Paso Robles Concerts in the Park seeks performers for 2026 season
By Paso Robles Press · Wed Dec 10 2025
PASO ROBLES — Paso Robles Recreation Services and the Paso Robles REC Foundation have opened applications for musicians interested in performing in the 2026 Summer Concerts in the Park series. The popular family-friendly tradition, which drew more than 25,000 attendees in 2025, has been a community staple since 2001, offering free Thursday evening concerts at the downtown City Park gazebo.
“We were thrilled with the outstanding attendance during our Summer Concerts in the Park Series last summer,” commented Lynda Plescia, Recreation Services Manager for the City of Paso Robles. “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 2026 concerts will run on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m., Jun. 11 through Aug. 20.
Musicians wishing to be considered must submit a complete press kit by Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.
Required materials include:
- Completed Band Interest Form (available at prcity.com/concertsinthepark)
- One to two performance videos from the last three years
- CD demo or downloadable tracks
- Website or social media link
- Two-hour set list
- Two references
Electronic press kits should be emailed to Recreation Services Volunteer Coordinator Wyatt Lund at wlund@prcity.com. Physical submissions may be mailed to Concerts in the Park, Attn: Wyatt Lund, 600 Nickerson Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446.