SUMMER FUN RETURNS: San Anselmo’s legendary summer concert series and downtown event LIVE ON THE AVENUE returns this summer beginning Friday, July 5th. Free live performances in Creek Park and a second concurrent show at Town Hall Plaza every Friday and Saturday night,, street closure, pedestrian stroll, street performers, kidz’ play zone, food, drink, shopping… It’s WELL worth the price of admission! This program is 100% funded by the community, and produced by the Town of San Anselmo Rec Department, with Mattie O’Grady leading the charge in booking, coordination, marketing, and day-of-show production. Bookmark this page as the 2024 line-up is announced, bands are confirmed, special showtimes and added attractions. San Anselmo: It’s the place to be!
Sponsorship: Creekside Pizza & Taproom is a founding coordinator and ongoing sponsor of this annual program, along with our major sponsor friends ERIC GELMAN of Coldwell Banker here in town along with his team of local real estate experts, and Mark Nelson and Walking MIrrors Music, plus supporting contributions by many of your downtown merchants, restaurants, services, as well as contributions from local residents and community. “Friends and Family” are invited to participate in the donations. For more information CLICK HERE
Live On The Avenue Weekends: San Anselmo Avenue is closed to vehicle traffic around 5pm every Friday and Saturday night (July 5-Sept 28) to provide a family friendly and safe pedestrian venue. The main “Creek Park Stage” is located behind Creekside, and Town Hall Plaza is home to the “Town Hall Stage” (directly across from Cucina restaurant. Music at both stages is concurrent and runs about 5:30/6:00PM until 8:30+ each night. Other than the BEALTES tribute night (July 27th, tickets on sale now benefitting the Town of San Anselmo Arts Commission)… all other shows are totally free. Restaurants are open along with several local merchants and retailers. This year, the street closure continues past “Tunstead” intersection down to Ross Avenue to include additional vendors and outdoor parklet dining at Valenti & Company Italian restaurant.
Parking is somewhat limited in San Anselmo, so rideshare, carpooling, Uber/Lyft, safe biking, and walking are encouraged. San Anselmo is a small town, so you’ll find it’s a short stroll regardless of where you eventually park. In addition to parking on Town streets, avenues (including Sir Francis Drake, Red Hill, and Greenfield Avenue), there are two viable Town parking lots: Magnolia Ave Parking Lot (EV Charging Available), and the Pine Street Parking Lot (across from Wells Fargo Bank). Our Town’s website has more info on parking: CLICK HERE
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LIVE ON THE AVENUE 2024 Schedule (Subject to change. Bands being added)
CREEK PARK STAGE: 6PM estimated show time:
- July 5: Walking Mirrors (featuring Mark Nelson, Craig Bartock (Heart), Angeline Saris, Jeff Campitelli, & Aiden Nelson) on the Creek Park Stage
- July 6: Squimi Squendrix
- July 19: Hall Pass
- July 20: Zydeco Flames
- July 26: Orchestra Gold
- July 27: SPECIAL EVENT: Fundraiser BEATLES TRIBUTE NIGHT, 20th Anniversary. TICKETS ON SALE: CLICK HERE
- August 2: Urban Outlaws (feat. Susan Z)
- August 3: Howell Devine
- August 16: Tom Finch Group
- August 24: El Cajon
- August 30: Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s
- August 31: Traveling Wilburys Revue
- September 6: The Delta Wires
- September 14: Jenny Kerr Band
- September 21: SunHunter Band
- September 28th: Wonderbread 5
