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The Highwayman Show
Genre: vintage country
Step into the heart of outlaw-country and join the celebration with The Highwayman Show. Get ready to sing along, stomp your boots and relive the golden era with an electrifying tribute to legends Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. This is more than a show. It’s a full-on country experience.
Family-friendly activities
Family-friendly activities like pop-up art are back this year. Stop by our booth near the east security entrance for activities for all ages:
- Line dancing lessons with MBDY+ be before the concert begins (4:30 to 5:30 p.m.)
- Decorate your own die-cut record (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Location
Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino De Los Coches
Schedule
4 p.m. Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m. Concert begins
7 p.m. 15-min intermission
8 p.m. Concert ends
9 p.m. Park site, bike valet and parking lots close
Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.
Full Strength
Genre: Top 40, funk and dance
Get ready to hit the dance floor and join the party with Full Strength, San Diego’s ultimate party band. Voted best local band and best cover band for an incredible five years in a row, Full Strength brings unbeatable energy, endless hits and pure excitement. Bring your friends, bring your moves, and get ready to dance, sing and celebrate all night long.
Family-friendly activities
Family-friendly activities like pop-up art are back this year. Stop by our booth near the east security entrance for activities for all ages:
- Create colorful slap bracelets (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
- Add to our trends across the decades timeline (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Location
Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino De Los Coches
Schedule
4 p.m. Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m. Concert begins
7 p.m. 15-min intermission
8 p.m. Concert ends
9 p.m. Park site, bike valet and parking lots close
Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.
The Reflexx
Genre: 80s pop and new wave
Crank up the volume and get ready to party with The Reflexx, Southern California’s ultimate classic alternative experience. From slammed clubs to huge festival stages, The Reflexx delivers the powerhouse hits of Depeche Mode, Tears For Fears, Duran Duran, The Cure, INXS and more.
Family-friendly activities
Family-friendly activities like pop-up art are back this year. Stop by our booth near the east security entrance for activities for all ages:
- Character creation lessons: Draw original comic characters and turn them into wearable art (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Location
Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino De Los Coches
Schedule
4 p.m. Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m. Concert begins
7 p.m. 15-min intermission
8 p.m. Concert ends
9 p.m. Park site, bike valet and parking lots close
Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.
The Cold Fact
Genre: soulful R&B
Get ready to move, groove and lose yourself in the electrifying sounds of The Cold Fact. This award-winning band lights up the stage with an unstoppable blend of funk, R&B and psychedelic rock. With tight grooves, soaring vocals and fiery energy.
Family-friendly activities
Family-friendly activities like pop-up art are back this year. Stop by our booth near the east security entrance for activities for all ages:
- R&B dancing lessons with Kaia Olivia (5 to 5:45 p.m.)
- Build clothespin puppets and show them off in our own puppet theater (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Location
Stagecoach Community Park
3420 Camino De Los Coches
Schedule
4 p.m. Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m. Concert begins
7 p.m. 15-min intermission
8 p.m. Concert ends
9 p.m. Park site, bike valet and parking lots close
Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.
Kimba Light
Genre: Cumbia
Get ready to move your body and feel the heat with one of Southern California’s funkiest Latin bands. This high-energy, tropical powerhouse fuses salsa, timba, merengue, bachata, reggaeton — and even a splash of hip-hop and funk — into an unstoppable dance party. From the first beat to the last, you won’t be able to stay in your seat. Bring your best moves and join the celebration.
Family-friendly activities
Family-friendly activities like pop-up art are back this year. Stop by our booth near the east security entrance for activities for all ages:
- Salsa/bachata dancing lessons with Vedanza Dance Company before the concert begins (5 to 5:45 p.m.)
- Craft artful tambourine instrument art (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Location
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Shuttle pick-up at Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Road
Schedule
4 p.m. Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m. Concert begins
7 p.m. 15-min intermission
8 p.m. Concert ends
9 p.m. Park site, bike valet and parking lots close
Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.
Shakedown String Band
Genre: Americana/jam band
Shakedown String Band fires up the stage with high-energy Americana, country and psychedelic grooves. Powered by rich harmonies, electric melodies and tight percussion, they bring a sound that's part Allman Brothers, part Grateful Dead and all heart. Catch the vibe on their new album Stargazer, a cosmic road trip you don't want to miss.
Family-friendly activities
Family-friendly activities like pop-up art are back this year. Stop by our booth near the east security entrance for activities for all ages:
- Construct garden plant labels with decorative craft envelopes (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
- Create a community garden poster with other concert-goers (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Location
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Shuttle pick-up at Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Road
Schedule
4 p.m. Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m. Concert begins
7 p.m. 15-min intermission
8 p.m. Concert ends
9 p.m. Park site, bike valet and parking lots close
Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.
The Honeydrops
Genre: doo-wop, rockabilly from 40s-60s
Get ready to dance. The Honeydrops are a vibrant, female-fronted five-piece that brings vintage R&B, Rockabilly, Jump Blues, Soul and Doo-Wop to life with style and rhythm.
Family-friendly activities
Family-friendly activities like pop-up art are back this year. Stop by our booth near the east security entrance for activities for all ages:
- Join in a sing-a-long jam session with Nikko Nobleza and Ally Ilano before the concert begins (5 to 5:45 p.m.)
- Create colorful guitar art (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Location
Calavera Hills Community Park
2997 Glasgow Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Shuttle pick-up at Sage Creek High School, 3900 Cannon Road
Schedule
4 p.m. Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m. Concert begins
7 p.m. 15-min intermission
8 p.m. Concert ends
9 p.m. Park site, bike valet and parking lots close
Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.
Wayward Sons
Genre: power chord rock nostalgia
Get ready to crank up the volume. Wayward Sons delivers a high-energy, nostalgia-packed rock show filled with the biggest anthems of the '80s, from Journey and Queen to Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Styx and Guns N' Roses.
Family-friendly activities
Family-friendly activities like pop-up art are back this year. Stop by our booth for activities for all ages:
- Craft fun and special tools with our 3D pens (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Location
Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Shuttle pick-up at Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane
Schedule
4 p.m. Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m. Concert begins
7 p.m. 15-min intermission
8 p.m. Concert ends
9 p.m. Park site, bike valet and parking lots close
Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.
Euphoria Brass Band
Genre: modern New Orleans-style jazz
Founded in 2011, Euphoria Brass Band is a vibrant, award-winning seven-piece powerhouse hailing from sunny San Diego. Bursting with energy and soul, Euphoria serves up an electrifying blend of New Orleans-style brass band jazz, funky street beats and fresh, edgy grooves — all with an unmistakable West Coast flair.
Family-friendly activities
Family-friendly activities like pop-up art are back this year. Stop by our booth for activities for all ages:
- Swing dancing lesson with McCann Dance (5 to 5:45 p.m.)
- Share your summer days with postcard art, and send off summer by signing our giant-sized community postcard (4:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Location
Alga Norte Community Park
6565 Alicante Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Shuttle pick-up at Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane
Schedule
4 p.m. Concert site opens to the public
6 p.m. Concert begins
7 p.m. 15-min intermission
8 p.m. Concert ends
9 p.m. Park site, bike valet and parking lots close
Bike valet
Parking is limited, so be sure to take advantage of the new complimentary bike valet service at each concert location. Similar to a car valet but for your bikes, the free service will be offered at each TGIF concert location, so you can enjoy the shows even faster.
