Free and Open to All

LOCATION Gandara Park is located at 1819 Stewart St. Gandara Park amenities include a children’s playground, restrooms, and limited accessible parking. Alternative transportation is encouraged.

Headliner: Prince Diabaté and Friends

Opener: Eric Hernandez

Tongva Land Acknowledgement and Blessing: Tina Orduno Calderon

Singer-songwriter, poet, author and culture bearer Tina Orduno Calderon, will open the series with a Tongva land acknowledgment and blessing. A performance by nine-time world champion Native hoop dancer Eric Hernandez will kick off the performances, followed by Prince Diabaté and Friends. Considered to be one of the leading kora players of his generation, Prince Diabaté and Friends brings not only total mastery over his ancestral tradition, but a commitment to renew it through fresh ideas and exchanges with musicians from many cultures.

Food trucks: The Tropic Truck | Gostosas Thrill From Brazil | Dulce Europa Shave Ice

Truck lineup is subject to change.

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Nothing feeds the soul quite like music. And nothing can possibly beat music outside! McCabe’s Guitar Shop and Santa Monica bring back Americana in the Park. Enjoy a showcase of a diverse group of Southern California artists and Americana styles from its roots to modern forms. Each concert features two family-friendly groups, food trucks, and a McCabe’s Guitar Pop-Up Shop.

This free event is perfect for everyone. Whether you come to enjoy it alone, with friends or family, or you want to show off your City to your end-of-summer guests, be sure to bring a picnic, blanket, and beach chairs.

The concerts will be held in accordance with the most current guidance from state and local health agencies.

Americana in the Park is made possible by Art of Recovery, an initiative of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs that harnesses the arts to play a major role in the City’s recovery efforts.