Santa Monica Pier Locals’ Night
– presented for Free at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, California
Third Thursdays | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Year Round
This yearly free event is just one of the wonderful reasons about living in Southern California. The annual Santa Monica Locals’ Night are presented every year at the Santa Monica Pier, a tradition for over thirty years so far! along the ocean front of the beautiful city of Santa Monica. Kids’ activities begin at 3:30 PM, followed by the performances starting at 5 PM.
The Annual Santa Monica Pier Free Concerts and Locals’ Night – A Los Angeles Favorite Summer Tradition and premier outdoor concert series. The Concerts are available for all ages of music fans from all around the Santa Monica Community, Los Angeles, and other Southern California communities. Events on the Pier include some of the biggest names and most talented performers in music such as Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley and the English Beat have graced the Historic Santa Monica Pier. And the list continues year after year.
Attention all bikers! Blazing Saddles is offering FREE Bike Valet during Locals’ Night, so you can enjoy the festivities without worrying about your trusty two-wheeler. Simply roll up to Blazing Saddles, hand over your bike, and they’ll take care of the rest. No more searching for a spot to lock up your ride, or stressing about it getting stolen. 
The friendly attendants will keep a watchful eye on your bike, so you can focus on having fun. And when it’s time to head home, your bike will be waiting for you safe and sound. So grab your helmet and pedal on over to Locals’ Night with peace of mind, courtesy of Blazing Saddles.
Santa Monica Pier Free Concert Tips:
Seating for the concerts are in the sandy beach below, so bring beach blankets, lawn chairs and something warm to put on as it does get chilly at night. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks in a small cooler (No Glass). And, Sorry no dogs allowed on the beach.
| Santa Monica Pier Twilight Concerts 2023 – 2024 Line-up |
| January
Main Stage
Lineup TBA |
February
Lineup TBA |
March
Lineup TBA |
April
Main Stage |
May
5:00 – 5:45 PM – School of Rock
6:15 – 7:00 PM – Jane Fonda’s
7:30 – 9:30 PM – Tom Nolan BandStage 2
4:30 – 5:30 PM – Lunch Crew Combo (featuring emerging artists from the SMC Jazz Ensemble & Just Jazz Collective)
6:00 PM – Movie Club
7:30 – 9:00 PM – House of Vibe |
June
Pier Parking Deck | Santa Monica Music Center |
July
Lineup TBA |
August
Lineup TBA |
September
Lineup TBA |
October
Lineup TBA |
November
Lineup TBA |
December
Lineup TBA |
West End Stage
5PM | DJ Andy Lorenzo
6PM | Salsa Lessons w/ Cesar Romero & Courtney Parisi
7PM | Live Salsa Music & Dancing with Trombor |
Main Stage
4PM | La Compañia
5PM | Santa Monicca Ballet Folklorico
6PM | Mayaztek
8PM | Westside Crew |
East Merry Go-Round Deck
3PM | Rainbow Painted Smiles
5PM | DJ Phillip Cohen
6PM | Salsa on the Pier
&PM | Social Dancing with DJ Andy & DJJ Barrio-Fino |
