One of Carlsbad’s favorite traditions, the TGIF summer concert series, is back in action next Friday, June 19, featuring The Pistol Blonde.

It’s the first of nine summer concerts where you can get together with friends, family and neighbors to enjoy live music. Now is a great time to start planning which concerts you want to attend, so keep reading to see who’s playing, how to get there and what to expect.

Bands and dates 

The gates open at 4 p.m. with concerts from 6 to 8 p.m.  

Stagecoach Community Park 

• June 19 The Pistol Blonde (country)
• June 26 Chunky Hustle Brass Band (brass band)
• July 10 Dance Dance Evolution (dance band/top 40)
• July 17 Harbor Party (yacht rock)

Calavera Hills Community Park 

• July 24 Sabrosas Latin Orchestra (Latin/salsa)
• July 31 90s Rockshow (90s alternative rock)
• Aug. 7  B.I.G. (R&B/funk)                        

Alga Norte Community Park 

• Aug. 14 FlashPants (80s)
• Aug. 21 Daring Greatly (rock and soul)

Pop-up art and activities
Family-friendly activities are back this year at every concert, including dance lessons, crafts and community artwork. Check each date on the TGIF concerts webpage to see what’s planned.

Security screening and what you can bring

Security screening stations will be set up at the concert venue entrances, similar to the set up in the last two years.

• There will be multiple entrances to reduce wait times. 
• Security personnel will check bags and use handheld wands to check for weapons and other items not allowed at the concerts, like drones and fireworks. 
• Bottle openers, utensils and other culinary items are allowed. (Packing a picnic is encouraged!)
• See more security details, including a list of items you can bring and what’s not allowed.

This video shows how the process works.

Getting there

• Bike valet service will return for all concerts, free of charge.
• Free shuttle will be available for Alga Norte and Calavera Hills concerts.
• Stagecoach concertgoers can park across the street at La Costa Canyon High School.
• Learn more about transportation options.

Visit our TGIF concerts webpage for all the details, including maps and some frequently asked questions.

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