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The City of Carlsbad’s historic support of arts and culture as a core value led to the establishment of its Cultural Arts Division in 1986 as part of the city’s investment in the visual and performing arts. We strive to enhance the vitality of the city and the quality of life for all residents by supporting an environment where arts and cultural organizations thrive, and people of all ages enjoy opportunities for expression and lifelong learning. All cultural arts events and programs are free admission.

Flash back to the 80s as TGIF concerts head to Alga Norte Community Park

For the next two weeks, TGIF summer concerts will bring summer melodies to Alga Norte Community Park on Friday nights.
Post Date:08/10/2026 9:11 AM

For the next two weeks, TGIF summer concerts will bring summer melodies to Alga Norte Community Park on Friday nights. This Friday, ignite the dance floor and unleash your inner rockstar to the sounds of 80s tunes from the band FlashPants.

Make sure you give yourself time to enjoy our family-friendly activities where you can make retro sunglasses from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., and dance lessons with Bella Lux Entertainment from 5 to 5:45 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 14 
Field opens at 4 p.m. 
Concert starts at 6 p.m. 
Alga Norte Community Park 
6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009

How to get there 
Only limited ADA parking is available at the park, so if you’re driving, park at Dove Library and hop on board the complimentary shuttle that runs every 15 minutes from 4:15 to 9:15 p.m. Here’s how it works:

  1. Park at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane.
  2. Look for the shuttle pick-up zone signs in the lot.
  3. There will be space available for all your picnic supplies, including low-back chairs and blankets.
  4. The shuttle will drop you off next to security entrances.
  5. Shuttles will run until 9:15 p.m. when you’re ready to head home.

If you’re planning to ride your bike, be sure to use our complimentary bike valet service. It works like a coat check for your bike.

Alga Norte Community Park TGIF Site Map 2026 

Security screening and what you can bring

  • Security screening stations will be set up at the concert venue entrances.

  • Security personnel will do a bag check 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 picnic items are allowed. 

  • See more security details, including a list of items you can bring and what’s not allowed.

See how the security process works in this video.

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