Above: Image of the crowd watching a performance during Twilight in the Park, on the stage of the Spreckels Organ Pavilion.

"Twilight in the Park" begins its 30th Year of Free Summer Music under the stars in Balboa Park.

Summertime music and dance returns to Balboa Park on June 15. Twilight’s live music under the stars has been delighting visitors to the Park for 30 years, and programs range from military bands and Dixieland jazz to big band swing and Latin salsa.

Concerts run through August 26, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage of the majestic Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Google Map

All of the San Diego-based performance groups showcase their talents to the community free-of-charge. These entertainers convey the unique and vibrant mix of San Diego’s musical diversity and include the 300th U.S. Army Band on June 29, highlighting inspiring military music, the popular Bayou Brothers exploring Cajun and Zydeco rhythms on June 16 and fabulous African and World Beat sounds of Damaru on July 21. The Kearny Mesa Concert Band closes Twilight in the Park on August 26.

Twilight in the Park Complete Schedule:

June 22 - US Navy Band Southwest
June 23 - Uncle Bob & the Earthmovers – blues
June 24 - Diamond is Forever – Neil Diamond tribute band
June 29 - 300th U.S. Army Band
June 30 - Cool Fever – 50s, 60s, 70s
July 1 - 145th Street–contemporary blues
July 6 - Working Cowboy – country
July 7 - Cat-illacs –rock ‘n’ roll classics
July 8 - Cool Rays – rock ‘n roll
July 13 - Orquesta Bi-Nacional de Membo
July 14 - Hillcrest Wind Ensemble–popular band music
July 15 - Los Alacranes–Latin-folk & regional Mexican
July 20 - Ron Jermain–big band sounds
July 21 - Damaru–African/World Beat
July 22 - San Diego Six–Dixieland
July 27 - Klezmeds - klezmer
July 28 - Graceland – An Elvis Presley Tribute
July 29 - Crosstown–classic contemporary rock
Aug. 3 - San Diego Concert Band–classic pop
Aug. 4 - El Cajon German Band – Oompah!
Aug. 5 - Coronado Concert Band
Aug. 10 - Mariachi Chula Vista
Aug. 11 - Corvelles – Motown
Aug. 12 - City Ballet – classic dance
Aug. 17 - Moonlight Serenade – big band
Aug. 18 - Coronado Big Band - swing
Aug. 19 - San Diego Banjo Band
Aug. 24 - U.S. Navy Show Band
Aug. 25 - U.S. Marine Band San Diego
Aug. 26 - Kearny Mesa Concert Band