Free concerts in Grover Beach? See lineup for Stone Soup festival, summer shows
Looking for live music in San Luis Obispo County?
Grover Beach is celebrating its 25th anniversary of its Summer Concert Series in 2026 with a packed lineup.
Bands will perform at the newly renovated Ramona Garden Park in June, July and August.
The city will also host the Stone Soup Music Festival, Food & Street Fair, which has been a “community tradition” for more than 30 years, according to the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande.
Here’s what local music lovers should know:
Where is Summer Concert Series in Grover Beach? When?
In 2026, the Summer Concert Series will take place at the new amphitheater at Ramona Garden Park, 993 Ramona Ave. in Grover Beach.
The free outdoor series runs from Sunday, June 28, through Sunday, Aug. 23. There will not be a concert on Sunday, Aug. 2.
Bands perform from 2 to 6 p.m. every Sunday, with one exception.
On Saturday, Aug. 1, two bands will perform at Ramona Garden Park from 4 p.m. to dark as part of the Grover Beach Police Department’s Night Out event.
Which bands are playing at Ramona Garden Park?
A total of eight local artists and bands will perform at Ramona Garden Park as part of the free concert series.
Here’s the 2026 concert lineup:
- June 28: Stevie Nicks Illusion
- July 5: Vince Cimo’s Hot Fire
- July 12: Damon Castillo Band
- July 19: Dark Desert Highway
- July 26: Careless Whisper
- Aug. 1: Erin and the Earthquakes & The Molly Ringwald Project
- Aug. 9: Josh Rosenblum Band
- Aug. 16: Kings of 88
- Aug. 23: Cassie B.
What are food and drink options?
Food and drink vendors will be at Ramona Garden Park during the Summer Concert Series, and there are restaurants nearby.
Lumpia Bros Café is two blocks away at 1187 West Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. The menu features Filipino comfort food including lumpias, pancit and longanisa.
Gogo Thai, 968 West Grand Ave, Suite No. 102, in Grover Beach, said it serves up dishes with “authentic Thai flavors,” including spicy soups, savory curries and stir-fry.
Across the street from Gogo Thai is HollyBelly, 967 West Grand Ave. in Grover Beach. The restaurant specializes in breakfast, brunch and lunch.
What is Stone Soup Music Festival in Grover Beach?
After the Summer Concert Series wraps up, the free Stone Soup Music Festival returns to Ramona Garden Park and the surrounding streets.
A total of 12 bands will perform on two stages on Saturday, Aug. 29, and Sunday, Aug. 30.
There’s even a Madonna-themed dance party that Saturday featuring tribute band Blonde Ambition.
Vendors will serve up food, beer, wine and beverages as part of the Food & Street Fair, and crafts will be offered.
The Mardi Paws Dog Parade will take place at the park on Sunday.
This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 8:34 AM with the headline "Free concerts in Grover Beach? See lineup for Stone Soup festival, summer shows."
