California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Lyric Court (outdoors)
340 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA
Free RSVP admission or $20 VIP tickets, artcenter.org
7-9 p.m. unless otherwise stated
April 10, 2026 San Diego Music Awards Nominee Showcase
May
8, 2026 Silk Button Butchers with Special Guests Stepwise
Folk rock
June 12, 2026 Sara Petite concert & Line Dance Classes with MCBC
Country, American roots, Honky-tonk, rock & roll roadhouse
July 10, 2026 Honey Buckets with Special Guests Vulcan Mountain Boys
(limited number of Free RSVP tix)
Bluegrass, SoCal grit
September 11, 2026 Daring Greatly with Special Guests Lonesome Roses
Classic 70s rock, modern soul, folk, and country influences
October 9, 2026 LP and the Vinyl with a Community Jazz Jam
Jazz
More than just a concert series, Hidden City Sounds is for connection, inspiration, and shared experiences. The annual free Concert Summer Series features performances from rising musicians at no cost!
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Lyric Courtyard (outdoors)
340 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA
Free RSVP admission or $20 VIP tickets, artcenter.org
7-9 p.m. unless otherwise stated
April 24, 2026 Carlos y Charlos
Traditional polkas, waltzes and classic norteño
May 29, 2026 Sonida de la Frontera
Soundsystem culture, hip hop production
aesthetic, and Cumbia
June 26, 2026 Joni Sandez
Cumbias, Huapangos, Corridos, and Norteņas with 5 member Latin band.
July 31, 2026 Los Rebeldes Romanticos
Romantic music and timeless melodies
August 28, 2026 Sabrosas Latin Orchestra
All-female salsa band
September 15, 2026 El Grito Celebration
Music and merriment to celebrate Mexico's independence from Spain
September 25 Manny Cepeda Orchestra
Big Band, Salsa
The free monthly concert series celebrates Latin rhythms through the creative artistry of talented musicians and performers featuring everything from salsa and merengue to cumbia and bachata. Musica En La Plaza is presented by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation.
July 4, 2025, 4-9:30 p.m.
Grape Day Park & Center for the Arts
340 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
Free, artcenter.org | VIP seating available for a fee
5:15-9 p.m.
Free 4th of July celebration
with fireworks show. Bring lawn chairs,
blankets for good times. VIP upgrades available on limited basis.
Escondido Library
239 South Kalmia Street
Turrentine Room (2nd floor)
Escondido, CA
Free,
escondido.gov
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.