Wharf Events

Upcoming Events

2026 Tuesday Night Live Concert Series

08 Sep 2026 The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, Choose Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz Wharf Tenants welcome back Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common's stage! Join us Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month June - August & additional shows kicking the series off on May 26th and closing out the series on September 8th for live music from 6PM - 8PM!

Santa Cruz Wharf Commons, 55 Municipal Wharf, 95060

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Swing Dancing by the Sea

12 Sep 2026 Whether you dance East Coast, West Coast, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Jitterbug, Balboa, Collegiate Shag or Blues you will find music, friends, and food while you improve your dancing digs!

Santa Cruz Wharf Commons, 55 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA

3 more dates

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2026 Aloha Outrigger Races

19 Sep 2026 The Pu Pu 'O Hawaii Outrigger Club is ready to race with you! These short-course outrigger races are designed especially for the new or novice paddlers.

Santa Cruz Wharf Commons, 55 Municipal Wharf, 95060

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Salsa by the Sea

04 Oct 2026 Free, outdoor salsa dancing event held on the Wharf Commons Deck at the Santa Cruz Wharf. Event runs on select Sundays. Start time varies with the season (later in the summer, earlier in the winter).

Wharf Commons, Santa Cruz Wharf, 55 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA

8 more dates

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13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf

19 Oct 2026 Spooky season is back at the Wharf! Join us for 13 Days of spooktacular fun at the Wharf!

Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, 95060

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Sponsorship

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of one of our events please contact us at recreationevents@santacruzca.gov with the subject line, "Wharf Event Sponsor".

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Event & Car Show Information

Please call the Parks and Recreation Administration Office for reservations and Event Permit Information at 831-420-5270.

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