Concerts in the Plaza FAQ

Every Friday, June 21–September 6, 2024
Opening Act: 5 PM
Main Act: 6–8 PM

Mission Plaza, Downtown San Luis Obispo
989 Chorro Street, San Luis Obispo CA 93401

Is this event family-friendly?

Concerts in the Plaza is a family-friendly event! People of all ages are welcome, and there is plenty of grass to play on in the "Kid Zone" by the amphitheater. Please keep an eye on your little ones as they play!

Can I bring my dog?

Pets are not allowed at Concerts in the Plaza, with the exception of service animals. Emotional support animals and therapy dogs are not considered ADA Service Animals. If you have a trained service animal required for a disability, please ensure they wear their service vest.

In California, pretending to be an owner of a service dog is a criminal misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.

Will there be food and drink available?

Drinks from Firestone-Walker Brewing Company, SLO Cider, and Region Wine Bar will be available for purchase, as well as canned water and La Croix. Food will be available from Woodstock's Pizza and Quesadilla Gorilla.

2024 Bar Menu

Outside food and beverages are allowed, but outside alcohol is not. Pick up dinner downtown and bring it to eat at the concert!

How are drinks served?

Beer and cider are served in cans. If you’d like to enjoy wine, bring your own reusable cup or purchase a souvenir cup with your first pour!

Single-use cups and glasses will not be provided with the purchase of drinks. No glass, please!

No outside alcohol is allowed.

The Plaza main bar is located on the Broad Street entrance to the Plaza, and serves wine, beer, cider, water, and chips. The beer/cider bar is located to the right of the stage underneath the pergola, and serves beer, cider, water, and chips.

What time does the event start?

Bars Open: 5–8 PM
Opening Act: 5 PM
Main Act: 6–8 PM

What can I bring?

All bags will be checked upon entry.

No skating or rollerblading — Use of skateboards, rollerblades, or roller skates is prohibited in Mission Plaza. (City Municipal Code 12.20.130)
No smoking or vaping — All smoking and use of any tobacco products, including vapes, is prohibited in all public places in the City of San Luis Obispo. (City Municipal Code 8.16.030)
No glass — Please do not bring glass containers or drinkware into Mission Plaza. Reusable cups are encouraged!
No outside alcohol
No weapons

Is there seating available?

Folding chairs will be set up below the Mission Plaza steps, guests are also welcome to bring their own blankets or chairs to set up on the lawn or below the Mission steps.

Please refrain from placing chairs and/or other material on the grassy knoll before 11:30 AM. Downtown SLO is not responsible for damaged, lost, or misplaced items.

How do I get there?

Parking

We recommend using one of the three parking structures downtown. Check out the City of San Luis Obispo Parking Guide.

Before July 8, 2024: Park in any of the three structures and get your first hour free!
After July 8, 2024: Downtown hourly parking rates are being reduced. Learn more.