Coastal Sounds

Start: Sunday, June 28, 2026 3:00PM
End: Sunday, June 28, 2026 8:00PM

Coastal Sounds’ lineup features local rockers Green Room Paradise, Dylan Cunningham, Ladyfinger, Looking West and more. The centerpiece of the event remains the historic and recently upgraded Plaza del Mar Band Shell, a designated City of Santa Barbara landmark, which was constructed in 1919 to provide a venue for public concerts. The event, co-organized by Genevieve Mack, a 2026 Santa Barbara High School Media Arts and Design (MAD) Academy graduate, brings together sounds of local acoustic folk, surf rock, indie, and blues to Plaza del Mar’s Band Shell from 3pm until 8pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own picnics (BYO picnic), seating, blankets, games and sample local fares available at the park. Chris Benedict, DJ of Ability, delivers full sound production for the concert. Coastal Sounds is part of Arts in the Open, a series presented by the Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the PARC Foundation, which celebrates a wide range of artistic experiences designed for all ages.