Paso Robles Recreation Services and the Paso Robles REC Foundation are inviting musicians to apply for the 2026 Summer Concerts in the Park series. The annual event, held at the City Park gazebo, has been a tradition since 2001 and drew more than 25,000 attendees during the 2025 season.
Lynda Plescia, Recreation Services Manager for the City of Paso Robles, said, “We were thrilled with the outstanding attendance during our Summer Concerts in the Park Series last summer. Our varied line-up of talented musicians delivered fabulous shows throughout the entire season. We’re excited to assemble another crowd-pleasing schedule of performances for the 2026 season.”
The concerts are scheduled for Thursdays from June 11 through August 20, 2026, running from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. All performances are free and feature local and regional musical acts.
Musicians interested in participating must submit a press kit by Friday, January 30, 2026. Required materials include a completed Band Interest Form available at www.prcity.com/concertsinthepark; one or two videos of past performances from within three years; a CD demo or downloadable songs; website or Facebook page information; a set list covering two hours; and two references.
Electronic press kits should be emailed to Recreation Services Volunteer Coordinator Wyatt Lund at wlund@prcity.com by the deadline. Physical submissions can be sent to Concerts in the Park, Attention: Wyatt Lund, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. For further details, interested performers may contact Wyatt Lund at (805) 237-3990 or via email.
