzo, and Port O’Brien, a band praised by M. Ward in 2008.

Catch an evening of live indie folk and Americana-style music featuring Gary Jules, along with Breezers and Sounding Arrow. This show is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM at The Siren.