Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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🎵 The soundtrack to Santa Cruz summer starts May 29. Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays returns with FREE live music every Friday through Aug 28. Full lineup + info: eventsantacruz.com/event/event-santa-cruz-midtown-fridays-summer-block-party-2026


Tickets: eventsantacruz.com

Legends: Live & Local is a new live music and storytelling series from Event Santa Cruz that connects iconic, world-famous musicians with local artists—creating once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, conversations, and performances.

Our first official Legends: Live & Local event brings together two true pioneers of post-punk, Goth, and alternative music:

Lol Tolhurst (The Cure)
David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets)
They helped shape the sound, style, and spirit of alternative music that continues to influence generations.

Local musicians: Trestles and Swan Porter

Huge thank you to our partners for making this series happen: City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Department, Studio Holladay, Lookout Santa Cruz, Capitola Mall, Bay Federal Credit Union, Hotel Paradox, and Schooner Realty.


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