Escondido  Hidden Sounds Concerts

California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Lyric Court (outdoors)
340 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA
Free RSVP admission or $20 VIP tickets, artcenter.org

2026 Concerts 

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! 

Escondido Music in the Plaza - Musica en la Plaza

California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Lyric Courtyard (outdoors)
340 N. Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA
Free RSVP admission or $20 VIP tickets, artcenter.org

2026 Concerts 

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.

Escondido Free 4th of July Concerts & Fireworks

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

2026 Concerts Coming Soon!

5:15-9 p.m.

• 5:15-6:15 p.m. Back to the Garden
  1960s- 70s, covers & hits Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, and more.
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kimmi Bitter
  Retro-country, vintage twang with Americana soul
• 7:50-8 p.m. Dance Party Interlude
• 8-9 p.m. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band
  Patriotic, marches, show tunes

Free 4th of July celebration with fireworks show. Bring lawn chairs, blankets for good times. VIP upgrades available on limited basis.
 

Escondido 2nd Saturday Concerts

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.