| Event / Participants | Carlsbad TGIF Concerts in the Parks | Event Date | Jun 19-Aug 21, 2026 |
| Event Location | Carlsbad community parks | Start Time | Fields open 4:00 PM; concerts run 6:00-8:00 PM. |
| Address | Stagecoach: 3420 Camino de los Coches; Calavera Hills: 2997 Glasgow Dr; Alga Norte: 6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad, CA | Gate / Check-in | Free admission; entry security and low-back seating rules apply. |
| Phone | City Cultural Arts information: (442) 339-2090 | Official Link | Official Carlsbad TGIF schedule |
Now through August 21
8/7 Calavera Hills Community Park: B.I.G. – R&B Funk
B.I.G. (Brothers Igniting a Groove) is an R&B, smooth jazz and old school funk band based in Southern California. Their repertoire extends to over 100 songs and counting. The core group was founded in 2002 by Marcus “Slim” Shaw and includes John Martin (aka Jon Mykal), Robert “Bullet” Harris, Kevin Henderson and DeShezo Shenzo. They have performed with the likes of many well-known artists and strive to deliver the best musical performance each and every time. If you want to hear great music, put B.I.G. on your bucket list.
8/14 Alga Norte Community Park: FlashPants – 80s
Ready to ignite the dance floor and unleash your inner rockstar? FlashPants isn’t your average synth-infused flashback. They are an electrifying portal to the decade of outrageous style and unforgettable anthems. Forget your leg warmers (or don’t!), grab your crew and prepare to sing along like it’s 1989!
8/21 Alga Norte Community Park – Daring Greatly – Rock
Daring Greatly is a harmony-driven rock band originally from Canada and now based in Southern California. Blending classic 70s rock with modern soul, folk, and country influences, the band is known for their powerful three-part vocal harmonies, heartfelt songwriting and energetic live shows. Formed in 2015, Daring Greatly built a loyal following while touring across Canada and the U.S., sharing stages with acts, including Bon Jovi, The Doobie Brothers, Sublime, Midland and The Struts. With four full-length albums and a fresh wave of music on the way, Daring Greatly continues to inspire fans to live boldly and authentically — staying true to their name.
4 p.m. Concert sites open
4:30 p.m. Pop-up art booth opens
4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Get retro and make old-school sunglasses.
5:15 p.m. Dance lessons begin with Bella Lux.
6 p.m. Concert begins
7 p.m. 15-min intermission
7:30 p.m. Pop-up art booth closes
8 p.m. Concert ends
